Special Event
Evers to host state budget listening session Tuesday in Green Bay
WLUK
GREEN BAY -- Gov. Tony Evers will be in Green Bay Tuesday to discuss his proposed budget as part of his "Doing the Right Thing" listening session tour.
Evers will be joined by Lt. Gov.-elect Sara Rodriguez at 5:30 p.m. in the Brown County S.T.E.M. Innovation Center at UW-Green Bay.
This is the third listening session Evers has held about the budget, and he expects to host more after the new year as well.
Members of the public can register attend the listening session online....
Read More 1> Promoting the Regional Brand
Pizza, Panda Express and homeless shelters: Here are the top Oshkosh business stories of 2022
OSHKOSH NORTHWESTERN OSHKOSH – There is never any shortage of business news in Oshkosh, but new chains coming to the area and even the potential of flying electric vehicles seemed to pique readers' interest in 2022. The most-read stories this year also, sadly, included the closing of popular businesses — though at least a dart bar has plans in the works to return under a new name and renovations in early 2023. Notably, efforts by two local nonprofits to find housing solutions for the city's homeless population also made the list.... Read More 2> Support an Entrepreneurial Climate and Small Business
Fond du Lac focusing on strengthening Main Street
NBC 26 FOND DU LAC — Two years ago, Lawrence Foster identified an obstacle in downtown Fond du Lac. “I really started digging into what were some of the issues with our downtown,” Foster said. “It really got me thinking of, 'Okay, it’s a little bit stagnant. How can we take this a step further?'”
Foster now co-owns Gathered Roots on Main Street in downtown Fond du Lac. Gathered Roots sells items from local Fond du Lac area vendors.... Promoting the Regional Brand
Need a hot meal? Warm clothing? A big hug? Green Bay's 'Granny' leads with her heart.
GREEN BAY PRESS GAZETTE GREEN BAY − Her real name is Yvonne Lawson, but if you asked anybody at Green Bay's best known Black resource center for "Yvonne," few would know who you meant. She goes by Granny, and for good reason. The comforts that come with such a title — home-cooked meals, hospitality and warmth, a dose of real talk — fit Lawson. Ask her how she's doing and she'll tell you she's blessed. Show gratitude for her level of generosity and she'll shrug and tell you she's doing God's work. .. Promoting the Regional Brand
J.J. Keller Foundation marks $75 million milestone in giving
WLUK NEENAH -- The J.J. Keller Foundation is marking a milestone. The foundation, which began in 1991 with a $20 grant to the American Cancer Society, is celebrating $75 million in giving. Recently, the foundation surprised Catalpa Health with a $75,000 grant to help children and families improve their mental health and well-being. “We’re on a mission to get at the root causes of these issues and make a difference in the lives of individuals and in our community as a whole,” said Bob Keller, chairman of the J. J. Keller Foundation board. “Mom was instrumental in rallying the partners that would initiate Catalpa Health. She would be happy to see how far they’ve come, serving so many families in our area.”.. .
Special Event
Nationally acclaimed economist, Elliot Eisenberg, returns as keynote speaker for 2023 Economic Outlook Lunch in Fox Cities
FOX CITIES CHAMBER
Nationally-acclaimed economist and public speaker, Elliot Eisenberg, Ph.D., will return as the keynote speaker for the 2023 Fox Cities Economic Outlook Lunch. The event will be hosted by the Fox Cities Chamber, along with presenting sponsors ThedaCare and Community First Credit Union, on Tuesday, February 7 at the Hilton Paper Valley Hotel in Appleton. The annual Economic Outlook Lunch brings together both macro and micro economic insights with a keynote speaker who shares how national and global trends could impact the Fox Cities’ economy. Often called the “Stand-up Economist,” Eisenberg, president, chief economist and founder of Graphs and Laughs, LLC, uniquely specializes in making the minutiae of economics entertaining and relevant. …
Promoting the Regional Brand
Manitowoc, with rich shipbuilding history, only city in state designated a WWII Heritage City
MANITOWOC HERALD TIMES REPORTER
MANITOWOC - Manitowoc recently earned designation as the state's only American World War II Heritage City.
Manitowoc received the designation because of its substantial involvement in World War II. Most notably was its production of 28 Gato Class Submarines by the Manitowoc Shipbuilding Company.
Per the John D. Dingell Jr. Conservation, Management, and Recreation Act of 2019, there can only be one city, township or municipality per state that can receive the designation. That means no other location in Wisconsin can receive the designation, since Manitowoc has claimed the only designation available for the state....
Promoting the Regional BrandMaking snow at Ariens Nordic Center near BrillionWLUKCALUMET COUNTY -- The Ariens Nordic Center, southeast of Brillion, is busy making snow. Workers at the park are preparing for cross country skiing season and their grand opening next month. Atop a small hill at the 200-acre site, one of 14 snow making machines is working overtime. "Mother Nature hasn't been real kind to us. The conditions have not been good. A lot of rain. We need temperatures in the mid-20s and lower, and humidity low in order for us to really make decent snow," said Sean Becker, Ariens Nordic Center General Manager... Read More 8> |
