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Economic Development Feature
Insight Publications acquired by Woodward Communications, Inc.
INSIGHT PUBLICATIONS APPLETON - Insight Publications, LLC announced today that it has sold its print and digital publications as well as its associated events to Woodward Communications, Inc. based in Dubuque, Iowa. Insight Publications was founded in 2007 by business partners Brian Rasmussen and Margaret LeBrun. Rasmussen became the sole owner of Insight Publications in 2018. Rasmussen will continue in his current role as publisher, providing overall leadership and management of Insight’s products and services. Additionally, all of Insight Publications' employees will continue with the business... Expansion and Business Development in the New North
Winsert acquires Alloy Cast Products, Inc.
INSIGHT PUBLICATIONS
MARINETTE - Winsert, a global advanced manufacturer of critical metal parts for Fortune 500 OEMs and Tier 1 suppliers, announced the acquisition of Alloy Cast Products, Inc. (ACP), an investment casting and machining manufacturer of exotic cobalt alloys headquartered in Kenilworth, NJ. ACP’s experience, manufacturing methods and alloy portfolio are well known in the marketplace and will enhance Winsert’s metal forming capabilities. The acquisition will allow for additional products and services to be offered to the two companies' current and prospective customers... Read More 2> Expansion and Business Development in the New North
Calmes’ acquisition expands Consolidated Construction Co.’s services: Appleton contractor increases its carpentry capabilities
FOX CITIES CHAMBER There’s no question the construction industry is facing a labor crunch. The industry will need to hire nearly 590,000 new workers nationally on top of normal hiring to meet industry demand in 2023, according to a survey by Associated Builders and Contractors.
Without enough skilled workers on staff, most construction companies need to increase their use of subcontractors, which can increase costs and lead to delays. Pamela Talavera, chief operating officer and largest shareholder for Consolidated Construction Co., Inc., recognized another option: expanding the full-service design/build contractor’s carpentry capacity by acquiring James J. Calmes and Sons Construction in Kaukauna.
Talavera, one of the few females to lead a major construction company, was key in the acquisition and integration of what’s now known as Calmes Construction Services, a Division of Consolidated Construction Co.
“Calmes is very versatile and works on a wide range of projects from small renovations to some of our most complex projects,” she said of the deal, which was completed in July. “Carpentry is a fundamental trade and can make or break the success of a project...
Elevate Sustainability as an Economic Driver
2022 Wisconsin Sustainable Business Council Award Reception and Annual Conference
WISCONSIN SUSTAINABLE BUSINESS COUNCIL The theme of this year’s conference is the (R)Evolution of Sustainability, and it recognizes that while many companies sustainability programs have come a long way in recent years, most still have a long way to go to realize their full business, social and environmental impacts. Through sustainable business practices, companies are reducing costs and environmental impact, increasing worker retention and satisfaction, collaborating with customers and stakeholders, and even growing through new customers and markets they didn’t previously have access to... Economic Development Feature
State of Brown County allows residents to learn about county progression
NBC26 GREEN BAY - Those living in Brown County got a better understanding of how the county is progressing at the State of Brown County event at the Resch Expo in Green Bay on Wednesday.
Officials say Brown County grew 8.5 percent from 2010. That is higher than the national average, which grew 7.3 percent.
Those attending learned about funding opportunities, as well as opportunities for economic growth.
"Just a lot of cool things happening, a lot of good things from an infrastructure stand point for safety, and growth," Brown County executive Troy Streckenbach said...
