Elevate Sustainability as an Economic Driver
Alliant Energy’s 1,0000 acre solar project now in service
SHEBOYGAN PRESS
TOWN OF HOLLAND — Alliant Energy’s 1,000-acre solar project is now in service in the town of Holland, after several years of planning and building.
Construction on the $200 million Onion River Solar Project, with an estimated capacity to power about 40,000 homes, finished in mid-December, according to company spokesperson Tony Palese, following groundbreaking in summer 2022....
Promote the Regional Brand
From wagons to bidets -- how toilet seat manufacturer Bemis is vamping up in fourth-generation ownership
SHEBOYGAN PRESS
SHEBOYGAN FALLS — Among the significant changes Bemis Manufacturing Company has seen during its more than century-long tenure in Sheboygan Falls, Jon Bemis, vice president of contract sales for molding services and fourth-generation family member, said three things have stayed the same...
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Mirro, blighted mall, new hotels: Here are Manitowoc developments to watch in 2024
MANITOWOC HERALD TIMES REPORTER MANITOWOC — It’s always fun to turn over the calendar page to a new and fresh start.
Streetwise is eager to see what 2024 holds for lakeshore-area businesses. Here are some projects and businesses we’ll be watching in the new year...
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Attract, Develop and Retain Diverse Talent
A straight line to success: Northeast Wisconsin Youth Apprenticeship (NEWYA) program
PRESS TIMES BROWN COUNTY – On Monday, Feb. 5, the Northeast Wisconsin Youth Apprenticeship (NEWYA) program is hosting an informational meeting for sophomore and middle school students who are looking to do work experience at NWTC.
NEWYA is a state-certified high school work experience program that strives to help students reach their career goals as efficiently as possible...
Expansion and Business Development in the New North
Nemak's $18M expansion project in Sheboygan on track to finish by fall 2024
SHEBOYGAN PRESS SHEBOYGAN — Construction on an estimated $18 million expansion at a Nemak facility is on track to finish this fall. The automotive lightweight diecast manufacturer is building a 49,500-square-foot addition on the north side of its Sheboygan Business Park facility, 4243 Gateway Drive. There will be 35,300 square feet dedicated to diecasting production and storage with two 4,500-ton diecast machines and equipment... Read More 5>
Research and Trends in NE Wisconsin
Wisconsin economy looks better for 2024 than a year ago: Bankers survey
MILWAUKEE BUSINESS JOURNAL Wisconsin’s economy is less likely to weaken this year than in 2023, and a recession is less likely in 2024 than it was entering last year, according to a new survey from the Wisconsin Bankers Association. In other words, some of the economic concerns bankers and other experts shared a year ago are showing signs of easing, the Bankers Association said... |
