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Elevate Sustainability as an Economic Driver
Ships built in Sturgeon Bay help shipping industry address climate change
WBAY
STURGEON BAY -- Fincantieri Bay Shipbuilding in Sturgeon Bay is filling orders for bunker barges to transport liquified natural gas (LNG). The first barge is scheduled to be delivered this month. Work is underway on its sister ship, and an even larger barge is in the engineering stage.
The bunker barges are like gas stations on the ocean, fueling the increasing number of ships powered by LNG. Todd Thayse, VP and general manager for Fincantieri Bay Shipbuilding, says the demand for these barges has been growing for 10 years.
Shippers are looking for ways to reduce their carbon footprint, he says, and the U.S. has a lot of natural gas....
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Fostering Diversity-Equity-Inclusion-Belonging
Afghan refugees beginning to resettle across Wisconsin
WLUK
APPLETON -- Afghan refugees are beginning to resettle all across the country, nearly three months since fleeing the Taliban takeover. Hundreds are expected to resettle here in Wisconsin, and some already have.
World Relief Fox Valley is just one agency finding homes for Afghan families in Wisconsin.
"There is nothing so gratifying to see when they walk into a home and realize 'I'm settled, I can start moving forward, start living my life' and that's been a really great experience also to just see that relief," said Tami McLaughlin, director for World Relief Fox Valley...
Attract, Develop and Retain Diverse Talent
Creating community through farming: Door County Farm for Vets teaches farm skills to local veterans
NBC 26
STURGEON BAY — While there are many programs and services out there to help veterans, many vets still struggle to find work and community at home.
"One of the big things that veterans miss once they get out of service is actually that sense of service to something bigger than themselves," said Jacob VandenPlas.
A few months ago, VandenPlas, drawing inspiration from a farm he heard about in Georgia, decided his Door County Farm would become DC Farm for Vets, a place that provides agricultural learning opportunities to veterans...
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Encourage Educational Attainment
Kids to learn about eco-friendly STEM for America Recycles Day
WBAY
GREEN BAY -- A group empowering kids with dyslexia is making eco-friendly ornaments to celebrate America Recycles Day.
Creative Kids Rock will be making ornaments out of recycled materials at the Day of PLAY at UWGB’s STEM Innovation Center. It’s happening Sunday, Nov. 14, 12 p.m. - 1 p.m.
In addition to the recycled ornaments, kids can learn about woodworking, vehicle design, papermaking and cooking.
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Promoting the Regional Brand
Packers award grants to 2 Northeast Wisconsin groups
WLUK
GREEN BAY -- Two Northeast Wisconsin organizations have received grants from the Green Bay Packers.
The Packers Give Back program awarded two $250,000 impact grants this week to Green Bay Botanical Garden and the Wisconsin Veterans Village Association.
Green Bay Botanical Garden plans to use the funds toward its Children's Garden Expansion project, which will transform the current garden into a 2.5-acre natural wonderland, according to a news release.
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Special Event
Amplify Oshkosh plans cybersecurity conference
INSIGHT PUBLICATIONS
OSHKOSH — Amplify Oshkosh is hosting a cybersecurity conference on Nov. 16 for businesses and students.
The Amplify IT 2021 Cybersecurity Conference features keynote Brett L. Scott, who serves as the director of Security Enablement and Training, Americas for Tech Data.
Scott is responsible for accelerating the security expertise of their partners and building security solutions for the Tech Data partner ecosystem to deliver to their customers. He also is the co-founder of the National Cyber Warfare Foundation (NCWF), an organization leading the country in teaching hands-on cybersecurity skills in a real-world environment...
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