Subject: 08.18.2020 New North Newsletter

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New North Inc. would like to thank Microsoft for their support as a Champion level investor in 2020.

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New North Region Stepping Up to the COVID-19 Challenge
#CloseTheDistance: Executive Leadership Conversations on The Future of Digital Business

AuroraWDC
Which characteristics of digital business will the market reward with share in the New Normal economy?
Moderator: Arik Johnson
Lead Analyst: Dr. Craig Fleisher
How will digital businesses evolve to the changing needs of markets?
Moderator: Arik Johnson
Lead Analyst: David Conley
CEO Guests:
Dr. Raj Veeramani – Executive Director, UW E-Business Consortium
Doug Barton – Director, UW E-Business Consortium
Register HERE!

Economic Development Feature
New app lets people summon Green Bay Metro for on-demand rides anywhere on east side, and soon west side
Green Bay Press-Gazette
Green Bay Public Transit has launched a mobile app and telephone line that allow people to call for a ride from and to anywhere on the city's east side, with an expansion to the west side planned this month.

This service is available from 5:45 a.m. to 7:45 p.m. Monday to Friday and 8:45 a.m. to 3:45 p.m. on Saturdays. The app "GBM On-Demand" on Apple and Google Play can connect multiple passengers traveling in the same direction.

A passenger can go anywhere within Green Bay's east side during...
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Promote the Regional Brand 
Algoma is a finalist for All-America City Awards; public can vote online

Green Bay Press-Gazette 
The city of Algoma is a finalist in the All-America City Awards, and members of the public can vote online for the community along Lake Michigan.

Algoma is the smallest of 18 cities across the United States vying for the awards in the annual competition sponsored by the National Civic League, which has presented 10 of them each year since 1949.

Representatives will make a live, online pitch for Algoma to a jury of league officials from....
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Foster Targeted Industry Clusters and New Markets
What is the Coolest Thing Made in Wisconsin? It is up to you to decide! Nominate any product that is manufactured in Wisconsin
Made in WI
What is the Coolest Thing Made in Wisconsin? It is up to you to decide!
Nominate any product that is manufactured in Wisconsin between Aug. 17 and Sept. 4, and don’t forget to come back and vote for your favorite starting Sept. 14!

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Economic Development Feature
Wisconsin home sales state record for July
WHBY
A record number of homes were sold across the state last month.

They were up nearly eight percent from the previous July record set last year.

Wisconsin Realtors Association Economist David Clark says median prices rose 10 percent, to

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COVID-19 Updates & Resources
As the COVID-19 begins to have an increased impact on our businesses and communities, we thank our local media for keeping us informed. Additional resources can be found on the COVID-19 Updates page on the New North website.
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