Special Event to Attract Develop and Retain Diverse Talent
TechTalent Summit scheduled for October 13
Zoom event to share state of IT in the regional along with best practices of working in a virtual world
NEW Digital Alliance Press Release
The NEW Digital Alliance will be hosting a virtual TechTalent Summit on October 13 from 2:30 to 4:00. Participants will learn about the state of IT in Northeast Wisconsin, regional tech pipeline and national trends. A panel discussion will follow to share perspectives on building a team culture, collaborating, onboarding, and working securely in a virtual word. The panel discussion to cover items such as:...
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New North Region Stepping Up to the COVID-19 Challenge
UW Oshkosh COVID-19 survey indicates broadband internet access
impacts work-from-home options for Wisconsin businesses
WEDC and New North join UWO to announce sixth statewide survey results: link to the survey https://uwo.sh/covid-19-econ-october
New North Press Release
More than half of all businesses responding to the University of Wisconsin Oshkosh’s sixth monthly survey to monitor the COVID-19 impact in Wisconsin shows access to broadband internet is limiting employees’ ability to work from home.
Responding businesses pointed to internet bandwidth (53%) and availability
(29%) as significant barriers, even though only 15% indicated lack of access limits their ability to offer online services.And only a quarter of respondents have added new online services since the beginning of the pandemic.
Jeff Sachse, interim director of UWO’s Center for Customized Research and Services, suggested the broadband findings are especially interesting when considered with findings from...
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Business Development & Expansion in the New North Region
Green Bay Packaging Inc. continues expansion with the acquisition of Third Dimension Inc.
Green Bay Packaging News Release
Green Bay Packaging Inc. (GBP), announced that it has acquired Third Dimension Inc. The acquisition is effective October 1, 2020.
Third Dimension (TD) Inc was founded in 1991 by Louis DeJesus and Jeanette DeJesus. TD has an excellent reputation in the marketplace for corrugated packaging innovation, molded foam packaging, 4 color digital printing and superior customer service. By putting their customers at the center of all decisions, TD has consistently grown at a rate faster than the industry. TD is headquartered in Geneva, Ohio and has operations in Middlefield, Ohio and services Ohio, Virginia, and Kentucky.
“The acquisition of Third Dimension is a great fit for Green Bay Packaging. This acquisition gives us the opportunity to grow our business in several....
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U.S. Agriculture Secretary talks issues at Sheboygan County farm tour
FOX 11 News
From crops, to cows, to COVID-19, the U.S. Agriculture Secretary Sonny Perdue was in Sheboygan County Friday morning to hear from farmers at a dairy producer's round table near Oostburg.
At the Double Dutch Dairy, Perdue got a first hand look at the 250-cow dairy operation. Perdue says he's also at the farm to listen to producers. Brody Stapel and his family hosted the event. Stapel is also the president of the Edge Dairy Farmer Cooperative. Topics include...
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Economic Development Feature
Sheboygan County Economic Development Corporation: Joseph Project creates opportunity for workforce
WisBusiness
A key mission of the Sheboygan County Economic Development Corporation (SCEDC) is to create proactive workforce recruitment campaigns in partnership with area firms. The SCEDC has partnered with the Pentecostals of Sheboygan County (POSC) to assist with the Joseph Project Sheboygan County, a faith-based workforce initiative that provides essential-skills training to help connect people to the career opportunities in Sheboygan County.
The Joseph Project started as a constituent service through the office of U.S. Senator Ron Johnson and became a collaboration with Pastor Jerome Smith of Greater Praise Church of God in Christ in Milwaukee, then grew through other partnerships throughout the state of Wisconsin. While traveling the state, the Senator found that manufacturers’ primary concern was the....
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Promote the Regional Brand
Manitowoc Heating donates new furnaces to families in need
WBAY
People across Northeast Wisconsin turn up their heat as temperatures start to drop.
Two families will be keeping warm this winter with a new furnace at no charge as part of the Second Annual ‘Bringing the Heat’ event.
“We went into the business doing residential and commercial heating and air conditioning and fireplaces sales and service,” said Terry Welnicke, president and co-founder of Manitowoc Heating and Refrigeration Services.
Welnicke wanted to give back to he community in celebration of the 20 year...
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