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After a statewide search, the Board of Directors of the Door County Economic Development Corporation (DCEDC) selected Michelle Lawrie to be the next executive director of the organization.
DOOR COUNTY—The Board of Directors of the Door County Economic Development Corporation (DCEDC) selected Michelle Lawrie to be the next executive director of the organization, following a search throughout Wisconsin.
Wisconsin’s dairy industry has faced some challenging years, from pricing volatility to labor shortages to supply chain issues. The Green Bay-based Dairy Business Association helps farmers address all of those.
Tim Trotter was recently promoted to CEO of the nonprofit, and he talked with Insight about how the dairy industry is embracing technology and implementing sustainable solutions.
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Appleton International Airport saw a record-breaking month in March, seeing more than 90,000 travelers pass through the airport, eclipsing the previous record of 77,500 in July 2021. http://ow.ly/X6Ch50IQ7sx Appleton International Airport
APPLETON — Appleton International Airport saw a record-breaking month in March, surpassing the most monthly passengers in the airport’s 57-year history. More than 90,000 travelers passed through the airport, eclipsing
New housing options are coming online throughout Manitowoc County, with many more still needed across all levels, from affordable to workforce to senior living to single family and high end.
New housing options are coming online throughout Manitowoc County, with many more still needed across all levels, from affordable to workforce to senior living to single family and high end.
See our April 2022 News & Noteworthy feature in our latest issue of Insight! Read about local companies, individuals and organizations making an impact in Northeast Wisconsin.
Door County Candle Co., whose owner Christiana (Gorchynsky) Trapaniis is Ukrainian-American, is helping the war-torn country by selling a candle that features the colors of the Ukrainian flag. 100% of proceeds will be donated to Razom for Ukraine, a Ukrainian 501(c)(3) organization. The company has received an overwhelming response to the fundraiser.
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Though the pandemic had just begun and she had just donated a kidney to her husband, Ruth Fameree —a mom of four — says the happenings reminded her that life is short. She renovated her De Pere shop during her husband’s recovery and opened at a time when many businesses faced shutdowns.
About 50% of SmithMaker Artisan Co.’s inventory — everything from candles and jewelry to apparel and natural soaps — is made in Wisconsin, but the store also features small makers from throughout the United States.
Read more about SmithMaker Artisan Co. in our April issue! http://ow.ly/Ihwc50IN1mo
Bill Breider retiring as president and CEO of the YMCA of the Fox Cities effective November 2022 after serving 15 years in the position. YMCA of the Fox Cities
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APPLETON — William R. Breider III, president and CEO of the YMCA of the Fox Cities will retire effective November 2022 after serving 15 years in the position, the organization
Brown County United Way receives a $1 million federal investment support its new Neighborhood Community House program. http://ow.ly/qOiU50ILNXF
Brown County United Way
GREEN BAY – Brown County United Way received a $1 million federal investment support its new Neighborhood Community House program.
Twenty-six Wisconsin manufacturers statewide have been selected as finalists for the 33rd Annual Manufacturer of the Year (MOTY) Awards, including 10 companies from the New North, Inc. region.
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MILWAUKEE—Twenty-six Wisconsin manufacturers statewide have been selected as finalists for the 33rd Annual Manufacturer of the Year (MOTY) Awards, including 10 companies from the New North region.
An April 19 panel discussion hosted by the Northeast Wisconsin Construction Alliance with the support of New North, Inc. will focus on building the next generation construction workforce through Youth Apprenticeship (YA). Please register by the end of the day today (April 14).
GREEN BAY—A free event coming Tuesday, April 19 focuses on building the next generation construction workforce through active engagement with Youth Apprenticeship (YA). The panel discussion is hosted by the
It's baseball season: The Wisconsin Timber Rattlers (official High-A affiliate of the Milwaukee Brewers) season kicked off April 8!
Enter our contest and win 10 reserved bleacher tickets to an upcoming Timber Rattlers game!
To view the Timber Rattler schedule, theme nights & giveaways, purchase tickets, or to find out more about their banquet facility - The Fox Club, visit: https://www.milb.com/wisconsin
Enter Insight's contest online by April 26! Visit www.insightonbusiness.com/site/contest.html
“The goal of WEDC’s business tax credit program is to provide incentives to Wisconsin companies that are new or expanding. Quality Service & Machining is a good example of that,” said Missy Hughes, WEDC secretary and CEO.
DE PERE—A tax credit program from the Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation is helping businesses to grow, including De Pere-based Quality Service & Machining (QSM).
