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Promoting the Regional Brand
Voting begins on 'Coolest Thing' contest
INSIGHT PUBLICATIONS
Wisconsin Manufacturers & Commerce and Johnson Financial Group have kicked off the first round of voting for the Coolest Thing Made in Wisconsin. This year, 150 nominees will compete in a popular vote from Wednesday, Sept. 15 at 8 a.m. to Tuesday, Sept. 21 at 5 p.m.
Wisconsinites can cast their vote once per day per device at madeinwis.com.
WMC and Johnson Financial Group have partnered for this contest since 2016, and Wisconsinites have cast over 775,000 votes since its inception. Last year alone, over 125,000 votes were cast to determine the Coolest Thing Made in Wisconsin...
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Expansion and Business Development in the New North
12 townhouses, two homes planned for block next to old Oconto golf course
GREEN BAY PRESS GAZETTE
OCONTO – Two single-family homes and two six-unit townhouses will be built on the mostly-vacant block across from the former Oconto Legion Golf Course, according to the engineer for the project.
The construction is the first phase of development of the golf course property, which includes about three-fourths of the block bordered by Porter Avenue, Jefferson Street, Hall Avenue and Adams Street, said Jared Schmidt of Robert E. Lee and Associates, Hobart...
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Attract, Develop and Retain Diverse Talent
Wisconsin iron foundry pays workers to learn English, improving workers' lives
SHEBOYGAN PRESS
CEDAR GROVE - For years, Willman Industries president Todd Willman thought about offering English classes at his family's Sheboygan County foundry but was nervous it might offend his employees.
Finally, he started asking workers if it was something they would be interested in, and the response was positive. "One person said, ‘Yes, how soon can I sign up?’" Willman recalled.
Willman Industries is a cast iron foundry located in Cedar Grove, a small village less than 20 miles southwest of Sheboygan. The foundry makes parts for companies such as Caterpillar and John Deere....
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Attract, Develop and Retain Diverse Talent
Appleton passes resolution to welcome Afghan refugees
WBAY
APPLETON - It’s still unclear when the first of an expected 100 Afghanistan refugees will arrive in the Fox Valley.
On Wednesday night, the Appleton City Council passed a resolution to expediate any help they might need in finding housing and other services.
World Relief Fox Valley Director Tami McLaughlin says right now, they’re still awaiting word on when the first group might arrive.
“We do not have a clue. We wish we did. When we find out we will certainly start preparing and gathering all of the partners together and saying it’s okay, time to mobilize but right now we are just in preparation mode and waiting patiently or as patiently as we can,” she said...
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New North Region Stepping Up to the COVID-19 Challenge
Nonprofits to receive hygiene products via Packers, Tork
WLUK
GREEN BAY -- Nonprofit organizations are set to benefit from a campaign the Green Bay Packers and Tork have launched.
The two have teamed up for the "Tackle Hygiene with Every Catch" campaign, which began this week. The goals are to promote hand hygiene on gamedays at Lambeau Field and give back, according to the Packers...
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Celebrating Diversity-Equity-Inclusion-Belonging
Toward One Wisconsin 2021 conference on Equity, Diversity & Inclusion set for Oct. 12-13
TOWARD ONE WISCONSIN
Wisconsin’s premiere inclusivity conference is less than a month away. You do not want to miss this opportunity to learn, reflect and take action. Join us virtually for:
Toward One Wisconsin Conference
Conference Theme: Breaking Barriers, Building Bridges
October 12-13, 2021
Fully Virtual Conference...
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New North Region Stepping Up to the COVID-19 Challenge
New Covid mobile testing to begin Sept. 21 in Fond du Lac
FOND DU LAC COUNTY HEALTH DEPARTMENT
UPDATE: The Fond du Lac County Health Department and Accelerated Clinical Laboratories’ testing opportunity will be delayed by one week. The testing site will begin on Tuesday September 21st. We want this testing opportunity to be as quick and effortless as possible for those who use it. Starting one week later will allow Accelerated Clinical Laboratories to receive the technology needed to ensure a successful testing site for our community.
Fond du Lac County Health Department is partnering with Accelerated Clinical Laboratories to offer FREE COVID-19 testing for all Fond du Lac County residents ages 2 and older...
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