Expansion and Business Development in the New North Involta plans large data center in New North
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Involta, a colocation, hybrid IT and managed services firm, has acquired a data center in the village of Harrison that it will expand to serve growing demand in the region.
Involta plans to expand on the existing 24.5 acre site to create a campus with up to 20 megawatts of capacity. The Involta SecurePower colocation model provides mission-critical data center space to support the needs and performance requirements of high-tech industries with the colocation and services needed for enterprise workloads and AI applications. In addition, the location's proximity is highly desirable for edge deployments, in which Involta is considered a tier-two market pioneer.
Economic Development Feature
Waupaca Foundry sold to private equity firm
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Waupaca Foundry, North America's largest supplier of iron castings used for everything from brake rotors to dental chairs, has been sold to a private equity firm in the industrial sector.
Employing more than 4,000 people, Waupaca operates five foundries in Wisconsin and Indiana. In addition to iron castings, it also does precision machining and assembly.
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As schools grapple with artificial intelligence, this Appleton school is teaching students how to use it responsibly
Appleton Post Crescent APPLETON — While some school districts in Wisconsin have artificial intelligence programs like ChatGPT blocked on school Wi-Fi, Appleton's Valley New School is embracing them.
The charter school, which serves grades seven through 12, is spending the entire school year investigating AI in education — allowing students to use it for their assignments and teaching them about using it ethically.
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Packers give Oneida nurse award for opening homeless shelter in Green Bay
GREEN BAY PRESS GAZETTE The Green Bay Packers honored Pearl Webster, an Oneida Nation nurse, with their annual Inspire Change Changemaker Award at their game Sunday at Lambeau Field. The Packers recognized Webster for “going above and beyond in her pursuit of social justice” for her work in opening a homeless shelter on the Oneida Reservation in 2021. Attract, Develop and Retain Diverse Talent
Wisconsin adds more jobs, unemployment remains low
WPR Wisconsin's labor force continues to grow, according to the latest data from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. The total number of non-farm related jobs across Wisconsin hit a record high of more than 3 million during the month of November. That's more than 32,000 additional jobs compared to the same time last year, and an increase of 1,700 compared to October, according to an analysis of the preliminary data from the state's Department of Workforce Development. Read More 5>
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Wisconsin REALTORS Association: Home price appreciation remains robust even as sales decline moderately
WISBUSINESS Madison, Wis. – The Wisconsin REALTORS® Association (WRA) released its November 2023 Wisconsin Real Estate Report today. Wisconsin’s existing home sales fell 3.4% in November 2023 relative to November 2022. The statewide median price rose 7.7% to $280,000, which is similar to the pattern seen throughout 2023. November new listings grew by 7.2% compared to 12 months earlier, and this is the second consecutive month of growth in new listings. This pushed total listings to 16,091 homes, which is just 2.4% below the November 2022 levels. The market continues to be classified as a seller’s market with just three months of available supply. However, this is still an improvement from November 2022 when there were just 2.5 months of inventory. Fostering Diversity-Equity-Inclusion-Belonging
Shop BIPOC Campaign emphasizes supporting local businesses for unique holiday gifts
FOX11 ONLINE GREEN BAY (WLUK) -- Christmas is the perfect time to shop at local stores that offer one-of-a-kind gifts and experiences. An area organization is spreading the word about the importance of supporting local black, indigenous, and people of color-owned businesses.
The ColorBold Business Association Shop BIPOC Campaign seeks to shine a light on underrepresented communities in northeast Wisconsin.
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Peshtigo offers new choice for students taking Spanish
Eagle Herald PESHTIGO — Peshtigo High School students now have a new choice in their Spanish class offerings called Spanish for healthcare professionals.
“This really came about because we have so many students going into healthcare.” teacher Jackie Lemire said. “The goal is for our future healthcare workers to be both linguistically and culturally competent. I cannot wait to see how this course impacts the future career paths of the students who are taking it.”
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Packers, Sargento celebrate $22K+ raised through 'Touchdowns for Hunger' program
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GREEN BAY (WLUK) -- A longtime partnership between the Green Bay Packers and Sargento Cheese is helping a local food pantry score big, just in time for the holidays.
Since 2002, the "Touchdowns for Hunger" initiative has provided over one million meals to Wisconsin families in need and contributed more than $1.8 million to hunger relief throughout the state.
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Manitowoc to host U.S. Women's Disc Golf Championship
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Discover Eastern Wisconsin Disc Golf and the Lakeshore Ladies Disc Golf Corporation submitted the winning bid to host the Pro Disc Golf Association's U.S. Women’s Disc Golf Championship in 2025.
This tournament will draw the top female disc golfers internationally to compete at four Manitowoc County courses – Silver Creek Park, Indian Creek Park, Lower Cato Falls Park, and Rollin Ridge Disc Golf Course.
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