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Leadership in the New North
New North’s Koldos named to Governor’s Task Force on Broadband Access
NEW NORTH, INC.
NEW NORTH – Barbara Koldos, vice president-business development for New North Inc., has been named to the Governor’s Task Force on Broadband Access. The group meets monthly with the established goal of improving broadband access in Wisconsin through well-informed recommendations designed to expand access, adoption and affordability of high-speed internet.
New North Co-Chair Michelle Schuler also is a member of the Governor’s Task Force on Broadband Access,representing TechSpark Wisconsin, Microsoft.
“We are pleased to have Barbara join Michelle on the Governor’s Task Force on Broadband Access. Their participation gives New North two strong voices as the future of internet in the state is actively discussed and decided,” says Barb LaMue, president and CEO of New North Inc., the regional marketing and economic development corporation for the 18 counties of Northeast Wisconsin. “Internet has become essential community infrastructure, critical to business investment and where people choose to locate, and it’s important that New North play an active role in its development and improvement.”...
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Grow your nonprofit organization capacity with an Ally Grant!
WISCONSIN ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT CORP (WEDC) The Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation’s (WEDC’s) Diverse Business Development Program is designed to promote inclusivity in Wisconsin’s economy by supporting existing, new and expanding businesses owned by minorities, women, LGBTQ individuals, veterans and people with disabilities. As part of this program, the new Ally Grant pilot initiative aims to foster the development of new and/or emerging diverse-based nonprofit organizations that support diverse business communities, with a specific focus on organizations WEDC has not previously funded....
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Expansion and Business Development in the New North
Appvion acquires Nekoosa Coated Products
WLUK Appvion has bought a central Wisconsin company. Parent company Wynnchurch Capital, L.P. announced Wednesday that it took over Nekoosa Coated Products, based in the Wood County community of Nekoosa. Nekoosa Coated Products makes specialty engineered materials for graphics and commercial printing companies. "We are bringing together two great companies with complementary businesses and capabilities to accelerate growth and create additional value for our customers. I'm excited to welcome the Nekoosa team to Appvion," Appvion CEO Laurie Andriate said in a statement... Read More 3> Expansion and Business Development in the New North
Wisconsin Plastics Inc. marks 50 years in business with plans to double its size
GREEN BAY PRESS GAZETTE ASHWAUBENON - Wisconsin Plastics Inc. will prepare for its next 50 years in business by doubling its production space in 2023. The second-generation family business began with a Potts Avenue plating shop before finding its niche in producing injection-molded plastic components in the early 1980s. The company found success and growth by offering customers value-added assembly and decoration services, an in-house design and development team to help customers solve challenges, and by embracing automation and robotics. ...Expansion and Business Development in the New North
Introducing Amundsen Davis LLC: The law firms of SmithAmundsen LLC and Davis|Kuelthau s.c. announce that they will formally combine on November 1, 2022, to form Amundsen Davis, LLC
FOX CITIES CHAMBER The law firms of SmithAmundsen LLC and Davis|Kuelthau s.c. announce today that they will formally combine on November 1, 2022 to form Amundsen Davis, LLC. The new entity will be comprised of more than 230 attorneys. Amundsen Davis will operate 12 offices throughout Illinois, Wisconsin, Missouri, Indiana and Ohio. While its brick and mortar presence is regional, Amundsen Davis will serve clients nationally and internationally. Based on data published by Law 360 in June of 2022, the combined firm will be amongst the largest 200 law firms in the U.S. based on total domestic attorney count. Drawing upon both firms’ talent, Amundsen Davis will offer a full suite of business law services including, but not limited to: labor and employment, intellectual property, litigation, mergers and acquisitions, succession planning, commercial real estate, cybersecurity, tax, and, for individuals, estate and wealth planning. The firm will serve clients in industries like: manufacturing, health care, finance, distribution, construction, transportation, hospitality, retail, public entities, cannabis and cryptocurrency to name a few.. ..Promoting the Regional Brand
Associated Bank announces $1 million investment in Northeast Wisconsin nonprofits
WLUK GREEN BAY -- An area bank is making a difference in the community it was founded in. Associated Bank announced it is investing $1 million in regional nonprofits to strengthen the Greater Green Bay and Fox Cities region. "Northeast Wisconsin is the birthplace of Associated Bank. We are doubling down on our commitments to meet the evolving needs of the communities we have served for more than 160 years," said Dennis DeLoye, of Associated Bank. "We are focusing our support in the areas our colleagues, customers and community partners have told us are most important for the area to thrive."...
