Economic Development Feature New North develops broadband internet pilot program with Brown Co. New North News Release NEW NORTH, December 21, 2020 – New North Inc., the regional economic development corporation serving the 18 counties of Northeast Wisconsin, has developed a pilot program with Brown County with the ultimate goal of increasing broadband internet speeds across the entire region. Brown County rolled out a website late last week, which provides individuals, organizations and companies the ability to learn what their current internet speeds are, while also helping Brown County to pursue better infrastructure in underserved areas.
New North has been working with the Governor’s Task Force on Broadband Access, established this past July by Wisconsin Governor Tony Evers. As part of this work, the need for crowd-sourced data maps was identified. New North worked with GEO Spatial Engineering & Optimization to launch a platform for counties within the New North region.
Because of the vast amount of broadband work that had been undertaken by Achieve Brown County, Brown County was identified as the first county within the 18-county region to.... Read More 1>
Stepping Up to the COVID-19 Challenge WEDC Shares Mental Health Guidelines As we all look toward the holiday break and taking some time to slow down, the WEDC wanted to share a set of new guidelines that are quite timely for this time of year. In their continued collaboration with DHS, the WEDC developed both employer and employee mental health guidelines and have them posted here.
For employees: https://wedc.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/12/Mental-Health-Guidelines-Workers.pdf
For employers: https://wedc.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/12/Mental-Health-Guidelines-Employers.pdf
Attract Develop and Retain Diverse Talent New North debuts workforce-related tools Insight On Business New North Inc. has created a pair of dynamic, workforce-related tools — the New North Talent Hub and the New North IntelTracker — to help workers and employers in the region.
Both are up and running and ready to assist current and prospective members of the workforce, employers in the region, area educators, industry associations and economic development organizations, says Barb LaMue, president and CEO of New North Inc.
“We know that the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on the economy — nationwide, in Wisconsin, in the New North region and at the local level — is unprecedented,” she says. “We also know that jobs in some areas may never come back.”
The New North Talent Hub is designed to meet the region’s need for reskilling and retraining of a large portion of the workforce, facilitating moves into.... Read More 3>
New North Region Stepping Up to the COVID-19 ChallengeGreen Bay high school students get hands-on experience learning construction during pandemicFOX 11 News GREEN BAY (WLUK) -- Very few students these days have the opportunity to learn in-person. But one program for Green Bay high school students has that chance.
"You can't learn on a video how to put together a house," said Bridges and Construction Director and Instructor, Brian Frerk.
Which is just why Green Bay Schools Bridges and construction program got the OK to....Read More 4>
Encourage Educational Attainment Agriscience Center built in Luxemburg to show students the world of agriculture We Are Green Bay LUXEMBURG, Wis. (WFRV) High schoolers in the Luxemburg-Casco School District are about to get a new classroom. But as Kris Schuller reports, those students may have to share that space with a large animal or two.
Outside of Luxemburg-Casco High School a brand new facility takes shape. An Agriscience Center built to help show students the world of agriculture.
“Pretty much anything that relates to agriculture I can bring it into this facility to see,” said Agricultural Educator Justine Selk.
This facility is large, with a greenhouse on one end, filled with.... Read More 5>
New North Region Stepping Up to the COVID-19 Challenge Lakeshore Technical College celebrates semester with in-person commencement FOX 11 News CLEVELAND (WLUK) -- Graduates of Lakeshore Technical College had a unique way of celebrating their acheivements Saturday.
The college livestreamed a virtual event, before graduates and their families drove through the Automotive Technology Center, where they could safely get out, receive congratulations, and get pictures taken.
"For each of our graduates, earning that degree or diploma is a significant milestone in their life, under any circumstances, but when you add on a pandemic and economic collapse, it's even more special, so it was important for us to provide our students and our graduates with... Read More 6>
New North Region Stepping Up to the COVID-19 Challenge UW-Oshkosh celebrates graduates with virtual commencement FOX 11 News OSHKOSH (WLUK) -- UW-Oshkosh celebrated the achievements of those graduating after the fall semester.
The school held its 56th mid-year commencement on Saturday, with a virtual ceremony.
UW-Oshkosh Chancellor Dr. Andrew Leavitt says that even though it was virtual, it's a day no one should ever forget, even amid a historic pandemic.
"Our world has changed, but we are here to celebrate your achievements. You all worked so hard to get here today. The pursuit of a university degree is a challenge. It tests.... Read More 7>
New North Region Stepping Up to the COVID-19 Challenge Business is sweet in Oshkosh ahead of Christmas We Are Green Bay OSHKOSH, Wis. (WFRV) Small business Saturday was a huge economic boost for many communities but how are they fairing ahead of the big holiday?
An even better sound than carols is the sound of cash registers ringing, signaling revenue coming into Oshkosh ahead of Christmas.
Claire Bliske, an associate with Oaks Candy in Oshkosh says, “Business has been great. We’ve been keeping busy, constantly busy always... Read More 8> |