Economic Development Feature
Omro gets million-dollar grant for street projects
WHBY OMRO –The city of Omro is getting a million dollars from the state to fund utility and street repairs. The money is coming from the Community Development Block Grant program. It will be used to do street, utility, and sewer work on West Larabee Street, Grant Avenue and Michigan Street in Omro... Elevate Sustainability as an Economic Driver
Shea Electric & Communications partners with breezEV on installing hassle-free EV stations
WIS BUSINESS OSHKOSH — As more automotive manufacturers increase production of electric vehicles, drivers face a new challenge — finding somewhere to charge their vehicles. To help property owners, businesses and municipalities create an EV charging infrastructure, Shea Electric & Communications, LLC is now installing breezEV hassle-free charging stations. EV drivers normally charge their vehicles while at home, but also need places at work or in the community to power up. “Drivers are looking for more chargers and they expect to see them at work, businesses and schools and public places like parks or a shopping district,” said Dan Shea, owner of Shea Electric & Communications, LLC. “EVs have grown in popularity and the framework needs to be in place so drivers can get where they need to go.”....
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New nursing lab at Lakeshore Technical College's Manitowoc campus makes Nursing Assistant Program more convenient
LAKESHORE TECHNICAL COLLEGE CLEVELAND -- A recent search on indeed.com showed 148 available jobs for certified nursing assistants within a 25 mile radius of Manitowoc. To help fill those openings with qualified candidates, Lakeshore Technical College will begin offering nursing assistant program instruction in August in the newly constructed 1,440 square foot learning lab at its 600 York St., Manitowoc, campus. Students will use the new space, which includes four simulated patient rooms, for the lab portion of their course. The lab will be open a variety of days and times and an instructor will always be present. Individuals at least 16 years old may take the two-credit course and earn a technical diploma. They are then eligible to take the State of Wisconsin Nursing Assistant Competency Examination. Upon passing, they can seek employment as certified nursing assistants.... Research and Trends in NE Wisconsin
Input sought on proposed Green Bay Public Market
WHBY GREEN BAY — On Broadway, Inc. is seeking public input on the proposed Green Bay Public Market. The nearly 43,000-square-foot building would have room for about 20 businesses, a community event space, demo kitchen, dining area and additional tenant space. An online survey is available to those who wish to provide input...
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Special Event
Your questions about Appleton's 2022 Mile of Music festival answered
APPLETON POST-CRESCENT APPLETON - Mile of Music 9 is ready to rock downtown Appleton. The free music festival starts at 11 a.m. Thursday and runs through Sunday night. In between, there are about 700 performances scheduled by more than 200 artists at 40 venues. We know you have questions about Mile of Music 9. We have answers. Let's get started. Where can I find the Mile of Music schedule? The schedule is on the Mile of Music website but you'll want to consider downloading the Mile of Music app for the most convenient updates. Keep in mind that the schedule is subject to change, so check it frequently... Read More 5> Promoting the Regional Brand
The Paine lights up in Oshkosh as part of new art exhibit
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OSHKOSH -- A new art exhibit in Oshkosh will soon be opening to the public. It's a one-of-a-kind experience that was made specifically for The Paine Art Center and Gardens. It's called The Nature of Light, An Exploration After Dark. The exhibit isn't going to be traveling any other places, and we found out why the artists wanted to only keep it here at the Paine. Over 1,000 lights and more than 50 sculptures are surrounding the grounds at The Paine Art Center and Gardens. It continues inside the historic site as well with a breathtaking sculpture..
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Bluegrass musicians to perform concert while floating along the shores of Sturgeon Bay
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STURGEON BAY -- Door County is gearing up to welcome a special kind of concert to close out the summer -- a floating concert.
A Minnesota bluegrass band, Buffalo Galaxy, is set to perform live from a pontoon boat as their audience paddles along.
Kayaks and paddleboards are welcome to join the summertime event on Aug. 27 from noon to 2 p.m....
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