MILWAUKEE— Greg Uhen, Eppstein Uhen Architect’s (EUA) current CEO is announcing leadership team transitions, effective October 1st , with Rich Tennessen moving to CEO, Kristin Dufek named as President and John Chapman as Vice President. Uhen will remain on the Board of Directors through 2023.

EUA is Milwaukee’s largest architecture firm with locations in Milwaukee and Madison, WI and Denver, CO and this marks the next phase of long-term transition planning that has been in the works for over 17 years. As EUA continues to grow and geographically expand, plural leadership becomes even more important to the success of the organization....

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Research and Trends in NE Wisconsin
Responses sought for annual Fox Cities employer benefit survey
FOX CITIES REGIONAL PARTNERSHIP

FOX CITIES – The 2021 Fox Cities Benefits Survey is open now through Aug. 16 for responses from regional employers. The annual survey is a program of the Fox Cities Regional Partnership—the economic development division of the Fox Cities Chamber—with support from United Way Fox Cities, Child Care Resource Referral, Inc., and the Community Early Learning Center.

A national employee benefits study conducted by the Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM) found that employee retention (72%) and recruiting (58%)—key challenges cited consistently by employers across the Fox Cities region—were the top reasons for increasing benefit offerings. The goal of the Fox Cities Benefits Survey is to gauge the competitiveness of benefits currently offered in our region, as well as inspire employers to brainstorm ways to increase employee satisfaction. A comprehensive, thoughtful benefits package can increase productivity, attract new talent, and reduce turnover...

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Promoting the Regional Brand
Iconic Appleton hotel to undergo re-branding
WBAY

APPLETON -- The iconic Paper Valley Hotel in downtown Appleton is undergoing a metamorphosis. The Red Lion Hotel Paper Valley will become the Hilton Appleton Paper Valley Hotel late this year or early next year. However, the re-branding is more than just a name change.

For nearly 40 years, the Paper Valley has been a staple on College Avenue in downtown Appleton. Once renovations are completed on the 388-room hotel, the soon-to-be Hilton Appleton Paper Valley Hotel will be part of one of the most recognizable names in hospitality....

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Economic Development Feature
SECURA Insurance awarded WELL Certification
INSIGHT PUBLICATIONS

NEENAH – SECURA Insurance has been awarded WELL Certification at the Gold level for its home office by the International WELL Building Institute (IWBI). The prestigious distinction was awarded through IWBI’s WELL v2, the latest version of the WELL Building Standard. WELL is the premier building standard to focus on enhancing people’s health and well-being through the buildings where we live, work, and play.

The WELL Building Standard is a performance-based certification system that marries best practices in design and construction with evidence-based scientific research. The SECURA home office, designed by Eppstein Uhen Architects (EUA) and constructed by C.D. Smith, earned the distinction based on ten categories of building performance – Air, Water, Nourishment, Light, Movement, Thermal Comfort, Materials, Sound, Mind, and Community – and achieved a Gold level rating...