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Attract, Develop and Retain Diverse Talent
Walbec Group hosts 2022 Smart Girls Rock! event to highlight STEM careers for women
WALBEC GROUP
"Women play critical roles in STEM careers. As industry leaders, it's our responsibility and necessary right now to mentor the next generation of young ladies in what is possible," explained Bridget Kraus, vice president of marketing at Walbec Group. "Hands-on activities and exposure to professional mentors in our Walbec shop will give these young ladies an understanding of what to expect and enable them to visualize themselves in similar roles. If we can spark curiosity and interest for just one student to pursue one of these career paths, then we will have been successful."...Read More 1> Fostering Diversity-Equity-Inclusion-Belonging
Groundbreaking Partnership Keeps Communities Informed
COMMUNITY FOUNDATION FOR THE FOX VALLEY REGION
A recent report from Northwestern University, “The State of Local News 2022,” painted an alarming picture of the loss of local journalism in communities across the United States, calling it a “crisis for our democracy and our society.” The annual study noted the country lost more than a quarter of its 2,500 newspapers since 2005 and is on track to lose one-third by 2025.
Researchers found that more than 20% of the nation’s citizens live in news deserts, defined as areas with limited access to local news. The 208 counties without a newspaper are home to 70 million people, while another 1,630 counties have one newspaper, usually a weekly, covering larger areas than they have the resources to keep watch over local government, schools or other important community institutions. “The crisis in journalism has turned into a crisis of democracy,” said Steve Waldman, the president of Report for America. “The reporter shortage means residents don’t have the information to make decisions for their families or to hold institutions accountable.”..
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Fostering Diversity-Equity-Inclusion-Belonging
United Hmong American Association Supports Hmong Youth Affected by the Digital Divide with a $10,000 Grant from AT&T Foundation
AT&T APPLETON -- As part of AT&T’s nationwide commitment to help bridge the digital divide, the AT&T Foundation is granting $10,000 to United Hmong American Association (UHAA) to support academic programs, digital literacy and computer access for Hmong youth in the Appleton community. The AT&T Foundation grant will support UHAA’s Academic Support Achievement Program, which provides computer and digital literacy resources and academic programs for Hmong youth in Appleton. Hmong students who may not have a device or internet connection at home receive academic support, digital literacy training, tutoring and more to help prepare them for success in school and life.... Read More 3> Expansion and Business Development in the New North
Wipfli announces Oliver Group will join firm
WIPFLI Wipfli LLP, a top 20 accounting and advisory firm, announced today a transaction that will result in the team from the Oliver Group joining the firm, bringing with it 30 years of experience in leadership development, team coaching and people insights. The Oliver Group expands Wipfli’s organizational performance offerings and client footprint. Through its accounting and advisory services, Wipfli helps businesses transform their digital capabilities, optimize finances, meet compliance regulations and drive decisions with data and analytics. Oliver Group’s clients will benefit from these enhanced service options. Together, the combined firms will have one of the largest Predictive Index® practices in the U.S... Economic Development Feature
Federal infrastructure money going toward power plant redevelopment, coal pile move
WLUK
The U.S. Department of Transportation announced the grant to the Port of Green Bay Friday morning. The money is coming from the infrastructure law. Brown County recently bought the former Pulliam Power Plant site at the mouth of the Fox River."This is great news for the Port and our regional economy," Port of Green Bay Director Dean Haen said in a statement. "This new port facility at the mouth of the Fox River will generate jobs and economic activity that will be transformational for Green Bay and Northeast Wisconsin."... Economic Development Feature
State and local leaders examine Door County creative arts' impact
WLUK
People are spending money on many things, and a statewide push is on to examine the impact of the arts on the economy and more.
From a calm stretch of shoreline to a quiet walking trail nearby, Brian Kelsey says the site north of Egg Harbor may be Door County at its finest.
"I don't think people naturally equate it together, but you can't help but realize it when you're experiencing it here," said Kelsey...
