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Economic Development Feature
Port of Green Bay closer to reaching 2021 cargo goals
WLUK
GREEN BAY -- Cargo totals running through the port of Green Bay is running 12% above this time last year, officials say.
In the month of October, nearly 230,000 tons of cargo shipped through the Port of Green Bay, reaching 1,575,114 tons for 2021.
That puts the port well within reach of its annual target of 2 million tons with two more months of shipping remaining in the current season.
In October, limestone imports once again led the way at 106,698 tons and cement shipments totalled 53,623 tons last month....
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Expansion and Business Development in the New North
Georgia-Pacific begins construction of massive warehouse in De Pere
WLUK
DE PERE -- Georgia-Pacific has begun construction of a $50 million distribution center in De Pere.
The 1.1 million-square-foot facility is being built at the end of American Boulevard in the I-41 Business Park. GP says it will warehouse and distribute products from several facilities including toilet paper, napkins and paper towels.
"Although this warehouse could have been built elsewhere in the Midwest, it made sense to locate it close to one of our largest plants in Green Bay," Jim Stauffer, GP senior director of warehousing, said in a news release. "The distribution center is a key piece of our supply chain, which will help our products reach customers as efficiently and timely as possible."...
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Elevate Sustainability as an Economic Driver
Alliant takes ownership of Onion River Solar Project
WHBL
TOWN OF HOLLAND -- A solar power plant planned for the Town of Holland has taken a major step towards reality.
On Wednesday it was announced that Alliant Energy acquired ownership of the Onion River Solar Project from Chicago-based Ranger Power and D.E. Shaw Renewable Investments. The 150-megawatt solar electric generating facility will be built on 1,900 acres, occupying various parcels located roughly either side of County Highways GW and A between Highway G and Dekker Road in the town of Holland....Read More 4>
Promoting the Regional Brand
Sartori Cheese global markets head seeing rising demand
WIS BUSINESS
The head of global markets for Sartori Cheese sees great potential for expanding product exports, despite certain trade barriers and distribution issues.
“Cheese demand is there and it’s growing, and continues to be growing significantly,” said Sam Allison, global markets manager for the Plymouth-based cheese producer. He spoke yesterday during a webinar hosted by the Madison International Trade Association.
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Economic Development Feature
State grants millions toward local tourism
WLUK
OSHKOSH -- Wisconsin's tourism industry was among the hardest hit by the coronavirus pandemic.
On Wednesday, nearly $15 million in grants went to support numerous Wisconsin tourism organizations throughout the state.
The grants are part of the governor's more than $140 million American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) fund investment in Wisconsin's tourism and entertainment industries.
In Oshkosh, Gov. Tony Evers announced 13 grants to help Northeast Wisconsin tourism.
Algoma Chamber of Commerce - $10,000
Fox Cities Convention & Visitors Bureau, Inc. - $652,088
Destination Lake Winnebago Region, Fond du Lac - $250,822.93
Greater Green Bay Convention and Visitors Bureau Inc. - $1 million
On Broadway, Inc. Green Bay - $46,775.65
Green Lake Area Chamber of Commerce - $52,500
Manitowoc Area Visitor & Convention Bureau - $256,516
Marinette County - $27,674.20
Oconto County Economic Development Corporation - $112,859.50
Oshkosh Convention & Visitors Bureau - $456,858
Ripon Area Chamber of Commerce - $66,545.20
Shawano Country Chamber of Commerce, Inc. - $85,041.50
Waupaca Area Convention and Visitors Bureau Inc. - $65,902.79
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