Economic Development Feature
2021 New North Annual Report released
NEW NORTH, INC.
The mission statement for the New North is “to be the catalyst for regional prosperity for all through collaborative action.” People are our purpose.
People are the force behind the economic well-being, quality of life and vitality of the New North region, and the ongoing investment from our local companies and volunteers is why we continue to grow and evolve.
Our collaboration with public and private partners helps leverage these resources to make a greater impact. We are incredibly grateful to the hundreds of individuals and corporations who volunteer their time and financial resources to help drive our regional plan of work, powered by purpose.
See more from our New North board members and 2021 initiatives in our newly-released annual report at the link below...
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Technology and Innovation
Economic Development Feature
WLUK ASHWAUBENON -- Green Bay's airport is getting some upgrades, thanks to a federal grant. Green Bay Austin Straubel International Airport will receive $2.8 million from the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law (BIL), which provides nearly $2.9 billion to the nearly 3,100 airports across the country. The money can be invested in runways, taxiways, safety and sustainability projects as well as terminal improvements, airport transit connections and airport roadway projects.... Read More 2>
Economic Development Feature
Most Wisconsin bank CEOs expect economy to stay the same over next six months
BIZ TIMES In the middle of the year, the chief executive officers of Wisconsin banks were split on the outlook for the state’s economy. Almost half, 48%, expected growth in the second half of the year while 39% expected the economy to weaken.
Fast forward six months and there is more consensus among Wisconsin bank CEOs with 64% expecting the state’s economy to stay the same over the next six months, according to the latest survey from the Wisconsin Bankers Association. Another 21% expect the economy to grow while 15% expect it to weaken.
“As industries rebound — including tourism, manufacturing, construction, and agriculture — economic stability is taking hold,” said Rose Oswald Poels, president and CEO of the WBA... Read More 3>
Attract, Develop and Retain Diverse Talent
Redline: Manitowoc plastics manufacturer differentiates itself through culture
INSIGHT PUBLICATIONS MANITOWOC -- Nearly every business crafts mission, vision, values statements with the best of intentions. But while the goal might be to create a guiding vision for the organization, the resulting creation often feels perfunctory or ornamental — a couple of sentences written and rarely revisited.
As Redline Plastics leaders pondered creating their company’s mission, vision and values, they decided to try something different — and bold. While typically a group of executives might come together to determine the content, company leaders Chuck Webster and Nick Murray invited the marketing team to share its input. The idea developed after Murray attended a seminar that advocated for creating guiding behaviors instead of mission statements...
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Oshkosh takes flight: City seeks to showcase more than just AirVenture
INSIGHT PUBLICATIONS OSHKOSH -- For 15 years, Oshkosh has prided itself on being “Wisconsin’s Event City” — and rightfully so, with EAA AirVenture drawing 600,000 annually. AirVenture is such a high-profile event, in fact, that many visitors simply refer to it as “Oshkosh” — a level of brand recognition you just can’t buy. But COVID-19 taught communities a valuable lesson: Don’t build your brand on mass gatherings. And officials in Oshkosh are on a mission to prove that the community is much more than the celebrated air show. Amy Albright, executive director of the Oshkosh Convention & Visitors Bureau, will be leading a rebranding effort this year focused on positioning Oshkosh as a community to visit 365 days a year...
Promoting the Regional Brand
Having a ball: Skee-Ball of Bay Tek Entertainment
INSIGHT PUBLICATIONS PULASKI -- Young or old, few can resist the pull of a game of Skee-Ball. The sound of the nine balls clicking into place, ready to be rolled up the lane in pursuit of achieving a high score — and maybe winning some tickets — can set loose waves of nostalgia. While the game has origins in New Jersey, where Joseph Simpson created it in 1908 with the goal of capturing the excitement of ski jumping, Bay Tek Entertainment of Pulaski has owned the rights to Skee-Ball since 2016. The acquisition marked the first time manufacturing of the alley rollers left the East Coast. “There’s a lot of Midwestern pride going into each alley roller that goes out the door,” says Callie Sherman, customer experience manager at The Village Companies, the parent company of Bay Tek... Read More 6> Leadership in the New North
Spotlight: Nsight's Brighid Riordan
INSIGHT PUBLICATIONS GREEN BAY -- Nsight appointed Brighid Riordan as CEO. Riordan previously held the position of chief innovation officer and vice president of Nsight’s Emerging Services and Public Affairs. She will replace Mark Nazé as CEO. Nazé has worked at Nsight for 37 years, serving in various capacities including accountant and chief financial officer. Nazé will remain on the board of directors and will continue to work with the company in a part-time role as strategic projects officer. .. Read More 7> Leadership in the New North
Community First CU promotes Andrew Hull to Senior VP
COMMUNITY FIRST CREDIT UNION
Andrew (Andy) Hull has been promoted to Senior Vice President/Information Technology at Community First Credit Union.
Andy joined CFCU as Vice President/Information Technology over four years ago with broad range of experience in financial services and information technology industries.
A Kimberly native, Andy earned a business management degree from Cardinal Stritch University and a master’s in business administration (MBA) from Keller Graduate School. He previously worked in IT roles at Thrivent Financial, Strong Funds, Alta Resources, Associated Bank and Heartland Business Systems.... Read More 8> |
