Subject: 4.8.24 New North Newsletter

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Expansion and Business Development in the New North
Neenah lands $24 million warehouse and distribution center in its industrial park
APPLETON POST-CRESCENT 

NEENAH — The city and Checker Logistics Inc. have struck a deal to bring a $24 million, 600,000-square-foot warehouse and distribution facility to the Southpark Industrial Center...


Economic Development Feature
Manitowoc council agrees to buy blighted former mall site. Here's what happens next.
HERALD TIMES REPORTER

MANITOWOC — Once the paperwork is finalized, City of Manitowoc could own the former sites of the Lakeshore and Mid-Cities malls.

Manitowoc Common Council’s Committee of the Whole met in closed session last week to discuss negotiations for the purchase and agreed in open session to move forward...

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Technology and Innovation
Moxi the robot takes over gopher tasks, freeing up nurses in Neenah hospital
WLUK

NEENAH -- The first robots of their kind in Wisconsin are working in the hallways of a Neenah hospital.

ThedaCare introduced Moxi, a pair of robots brought in to do delivery, non-patient-care tasks...

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Economic Development Feature
State of Brown County: 'We are in a very good spot'
THE BUSINESS NEWS

BROWN COUNTY – Following the 2024 State of Brown County – it’s safe to say Brown County is in a good spot – both economically and in terms of growth when compared to the rest of the country.

Brown County Executive Troy Streckenbach – and other local municipality officials – spoke of the county’s success recently in the annual economic-update event at the Resch Expo...

Attract, Develop and Retain Diverse Talent
Need a new job? Fond du Lac Regional Job Fair will host over 70 employers looking to hire April 18.
FOND DU LAC REPORTER

FOND DU LAC — More than 70 employers will represent a variety of open jobs April 18 at the Fond du Lac Regional Job Fair.

Sponsored by the Fox Valley Workforce Development Board and Fox Valley Job Centers, the fair will be open to job seekers from 1 to 4 p.m. at the Fond du Lac County Fairgrounds Expo Center, 601 Martin Ave...

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Promoting the Regional Brand
Revitalizing a Manitowoc legacy: The now-renovated Schuette Brothers Department Store offers commercial space, housing for community
THE BUSINESS NEWS

MANITOWOC – For Anton and Michelle Doneff, keeping a part of Manitowoc’s history alive was important to them, as they both grew up in or near the area.

That’s why, in 2011, the Doneffs decided to buy the Schuette Building (located on the corner of Jay and 8th streets).

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Attract, Develop and Retain Diverse Talent
EAA's Girls on the Fly event inspiring the next generation of women in aviation
NBC 26

OSHKOSH — EAA is working to ensure the future of aviation by showing girls what it's like to work in the industry.

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Support an Entrepreneurial Climate and Small Business
Fifth Ward Brewing Co. raises a glass to growing business
THE BUSINESS NEWS

OSHKOSH – Nearly seven years after its inception in a college house basement, Fifth Ward Brewing Co. in Oshkosh is making a name for itself in the Wisconsin craft beer market.

The business – located at 1009 S. Main St. – saw a 50% growth from 2022-23, a jump its owners credit to distribution agreements that allow them to get their products into the hands of thirsty customers around the state...

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Promoting the Regional Brand
J.J. Keller connects Fox Valley with Alaska's greatest Iditarod musher
WLUK

NEENAH -- On an Alaskan Cruise for their anniversary in 2006, a pair of well known local business owners and philanthropists Jim and Rosanne met an 18 year old with a big future vision at a sled dogging excursion in Seward. His goal was to become the world's great Iditarod musher...

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Attract, Develop and Retain Diverse Talent
Dept. of Workforce Development: Vets Ready Employer Initiative seeks employers who go above and beyond for Veterans
WIS BUSINESS

MADISON – Employers in Wisconsin who hire veterans are encouraged to apply now to the Vets Ready Employer Initiative, a Wisconsin Department of Workforce Development (DWD) designation awarded to organizations that go above and beyond for the veteran workforce...

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On an Alaskan Cruise for their anniversary in 2006, a pair of well known local business owners and philanthropists Jim and Rosanne Keller met an 18 year old with a big future vision at a sled dogging excursion in Seward. His goal was to become the world's great Iditarod musher. Recently Seavey cemented himself on top of the all time greats list. See full story above from WLUK.
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