Subject: 11.29.22 New North Newsletter

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Economic Development Feature
Builders stay busy despite new home starts slowing
SPECTRUM NEWS 1

SUAMICO — Brock Gerke put up temporary railing on a home being built in Suamico for the next set of contractors.

“We just wrapped up with drywall and our next phase is going to be plastering. It’s basically getting the site clean. The insulators just pulled out,” he said. “It’s just taking whatever precautionary means we need to get ready for the next trades to roll in.”

Gerke is a site manager with Alair Homes Green Bay...

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Encourage Educational Attainment
UW-Green Bay First Nations program to receive $100,000 donation
WLUK

GREEN BAY -- The University of Wisconsin Green Bay's First Nations program will be receiving $100,000 from the Green Bay Packers foodservice partner, Delaware North.

The global company announced the donation Monday after recently providing the first $20,000 annual donation for the next five years.

"The First Nations programs are of significant importance in developing leaders who are resilient, inclusive and engaged members of the community -- ready to face challenges and solve problems," said Jamie Obletz, president of Delaware North Sportservice....

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Promoting the Regional Brand
Door County Candle Company provides light, hope to war-torn Ukraine
WLUK

STURGEON BAY -- It's been nine months since Russia invaded Ukraine, and many civilians are in need of light and hope as the war rages on.

Door County Candle Company is continuing its efforts to support Ukrainians, now by sending candles into the war-torn nation.

With every purchase of the shop's Ukraine Candle, a small tin candle will be sent to Ukraine -- providing light and hope to those in darkness...

Promoting the Regional Brand
Wisconsin ranks in the top five nationally for Christmas tree production
WTAQ

WISCONSIN — It’s the holiday season, and the Wisconsin Christmas Tree industry is going strong despite an increase in price of an extra $5-10 per tree. In fact, Wisconsin ranks in the top five nationally for Christmas tree production; selling about 1.2 million trees annually .

Greg Hann, Promotions Director for the Wisconsin Christmas Tree Producers Association, says that Christmas trees take between 8-10 years to grow. Saplings that are 3-4 years old are planted in April or May; usually standing about 12 inches tall.

Wisconsinites with allergies may want to consider which kind of Christmas tree they purchase....

Attract, Develop and Retain Diverse Talent
Bank First named one of the “2022 Best Banks to Work For” by American Banker
BANK FIRST

MANITOWOC – Bank First (NASDAQ: BFC), the subsidiary of Bank First Corporation, has been named as one of the 2022 Best Banks to Work For.  The program, which was initiated in 2013 by American Banker and Best Banks Companies Group, identifies, recognizes, and honors U.S. banks for outstanding employee satisfaction.

“The banks recognized on this list are trying hard to create workplaces that employees want to join,” said Chana R. Schoenberger, Editor-in-Chief of American Banker. “Especially during this moment when companies are experiencing a shift in how, where, and how much employees work, banks are paying attention to how they can best retain their people.”...

Door County Candle Company is continuing its efforts to support Ukrainians, now by sending candles into the war-torn nation. WLUK story above.
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