It’s official! The selection committee has named eight 2022 Women of Influence in the New North Region! Congratulations to the following individuals who will be recognized Aug. 2 in Green Bay:
Ann Franz, executive director, Northeast Wisconsin Manufacturing Alliance (NEWMA)
Kristin Welch, founder/executive director, Waking Women Healing Institute Inc. Institute
Ingrid Parker-Hill, family engagement coordinator, Green Bay Schools
Holly Brenner, senior vice president, C.D. Smith Construction
Emilee Rysticken, entrepreneur
Alison Fiebig, business development director, The Boldt Company
Nea Hahn, owner, Whisk & Arrow Sugar Studio
Karen Bruno, director, Lawrence Community Music School
Tickets will be available starting in May at www.insightonbusiness.com.
Thank you to our presenting sponsors Acuity Insurance Oshkosh Corporation, ThedaCare and U.S. Venture, Inc
On Broadway, Inc. has completed the purchase of the Old Fort Square building, a key step in bringing the Green Bay Public Market to life.
On Broadway, Inc. has completed the purchase of Old Fort Square at 211 N. Broadway as the next step in the development of the Green Bay Public Market.
Volatus Infrastructure, LLC, in partnership with Wittman Regional Airport Airport and Greater Oshkosh Economic Development Corporation announced their first permanent electric Vehicle Takeoff and Landing (eVTOL) vertiport.
OSHKOSH—Today Volatus Infrastructure, LLC, in partnership with Wittman Regional Airport and Greater Oshkosh Economic Development Corp., announced their first permanent electric Vehicle Takeoff and Landing (eVTOL) vertiport.
Join a business networking day on the golf course with Insight! The second annual Insight Open will take place June 16 at Wander Springs Golf Course near Greenleaf.
Sponsorship opportunities are available and participating sponsors will get the first opportunity to reserve limited foursomes before registration is open to the public in mid-April. Contact your Insight representative for available sponsorship opportunities.
Learn more at https://www.insightonbusiness.com/insightevents/insightopen/
or visit our home page and scroll down to "Events"!
Experts say it’s a misconception that small businesses, nonprofit organizations, school districts and municipalities aren’t targets for cybercrime because they aren’t sitting on piles of money or extensive lists of credit card numbers. #cybersecurity
It was finals week at Neenah High School when families got the news that schools would be closed. Unexpected days off in January have been far from unusual given winter
Organizations including Northeast Wisconsin Manufacturing Alliance (NEWMA) and New North, Inc. are wooing workers from outside the region with creative marketing campaigns like NEWMA All Stars and the latest New North initiative focused on recruiting white-collar professionals to Northeast Wisconsin.
The “More YOU in NEW” marketing and recruitment toolkit aims to empower local companies and residents as brand ambassadors for the region. Read more in our April issue of Insight, online now! http://ow.ly/WOSb50ICaiK
When the COVID-19 pandemic hit, businesses were forced to change course quickly. Since then, they’ve learned most employees are as productive, if not more so, working from home. Read more in our April issue of Insight!
By Cheryl Hentz
Ryan Prellwitz, owner of Vines & Rushes, grew up on his parents’ corn, soybean and strawberry farm near Rush Lake but was drawn to computer technology and coding in high school.
“For almost 15 years, I worked in IT and even ran a small support business,” he says. “But in my late 20s I wanted to start a new business — something that would bring value to the family farm. I started researching what would be a viable option and my dad suggested grapes.”
To read the story in our April issue, please visit: http://ow.ly/51U450IBrEu #winery #Wisconsin
Vines & Rushes Winery
A new research collaboration between UW Oshkosh and the California-based biotech company Fauna Bio may help develop new treatments for human disease.
Additionally, the Freshwater Collaborative of Wisconsin of Wisconsin is providing $548,000 in support to UW-Oshkosh to enhance its water-related academic programs.
OSHKOSH—The University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh is developing programs in two areas thanks to special partnerships and grant funding.
Longtime President & CEO of the Oshkosh Chamber of Commerce John Casper will retire by the end of 2022. With more than 30 years in the top leadership role, Casper is the longest-tenured Chamber chief executive in Wisconsin.
OSHKOSH—Longtime President & CEO of the Oshkosh Chamber of Commerce John Casper will retire by the end of 2022. With more than 30 years in the top leadership role, Casper
The April issue of Insight is available online! Read the Cover Story featuring Blue Door Consulting of Oshkosh and owners & co-founders Heidi Strand and Brenda Haines.
Blue Door Consulting launched in 2002 and now has 230 clients in 24 states and specializes in branding and design work, content marketing, web and digital, design thinking, strategic planning, and market research.
Read the story by Insight editor Jessica Thiel here:
http://ow.ly/yv1q50IwCJO
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