Subject: 11.05.2020 New North Newsletter

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New North Inc. would like to thank Wipfli, LLP for their support as a Sustaining level investor in 2020.

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New North Region Stepping Up to the COVID-19 Challenge
COVID Pandemic Response Nonprofit Grant Program and other resources for nonprofits
UW-EXTENSION BROWN COUNTY
Extension can provide information, training and direction based on the goals of your organization. After an initial assessment, Extension will develop a flexible class schedule and plan, working with your organization to best determine class location and format to maximize attendance and return.

The following are examples of the topics Extension can address:....
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Economic Development Feature 
Milk prices coming back up for local farmers

Door County Daily News 
Dairy farmers in the area are happy to see a bounce back in milk prices recently. According to Hoard’s Dairyman the price of November Base Class I fluid milk was up $2.84 to $18.04 last month. That brings the price back up to levels close to the yearly high back in July. Rich Olson of Olson Family Farms in southern Door County says he anticipates.....
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Promote the Regional Brand 
Acuity named Best in Nation for Work-Life Balance
Acuity In The News
Acuity is ranked #1 in the nation among Glassdoor’s 20 Highest Rated Companies for Work-Life Balance During COVID-19. On Glassdoor, employees voluntarily and anonymously share insights and opinions about their work environments by providing a company review, designed to capture a genuine and authentic evaluation.

“From our true flex-time schedule and unlimited sick leave to support for team members dealing with personal challenges and celebration of joyous live events, Acuity’s work-life integration benefits help people achieve a positive balance between their work and personal lives. We also recognize that in the insurance business, our people often help individuals and families through incredibly stressful situations of their own, so our employee-focused culture helps people work together in true teamwork,” said Ben Salzmann, Acuity President and CEO.

“Glassdoor ratings reflect the experience of people who know us best—our employees. It’s a true, transparent reflection of who we are not just as an...

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Economic Development Feature
US trade deficit falls to $63.9 billion in September
StarTribune 
The U.S. trade deficit fell in September after hitting a 14-year high the previous month as exports outpaced imports.

The gap between what the U.S. sells and what it buys abroad fell to $63.9 billion in September, a decline of 4.7%, from a $67 billion deficit in August, the Commerce Department reported Wednesday. September exports rose 2.6% to $176.4 billion, pushed higher by the food and beverage category, where shipments worth $12.9 billion were the highest since July of....

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gener8tor Upskilling Northeast Wisconsin

gener8tor, in partnership with New North, Steve Stricker American Family Insurance Foundation and Microsoft, is hosting virtual technical skill training programs for job seekers looking to build their skills and confidence for in-demand jobs and earn certificates of completion needed in today's digital economy. This is a challenging time, use it to gain valuable skills to advance your career and earning ability!

  • Self-paced virtual curriculum from Microsoft, LinkedIn and GitHub to learn skills for in-demand jobs, earn industry-recognized certifications, and access job opportunities.
  • One-on-one concierge support from the gener8tor team on the skills content, plus coaching on interview skills and resume-writing.
  • Virtual access to a network of peers for support and community.

Individuals wishing to enroll in the program should sign up using the form below. This program is FREE. The first training program will prioritize individuals living in the Wisconsin counties of Outagamie, Winnebago, Calumet, Waupaca, Brown, Shawano, Oconto, Marinette, Door, Kewaunee, Sheboygan, Manitowoc, Fond du Lac, Green Lake, Marquette, Florence, Menominee and Waushara Counties.

PROGRAM DATES
November 9, 2020 - December 11, 2020

APPLICATION DEADLINE
November 8, 2020 @ 11:59PM CT

COVID-19 Updates & Resources
As the COVID-19 begins to have an increased impact on our businesses and communities, we thank our local media for keeping us informed. Additional resources can be found on the COVID-19 Updates page on the New North website.
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