Expansion and Business Development in the New North
UW-Green Bay aims to double enrollment with development of Phoenix Innovation Park
WLUK
GREEN BAY - Big plans are in the works on the UW-Green Bay campus, as the university pairs with Brown County to push forward a new innovation park. Building out the Phoenix Innovation Park is an idea that has been talked about for a few years but appears to have gained recent steam. A major goal with the new development is to double the school's enrollment... Read More 6> Special Event
UWGB-Sheboygan hosting STEMfest Oct. 13
SHEBOYGAN SUN
SHEBOYGAN - The University of Wisconsin-Green Bay’s Sheboygan campus, 1 University Drive in Sheboygan, will be hosting STEMfest: Inspire Innovation 2022 on Thursday, Oct. 13 from 9 a.m.-2 p.m. The educational event, which focuses on careers in science, technology, engineering and math, is sponsored by the Sheboygan County Chamber of Commerce’s Business and Education Partnership, and is open to over 1,300 4th and 5th grade students from Sheboygan County... Read More 7>
Support an Entrepreneurial Climate and Small Business
Greater Green Bay Chamber receives over $460,000 grant to support area entrepreneurs
WLUK
GREEN BAY - The Greater Green Bay Chamber is receiving nearly half a million dollars from the federal government. The Office of Innovation and Entrepreneurship -- part of the U.S. Economic Development Administration -- is giving the chamber a $467,500 grant. The grant is part of the EDA's Build to Scale program, which aims to accelerate entrepreneur efforts in the technology industry by providing access to startup capital and support.
"These dollars will complement the Chamber’s existing entrepreneurial efforts," said Chamber President/CEO Laurie Radke, "infusing even more businesses into the community and aiding in providing further support.. Read More 8>
Expansion and Business Development in the New North
TimberPro in Shawano is expanding
NBC26
SHAWANO - TimberPro, a manufacturer of forestry equipment in Shawano is making a significant expansion to its current operation.
“We’re taking out our south wall and our west wall. We are going 70 feet to the south. It’s going to give us about 50,000 extra square feet,” said Lee Crawford, TimberPro President. The company is expanding its existing facility, giving them more room to work and even the capability to double their production if desired.
“We need the additional capacity to build more machines, and following the methodology we can develop even better products for the future,” said Doug Morris, Komatsu Forest machine Vice President...
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Promoting the Regional Brand
Door County Candle Company on a new fundraising mission for Hurricane Ian relief
WBAY
STURGEON BAY - A candlemaker in Sturgeon Bay that’s raised $800,000 for war victims in Ukraine is starting another mission.
Door County Candle Company is giving 100% of net profits from its “Beachside” scented candle to Hurricane Ian victims through the American Red Cross. The blue, 16 ounce candle in a glass jar has “notes of sunscreen and coconut,” according to its website, to remind people of a day at the beach. It sells for $25.95.
The candle company says it was inspired to sell a candle for Hurricane Relief after hearing from a volunteer in Florida who said the blue and yellow Ukraine candle from Door County Candle Company was her home’s only source of light after the hurricane blew through. Read More 10>
Promoting the Regional Brand
Manitowoc auto dealer helped local restaurants through pandemic by buying free lunches
HERALD TIMES REPORTER
For nearly three years, the friendly folks at Maritime Ford, 1305 Franklin St., provided a free lunch at a local restaurant to hungry customers and community members.
Sales Manager Aaron Mueller said the dealership decided to provide lunches to unsuspecting customers as a way to help support local restaurants.
“We did it once a month, and it was always a local restaurant, never a chain,” he told Streetwise.
They kicked off the program in October 2019, at first not advertising where it would be happening, but allowing customers to be happily surprised when their server told them lunch was on Maritime Ford...
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Promoting the Regional Brand
7 Wisconsin hotels ranked among best in the country by Conde Nast Traveler
MILWAUKEE JOURNAL SENTINEL
Seven Wisconsin hotels can claim to be among the best in the country after winning 2022 Readers' Choice Awards from Conde Nast Traveler magazine.
The Osthoff Resort in Elkhart Lake has the most bragging rights, winning the award for the best resort in the Mid-Atlantic and Midwest. The Grand Geneva Resort & Spa in Lake Geneva ranked second on that list.
For the fifth time, the American Club in Kohler was recognized among the top destination spas in the United States, coming in at No. 11..
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