Subject: 12.15.22 New North Newsletter

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Expansion and Business Development in the New North
Bellin Health opening state-of-the-art clinic in Brillion, grand opening set for 2024
WFRV 

BRILLION – A new state-of-the-art Bellin Health Clinic is coming to Brillion in early 2024 at the Brillion Works District on the city’s east side.

Located at 235 East Ryan Street, the clinic is expected to be around 16,000 square feet and hold 13 exam rooms with additional opportunities for expansion.

Officials say that community input was key to deciding the care offerings that will be available at the Brillion clinic...

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Leadership in the New North
St. Norbert College 2023 Current Young Professionals Future 15 Award Winners
ST. NORBERT COLLEGE

Current Young Professionals of the Greater Green Bay Chamber announced its Current Young Professionals Future 15 award winners for 2023, and St. Norbert College was well represented. Those honored include:

Cam Fuller, director of athletics

Jasmine Gordon, community engagement specialist/ Mulva Library

Jessica Adams Nelson, Campus education & prevention project manager

Sarah Olejniczak, Title IX and compliance coordinator...

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Encourage Educational Attainment
2023 Scholarship Applications Now Available
COMMUNITY FOUNDATION FOR THE FOX VALLEY REGION 

For 2023, the Community Foundation has more than $1 million in scholarships for students pursuing higher education!

The Community Foundation’s new Scholarship Portal is open for students to create accounts, sign in, and apply for scholarships. This new platform is easier to navigate, which means applications are easier to fill out...

Attract, Develop and Retain Diverse Talent
Trades Day at Gillett High School offers students a look at work and apprenticeships
WLUK

GILLETT -- Hundreds of middle and high school students got a first hand look at some possible career options Tuesday morning.

"Just like we take them on college tours and campus visits, I think it's important that they see some exposure to the trades as well," said Danyell Franti, Gillett Business Education Teacher.....

Encourage Educational Attainment
Oconto Unified School District gets $20,000 technology upgrade from Packers, US Cellular
GREEN BAY PRESS GAZETTE 

OCONTO - The Green Bay Packers helped the Oconto Unified School District get to enjoy their own "leap" Tuesday.

A celebration that included former Packer Jarrett Bush was held Tuesday marking the district receiving a $20,000 technology makeover through the Packers and UScellular via the Leap for Learning program.

The Oconto Unified School District plans to use the money to outfit a STEAM Lab and classrooms where students will receive hands-on learning in science, technology, engineering, art and math. The collaborative space will allow teachers to give students real-world, interactive experiences in these sought-after fields...

Economic Development Feature
Waupun Chamber to join forces with Envision Greater Fond du Lac under new name
FOND DU LAC REPORTER

FOND DU LAC – Starting in 2023, members of the Waupun Chamber of Commerce will have to rejoin as members of the Waupun Business Alliance, which will replace the current chamber.

Envision Greater Fond du Lac, Fond du Lac County's economic development and chamber organization, has been helping the Waupun Chamber with staffing and resources since January, said Joe Venhuizen, Envision's senior director of membership and programs...

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Promoting the Regional Brand
Fourth generation De Pere dairy farmer honored with statewide award
NBC 26

DE PERE — With the nickname of America's Dairyland, it's not too difficult to find a local family farm that has a storied history of serving the community and helping put food on the table for thousands.

Kelly Oudenhoven is the co-owner Larrand Farm in De Pere. She's in charge of a 450 cow herd that produces around 3,000 gallons of milk.

Oudenhoven says that the all of the milk produced on the farm gets put into artisan cheesemaking...


Leadership in the New North
Bay Bank selects new board chair, names new IT vice president
WIS BUSINESS

GREEN BAY — Bay Bank’s Board of Directors recently selected a new board chair, Elaine Skenandore-Cornelius.

Founded in 1995, Bay Bank is the only tribe-owned bank in Wisconsin and has two locations in Green Bay and a third location in Keshena.

Skenandore-Cornelius, who worked in organizational development for the Oneida Nation has served on Bay Bank’s Board for the past 12 years...

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Leadership in the New North
Titletown breaks ground on final set of townhomes
WLUK

ASHWAUBENON -- The construction on the final set of townhomes in Titletown broke ground Wednesday.

Six additional homes will be built on the north side of the townhome footprint, in the northwest corner by Titletown Flats and the Grand Stairs.

The addition of this set of residences will bring the total from 29 to 35 townhomes...

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Leadership in the New North
Appleton's Appvion has a new CEO who says he's excited to 'be the face of change'
APPLETON POST-CRESCENT

APPLETON – It's been a year of changes at Appvion, and the Appleton business's new leader says there are more to come.

Last December, Appvion became a portfolio company of Wynnchurch Capital L.P., a private equity firm headquartered in Rosemont, Ill. Not long after, Laurie Andriate took over as CEO. In May, the company invested more than $10 million in equipment at the Appleton plant. Last month, Appvion acquired Nekoosa Coated Products, a central Wisconsin company...

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Economic Development Feature
Appleton airport is on track for a record year
WLUK

GREENVILLE -- Appleton Airport is now the third-busiest airport in the state, behind Milwaukee and Madison.

The airport is on track to see more than 850,000 passengers this year.

“We’re on pace to have our busiest year ever,” said Abe Weber, Appleton airport director. “Consumers and business travelers are realizing that it’s faster and easier to fly out of Appleton, no matter their destination.”...

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Fostering Diversity-Equity-Inclusion-Belonging
West's all-female STEM group introduces girls to science and health care, breaks barriers
GREEN BAY PRESS GAZETTE

GREEN BAY ― Maritza Lopez, a senior at West High School, wants to be a pediatrician. She plans to study pre-med in college next year, possibly with a minor in microbiology or bacteriology.

She is one of 19 girls at West who is a member of Serious About STEM, an all-female science, technology, engineering and math program that works to break down barriers for female students and students of color in the science and health care fields.

Because of the mentorship and opportunities that Lopez has with SAS, she knows having a medical career is attainable, she said...

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Leadership in the New North
Lawrence University names next vice president of diversity, equity and inclusion
WLUK

APPLETON -- Lawrence University has named its next leader for its diversity efforts.

Kenny Emmanuel Yarbrough was announced Wednesday as Lawrence's next vice president for diversity, equity and inclusion. He proceeds Lawrence's former VP of DEI Eric Mayes, who joined the liberal arts school just last October.

"[Yarbrough's] appointment comes at an opportune time for Lawrence University -- at the intersection of our strategic investments and a student-focused strategic plan," said Lawrence University President Laurie Carter...

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Former Green Bay Packers cornerback Jarrett Bush, left, celebrates with students on Tuesday after the Oconto Unified School District received a $20,000 technology makeover through the Packers and UScellular Leap for Learning Program. Green Bay Press Gazette story above.
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