Subject: 10.29.24 New North Newsletter

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Leadership in the New North
Three regional business leaders named to New North board of directors
NEW NORTH, INC.

NEW NORTH – Regional leaders Mike Friese of Encapsys LLC, Kelly McCartney of Jewelers Mutual Group and Bethany Skorik of Fincantieri Marine Group have been named to the board of directors of New North Inc., the regional economic development corporation for the 18 counties of Northeast Wisconsin...

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Economic Development Feature
WisDOT celebrates progress on I-41 and Southbridge Road project
WLUK

DE PERE  -- A major road construction project in Northeast Wisconsin is celebrating progress....

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Promoting the Regional Brand
Door County named one of the most 'zen' cities in America
WLUK

DOOR COUNTY -- With the stresses of modern life, many people are looking for a place to get away and experience some zen.

Mental health provider Mission Connection conducted a study, based on Google review scores, to find the most "zen" cities in the U.S., and Door County -- despite being an entire county -- made the list....


Special Event 
17 High School Teams Compete in Kick Off Your Future at UA 400 Training Center on October 29
PLUMBERS & STEAMFITTERS UA LOCAL 400 

KAUKAUNA -- The skills competition is a partnership with local schools to provide hands-on experience to students and connect them with experts in the trades. The annual competition challenges students to build a field goal project based on specific design requirements. Projects are judged on correct dimensions, weld quality, and design/appearance. Seventeen high school teams will exhibit their projects on Oct. 29 from 4-6:30 p.m....

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Expansion and Business Development in the New North
VPI breaks ground on new Community Programs Collective, expanding resources and support for individuals with disabilities
FOX CITIES CHAMBER 

APPLETON -- VPI is excited to announce the groundbreaking of the new Community Programs Collective, a facility designed to meet the rising demand for inclusive services and serve as a hub for programs that support children, adults, and families with disabilities throughout Northeast Wisconsin. This new facility, opening Spring 2025 at 2350 N. Casaloma Dr. Appleton, brings together VPI’s Early Intervention, Adult Day Services, and Education and Employment Programs, expanding both the scope and quality of services available to individuals with disabilities and their families....

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Expansion and Business Development in the New North
Bratwurst's natural partner -- sauerkraut -- getting Wisconsin HQ
WHBL 

Sheboygan is the Bratwurst Capital of the World, and now Wisconsin is poised to become the Sauerkraut King. That’s because one of the world’s leading manufacturers of the fermented cabbage dish is moving its headquarters to Wisconsin and expanding its manufacturing operations here...

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Special Event 
Manufacturing First Expo set for Wednesday
INSIGHT PUBLICATIONS

GREEN BAY -- Several adjustments were announced for Manufacturing First Expo & Conference Wednesday, Oct. 30 at Resch Expo after it was announced last week that former President Donald Trump would be holding a political rally on the same day at the attached Resch Center arena...

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Economic Development Feature
NFL picks Wisconsin businesses to potentially help put on 2025 Draft in Green Bay
WLUK FOX 11

GREEN BAY -- The NFL and the Green Bay Packers welcomed 88 Wisconsin businesses to Lambeau Field Monday afternoon to provide more information on how they could help put on the 2025 NFL Draft in April....

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Attract, Develop and Retain Diverse Talent
Wisconsin boosts junior firefighter recruitment with $24,525 grant
WLUK

GREEN BAY -- A state grant is fueling the future of firefighting in Wisconsin’s youth.

The Wisconsin Department of Safety and Professional Services (DSPS) presented a check of $24,525 to the Kewaunee County Junior Firefighter Program Monday...

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Encourage Educational Attainment
Lakeshore College program to highlight first-generation student experience
SHEBOYGAN PRESS

CLEVELAND – A program for first-generation college students will be staged Nov. 7 at Lakeshore College.

The “First Generation Event” will include a buffet lunch from 11 a.m. to noon followed by a panel of current first-generation students from noon to 1 p.m. The students will share their experiences and answer questions....

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Special Event 
NEW Manufacturing Alliance: Excellence in Mfg./K-12 partnerships awards at Manufacturing First Expo & Conference held this week
WIS BUSINESS 

This is a big week for celebrating October is Manufacturing Month in northeast Wisconsin. On Tuesday, October 29th is the NEW Manufacturing Alliance’s 13th annual Excellence in Mfg./K-12 Partnerships Awards at the Resch Expo from 6:15 p.m. – 8:30 p.m...

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The Wisconsin Department of Safety and Professional Services (DSPS) presented a check of $24,525 to the Kewaunee County Junior Firefighter Program Monday. The grant will help fund a youth firefighter program taught by Northeast Wisconsin Technical College instructors. WLUK story above.
Northeast Wisconsin Livability - New Talent Attraction tool!

Want to participate in this new national talent attraction initiative? New North has partnered with Livability Media on a custom content marketing program to present our region as the ultimate destination to live, work, learn and explore. Contact Cheryl Meyer to learn more:  cmeyer@livmedia.com - (615) 771-5595 
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