Leadership in the New North
Peter Blitstein, a member of Lawrence faculty since 2001, named provost
LAWRENCE UNIVERSITY
Peter Blitstein, a member of the Lawrence faculty for 21 years, will now lead the faculty as Lawrence’s provost and dean of faculty. He was appointed to the position by President Laurie Carter after serving in an interim capacity since July.
Blitstein previously served as associate dean of faculty, beginning in 2019, and has taught on the History faculty since 2001. He has chaired the History Department and multiple faculty committees, led the Senior Experience program, and played a key role in guiding the faculty during the pandemic...
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Lakeland Care Inc. awarded $120,000 grant from Wisconsin Department of Health Services
LAKELAND CARE INC. FOND DU LAC – Lakeland Care, Inc., a care organization providing long-term care services and support to eligible frail elders and individuals with physical and intellectual or developmental disabilities, is excited to announce it has received $120,000 from Wisconsin Department of Health Services (DHS) as a result of federal funding from the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) that the state delegated for home and community-based services (HCBS) activities. In total, 700 organizations applied for this federal funding. Lakeland Care, Inc. is one of 43 organizations to receive funding in the first round of grants from DHS, which focused on the direct care workforce ....Read More 2> Promoting the Regional Brand
Local shipyard part of the 'bigger picture': Fincantieri ACE Marine in Green Bay specializes in aluminum welding
THE BUSINESS NEWS GREEN BAY – Anyone in the shipbuilding industry will tell you – building a ship is a process, with each step being just as important as the next. Bill Boudreau, production manager at Fincantieri ACE Marine in Green Bay, said the Northeast Wisconsin aluminum welding expert plays a small, but important, role in that process. “We’re the little kids on the block when it comes to shipbuilding,” he said. “Bay Shipbuilding (located in Sturgeon Bay) is bigger than us, and Marinette Marine is a lot bigger – they are huge compared to us. Marinette Marine is more exciting because you get to see the finished product in the water – a huge ship that will travel around the world.”...
Economic Development Feature
'An historic time for Washington Island': Fiber connection to benefit residents, businesses, visitors year-round
THE BUSINESS NEWS WASHINGTON ISLAND – Ray Krause is known by many as the man who brought electricity to Washington Island. It is a story, Robert Cornell, who was born and raised on the island, said he has heard many times. As manager of the Washington Island Electric Cooperative, Inc. (WIEC) and part of the team that helped bring fiber internet to the island, Cornell now has his own story to tell. . Attract, Develop and Retain Diverse Talent
Demand for trade workers continues to impact the industry: UA Local 400 in Kaukauna doing what it can to help train employees to fill industry needs
THE BUSINESS NEWS KAUKAUNA – UA 400’s 61,000-square-foot training center in Kaukauna and a 5,600-square-foot satellite training center in Fond du Lac are doing what they can to help supply employers with the qualified workers they need. “If you want a career and the ability to make a livable wage, come check us out” – those are the words of Trevor Martin, business manager at Plumbers & Steamfitters UA Local 400 in Kaukauna. Serving 18 counties in Northeast Wisconsin, UA 400 is affiliated with the United Association of Plumbers & Pipefitters, which has approximately 355,000 members in the U.S. and Canada...
Encourage Educational AttainmentAgri-education for the next generation': Four area high schools to hold collaborative discussion to engage local agriculture community on the future of agri-educationTHE BUSINESS NEWSLUXEMBURG – It likely comes as no surprise that nearly 30% of jobs in the State of Wisconsin are agricultural-related. With a dairy farm or corn field in nearly every community, it’s hard not to make the assumption. However, Luxemburg-Casco School District Superintendent Jo Ellen Fairbanks said agriculture-related jobs in the Badger State, as well as nationwide, extend far beyond the barn or field... Read More 6>
Promoting the Regional Brand
Oshkosh encourages discovery, curiosity with new branding effort
WLUK
OSHKOSH -- Oshkosh is no longer encouraging people to just "visit" the lake city; it's looking for people to "discover" all it has to offer.
The Oshkosh Convention and Visitors Bureau unveiled its new branding Tuesday, transitioning from "Visit Oshkosh" to "Discover Oshkosh."
