Expansion and Business Development in the New North Upgraded $300M facility to enhance U.S. Navy frigate production in Marinette FOX 11 ONLINE
MARINETTE (WLUK) -- Fincantieri Marinette Marine is showing off its new facility improvements.
The company recently completed a multi-million dollar project on its 25,000 square-foot, state-of-the-art blast and paint facility.
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Inside look at the Mulva Cultural Center ahead of grand opening
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GREEN BAY, Wis. (WBAY) - The Mulva Cultural Center will host its grand opening Friday, December 8th, 2023 with the first ticketed event, “Ladies and Gentlemen, the Beatles.”
The 75,000 sq-ft. cultural center features a 10,000 sq ft. museum for national touring exhibits, a 200-seat auditorium, classroom space, a cafe and gift shop. The $100 million project took more than 250,000 labor hours to complete.
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Outagamie County grants $1M in ARPA funds to boost workforce development programs
WLUK FOX 11 NEWS Outagamie County awarded two non-profits grants toward workforce development programs.
The county invested $1 million worth of its American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) dollars into programs of Riverview Gardens, Inc. in Appleton and Children's Wisconsin.
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Manitowoc County Airport lands funding
HERALD TIMES REPORTER MANITOWOC — Manitowoc County Airport has landed a $144,000 grant.
In a Dec. 1 news release announcing the grant, U.S. Sen. Tammy Baldwin, D-Wisconsin, said, "Our Wisconsin airports are vital to our economy and way of life."
The funding comes from the Federal Aviation Administration Airport Improvement Grants, which are funded through the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law.
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Fox Valley Technical College program propels ELL students to healthcare success
FOX 11 ONLINE GRAND CHUTE -- A unique program at Fox Valley Technical College is breaking barriers for healthcare students. Six certified nursing assistant students celebrated their last day of class Tuesday. But it wasn't just healthcare skills they learned. All six students are English Language Learners (ELL) as well... Read More 5>
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Green Bay adopts clean energy bill
WBAY GREEN BAY - The City of Green Bay adopted a clean energy plan after a meeting at City Hall. The motion, which passed the city council 9-2, hopes to reduce energy use and make buildings and transit across the city more energy-efficient. The goal is up to 100% clean energy use and carbon neutrality in the city by 2050. Expansion and Business Development in the New North
U.S. Venture plans to move its headquarters to 222 Building in downtown Appleton
APPLETON POST CRESCENT APPLETON — U.S. Venture Inc. plans to purchase and renovate the landmark 222 Building on West College Avenue in downtown Appleton for use as its new corporate headquarters. The company estimated it would invest $56 million in the project. About 550 employees would be based in the 10-story building. Read More 7> Promoting the Regional Brand
Firm roots in the past, with an eye on the future: Twig's Beverage has called Shawano home for more than seven decades
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SHAWANO – As vice president of Twig’s Beverage, Inc., son of its president (Dan) and grandson of its founder (Floyd), Ben Hartwig said much pride comes with working in the 72-year-old family business.
“I love the history of it,” Ben said. “I love everything that my dad and grandpa did, and I’m excited to see where it goes. We’re always expanding and doing new stuff.” Read More 8>
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Just dropping by -- Northport Marine in Gillett: Boat manufacturer puts out about 1,000 boats annually
THE BUSINESS NEWS
GILLETT – If you see a fishing boat or pontoon cruising around the lakes, rivers and bays of Northeast Wisconsin, there’s a (minute) chance I had a hand in making it.
In my 15th Just dropping by visit, I headed to Northport Marine in the City of Gillett.
The Oconto County company, located at 39 N. Harding Ave, manufactures and assembles MirroCraft boats and Montego Bay pontoons.
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