Fostering Diversity-Equity-Inclusion-Belonging
Appleton program helps minority students prepare for workforce
WLUK GRAND CHUTE -- Around 100 freshmen and sophomores from Appleton-area high schools are attending a program to prepare for the workforce. The program is hosted by Pointters Community Initiatives, a non-profit organization made to create opportunities for minorities.
No matter a person's race, there are career opportunities available in the Fox Valley -- that's the message a group of teens heard Thursday morning. "I want to go into interior design and just help people become happier in their home and things like that," said Alayna Hayden-Ivory... Read More 7> Encourage Educational Attainment
Neenah teacher surprised with $12,000 grant
WLUK NEENAH -- A Neenah high school science teacher is among a few across the country to receive a grant for her innovative teaching ideas. Emily Bennett was surprised with a $12,000 check Thursday from the Voya Unsung Heroes Awards to fund a hydroponics lab for her students. The school's hydroponics lab was started in 2018 in partnership with Fork Farms in Green Bay, growing lettuce, herbs and other leafy greens. The grant will be used to purchase additional supplies and hydroponic units so the program can expand to allow students to produce lettuce for the school cafeteria.....Read More 8> Promoting the Regional Brand
USDA grant to allow Manitowoc nonprofit grow up to 200 pounds of produce with more hydroponic Flex Farms
NBC 26
MANITOWOC — The building used to be a church in downtown Manitowoc. But now, down in the basement, you'll see an indoor lettuce farm. Amber Daugs got the idea after she went to a food pantry when she was homeless more than 20 years ago. "We weren't able to have a hot plate, a microwave or a refrigerator of course," she said. "So having something that was quick and nutritious was really what I was looking for." So in 2014, she founded Grow It Forward in Manitowoc County... Read More 9>
Encourage Educational Attainment
New CNC program dedicated
DOOR COUNTY DAILY NEWS
DOOR COUNTY -- A program designed to create pathways to a more skilled workforce in the area was recognized Thursday evening by dozens of community members at Sevastopol High School. A new machining program that allows students from all Door County Schools, not just Sevastopol to earn dual credits toward a CNC certificate through NWTC was recognized with a grand opening of the new tech lab. At the presentation, Sevastopol Superintendent Kyle Luedke introduced the key stakeholders who were responsible for making the facility possible to all high school juniors or seniors.....
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Elevate Sustainability as an Economic Driver
Gov. Evers to nominate Green Bay site for NERR designation
INSIGHT PUBLICATIONS
MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers announced he will nominate a multi-component site in the bay of Green Bay for inclusion in the National Estuarine Research Reserve (NERR) System, a national network of 30 sites across the coastal United States and the Great Lakes designed to protect and study estuaries and their coastal wetlands.
The site is made up of a number of natural areas along the bay’s shoreline and surrounding region that were submitted to the governor by the University of Wisconsin-Green Bay, which has been the lead state organization behind the effort to designate a Bay of Green Bay NERR for the last several years...
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Economic Development Feature
WEDC CEO, New North President visit Kewaunee
DOOR COUNTY DAILY NEWS
KEWAUNEE -- You can see the positive impact of the state’s Main Street Bounce Back program just by walking a few blocks in the City of Kewaunee. Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation CEO Missy Hughes and NEW North President Barb Lamue visited several Kewaunee businesses that benefited from the grant program that awarded them grants to improve their operations. The state has invested $100 million into the program to help approximately 10,000 businesses statewide. Kewaunee County Economic Development Corporation Executive Director Ben Nelson says businesses in Kewaunee County have recently received roughly $1.7 million in grants, including those from the Main Street Bounce Back program, which is good for the entire community to attract more visitors and future residents.....
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| | | The United Hmong American Association has received a $10,000 AT&T Foundation grant to support academic programs, digital literacy and computer access for Hmong youth in the Appleton community. AT&T story above. |
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