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Technology and Innovation
Brown County backs broadband grant application by Spectrum
PRESS TIMES
BROWN COUNTY - The county board unanimously approved a resolution supporting a broadband internet grant application by Spectrum Mid-America, LLC, at its July meeting, which includes the county contributing $500,000 toward the project.
“This is a time-sensitive thing,” District 24 Supervisor Richard Schadewald said.
The state was asking for grant applications from a number of telecoms from all of Wisconsin by July 27.
Spectrum applied for the Wisconsin Public Service Commission (PSC) Broadband Access Grant for a proposed project on the east side of Brown County.
The estimated total project cost is $11.7 million – which includes approximately $7.2 million from Spectrum, the $500,000 pledged by the County and the remaining $4.5 million sought from the State of Wisconsin through the grant application.
The project, for the fiscal year 2022, is expected to provide access to high-speed broadband internet to approximately 2,394 underserved homes and businesses in eastern Brown County...
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Promoting the Regional Brand
US Venture Open organizers hope to raise more than $4.6 million to help nonprofits
POST CRESCENT
APPLETON – The U.S. Venture Open is back — sort of.
The annual charity golf outing changed to an online format last year due to the pandemic, but organizers had hoped to be back to an in-person event this year.
This year, with the number of cases back on the rise in northeast Wisconsin, the event has had to be modified yet again: the dinner, typically held after the outing at Van Abel's in Hollandtown, has been canceled and the special guest, Charlize Theron, will not attend, though organizers hope she will return next year...
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Promoting the Regional Brand
Sheboygan residents can enjoy outdoor seating in a new 'parklet' on St. Clair Avenue -- and more parklets could pop up soon
SHEBOYGAN PRESS
SHEBOYGAN - A portion of St. Clair Avenue between 8th and 9th Streets has been closed for pedestrian use this summer, and if it's successful, it could extend into the winter months, city officials say.
The street was officially closed July 22 to make room for outdoor seating, bike racks and landscaping. Locals are encouraged to hang out and enjoy the area, and it's not necessary for them to purchase anything from nearby businesses.
Businesses in the area, such as Paradigm and 8th Street Ale Haus, proposed the parklet to bring to community together while still allowing space for social distancing...
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Special Event
Attract new talent at the Oshkosh Area Employment Fair
FOX VALLEY WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT BOARD
OSHKOSH AREA - Today’s labor market is challenging but don’t let that stop you from connecting with available talent at the October 12 Oshkosh Area Employment Fair! Participating companies should bring their “A game” and be prepared to discuss why job seekers would want to work at their company and have a solid plan for next steps (schedule interviews on the spot, apply online, etc.)...
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