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Economic Development Feature
‘A necessity’: New North, Competitive Wisconsin accelerate broadband conversation
INSIGHT PUBLICATIONS On Aug. 23 community leaders convened at Fox Valley Technical College in Appleton for the Wisconsin Tomorrow Broadband Action Accelerator, a morning-long conference hosted by New North, Inc. and the Madison-based business coalition Competitive Wisconsin, Inc.
Barbara Koldos, vice president for business development at New North, Inc., joked that she earned the nickname “Broadband Barbara” after leading her organization’s 18-county broadband study alongside Jack Maytum of the Virginia-based consultancy Design Nine. Koldos says the project involved 72 meetings with stakeholders over the course of just three months; a final report was issued in May...
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Spectrum's rural broadband expansion hits Winnebago and Fond du Lac counties
WLUK
WAUKAU - More than 1,500 homes and businesses will soon have access to high-speed internet in Winnebago and Fond du Lac counties. Fast and reliable internet service is considered a necessity. Charter Communications, also known as Spectrum, joined community leaders in Waukau to celebrate the fiber-optic buildout on Friday. "Broadband's very important for manufacturing, agriculture, education and tourism," said Sen. Dan Feyen. Feyen serves the 18th district, which includes both Fond du Lac and Winnebago counties. He says one major thing the pandemic taught everyone is the importance of good internet... Read More 2> Promoting the Regional Brand
Brown Well Worn: Heritage shoemaker W.C. Russell Moccasin Co. hand stitches history, one pair of boots at a time
INSIGHT PUBLICATIONS On a quiet street in a quiet Wisconsin town sits an ivy-covered building that’s anything but quiet.
The clangor of hammers and the whir of sewing machines emanate from W.C. Russell Moccasin Company in Berlin, as the craftsmen within handmake custom-fitted leather footwear for a diverse clientele the world over — including game hunters from the company’s birthplace in Green Lake County and hipsters as far away as Japan. The sounds and smells (even outside the building, the air hangs heavy with the smoky scent of rich leather) beckon a bygone era, a time when one-off production wasn’t just the preferred way — it was the only way.
Despite having access to modern-day technology and techniques, boots and shoes at Russell Moccasin are still made the way they have been since the company’s founding in 1898, says Chief Operating Officer Joe Gonyo. Every boot is hand lasted, hand cut and hand sewn to the exact measurements of the customer’s foot, taken either in person at trade shows or the Berlin factory showroom, or submitted in the mail as a hand-drawn tracing...
Promoting the Regional Brand
Blazing the trail: Quad County Trails partnership clears the path for economic growth
INSIGHT PUBLICATIONS In Wisconsin’s Northwoods, rich in natural resources, tourism plays a vital role in economic development.
This has led to a unique four-county partnership to establish the region as a destination for ATV/UTV enthusiasts, says Jennifer Short, Marinette County’s economic development and tourism director.
“In Marinette County, as in our surrounding counties, our forestland is a strong asset of our economy and with that are our ATV/UTV trails,” she says. “We are trying to pool our resources to get more attention for our area to become a destination for ATV/UTV riders.”
The Quad County Trails partnership is the joint effort of Florence, Forest, Oconto and Marinette counties...
Expansion and Business Development in the New North
U.S. Biathlon Olympians christen Ariens Nordic Center shooting range near Brillion
WLUK CALUMET COUNTY - A new training ground for future Olympians is taking shape near Brillion.
The Ariens Nordic Center will groom athletes interested in cross-country skiing and target shooting, also known as biathlon.
With a synchronized hail of gunfire, from the U.S. Biathlon Team, the shooting range at the Ariens Nordic Center is unofficially open for business. Olympian, Appleton native and Kimberly High School graduate Paul Schommer was on the line.
"It's so cool to be able to be back here and to see the facility that they've built in just over a year," said Schommer. Olympian and Pulaski native Deedra Irwin was also on the team...
Celebrating Diversity-Equity-Inclusion-Belonging
Oneida Nation, state unveil new dual-language signs
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ONEIDA - The Oneida Nation and Wisconsin Department of Transportation have unveiled new dual-language signs on state highways. “Oneida Language is the first language of our ancestors and we appreciate the state of Wisconsin for their recognition and respect of our sovereignty, language and traditions,” Oneida Chairman Tehassi Hill said. “Native preservation and languages go to the heart of a Tribe’s unique cultural identities, traditions, spiritual beliefs, and self-governance. We look forward to revitalizing the Oneida language through these signs.” An unveiling took place Friday at the westbound Duck Creek bridge walking path in Oneida... Read More 6> Technology and Innovation
Eye on cyber: Tech adoption outpaces security, leaving manufacturers vulnerable
INSIGHT PUBLICATIONS
It’s widely understood that the adoption of smart technology is a central issue in modern manufacturing, and adoption has been accelerated by the COVID pandemic and labor shortages. In 2021, St. Norbert College’s Industry 4.0 Needs, Skills & Talent Survey reflected exactly that trend, with nearly three-quarters of Northeast Wisconsin manufacturers indicating plans to increase investments in automation in the next three years.
And there are plenty of other tech topics on manufacturers’ lips: industrial IoT, big data analytics, cloud computing, virtual reality. But there’s one Industry 4.0 concern that trumps them all: cybersecurity...
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Economic Development Feature
Sturgeon Bay hospital opens new drive-thru laboratory
WLUK
Sturgeon Bay - A Sturgeon Bay hospital is looking to make it faster and easier for people to access some medical services
The Door County Medical Center will be opening a Laboratory Drive-Thru Saturday.
DCMC says the drive-thru will be an off-shoot of its Sturgeon Bay Clinic Lab. Patients will be able to get their blood drawn, pick up and drop off urine test kits, get their flu and COVID-19 vaccines and get tested for COVID-19...
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Promoting the Regional Brand
Give BIG Green Bay returns for 2023, applications now open
NBC26
GREEN BAY - Applications are now open for nonprofits to participate in Give BIG Green Bay.
Applications are being accepted from October 1 through October 31, 2022, for participation in Give BIG Green Bay 2023 on February 21 and 22.
In the last five years, this community-wide giving day has raised $8 million dollars for local nonprofits.
The Green Bay Packers and the Greater Green Bay Community Foundation are excited about the sixth year of this event to raise awareness and encourage the support of local community nonprofits...
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| | | The Quad County Trails partnership is the joint effort of Florence, Forest, Oconto and Marinette counties, which together offer nearly 1,000 miles of interconnected scenic riding as well as a 17-acre off-trail ATV park. Insight Publications story above. |
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