Expansion and Business Development in the New North
Community First Credit Union naming commitment puts Lakemen Field fundraising over $475,000 goal
FRIENDS OF WAUPACA PARKS
WAUPACA – A significant contribution from Community First Credit Union has pushed the fundraising for Phase 1 of the Lakemen Field redevelopment beyond its $475,000 goal.
The naming sponsorship commitment means that work will begin next spring on the planned ballpark lighting system improvements at what will be known as Community First Lakemen Field, according to Waupaca Park and Recreation Director Laura Colbert and Josh Peterson, Lakemen General Manager....
Promoting the Regional Brand
Faith Technologies Incorporated Receives Multiple Honors as a Healthiest Employer
FAITH TECHNOLOGIES INC. (FTI)
MENASHA – Faith Technologies Incorporated (FTI), a national leader in engineering, construction, manufacturing and clean energy, announces its recognition as one of the 2023 Healthiest 100 Workplaces in America, an award given to organizations that prioritize employee wellness and create a healthy work environment. This is the eighth year FTI has received national recognition as a healthiest employer, moving up in rank from #89 to #70 nationwide. ...Read More 2> Expansion and Business Development in the New North
Network Health CEO Coreen Dicus-Johnson's advice for competing amongst giants
BIZ TIMES MENASHA -- Menasha-based health insurer Network Health has a new ownership structure after Froedtert Health completed its acquisition of Ascension Wisconsin’s 50% stake in the health insurer, taking full ownership of the company. Network Health CEO Coreen Dicus-Johnson recently joined BizTimes managing editor Arthur Thomas to discuss what the change means and how the company competes in an industry dominated by giants....
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Technology and Innovation
UW Oshkosh nursing dean discusses ethical, privacy concerns around AI
WIS BUSINESS OSHKOSH -- The head of the UW-Oshkosh College of Nursing says addressing ethical and privacy concerns around the use of AI in health care is essential as the technology becomes more widespread. Dean Seon Yoon Chung spoke during a recent hearing in Madison held by the Assembly Speaker’s Task Force on Artificial Intelligence, created earlier this year by Rep. Robin Vos, R-Rochester. Task force members have been gathering insights from subject matter experts ahead of producing a report on their findings.... Promoting the Regional Brand
Tug John Purves towed to Fincantieri Bay Shipbuilding for maintenance in Sturgeon Bay
WLUK STURGEON BAY -- History was on the move in Sturgeon Bay, as the Tug John Purves was towed less than a mile away. The vessel will get some much-needed maintenance at Fincantieri Bay Shipbuilding across the channel. Read More 5>
Leadership in the New North
Fox Cities Chamber announces lifetime achievement awards
INSIGHT PUBLICATIONS The Fox Cities Chamber announced the recipients of its 2023 Lifetime Achievement Awards: - Gus A. Zuehlke Distinguished Service Award (named in honor of Gus A. Zuehlke, a past Chairman of the Board of the Fox Cities Chamber): David G. Voss, Jr. – President and CEO, Miron Construction.
- Joyce Bytof Exceptional Mentor Award (sponsored by Community First Credit Union: Mary Beth Nienhaus – philanthropist and retired physical education teacher, coach and LPGA golf pro.
- ATHENA Leadership Award (sponsored by Bergstrom Automotive): Maiyoua Khang Thao – entrepreneur and small business owner. Thao, along with her husband, is the co-owner of Thao Enterprises, Thao Management Group, Long Cheng Senior Center, Long Cheng Marketplace and ABC Staffing.
- Business Leader Hall of Fame: Bob DeKoch and Mike Weller.
DeKoch is past president and chief operating officer of The Boldt Company. Weller is CEO of Mike Weller & Associates, LLC. Prior to launching Mike Weller & Associates, an executive consulting company, Weller was employed for 34 years at Miller Electric, 20 of those years as president....
Fostering Diversity-Equity-Inclusion-Belonging
Greater Green Bay Foundation awards record-breaking grants supporting diverse nonprofits
WLUK GREEN BAY -- In the season of giving, the Greater Green Bay Community Foundation awarded a record $80,641 in capacity-building grants for nonprofits. And more than $50,000 of that was given to organizations led by people of color, thanks in part to support from the Brown County United Way Nonprofit Impact Initiative Fund for Leaders of Color... Read More 7> Economic Development Feature
DPI engagement session planned in Crivitz
EAGLE HERALD CRIVITZ — The Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction (DPI) will conduct an information session this week in Crivitz. A Strategic Planning Community Engagement event will take place from 5 to 6:30 p.m. Wednesday at the Crivitz School District headquarters, 400 South Ave., Crivitz.... Read More 8> Economic Development Feature
New laws aim to make it easier for counselors, physician assistants to practice in multiple states
WISCONSIN PUBLIC RADIO
Wisconsin is moving forward with changes that would make it easier for people to get professional licenses that are valid in multiple states.
Last week, Democratic Gov. Tony Evers signed a bill into law that makes Wisconsin the third state to join an interstate credentialing agreement for physician assistants...
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