Subject: 12.02.24 New North Newsletter

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Research and Trends in NE Wisconsin
Economic snapshot: Amid U.S. uncertainty, optimism in NE Wisconsin
THE BUSINESS NEWS

NORTHEAST WISCONSIN – Twentieth-century economist John Maynard Keynes once described economics as “a very dangerous science.” Contemporary “post-Keynesian” economist Steve Keen has quipped economics is “too important to leave to the economists.”....

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Economic Development Feature
From Door County to Appleton: Dual Convenings Address Wisconsin’s Childcare Crisis
COMMUNITY FOUNDATION FOR THE FOX VALLEY REGION 

DOOR COUNTY -- Tuesday, October 29 was an uncharacteristically balmy day in Wisconsin, but a good one for driving. I started my day off attending a childcare summit in Door County and ended it with a community childcare forum back in Appleton....

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Expansion and Business Development in the New North
Lakeside Foods Acquires Oregon-Based Vegetable Manufacturer Smith Frozen Foods
LAKESIDE FOODS  

MANITOWOC – Lakeside Foods has announced its intent to purchase the business assets of Oregon-based Smith Frozen Foods. The deal is expected to be finalized by early next week.

Lakeside Foods will purchase the Smith Frozen Foods assets including its Weston, Oregon, production facility and Garrett Packing/Brittany Farms operations in Milton-Freewater, Oregon. Lakeside Foods will continue to produce frozen vegetables at these former Smith facilities....


Promoting the Regional Brand
This city was rated Wisconsin's best place to live by US News
MILWAUKEE JOURNAL SENTINEL 

Green Bay was named the best place to live in the Wisconsin, coming in 12th place in U.S. News & World Report's 2025-2026 Best Places to Live in the U.S. ranking....

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Elevate Sustainability as an Economic Driver
Green Bay Packaging succeeds at sustainability
THE BUSINESS NEWS

GREEN BAY – For the 15th time in 15 years, Green Bay Packaging topped the list of the Wisconsin Sustainable Business Council’s Green Masters Program® participants.

Saying sustainability is “business as usual” for the third-generation, Green Bay-headquartered business, Lisa Bauer-Lotto – corporate director, environment and sustainability with Green Bay Packaging – said, is accurate and on point...

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Economic Development Feature
Harrison plans business district for commercial hub
INSIGHT PUBLICATIONS

HARRISON -- The village of Harrison is developing its 23 acres on Highway N between Manitowoc and Schmidt roads to serve as a commercial hub...

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Economic Development Feature
Gentine family renovating historic Laack Block buildings in Plymouth
SHEBOYGAN SUN 

PLYMOUTH -- Gentine family details restoration plans for historic ‘Laack Block’ buildings in downtown Plymouth.

The restroation of the Laack Block will create new destination spaces and amenities. After purchasing the 19th century H.C. Laack building and the Laack Hotel on the southwest corner of Mill and Stafford streets earlier this year, the Gentine family reveals exciting new plans for the historic site....

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Expansion and Business Development in the New North
'Whatever your vision, we'll nail it for you': Pinno Buildings expanding into Green Bay, Door County, Fox Cities markets
THE BUSINESS NEWS

ROSENDALE – With its growth in the last several years, Rich Zimpel, residential salesman/project manager with Pinno Buildings, said it was time to move into another growing market in Northeast Wisconsin....

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Encourage Educational Attainment
'It didn't just help me in my career, it gave me a career': Registration now open for Moraine Park Technical College's Welding Boot Camp
THE BUSINESS NEWS

FOND DU LAC – A program at Moraine Park Technical College (MPTC) designed to teach anyone how to weld is now accepting applicants through Jan. 27 for the 2025 winter semester beginning Feb 19...

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Promoting the Regional Brand
'The finest Italian cheeses money can buy': Grande Cheese Company recently announced a partnership with World Pizza Champions
THE BUSINESS NEWS

FOND DU LAC – There’s nothing “cheesy” about Grande Cheese Company’s recent partnership with World Pizza Champions.

As a self-proclaimed “advocate of the independent pizzeria,” Deb Ponath, senior director, operator business development and marketing, said with each partnership, it’s Grande’s mission to work with pizzerias around the country in a deeper way...

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Support an Entrepreneurial Climate and Small Business
$160,000 awarded to 32 Indigenous-owned small businesses
INSIGHT PUBLICATIONS

The Wisconsin Indigenous Housing & Economic Development Corp. awarded 32 Indigenous-owned small businesses grants of $5,000 through a partnership with the Wisconsin Economic Development Corp.. The grant program totaled $160,000.....

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Promoting the Regional Brand
Two Door County lighthouses featured in a new PBS show on lighthouses airing in December
GREEN BAY PRESS GAZETTE

DOOR COUNTY — Two Door County lighthouses open to the public during the summer tourist season are featured in a new documentary airing in December on PBS Wisconsin public television stations.

Cana Island Lighthouse off Baileys Harbor and Eagle Bluff Lighthouse in Peninsula State Park are among the lights included in "Wisconsin Lighthouses," which premieres at 7 p.m. Monday, Dec. 2 on PBS Wisconsin stations, with an encore broadcast at 7 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 10...

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Moraine Park Technical College Boot Camp Project Manager Abby Pluim said 85%-95% of students end up employed full time at the company they were interning with through the program. Submitted Photo. The Business News story above.
Northeast Wisconsin Livability - New Talent Attraction tool!

Want to participate in this new national talent attraction initiative? New North has partnered with Livability Media on a custom content marketing program to present our region as the ultimate destination to live, work, learn and explore. Contact Cheryl Meyer to learn more:  cmeyer@livmedia.com - (615) 771-5595 
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