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Leadership in the New North
FyterTech Nonwovens strengthens leadership with new Chairman of the Board and CEO
FYTERTECH NONWOVENS
GREEN BAY – FyterTech Nonwovens is kicking off 2023 by bolstering both its strategic and operational leadership. Effective immediately, Andy Hetzel Jr., long-time President and CEO of the business will assume the role of Chairman of the Board – focusing on the long-term strategy and growth of the business and semi-retirement.
Concurrently, Suneer V. Patel has been promoted to President and CEO of FyterTech. Suneer joined the company in January of 2022 as Chief Operating Officer, quickly learning the spill control business and making a positive impact on the company. Prior to joining FyterTech, Suneer worked for 25 years in medical plastics extrusion beginning in product development and culminating in the role of Vice President of Operations and Technology since 2016...
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Economic Development Feature
Here are experts' predictions on what 2023 holds for inflation, employment and housing in Wisconsin
APPLETON POST-CRESCENT
APPLETON – In November, the Wisconsin Department of Revenue released a forecast wherein IHS Markit, a provider of information, analytics, and solutions for governments and financial markets, predicted a slight recession in the last quarter of 2022 and continuing into the first half of 2023.
"Inflation continues to be the largest downside risk to the economic outlook," it stated.
It is now projected that the Consumer Price Index — a measure of the average change over time in the prices paid by urban consumers for a market basket of consumer goods and services — will rise 4.3% next year....
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Expansion and Business Development in the New North
Hobart embraces greatness in growing
NBC 26
HOBART — Greatness is growing. That's what the Village of Hobart's motto is, and as the fastest growing municipality in Brown County, and one of the fastest growing areas in all of Wisconsin, it couldn't be truer.
"In the past six years that I've been here, the best way to describe the growth has been astounding," Aaron Kramer, Village of Hobart Administrator, said. "Since 2010, we have added over 60% to our population."...
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Elevate Sustainability as an Economic Driver
$150 million in federal infrastructure rebates can help Wisconsin residents 'green' their homes
GREEN BAY PRESS GAZETTE
Replacing a furnace is one of the most common, costly expenses associated with owning a home, ranging from $4,000 to $20,000, depending on the model.
But starting this year, many homeowners will be able to offset some or all of those costs thanks to rebates offered in the Biden Administration’s Inflation Reduction Act to replace old appliances with more climate-change friendly versions. Households that replace their furnaces with a heat pump, for example, would be eligible for rebates...
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Elevate Sustainability as an Economic Driver
UWGB, Cellcom honored for efforts to monitor and preserve Wisconsin waters
WLUK
GREEN BAY -- UW-Green Bay and Cellcom are being honored for their efforts to monitor a sustainable environment in the waters of Green Bay.
The 2022 Climate Changemaker Award goes to those who use wireless technology to combat climate changes.
"This is the largest freshwater ecosystem in the world, and I believe that this is world-changing research. The University of Wisconsin Green Bay is so committed to climate research, and wireless technology can take that to the next level," said Brighid Riordan, Cellcom CEO....
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Special Event
von Stiehl Winery in Algoma to launch new Winter Concert Series
GREEN BAY PRESS GAZETTE
ALGOMA - von Stiehl Winery plans to keep the music playing over the next four months with its first-ever Winter Concert Series, opening Jan. 28 with a show by Acoustic Endorphins.
The four-concert winter series is similar to the winery's Summer Concert Series, featuring local and regional musicians and bands taking the stage for a few hours while guests have the opportunity to sip on von Stiehl's wines and ciders and get some food as well. The main differences are that the winter concerts take place monthly instead of weekly and will be held inside the winery's production facility instead of outdoors on the patio. All take place on a Saturday afternoon and are free to attend...
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Promoting the Regional Brand
Charms of De Pere featured in new episode of 'John McGivern's Main Streets'; St. Norbert to host preview
GREEN BAY PRESS GAZETTE
DE PERE - The Union Hotel, & Restaurant, Seroogy’s, Luna Coffee Roasters and St. Norbert College all got a visit for an upcoming episode of “John McGivern’s Main Streets” that spotlights the charms of De Pere.
McGivern and his crew spent three days in the city last year filming for the 30-minute episode to be broadcast statewide on Jan. 26 on PBS Wisconsin. A specific time has not yet been set....
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