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Eight advance to Dec. 1 NEW Launch Alliance regional pitch competitionINSIGHT PUBLICATIONSNEW NORTH -- Eight entrepreneurial pitch winners who advanced from local pitch competitions hosted by collaborative local partners will vie for additional prize money at a regional pitch competition hosted by New North Inc. The NEW Launch Alliance Pitch Event will take place on Thursday, December 1, at 5 p.m. at TitletownTech, located at 1025 Lombardi Ave. in Green Bay. The eight participants will have a chance for broader investor attention, along with prize money of $2,000 for first place, $1,000 for second place and $500 for third place... Read More 1> Elevate Sustainability as an Economic Driver
Farmers turn to edible food waste amid increased production costs
SPECTRUM NEWS 1 GREENLEAF — For the past few years, the cows at Wiese Brothers farm near Greenleaf have munched through several different ingredients in their feed.
Dan Wiese, a partner in the farm, said that includes everything from pizza crusts to barley, from beer production to cranberries and cotton seed. “Rather than a lot of that stuff ending up in the landfill, cattle are a wonderful use for that feed, both dairy and beef cattle,” he said...
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Green Bay Packaging honored for large investment in sustainability
PRESS TIMES GREEN BAY – On the heels of a $500 million expansion — possibly the largest single-development project in Brown County’s history — Green Bay Packaging has been awarded for its commitment to sustainability and environmental improvement efforts. GBP, which completed expansion of its Green Bay facility in March, was recently named a Green Master by the Wisconsin Sustainable Business Council as part of its Green Masters Program. The program, which began in 2010, recognizes businesses that take key steps to improve sustainability and helps them create development plans for future sustainable projects. GBP has been honored as a Green Master each year since the program started...
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Manufacturer of the Year nominations due Dec. 7
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The Wisconsin Manufacturer of the Year Awards will be presented Feb. 16 at The Pfister Hotel and Milwaukee. Nominations for the 2023 awards are due Dec. 7, 2022. The awards are presented annually by Baker Tilly, Michael Best and Wisconsin Manufacturers & Commerce. Next year will mark the 34th annual awards ceremony. . Attract, Develop and Retain Diverse Talent
Local companies manufacturing younger workforce
DOOR COUNTY DAILY NEWS DOOR COUNTY -- You will not find a shortage of ways local manufacturers are working to help foster the next generation of employees. Last month, businesses throughout Door County, including those in the Sturgeon Bay Industrial Park, hosted high school students for Manufacturing Day, where they got a chance to go behind the scenes to see current employees and their machines go to work.
Earlier this month, Sevastopol became the latest high school to receive significant upgrades to its technical education department with new machines. Much like D&S Machine and NEW Plastics in Luxemburg did for school districts in Kewaunee and Manitowoc counties, NEW Industries helped finance some of the machines that went into the building, and they will also provide some in-person instruction from current employees. NEW Industries owner Chris Moore says they are willing to do about anything to help generate interest in the manufacturing field, and he believes it is working...
Expansion and Business Development in the New NorthAshford Place Apartment Homes to Hold Ribbon Cutting Nov 29thSHEBOYGAN COUNTY ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT CORP (SCEDC)SHEBOYGAN — The Sheboygan County Economic Development Corporation (SCEDC) aims to provide a wide variety of services, resources, and expertise to help encourage entrepreneurial opportunities in Sheboygan County, including new and existing businesses that offer unique services and experiences to the community. Wisconsin Lakefront Property Management LLC is announcing a new housing development, Ashford Place Apartment Homes LLC. Ashford Place Apartments LLC, a 73-unit apartment development, will be an oasis in the forest with very mature trees and a walking trail around the property, the apartments will feature large living units with the most modern amenities. Nestled in the woods, this development will provide tenants with serene, natural beauty and a peaceful retreat to call home... Read More 6>
Economic Development FeatureSuamico couple works to bring tiny homes for veterans to northeastern WisconsinGREEN BAY PRESS GAZETTEGREEN BAY -- A few weeks ago, Americans honored past and present military members on Veterans Day. And while many pause to recognize veterans one day a year, Gail and Kim Nohr of Suamico have made it their year-round mission. Gail, a U.S. Navy veteran, and her husband, Kim, a retired union contractor, have started a nonprofit business called Veterans 1st of NEW (www.veterans1stnew.com). Their primary goal is to provide a safe and supportive veterans community of tiny homes for those in need of transitional and affordable housing. Gail explained: “My last job, where I spent five years, was working at the Brown County Veterans Service Office. I took calls daily from veterans desperately looking for shelter and affordable housing, and had a hard time helping them. The problem is only getting worse; I felt that I needed to do something about that.”... Read More 7>
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Interview: Fox Cities PAC turns 20
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APPLETON -- This Friday, while many of us are still digesting our Thanksgiving meals, the Fox Cities Performing Arts Center is celebrating a birthday. The center opened its doors to the public 20 years ago and has been bringing live performing arts to the community ever since. We talked with president and CEO Maria Van Laanen about the PAC’s anniversary and another milestone that it recently passed. We also asked Van Laanen how the Fox Cities PAC bounced back after the COVID-19 shutdowns, whether crowds are still craving live theater, and what’s in store for performances in the next few months... Read More 8>
Promoting the Regional BrandVeterans to pick free Christmas tree during Trees 4 Vets event in Oconto CountyWLUKOCONTO COUNTY -- It's being called a way to say Merry Christmas, and thank you to veterans for their service to our country. The seventh annual Trees 4 Vets event in northern Oconto County is Sunday. With about 30,000 evergreens growing on the 30-acre site in the Town of Breed, Uncle Paul's Christmas Tree Farm has a lot of pines to offer. And for a few hours on Sunday afternoon, area veterans will be able to take one of these fir trees home. "Folks can just come out here, go through the property, as you can see some beautiful Christmas trees behind us, pick what tree they want. If you've got a saw of your own, go ahead and cut down any tree you like. But if you need help, I've got a chainsaw, and I'll be happy to help too," said Steve Robillard, Vets 4 Vets in Northeast Wisconsin Vice President... Read More 9>
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North Pole Christmas Village opens for 17th year
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CHILTON -- People from all over the world visit a Chilton display when it opens every year in November. For many, including its founder, the free entry during the holidays means more than just a fun display.
“Every year, it's just never a question in my mind," North Pole Christmas Village Founder Troy Campbell said. "Now I've got people that depend on me to open up because they have nothing. This is hope.”
.Even after 17 years of operating the Village, Campbell said it never gets old.
“When I first started this, I was a truck driver and I got hit by a drunk driver and I broke my neck in three places and these arms got dislocated," Campbell said. "When I was in the hospital room I said "I want to help people'. My legacy going forward is to help people.”... Read More 10> |
