Business Development & Expansion 
Oneida Nation to open bank on Menominee reservation, touted as a first in Indian Country
Green Bay Press-Gazette 
ONEIDA – An Oneida Nation-owned bank that’s planned to open on the Menominee reservation in December is expected to help more tribal members buy their own homes and start businesses.

The Bay Bank project is being lauded as the first-of-its-kind business partnership, in which the bank of one tribe opens a branch on the reservation of another.

“There has never been a project like this in Indian Country,” said Jeff Bowman, president and CEO of Bay Bank. “Nowhere in Indian County has a team of people.....
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Business Development & Expansion
Chef-driven ice cream manufacturer – High Road – announces acquisition of Sheboygan plant and its tenth anniversary
PR Newswire
High Road, the country's fastest growing craft ice cream manufacturer, finalized the acquisition of the former Three Twins plant in Sheboygan, Wis. This acquisition will significantly amplify the company's capabilities, doubling the brand's packaged ice cream capacity, strengthening its march to national distribution, and allowing for significant logistics adaptability and efficiency. Moreover, High Road's product development will be further inspired by securing a home in America's Dairyland.

"It has been a pleasure working with the city of Sheboygan, including Mayor Vandersteen, and we look forward to contributing to the greater regional economy through job creation and our partnerships with other local makers and manufacturers," said Justine Zarch, EVP and High Road's lead executive on the Sheboygan project.....
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Attract, Retain & Develop Diverse Talent 
Local unions work to close the gender gap in trade industries
We Are Green Bay
KAUKAUNA, Wis. (WFRV) – Women have been working to close the gender gap in the workplace for years, but one of the final frontiers is working in a trade such as welding or steam fitting.

Local unions like UA 400 are working to close that gap and recruit women.

Maddy Dejardin is a second year steamfitter apprentice at Bassett Mechanical and is breaking down gender stereotypes just by doing a job she loves....
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Innovation in the New North 
New technology at Green Bay Austin Straubel airport makes it easier for TSA to detect explosives
Green Bay Press-Gazette
ASHWAUBENON - Those still traveling for the holidays this year may notice some new 3D scanners at Green Bay Austin Straubel International Airport's security checkpoints.

Transportation Security Administration officers are using two state-of-the-art advanced technology computed tomography scanners to inspect passengers' carry-on luggage, according to a news release from the TSA.

The scanners use sophisticated algorithms to detect explosives by creating 3D images that TSA officers can manipulate on a screen to get a better view of what is inside bags. The scanners create such a clear image of a bag's contents that the system can....
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Promote the Regional Brand 
Appleton International Airport has begun holiday flights to Nashville
We Are Green Bay
APPLETON, Wis. (WFRV) – The Appleton International Airport has begun Allegiant’s direct holiday flight from Appleton to Nashville for those wishing to travel by air.

From November 19 through January 3, the holiday flights will operate twice weekly with a third flight added for both Thanksgiving and Christmas weeks, says the airport.

Officials say the first holiday flight to Nashville greeted travelers with guitar and cowboy boot cake pops, a Nashville snap can cooler, and live music from local country artist.....
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State of Wisconsin COVID Relief Efforts 
Another $120 million in grants will go to Wisconsin small businesses during the pandemic
Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
While Wisconsin small businesses are waiting to hear if they have been awarded "We're All In" grants through the state government, the pot of money has increased by $70 million.

Gov. Tony Evers announced Friday that an additional $70 million had been added to the second round of grants to support small businesses during the coronavirus pandemic and corresponding economic downturn. The second round will award a total of $120 million to businesses. The total investment in the program is....
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Attract, Retain & Develop Diverse Talent
Microsoft wants to help more veterans get tech jobs
New York Post
The coronavirus has changed the way many businesses operate, compelling some to allow much of their workforce to remain home in order to slow the spread of the disease.

The largest software company in the world launched a toolkit on Veterans Day with resources and tips for veterans looking to transition into civilian tech careers during the....
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