Expansion and Business Development in the New North
Bellin Health planning 5-story surgery center for former Menards site in Ashwaubenon
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“It was an eyesore for the longest time,” said Brittany Siolka, General Manager of Country Inn and Suites by Radisson, which is across the street from the site. “No cars going in or out and then the gas station closed down right next to it, so that pulled out a lot of business.”
Combining the old Menards, gas station with Erbert and Gerbert’s Sandwich Shop, Microtel Hotel, and Allegra Print and Imaging sites, Bellin Health plans to build a five-story, 262,000 square foot surgery center.
“I think it will work really well,” said Aaron Schuette, Community Development Director for Ashwaubenon. “It has great visibility from 41... Read More 1>
Expansion and Business Development in the New North
New business development transform part of downtown Neenah
SPECTRUM NEWS NEENAH -- Catherine Fleischer watched as the once-open area across the street from her store, Elements Unleashed, has been transformed into a skating rink and community gathering area.
The Plaza at Gateway Park is the latest development in an area that was once a brownfield area after a paper mill closed fifteen years ago.
“We’re very thankful to have something as unique as a gathering place and ice rink across the street...
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For freshman students of color at UW-Green Bay, peers who've been there are helping them succeed in college
GREEN BAY PRESS GAZETTE GREEN BAY -- Freshman students of color at the University of Wisconsin-Green Bay were less likely to graduate than their white peers in the past, but a new program is building more support for them by connecting them with others who have been in their shoes. BIPOC R.I.S.E. — Black, Indigenous, and People of Color Reaching Intersectional Strengths through Engagement — got started after the university looked at what specific needs students of color have on the predominantly white campus. UW-Green Bay’s freshman class has grown more diverse... Read More 3> Economic Development Feature
Launch ceremony held for new Great Lakes carrier ship in Sturgeon Bay
WLUK STURGEON BAY -- A launch ceremony was held Thursday in Sturgeon Bay for a new Great Lakes carrier ship. The ship is the first U.S.-flagged Great Lakes bulk carrier to be built in more than 35 years.
The ceremony included a traditional breaking of the bottle and a blessing.
"Really, it's all about honoring the men and women that have worked so hard to bring it to the level that we've gotten to here, right now, today," Fincantieri Bay Shipbuilding vice president and general manager Todd Thayse said. The 640-foot carrier ship will transport raw materials like salt, iron, ore and stone throughout the Great Lakes region... Read More 4>
Promoting the Regional Brand
Logistically nimble Schreiber Foods honored as U.S. Dairy Exporter of the Year
U.S. DAIRY EXPORT COUNCIL The ability to nimbly adapt under the intense pressure of a global pandemic has made Schreiber Foods the Tom Camerlo Exporter of the Year.
Schreiber was honored Tuesday at the U.S. Dairy Export Council’s Fall Annual Membership Meeting in Chicago. The award is given annually by Dairy Foods magazine and sponsored by USDEC in honor of Camerlo, a former USDEC chairman with a passionate vision to expand exports.
“We are super excited to have been chosen as the Exporter of the Year,” said Schreiber Foods President and CEO Ron Dunford in a statement. “This really does mean a lot to our Schreiber team and validates the hard work that they have put in during an extremely challenging year.”
The employee-owned dairy company headquartered in Green Bay, Wisconsin, has made logistical and other changes to serve its global customers during the COVID-19 crisis, and it has paid off...
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WoodgeniX expansion in Random Lake combines two sites in one as company looks to add 25 jobs
SHEBOYGAN PRESS RANDOM LAKE -- WoodgeniX is undergoing a $3.5 million expansion on its warehouse in Random Lake. The company is a design and manufacturing company that manufactures wood case products and furniture for hotels, hospitality, long-term care, residential and retailers. The expansion will add 25,000 square feet to the facility near State 56, bringing it to 50,000 square feet in total. The company will consolidate two existing locations into one so operations are all running under the same roof... Read More 6> Expansion and Business Development in the New North
Van Zeeland Nursery & Landscape: Breaks ground on new, larger facility
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GRAND CHUTE -- Consolidated Construction Co., Inc., a full-service design/build contractor based in Appleton, and Van Zeeland Nursery & Landscape planted a tree Wednesday to celebrate the construction of a new retail garden and landscaping center on a long-vacant property.
The new Van Zeeland Nursery & Landscape will be located at the corner of Casaloma Drive and Highway 15 in Grand Chute. Situated on 18.3 acres, the project includes an 11,900-square-foot retail center with amenities including a café and a conference room available for community use; a 9,450-square-foot maintenance facility; a bulk materials area; display gardens connected by groomed paths throughout the property; and a commercial playground through Little Tikes. This new location will be four times the size of their current nursery in Little Chute...
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