Expansion and Business Development in the New North
Lawrence town board approves warehouse plan
WBAY
LAWRENCE -- A business has the go-ahead for its plans for a new warehouse in the town of Lawrence.
In a 4-1 vote Monday night, town leaders passed a plan to build a fulfillment center that will operate 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
Throughout the process, community members have voiced both concerns and support for the project.
The company, which has not been publicly identified, says the facility will create up to 1,500 jobs. It also means increased traffic in the area, adding about an estimated 35 cars and 20 to 30 trucks per hour during peak times in the morning and evening.... Read More 1>
Expansion and Business Development in the New North
Hy-Vee submits plans for Bay Park Square's former Shopko store
WLUK ASHWAUBENON – Grocery store chain Hy-Vee may take over the space at Bay Park Square mall vacated by Shopko.
The Iowa-based chain has requested a liquor license for a bar/food hall/patio area, according to an agenda item before the Village Board Tuesday night.
An image submitted with the application shows the patio, pub, and food hall in an area on the southwest corner of the store, near where Shopko had an entrance to the mall. The application notes that space would have an exterior entrance, however...
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Expansion and Business Development in the New North
Three new nonstop flights from Austin Straubel start this week
INSIGHT PUBLICATIONS GREEN BAY—Three new, nonstop flights are taking off for warm weather destinations from Green Bay Austin Straubel International Airport. On Thursday, Dec. 16, Sun Country Airlines begins twice-weekly nonstop service to Southwest Florida International Airport in Fort Myers on Thursdays and Sundays. On Friday, Dec. 17, the airline begins twice-weekly nonstop service to Sky Harbor International Airport in Phoenix on Fridays and Sundays... Read More 3> Economic Development Feature
Port of Green Bay busier in 2021 than in 2020
WLUK GREEN BAY -- As the shipping season enters its final weeks, the Port of Green Bay is reporting a busier 2021. Port officials say nearly 1.8 million tons of goods have moved through the port so far this season. That's up 9% compared to the same time last year. Close to 220,000 tons moved through the port in November. Port leaders say there was a strong month of petroleum product shipping, as well as a large shipment of wood pulp... Leadership in the New North
Harvard Business School Club of WIsconsin honors Bellin Health CEO
MILWAUKEE JOURNAL SENTINEL The COVID-19 pandemic challenged health care providers to collaborate, instead of competing. Since the virus was first identified in Wisconsin nearly two years ago, the health care systems have worked together to provide care. The Harvard Business School Club of Wisconsin honored the CEOs of five health systems with its Wisconsin Business Leader of the Year award Monday during a virtual event. It was the first time the award has gone to more than one person... Read More 5> Promoting the Regional Brand
Fox Cities Chamber announces 2021 Professional Leadership Award recipients
FOX CITIES CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
The Fox Cities Chamber last week announced the recipients of its 2021 Professional Leadership Awards, including the newest inductee into the Fox Cities Business Hall of Fame. The 2021 award recipients, selected in the fall by a distinguished Chamber volunteer community of Fox Cities professionals, include: Company Innovation Awards:Large employer: C3 Corporation Small employer: A2Z Design Rising Star Awards:
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McFleshmans Brewing Co.
Joyce Bytof
Exceptional Mentor Award: Irene Strohbeen, Entrepreneur in Residence; Lawrence University
Gus A. Zuehlke
Distinguished Award:
Sharon Hulce, President/CEO; Employment Resource Group Inc.
Athena Leadership Award®:
Maria Van Laanen, President/CEO, Fox Cities Performing Arts Center
Businesses of the Year:
Large employer (service category): Sure-Dry
Large employer (manufacturing category): Menasha Corporation
Small employer (service category): Weidert Group
Business Leader Hall of Fame: Tom Wiltzius, President; Wiltzius Associates, LLC... Read More 6>
Special Event
St. Norbert College’s Schneider School presents the Twin Thieves workshop
ST. NORBERT COLLEGE
GREEN BAY -- St. Norbert College’s Schneider School of Business & Economics will present a workshop about personal growth and leadership to help bring organizations to the next level. The workshop will be held on Thursday, Jan. 20, from 5:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. in the F. K. Bemis International Center on the St. Norbert College campus. Masking requirements for this event are based on the community-level spread status at the time of the event....Read More 7>
Attract, Develop and Retain Diverse Talent
Gov. Evers announces nearly $60 million in projects aimed at developing long-term solutions to state's workforce challenges
WIS POLITICS
EAU CLAIRE — Gov. Tony Evers today, together with Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation (WEDC) Secretary and CEO Missy Hughes and Department of Workforce Development (DWD) Secretary-designee Amy Pechacek, announced 12 regional projects aimed at developing long-term solutions to Wisconsin’s workforce challenges. Gov. Evers directed $100 million to invest in the Workforce Innovation Grant program announced earlier this year. The projects announced today will receive up to $59.5 million in grants through the first round of the Workforce Innovation Grant Program...
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