Elevate Sustainability as an Economic Driver WEDC report details potential for EV manufacturing hub
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WEDC says Wisconsin’s manufacturing industry has the potential to establish a “globally competitive cluster” around electric vehicles.
In a recent report, the Wisconsin Economic Development Corp. highlighted the “tremendous opportunity” presented by the growing EV market given the state’s established automotive sector. It currently employs more than 92,000 workers around the state, the report shows.
WEDC highlights existing firms in Wisconsin that provide raw materials for the auto industry and produce parts for these machines, as well as original equipment manufacturers that assemble vehicles....
Read More 1> Expansion and Business Development in the New North ClearSky Health to build new medical rehabilitation hospital in the village of Cleveland, Wis. CLEARSKY HEALTH ClearSky Health, a premier rehabilitative healthcare provider, today announced plans to build a new 36-bed medical rehabilitation hospital in the Village of Cleveland, Wis. ClearSky Health brings extensive rehabilitative knowledge and experience to the area as a healthcare organization that owns and operates six hospitals in Texas, Louisiana, Kansas, and New Mexico, with nine more in planning stages across the nation in Arizona, Florida, Ohio, and additional Wisconsin and Texas locations.
The new hospital will provide specialized rehabilitative care to patients recovering from disabling injuries or illnesses such as strokes, brain injuries, hip fractures, spinal injuries, Parkinson’s disease, multiple sclerosis, or other medically-complex conditions like COVID-19.
Located halfway between the cities of Manitowoc and Sheboygan, the hospital will treat more than 650 patients annually and create about 100 new jobs for the area...
Read More 2> Expansion and Business Development in the New North Gold Cross ambulance service breaks ground on new facility to meet rising community need WLUK FOX 11 MENASHA (WLUK) -- An ambulance service in Northeast Wisconsin is working to address the community's growing need and is already looking to the future when demands might be even higher. Gold Cross Ambulance Service, Inc. broke ground on a roughly $4 million facility Monday in Menasha. The company bought the land across the street from its current head quarters 12 years ago, expecting demand to grow... Fostering Diversity-Equity-Inclusion-Belonging Brown County United Way invests $50,000 in BIPOC-led organizations WLUK FOX 11 GREEN BAY - A new initiative aims to empower nonprofits led by people of color in Brown County. The Brown County United Way is investing $50,000 in the Capacity Building Grants Program of the Nonprofit Impact Initiative of the Greater Green Bay Community Foundation to support Black, Indigenous, and People of Color (BIPOC)-led organizations based in Brown County. Funds will be granted over the coming year to organizations with significant BIPOC representation at the leadership level....
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Economic Development Feature Two New North businesses named finalists in Main Street Makeover INSIGHTS ON BUSINESS MADISON – Five downtown businesses from around the state have been named as finalists in the Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation’s annual Main Street Place-Makeover Contest. One lucky winner will receive design assistance and up to $5,000 in outdoor space enhancements. This year’s contest allowed businesses in the state’s 34 Wisconsin Main Street communities and 89 Connect Communities to nominate underused spaces that could be enhanced to complement their business. The winning business will receive up to $5,000 in matching funds to implement recommended changes, which could include interior and exterior design improvements or personalized assistance to boost the business’s image and operations.
The five finalists are: - Cap’s Tap, Sheboygan Falls
- Green Lake GEAR, Green Lake
- Mary Kate’s Wine Bar, Eagle River
- Moon’s Town Pump, Cassville
- The Brew Station, Three Lakes
Read More 5>Attract, Develop and Retain Diverse Talent Applicants sought for Military Pathways Grant INSIGHTS ON BUSINESS The Department of Safety and Professional Services is now accepting applications for its second round of the Military Pathways Grant Program, a grant program created to expedite entry into the civilian licensed workforce for current and former military members. The grant program is an initiative to support active-duty military and veterans while also addressing workforce issues in Wisconsin. The Military Pathways Grant Program will award up to $50,000 to educational and training institutions seeking to create “crosswalks” or formal tracks that enable current and former military members to satisfy occupational licensing requirements with training completed during their service..... Read More 6> Elevate Sustainability as an Economic Driver Second round of Door County EV grant applications closes quickly DOOR COUNTY DAILY NEWS You will have to wait until July if you are looking for financial assistance to install an electric vehicle (EV) charger at your business or non-profit. The second quarter application window opened at 8 a.m. on Saturday and was closed before the work week could even hit a second day. That was what Destination Door County Community Engagement Manager Morgan Rusnak expected Friday afternoon, saying that the first come, first serve applications for the first round were filled in just a couple of days....
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Promoting the Regional Brand Bigger high-resolution video screens installed at Lambeau Field WBAY CHANNEL 2 GREEN BAY - You may have noticed some construction happening around Lambeau Field this offseason. Crews are busy installing some new features, including some very noticeable video boards. Since February crews have been working on new projects to improve the fan experience at Lambeau Field. Installing the structural steel for bigger 4k video boards just started this week above the north and south end zones of the stadium. “When they walk into the stadium, they’re going to see two boards. One on the north end, one on the south end. They have grown from 110 feet by 48 feet to 228x48 feet,” said Mike Moynihan. ...Read More 8> Special Event International fireworks convention to light up Oshkosh sky WLUK FOX 11
OSHKOSH -- An international fireworks convention will call Oshkosh home this summer. The Pyrotechnics Guild International will officially hold its event at the Sunnyview Expo Center from Aug. 12-18.
Convention registration and camping reservations will be available early May.
The week-long event features entertainment and education opportunities, with nightly world-class fireworks displays.
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