Leadership in the New North
Community First CU hires Bostick as Chief Financial Officer
COMMUNITY FIRST CREDIT UNION
Chad Bostick has joined Community First Credit Union as Chief Financial Officer, relocating to Wisconsin from Alaska. He brings more than 14 years of credit union experience to the role, including his most recent position as CFO with Anchorage-based Credit Union 1.
Bostick earned a Business Administration/Accounting degree from the University of South Dakota and later returned to achieve his Master of Professional Accountancy degree. His professional career began in 2004 in Audit, Assurance and Advisory Services with Deloitte in Minneapolis before becoming Internal Audit Manager with Matanuska Valley Federal Credit Union four years later. In 2012, he was promoted to Matanuska Valley CFO, serving almost six years before moving to Credit Union 1...
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SNC holds signing day for special 7-year-old Sophia Pittsley
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Sophia just wrapped up her last round of treatment for a brain tumor. She was teamed up with the St. Norbert women’s soccer team through an organization called Team Impact that pairs children facing serious illness with college sports teams....Read More 2> Leadership in the New North
Sartori Cheese has a new CEO -- a fourth-generation family member
SHEBOYGAN PRESS PLYMOUTH - Sartori Cheese has been passed to the fourth generation. The Plymouth-based artisan cheesemaker named Bert Sartori its new CEO, the fourth generation of the Sartori family to lead the award-winning company with more than 900 employees. Bert previously served as president of the company. Expansion and Business Development in the New North
Consolidated Construction and NAI Pfefferle break ground on SouthPointe industrial speculative facility in Sheboygan
FOX CITIES CHAMBER SHEBOYGAN -- Consolidated Construction Co., Inc., in coordination with NAI Pfefferle and Sheboygan SouthPointe Development, LLC, held a gold shovel groundbreaking ceremony today for a new leasable manufacturing facility to be built in the SouthPointe Industrial Park campus at 3327 Horizon Drive in Sheboygan. . Economic Development Feature
Affordable housing in Sister Bay becoming a reality
DOOR COUNTY DAILY NEWS DOOR COUNTY -- Addressing a significant concern for northern Door County, you could soon see more affordable housing options in Sister Bay. Earlier this year, the Door County Housing Partnership purchased eight lots in the Stony Ridge plat from the village at an investment of $10,000 each.
Through its community land trust model, the purchase will help keep the future homes built on the lots affordable for income-qualified purchasers for years to come. In an area where housing is crucial for attracting year-round residents to work in the community, Door County Housing Trust President Jim Honig says it is a game changer....
Leadership in the New NorthKohler Co. names Samie Barr Chief Brand OfficerWLUKKOHLER -- Kohler Co. is pleased to announce the appointment of Samie Barr as Chief Brand Officer. This role was created to fuel strategic acceleration and further elevate the KOHLER brand globally across a diverse set of dynamic businesses. Barr will report to David Kohler, Chair and Chief Executive Officer, serve on the Kohler Leadership team and partner with leaders across the business to deliver the company's mission of a higher level of gracious living for customers, brand partners and associates. Barr will have responsibility for leading global creative, media and digital capabilities and the global teams responsible for the brand experience.. Read More 6>
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Pierce Volterra electric fire truck wins a Popular Science 2022 'Best of What's New Award'
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APPLETON - Pierce Manufacturing Inc., an Oshkosh Corporation (NYSE:OSK) company, announced its Pierce® Volterra™ zero-emissions pumper has won a 2022 Popular Science “Best of What’s New Award” in the category of Emergency Services and Defense.
Each year, Popular Science editors vet thousands of candidates, ranging from advanced engineering to hyper-intelligent software, in search of the latest innovations that help improve lives worldwide. The Best of What’s New list is made up of 100 technologies and products from the past year which stood out in a remarkable way in the categories of aerospace, auto, engineering, entertainment, gadgets, health, and more...
Promoting the Regional BrandJewelers Mutual earns 36th consecutive AM Best A+ ratingFOX CITIES CHAMBERJewelers Mutual® Insurance Company, SI (a stock insurer), a member insurer of the Jewelers Mutual Group, earned its 36th consecutive “A+ Superior” rating from AM Best, one of the world’s most respected insurance rating and information sources. The AM Best rating references the company’s strong risk-adjusted capitalization, operating results, and liquidity, along with its risk management practices and reputation as the nation’s leading insurance company specializing in jewelry insurance for over a century.... Read More 8>
Encourage Educational AttainmentCollegeReady using $10,000 grant to bridge the digital divideWLUKGREEN BAY -- A new grant is helping area students prepare for college. CollegeReady's NEW Scholars college readiness program received a $10,000 grant from the AT&T Foundation. The organization, which helps underserved students graduate from high school and become the first in their family to attend college, will use the money to help students and families affected by the digital divide. CollegeReady will offer a series of digital literacy workshops for students and parents to take that will connect them with skills, resources and opportunities for success in school and in life... Read More 9>
Expansion and Business Development in the New NorthLemons of Love brings cancer support efforts to PlymouthSHEBOYGAN SUN PLYMOUTH – Lemons of Love, a nonprofit organization offering community-based cancer support, will be opening a new location at 607 Eastern Ave. in downtown Plymouth. The organization, which was founded in Mount Prospect, Illinois, provides personalized care packages to patients dealing with side effects from cancer treatments such as chemotherapy. The care packages include organic lemon drops and body lotion, ginger tea, lip balm and other items that make treatment more comfortable for patients... Read More 10>
Promoting the Regional BrandNWTC nursing students donate more than 300 blankets to Northeast Wisconsin hospitalsWLUKGREEN BAY -- Nursing students at Northeast Wisconsin Technical College are making a difference for area hospitals. NWTC's Students Nurses Association held its annual Books and Blankets event, which fundraises for the group to make and donate blankets. SNA raised over $2,500 to put toward materials, creating over 300 blankets.The group says this year may have been the most successful year yet for the event... Read More 11>
Promoting the Regional BrandGB trucking company hosts bike drive for children in needWFRVGREEN BAY – Contract Transport Services donated more than 35 bikes to gift to children in need this holiday season. The trucking company partners with Pals for Brown County and Foundations Foster Care to facilitate the donations. All of the brand-new bikes were purchased by CTS employees. CTS President Curt Reitz says, “[Children] don’t have much at Christmas, and getting a brand new bike is something that we believe is very valuable as they’re dealing with the other trials and tribulations of life.”... Read More 12>
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