FOND DU LAC - Construction on a new solar site in Fond du Lac is coming along.
APPLETON - In her first address to Lawrence University, Laurie Carter, the college's first Black woman president, invoked the words of Ella Baker, mother of the civil rights movement.
"Ella Baker once said, ‘Give light and people will find the way,’” Carter said. “I have found my way to the light of Lawrence University and I am honored to serve as its 17th president.”
"Light" is a word that carries spiritual weight for Carter, the granddaughter of a Baptist minister. To her, light is hope. And so is education...
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Economic Development Feature
Outagamie County businesses, nonprofits can apply for relief grants
WLUK
APPLETON – COVID-19 pandemic relief grants are now available for small businesses and nonprofits in Outagamie County.
The funding comes from federal dollars in the American Rescue Plan.
Businesses can apply for Phase One grants of up to $5,000. Nonprofit organizations are eligible for up to $25,000...
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Special Event
Applications open for New North workplace award
INSIGHT PUBLICATIONS
NEW NORTH - Applications are currently being accepted for the New North Workplace Excellence Awards. The award recognizes organizations that are working to improve their competitive advantage through people practices leading to successful business outcomes.
Organizations located within the New North region are eligible to apply. This includes organizations with locations in the New North headquartered elsewhere....
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Expansion and Business Development in the New North
Woodland Dunes Nature Center dedicated in Two Rivers
WLUK
TWO RIVERS - An expansion project at a popular Lakeshore attraction is officially complete.
The Woodland Dunes Nature Center has been welcoming visitors for more than a year, but a ceremony Thursday afternoon honored those who helped pay for it.
The Jack and Laurel Alyea addition is officially open for business....
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Promoting the Regional Brand
Wisconsin Cheese Masters celebrates 10th anniversary with not so cheesy, but gouda month-long celebration
WFRV
EGG HARBOR - Say cheese! The Wisconsin Cheese Masters of Egg Harbor is marking its 10th anniversary with a series of events set for the month of August.
Founded in 2011 by Jim and Katie Pionkoski, the family-owned company serves Door County area visitors and residents, as well as customers all over the US through online sales of delicious Wisconsin artisanal, farmstead, and master-made cheeses.
And now, to celebrate its tenth year in business, the cheesy company will be holding various events at its store, located at 4692 Rainbow Ridge Court, in Egg Harbor, during the month of August giving Wisconsinites something gouda to talk about...
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