Subject: 11.12.2020 New North Newsletter

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Support an Entrepreneurial Climate and Small Business
New North hosts the regional site at: https://www.startinwi.com/northeast-wisconsin-region - New website offers entrepreneurs access to local resources, events and networking connections
WEDC News 
A new website will help Wisconsin entrepreneurs connect with resources, events and experts tailored to their specific needs and based in their communities.

The site, Start In Wisconsin, allows entrepreneurs to access a comprehensive online directory of resources and a one-stop calendar of entrepreneur-focused events organized by geographic region.

The initiative, funded by the Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation (WEDC) and assisted by the state’s regional economic development organizations (REDOs), operates with administrative support from the....
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Encourage Educational Attainment
Lakeshore Technical College receives $750,000 emergency response training grant

WHBL
Training the teams that respond during emergencies will get a boost at LTC, thanks to a 5-year, $750,000 grant from the Midwest Consortium for Hazardous Waste Worker Training. LTC is one of 13 members of that consortium that has served to channel funds from the National Institutes of Health since 1992.

LTC President Dr. Paul Carlsen expressed thanks for the funding, which will support curriculum and training as well as purchasing air monitoring and rescue equipment. A trailer that allows LTC to bring its training off-campus will also....
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Encourage Educational Attainment
St. Norbert College recognized as one of the best schools for financial aid and default rate
WisBusiness
With finances tight amid much uncertainty these days, both students and parents are now seriously considering what kind of financial aid package a school can offer.

St. Norbert College has been nationally recognized as one of the best schools in the country for financial aid by LendEDU. In the report, St. Norbert College’s total financial aid score ranked 46 in the country and No. 1 in Wisconsin.

“The financial aid strategy at St. Norbert College is based on data analytics and the careful alignment of our institutional values and priorities with the needs, hopes and aspirations of our students and their families,” said St. Norbert College President Brian Bruess. “This national recognition affirms our long-standing commitment and practice of....
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Promote the Regional Brand
2 New North Regional Companies, Acuity & Bergstrom, make the 20 highest-rated companies for work-life balance during the COVID-19 crisis
24/7 Wall St.
The COVID-19 pandemic has changed the working life of nearly every American. Millions have lost their jobs, permanently or temporarily, and millions more have been furloughed until the pandemic can be controlled and they can (potentially) be called back to work.

Those changes have received a lot of attention, and rightly so. Millions of Americans who still have their jobs have faced big changes as well. The most widely covered has been the work-from-home (WFH) trend and the....

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Expansion and Business Development in the New North
Viking Masek beings major expansion of US headquarters, doubles production capacity
Viking Masek News
The project officially broke ground in early November 2020 with expected completion in July 2021.

“This business expansion is a natural progression for our company,” said Robb Leonhard, Viking Masek co-owner and Executive Vice President. “It increases our ability to better provide innovative and automated packaging lines from tote to pallet."

The building expansion will add 24,000 sq ft of warehouse/production space plus 9,000 sq ft of office areas including 36+ new workspaces. Viking Masek will also add an....
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Promote the Regional Brand
Campaign to keep Manitowoc monument lit nears fundraising goal

FOX 11 News
A campaign to permanently operate the Soldiers and Sailors monument in Manitowoc is 75% done with its fundraising goal.

The Eternal Flame campaign started in 2018, and organizers are looking to raise $200,000 total.

It came after city and county officials realized the money for the upkeep would soon be....
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Elevate Sustainability as an Economic Driver
KI attains Green Master Level status
WisBusiness
The Wisconsin Sustainable Business Council has named KI a GREEN MASTER LEVEL within its Green Masters Program. Recognizing sustainable actions by businesses from across the state of Wisconsin, the Green Masters program works to identify businesses that have taken at least one action within each of the nine pillars of sustainability. Participants in the program receive recognition for their sustainability accomplishments and develop ideas for future sustainability actions.

KI has made a comprehensive effort to incorporate sustainable practices and policies into its manufacturing responsibilities and continuously works toward incorporating the largest percentage of recycled content into its....
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Prmote the Regional Brand
Schneider honors veterans, celebrates Top 10 Military Friendly Employer ranking

Schneider News
As Americans celebrate Veterans Day, Schneider (NYSE: SNDR) is honoring the thousands of current service members and veterans who call the premier provider of trucking, intermodal and logistics services home. Approximately 22 percent of associates hired by Schneider have a military background, and this commitment has not gone unnoticed.

Schneider has again been named to Military Friendly’s list of military friendly employers. The company is ranked in the top 10 and received the highest award level in the industry. Schneider is celebrating a.....

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Schneider is celebrating a Military Friendly designation for the 18th time.
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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