Promoting the Regional Brand
Maritime museum sees impact of investment in facilities
DOOR COUNTY DAILY NEWS DOOR COUNTY -- If you visited one of the three”ports of call” for the Door County Maritime Museum this summer, chances are you saw them like you have never seen before. This summer was one of changes for the museum’s Sturgeon Bay, Gills Rock, and Cana Island campuses because of the work being done. The Jim Kress Maritime Tower brought in more visitors to the Sturgeon Bay museum and is down to just a few more floors that need to be finished before the entire 10-floor structure is complete.
After limiting visitors for much of the season, the museum finished its restoration work of the Cana Island lighthouse tower and keeper’s quarters in August. That allowed visitors full rein of the island for the first time in a few years while they, along with the county, completed other tasks....
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22 Wisconsin companies receive Green Master status
NBC 26 GREEN BAY — Yesterday, The Wisconsin Sustainable Business Council announced 22 Wisconsin businesses that have achieved their Green Masters Level status as a part of their Green Masters Programs.
The Green Masters Program recognizes businesses that are committed to sustainability.
Over the past 14 years, the program has educated and mentored businesses on how to make small changes to implement more future-friendly choices...Read More 8> Promoting the Regional Brand
Faith Technologies Incorporated receives multiple honors as a Healthiest Employer
WIS BUSINESS MENASHA – Faith Technologies Incorporated (FTI), a national leader in engineering, construction, manufacturing and clean energy, has been recognized by the 2022 Healthiest 100 Workplaces in America, an awards program created to honor people-first organizations that prioritize the well-being of its employees. FTI was also one of 20 organizations inducted into the Healthiest Employers Hall of Fame this year, which recognizes companies that have been named to the Healthiest 100 Workplaces in America more than five times and that continue to demonstrate commitment to its population’s health.
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Shawano Pathways will hold their Annual Social and Report to the Community Tuesday, November 15, at the American Legion Hall in Shawano
SHAWANO PATHWAYS
SHAWANO -- Shawano Pathways will hold their Annual Social and Report to the Community Tuesday, November 15, at the American Legion Hall in Shawano.
A program on Buggies, Bikes and Covered Bridges: The Conflicts, Challenges and Communities that shaped the Mountain Bay Trail will be featured.
Guest speakers include Amish Elder Johnny Yoder, who was involved in the original development of the Mountain Bay Trail, and Steve Charlier, Shawano County Park Ranger at the time.
Pathway’s annual student photography contest entries will be on display and winners will be announced....
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Expansion and Business Development in the New North
Fleet Farm, housing project moves forward in Sturgeon Bay
DOOR COUNTY DAILY NEWS
STURGEON BAY -- The Sturgeon Bay Common Council dealt with two major future developments at Tuesday night’s meeting, including the new Fleet Farm and an apartment complex on 14th Avenue. In the first part of the business meeting, the council approved the recommendations by the Finance Purchasing and Building Committee and the City Plan Commission for the annexing and temporary rezoning of the Kerscher property located on State Highway 42/57 in the Town of Nasewaupee that is the proposed future site for a Fleet Farm...
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Encourage Educational Attainment
LTC and UW Oshkosh team up for general studies transfer program
SHEBOYGAN SUN
CLEVELAND – Lakeshore Technical College and the University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh have signed an agreement allowing students who complete Associate of Arts or Associate of Science degrees at LTC to transfer to UW-Oshkosh with guaranteed junior standing.
The associate degree programs, which started this fall semester, cover the general education requirements for students who plan to obtain a Bachelor of Arts or Bachelor of Science degree from a four-year college. In addition to covering the general education requirements, the 60-credit associate degrees also include elective courses....
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Attract, Develop and Retain Diverse Talent
Menasha Corporation promotes STEM careers at local high school event
FOX CITIES CHAMBER
Menasha Corporation is a presenting sponsor of 2022 Smart Girls Rock, a STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Math) career exploration event for high school girls in the Fox Cities area of Wisconsin. The one-day event will be held on Wednesday, Nov. 2 at the Walbec Group in Greenville, Wisconsin and is coordinated by the Fox Cities Chamber.
“We want to ignite a passion for STEM careers in more young women, and the Smart Girls Rock event has proven to be an ideal avenue to reach local high schoolers,” said Maggie Miller, Human Resources Partner for Menasha Packaging Company, a subsidiary of Menasha Corporation headquartered in Neenah, Wisconsin...
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| | The Wisconsin Sustainable Business Council announced 22 Wisconsin businesses that have achieved their Green Masters Level status for their Green Masters Programs. Green Bay Packaging is one of the companies being recognized, as they have diverted over 98% of their waste away from land fills. The Council will recognize all 22 of the Green Master recipients at its annual conference on November 16th at Lambeau Field. Pictured is Stacey Brault, GB Packaging environmental engineer in NBC 26 story above. |
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