Attract, Develop and Retain Diverse Talent
Education, technology leaders discuss efforts to strengthen cyber workforce in Northeast Wisconsin - Microsoft President Brad Smith visits New North Region
NBC 26
GREEN BAY — Northeast Wisconsin education and technology leaders are working to strengthen the area's cyber workforce.
Rep. Mike Gallagher (R) 8th District, co-chair of the Cyberspace Solarium Commission (CSC), and Brad Smith, Microsoft president, hosted a roundtable Monday at TitleTown Tech to discuss what's being done to train the community's workforce and how access to cyber education can be increased....
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Leadership in the New North
Brad Smith: From Appleton West High School to Microsoft president
INSIGHT PUBLICATIONS
GREEN BAY (NBC 26) — It's not every day a community can say the president of a tech giant grew up in their area.
Brad Smith, president & vice chair of Microsoft, hosted a roundtable Monday at Titletown Tech with Rep. Mike Gallagher, (R-WI), to discuss the cyber workforce in Northeast Wisconsin with local education and technology leaders.
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Expansion and Business Development in the New North
Gov. Evers, WEDC announce $4.5 million to support expansion in Wisconsin's dairy industry
WISCONSIN ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION (WEDC)
LITTLE CHUTE -- Gov. Tony Evers announced today the state of Wisconsin will be supporting the expansion of Agropur Dairy Cooperative in Little Chute with up to $4.5 million in business tax credits from the Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation (WEDC).
Agropur, one of the world’s largest dairy suppliers, will be building a new $168 million state-of-the-art cheese factory in Little Chute that will set the company up for future success in Wisconsin by investing in the latest cheesemaking technology and making room for growth. Agropur will be eligible for up to $4.5 million in business tax credits over the next four years based on meeting hiring and capital expenditure goals....
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Expansion and Business Development in the New North
LaForce acquires Collins Door & Hardware Inc. of Fort Collins, Colo.
LAFORCE
GREEN BAY – LaForce, a leading supplier for commercial door opening products, services, and security solutions, announced today it has acquired Collins Door & Hardware, Inc.
Collins Door & Hardware, located in Fort Collins, CO, currently serves customers throughout the Colorado and Wyoming markets. With over 27 years of experience, the company has supplied doors, frames, and hardware to customers in healthcare, education, government, and additional areas of commercial construction.
“At Collins Door & Hardware, their integrity, work ethic and dedication to their customers is second to none,” said Brian Mannering, CEO/President of LaForce. “They have built a solid business and we are excited to lead them into their next chapter of growth. We couldn’t ask for a better team to help expand our reach into
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Expansion and Business Development in the New North
Martin Systems completes two acquisitions and launches a brand refresh
MARTIN SYSTEMS
Martin Systems, Inc. is excited to announce the acquisitions of fire protection and life safety companies, Systems Plus of Wisconsin LLC. (Madison)., and Enterprise Fire and Security, Inc. (Milwaukee). With the completed acquisitions, along with its existing Green Bay location, Martin Systems now has more than 8000 customers — solidifying its position as the leader in security technology, fire, and life safety solutions in the state of Wisconsin.
Building on the evolution of its technology offerings, Martin Systems, Inc. has elevated its look with new branding that better reflects its more modern products and services available to its customers. This week, expect to see Martin Systems’ new logo and tagline (“Smart. Safe. Solutions”) along with a new look for yard signs, windows decals, and service graphics. In the coming weeks, you will see a freshly redesigned website, vehicle graphics, signage, and billboards....
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Elevate Sustainability as an Economic Driver
Culinary arts students use locally grown food to create sustainable dishes
WLUK
GRAND CHUTE -- Some Fox Valley Technical College students are preparing for a culinary throw down!
This weekend FVTC culinary arts students have a LSO Market Throw Down at Future Neenah Farmers Market. Local, Sustainable & Organic (LSO) is an elective class within the Culinary Arts associate degree program. It teaches all about fresh, local cooking....Read More 6>
Encourage Educational Attainment
Wisconsin's first high school program to earn certification, college credits for diesel technology opens in Casco
GREEN BAY PRESS GAZETTE
CASCO - Students in three area high schools have the opportunity through a new program — the only one of its kind in Wisconsin — to not only earn credits toward a college diesel technician program, but also earn a diploma they can use to get a job in the field straight out of high school.
The Luxemburg-Casco School District hosted a dedication and ribbon-cutting ceremony Monday evening, Sept. 29, for the Ahnapee Diesel Center. Housed in the district’s former middle school building on Church Street in Casco, the center is a partnership between Luxemburg-Casco, Denmark and Kewaunee high schools and Northeast Wisconsin Technical College...