The bureau's executive director, Amy Albright, explained that the new branding comes from a desire to encourage curiosity and exploration while also balancing the historic downtown with the city's bright future... Read More 7>
Elevate Sustainability as an Economic Driver
New Fox Valley manufacturing facility will focus on renewable energy
WISCONSIN PUBLIC RADIO
LITTLE CHUTE -- A technology company is expanding its footprint in the Fox Valley by building a new 385,000-square-foot facility with a focus on renewable energy. Excellerate, a division of the Menasha-based Faith Technologies Inc., recently broke ground on a new manufacturing facility in Little Chute. The project aims to create 200 jobs, ranging from entry-level manufacturing positions to engineers. The facility will also develop renewable energy products to support the growth of electrification in the United States. Another goal of the project is for the new building to be carbon-neutral by utilizing clean energy technology... Read More 8>
Economic Development FeatureSpectrum Internet with starting speeds of 300 mbps now available to nearly 1,500 homes and small businesses in parts of Oconto County as part of $5 billion investment in rural broadbandWIS BUSINESSOCONTO COUNTY — Spectrum today announced the launch of Spectrum Internet, Mobile, TV and Voice services to nearly 1,500 homes and small businesses in parts of Oconto County. Spectrum’s newly constructed fiber-optic network buildout is part of the company’s approximately $5 billion investment in unserved rural communities, which includes more than $1 billion won in the Federal Communications Commission’s (FCC) RDOF auction. The company’s RDOF expansion will provide broadband access to roughly 1 million customer locations as estimated by the FCC across 24 states in the coming years.... Read More 9>
Attract, Develop and Retain Diverse TalentSparking interest: Workforce training programs, apprenticeships evolveINSIGHT PUBLICATIONSIn October, the Wisconsin Department of Workforce Development scored a win when it secured a $15 million competitive grant to enhance early childhood education. A key component of the grant was a Quality Jobs, Equity, Strategy and Training (QUEST) program to meet one of the industry’s most pressing needs: recruiting and retaining qualified child care workers. Wisconsin’s early care and education professionals are highly educated and underpaid. Additionally, many of them lack access to benefits like health insurance and retirement, according to Wisconsin Department of Children and Families Secretary Emilie Amundson. Because of this, she says, it is hard to attract and retain quality professionals given they can often make more in a less stressful setting... Read More 10>
Attract, Develop and Retain Diverse Talent
Kewaunee School District expands child care options to meet community need
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KEWAUNEE, Wis. — When the kids in the 3-K program at the Lighthouse Learning Center make enough good choices collectively, they’re rewarded with a pajama day.
“Sometimes we do it for birthdays or different types of celebrations, but today it’s because they did such an awesome job being three,” said 3-K Teacher Marissa Hahn.
The Kewaunee School District launched the learning center at the start of the school year with the goal of helping district students and parents find solutions to child care. That’s something many smaller communities around the state face.. Read More 11>
Promoting the Regional Brand
KI donation hopes to bring comfort and security to Green Bay shelters
WLUK
GREEN BAY -- An area furniture manufacturer is hoping its donation will bring comfort and security to those in need this holiday season.
KI is donating dozens of solid-wood bedframes to three area shelters:
“One of our core beliefs is making a difference in the lives of others,” said Brian Krenke, CEO of KI. “Many of us don’t give a second thought to having a bed to sleep in, but for organizations helping the homeless, beds are always in short supply.".. Read More 12>
Special EventAfter Artstreet moves to Ashwaubenon, Downtown Green Bay Inc. announces plans for new 3-day art fest in 2023GREEN BAY PRESS GAZETTEGREEN BAY - A new art and culture celebration will call downtown home in 2023. Artfest Green Bay will bring exhibiting artists, music, food and demonstrations to the streets July 28-30, Downtown Green Bay Inc. announced Wednesday. “Art is an important part of a vibrant downtown,” Jeff Mirkes, executive director of Downtown Green Bay Inc., said in a news release. “Artfest Green Bay will allow our organization to continue to beautify and grow our thriving downtown, and the business community will embrace the opportunity to host this event.”... Read More 13> |
