Subject: 09.09.2020 New North Newsletter


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Register for the 2020 Lieutenant Governor’s Small Business Academy
As you all have seen, the VIRTUAL Small Business Academy was launched last Thursday and Registration is now OPEN! The program has its own Logo and Banner (attached)! In addition, the website is up and running: https://join.inwisconsin.com/ehome/572029

To help you promote the 2020 Lieutenant Governor’s Small Business Academy, we have attached the banner and the link to the website where one can find the Registration portal.

For any questions regarding the conference can contact: info@sbeacademy.com

As discussed in our Planning Committee meeting, the virtual program will be offered over 3 days. The content of the SB Academy Agenda will includes:

Oct. 6th
8:30 – 11:00 AM Opening General Sessions
11:00 - Noon Two tracks - Starting Your Business and Growing Your Business
Noon Lunch Break
1:00 – 4:00 PM Two Tracks will each have multiple Topic Options running concurrently

Oct. 7th
8:30 – Noon AM Two tracks - Starting Your Business and Growing Your Business
Noon Lunch Break
1:00 – 4:00 PM Two Tracks will each have multiple Topic Options running concurrently

Oct 8th
8:30 – Noon Industry Cluster Discussions multiple industry topics running concurrently
Noon Conference Adjourns
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Date And Time
Tue, Oct 6, 2020, 8:30 AM – Thu, Oct 8, 2020, 12:00 PM CDT


Johnsonville brats: How a small town Wisconsin butcher shop joined the global sausage race
Green Bay Press-Gazette
It's 9 a.m. on opening day for the Milwaukee Brewers, and Miller Park's lot is already filled with the smell of grilled bratwursts, mostly from the back of a grill so large it needs to be pulled by a semi-truck.

This is Johnsonville's Big Taste Grill, a trailer shaped like a barrel smoker measuring 65-feet long, 6-feet across and 20-feet tall. The onboard refrigerator can hold a half ton of brats and the built-in grills kick out 440,000 BTUs of heat. At max capacity, 750 brats can be sizzling and....


Hidden Valley Hops Farm brings hop growing back to Winnebago County
WBAY
A Winnebago County man started producing a particular crop, bringing back a tradition that has been long gone from the area.

“The lupulin is what the brewers are looking for, so that is what flavors your beer.” said Justin Gloede.

Gloede knows a lot about growing hops.

“These [hop plants] will actually start growing at three feet a week during their peak during...


NEWMA names education award winners
Insight On Manufacturing
The NEW Manufacturing Alliance announced the winners of its 2020 Excellence in Manufacturing/K-12 Partnerships Awards.

Typically, the alliance would hold an awards dinner that’s open to the public the evening prior to the start of the Manufacturing First Expo & Conference. Due to COVID-19, it will present the awards at a smaller, closed gathering this fall.

NEWMA plans to recognize the winners of its 2021 Manufacturing All Stars awards at a ceremony in March near the time of the New North Summit, scheduled to take place at Lambeau Field on March 11.

Award winners include:...


Inaugural OnRamp Impact Conference happening Sept. 17
WEDC News
Wisconsin-based startup accelerator gener8tor is launching a new social impact conference to connect startup social enterprises with corporate social responsibility executives and impact investors. The first OnRamp Impact Conference is scheduled to take place virtually on Sept. 17.

More than 45 venture capital firms and corporations are participating, including the venture capital arms of Northwestern Mutual and CUNA Mutual Group, as well as TitletownTech and the American Family Insurance Institute for Corporate and Social Impact, which partners with gener8tor on the...


“Rebuilding Wis Business” contest offers businesses an opportunity to win a $30,000 advertising campaign
Associated Bank News
Associated Bank recently partnered with Good Karma Brands’ Wisconsin-owned stations, ESPN Madison, ESPN Milwaukee, and Newsradio 620 WTMJ -- to award two local, small businesses each a customized advertising campaign to help achieve success and thrive in their respective community. Good Karma distributed the below/attached news release, early September.

The “Rebuilding Wisconsin Business” contest offers businesses an opportunity to win a $30,000 advertising campaign on 100.5 ESPN Madison or a $50,000 on both 94.5 ESPN Milwaukee and Newsradio 620 WTMJ. Businesses are asked to visit rebuildingwibusiness.com and will be asked to explain in 300 words or less how they embody the philosophy of “Rooted in Midwest,” connect with the small business community, and make an impact with the local....

Winneconne bridge up for national transportation award
FOX 11 News
The Winneconne bridge is among the 12 finalists in a national competition recognizing safety and recreation.

The WIS 116 bridge across the Wolf River was built by the Wisconsin Department of Transportation in 2018 as a way to improve traffic flow and safety.

It replaced an older bridge, constructed in 1934, that was built close to the water and had to be raised and lowed for river traffic.

The new $11.4 million bridge includes a 10-foot sidewalk on the southside, which accommodates snowmobiles in the winter and...
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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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