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Expansion and Business Development in the New North
Oshkosh Corp. lands $543 million contract for additional Joint Light Tactical Vehicles
MILWAUKEE JOURNAL SENTINEL
Oshkosh Corp. announced Friday that its defense division received a $543 million order to produce additional Joint Light Tactical Vehicles for the U.S. Defense Department.
The order includes JLTVs for the U.S. Army, Marine Corps, Air Force, Navy, National Guard and for export to Slovenia. The trucks, a speedy, armored vehicle for transporting troops and equipment, will be built in Oshkosh, the company said.
The order comes as the initial eight-year JLTV contract comes to an end. The military requested proposals from manufacturers in February and is expected to award a new contract early next year, one expected to be worth about $7 billion....
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Expansion and Business Development in the New North
Forward looking -- Renard's Cheese to expand: A three-phased manufacturing facility expansion in Algoma to be completed by October 2025
THE BUSINESS NEWS
ALGOMA – Turning down nearly 6 million pounds of production in a year has a way of making a company realize it needs to expand.
That’s exactly the scenario that happened with Renard’s Cheese in Algoma/Sturgeon Bay.
“Our current facility (on County S in Algoma) can only handle about 3 million pounds of production per year,” Renard’s co-owner Ann Renard said. “We’d like to extend our capacity by 50%. Last year, we turned down 6 million pounds, and the year before that, about 4 million. We (have) frequently turned down opportunities for more work.”...
Research and Trends in NE Wisconsin
NEWMA announces findings of its annual Northeast Wisconsin Manufacturing Vitality Index study
INSIGHT PUBLICATIONS
The Northeast Wisconsin Manufacturing Alliance announced its 13th annual Northeast Wisconsin Manufacturing Vitality Index study at its quarterly membership meeting at UW-Green Bay’s STEM Innovation Center Dec. 16.
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.
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Technology and Innovation
CastlePierce continues to have eye on future growth, 135 years later: New offset press reduces turn-time through increased capacity, efficiency and flexibility
THE BUSINESS NEWS
OSHKOSH – Growing up, working in the family business – CastlePierce Corporation, an offset folding carton and flexible packaging print company – fifth-generation CEO Tom Castle said he never saw himself being in it for the long run.
“I grew up in the business and I worked on equipment starting at 15,” he said. “So, I grew up running presses, working on presses, in the bindery, in shipping, did that through high school and then spring/summer breaks from college until I came back and got involved on the day-to-day.”..
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Special Event
Women in the 5Ps ( Wi5P ) is excited to present a Women Leaders in Industry Series
WOMEN IN THE 5P INDUSTRIES (Wi5P)
Please join us for an industry update on Wisconsin’s diverse business development and upscaling talent featuring: Barb LaMue; President & CEO of New North, Inc., an 18-county regional economic development corporation in northeast Wisconsin. The webinar will be from 1-2 p.m. CST, Jan. 23
Women in the 5P Industries (Wi5P) empowers women to excel at every stage of their paper and packaging related careers – from the classroom to the boardroom. As a branch of Green Bay Innovation Group, Wi5P’s goal is to promote programs, connections, volunteer opportunities, and events that enable the development of the 5P community. We are driven to support women as they write their success stories throughout their careers and continue their evolution as 5P industry leaders in Wisconsin…
Promoting the Regional Brand
WEDC Secretary promotes "Shop Small Wisconsin" during FDL visit
KFIZ NEWS TALK
Missy Hughes, Secretary and CEO of the Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation (WEDC), visited Fond du Lac Tuesday 12/13 to promote “Shop Small Wisconsin” as well as tout the Build Back Main Street Program.
We’re here to celebrate “Shop Small Wisconsin.” Wisconsin is home to some amazing locally owned businesses that we need to support year-round.
We all know that the holiday season can be a critical time for our main street businesses. In November Gov. Evers declared this to be “Shop Small Wisconsin” season to encourage everyone to consider ways to support local businesses as they celebrate the holidays with family and friends.
Holiday shopping is also a great reason for me to get out and visit some of the more than 7,700 Main Street Bounceback Grant program recipients and see how these amazing businesses are adding life to our downtowns and commercial corridors...
Attract, Develop and Retain Diverse TalentIt's 'Great Being Home' in the City of Green Bay: City, NeighborWorks and chamber partner for attraction, retention initiativeTHE BUSINESS NEWSGREEN BAY – The Greater Green Bay Chamber, the City of Green Bay and NeighborWorks Green Bay recently announced an initiative aimed at attracting and retaining talent.
The Great Being Home program will provide eligible buyers with a $5,000 grant in addition to other assistance programs for which they may qualify – up to $10,000 total.
NeighborWorks Executive Director Noel Halverson said the program has actually been around for quite some time, but an expansion is needed. “It can’t continue to be the best-kept secret,” he said. “We need to get more employers engaged in this.”...
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Promoting the Regional BrandOshkosh is among the most affordable cities for students, new study saysUW OSHKOSH The University of Wisconsin Oshkosh is in one of the best college towns for students on a budget, according to a new study highlighted in the New York Times.
The study, by the scholarship and grant search engine BrokeScholar.com, looked at cities with the best combination of low costs on and off campus. Data points included general cost of living, average cost of college tuition, unemployment rates, city demographics, biking and walking scores and more.
Oshkosh landed at No. 24 in the nation...
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Promoting the Regional BrandNeenah ice skating rink recognized among nation's bestWLUKNEENAH -- An ice skating rink in a city of just over 20,000 is being nationally recognized.
"From little kids to big kids to grandkids saying this is so special to them," The Plaza at Gateway Park Executive Director Lizzie Bergstrom said.
Bergstrom said the different amenities available have resulted in a local favorite spot.
Featuring a café, outdoor fire pits and a skating rink, it's no surprise that the Neenah Plaza was ranked one of the top 10 most charming places in the country for outdoor winter fun...
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Promoting the Regional BrandFox Cities PAC -- 20 years and counting: The performing arts center shines spotlight on live performance arts for more than two decadesTHE BUSINESS NEWSAPPLETON – For many, the Fox Cities Performing Arts Center (PAC) – which opened its doors in November 2002 – is seen as Northeast Wisconsin’s connection to Broadway shows.
Hosting its first – “Mamma Mia!” – in January 2003, and dozens of others since, it’s not a surprising frame of reference.
As the Fox Cities PAC – located in the heart of downtown Appleton – celebrates its 20th anniversary, President and CEO Maria Van Laanen said it’s an opportune time to reflect on the center’s regional impact, which has been possible thanks to the community...
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