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More Afghan refugees resettling in Green Bay
WTAQ
GREEN BAY — Over 70 Afghan refugees have resettled in the Green Bay Area. Karmen Lemke of the Catholic Charities of the Diocese of Green Bay says 71 such refugees have arrived in Green Bay.
“So we’ve ramped up very quickly now in terms of welcoming and reception of those new arrivals,” Lemke told WTAQ on Tuesday. “Things are going fairly well.”
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Associated Bank donating office supplies to nonprofits in Brown County
WFRV
To get into the holiday spirit, the Bank is donating brand new, and lightly used, office supplies to more than 20 nonprofits in Brown County.
The event took place on Tuesday, December 14, with the goal of helping to meet the community’s need for office supplies. This different type of donation, organizers explain, will also help reduce the number of supplies that will end up in a landfill...
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CTS Trucking company gives away new bikes to kids in need
NBC 26 GREEN BAY — Christmas is coming a little early for some children in need in the Green Bay area, thanks to the Contract Transport Services (CTS) 7th Annual Holiday Bike Drive. “I want to thank and recognize our employees for making the holidays better for so many kids by providing a new bike to those kids in need. It has been especially tough for everyone again this year which is why it is so important that donations and fundraising continue during these challenging times," says CTS President, Curt Reitz... Read More 3> Research and Trends in NE Wisconsi
NEW Manufacturing Alliance study finds Northeast WI manufacturers are bullish in 2022 for sales and hiring
WIS BUSINESS Appleton – The Northeast Wisconsin (NEW) Manufacturing Alliance announced its 12th annual “Northeast Wisconsin Manufacturing Vitality Index Study” at its Quarterly Membership meeting at Fox Valley Technical College. Mike Kawleski, public affairs manager for Georgia-Pacific and chair of the Alliance’s Communications Taskforce, shared the results of the study, which serves as an indication of the strength and vitality of manufacturing employers in the New North.
“This year’s report finds that manufacturers sales recovered from 2020, however supply chain constraints and lack of talent are strong concerns from companies in the region. The study found a record number of manufacturers planning on investing in modernization than any other year of the study,” reported Kawleski. “In addition, over half are planning to hire in the first quarter of 2022. The biggest issue is that the skills shortage continues to be of great concern, especially in machinist and general labor/production occupations.”... Expansion and Business Development in the New North
Oshkosh council awards $4.4 million contract for Lakeshore Park building after bids come in over budget
OSHKOSH NORTHWESTERN OSHKOSH – Construction on a new four-seasons building in Lakeshore Park could start as early as March after the city council approved funding and a bid for the project. The council voted unanimously Tuesday to award a $4.4 million contract to Cardinal Constriction of Fond du Lac for a four-seasons building and other improvements on the eastern side of the park, along Lake Butte des Morts near Interstate 41... Read More 5> Promoting the Regional Brand
Bay Bank receives $300,000 federal award
WIS BUSINESS
GREEN BAY — Bay Bank received a $300,000 Financial Assistance (FA) award from the U.S. Department of the Treasury’s Community Development Financial Institutions Fund (CDFI). The funds will be used to increase lending and investment activity in low-income and economically distressed communities. Financial institutions receiving an FA allow CDFIs to sustain and expand their financial products and services. The awards can be used for lending capital, loan loss reserves, capital reserves, financial services and development services... Read More 6>
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African Heritage hosting soulful holiday event Saturday, a first in its more than 20 years in Fox Valley
APPLETON POST-CRESCENT
APPLETON -- A celebration of Black and African American culture will be the focus of "A Soulful Holiday Village" celebration Saturday in Appleton, with everything from southern soul food, a Black Santa Claus, and a train decked out in holiday decorations offering rides.
The free event, sponsored by African Heritage Inc. at the Boys & Girls Club of the Fox Valley, will provide opportunities for people who haven't experienced certain parts of Black culture, such as a Black nativity scene or eating southern cuisines, to experience the culture....Read More 7>
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J.J. Keller Foundation celebrates 30 years and crosses the $70 million milestone of giving
WIS BUSINESS
The philanthropic spirit of the late John J. & Ethel D. Keller has had wide-ranging impact throughout the greater Fox Valley region. The couple began their family’s legacy of giving with a $20 grant to the American Cancer Society in 1991. Today, the J. J. Keller Foundation, which they began, celebrates 30 years with three grants totaling $200,000 to honor the organization’s past, present and future while supporting the most vulnerable in our region.
There has never been a more critical time for philanthropy to respond to the community’s needs.
“In the recovery from COVID-19, we see a growing need to support individuals with more than traditional basic needs. We want to emphasize building connections and encouraging individuals in our community to volunteer, to help others with their time and talents,” stated Heidi Dusek, executive director of the J. J. Keller Foundation. “Many nonprofit organizations have not seen volunteerism return to pre-COVID levels, which are critical to the overall health and well-being of the organizations.”..
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North Shore Bank sponsors 11 Wisconsin Black entrepreneurs in the creation, support and growth of their local business
WIS BUSINESS
BROOKFIELD – North Shore Bank today announced that it has chosen eleven deserving entrepreneurs across the state to arm with the knowledge, tools and support needed to start or grow a business through the bank’s partnership with The Lonely Entrepreneur, a non-profit that empowers current and aspiring Black entrepreneurs.
North Shore Bank will provide funding for the chosen entrepreneurs to receive one year of free access to The Lonely Entrepreneur’s “Learning Community.” The eleven and their communities are:...
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