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Promoting the Regional Brand
Imagine Fox Cities plans community discussions focusing on social status
WFRV
Imagine Fox Cities (IFC) are creating a new set of discussion guides all through the month of June and July.
The organization announced Tuesday, June 1, that these conversations are being held to discuss issues relating to social status. They want to create a space for compassionate dialogue to examine the impact one’s social status has on their sense of belonging.....Read More 4>
Promoting the Regional Brand
DCEDC accepting award nominations
INSIGHT PUBLICATIONS
The Door County Economic Development Corp. is seeking nominations for its annual awards, including three new offerings.
The awards salute and celebrate individuals and businesses in the Door County community that have made a significant impact economically through business development and innovative operation, adaptability, passion, ingenuity, civic engagement and community involvement...
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Research and Trends in NE Wisconsin
Interview with St. Norbert College economics professor Marc Schaffer: Reaching an economic recovery
WBAY
DE PERE -- Economists are tracking an unsteady global economic rebound as we work our way out of the COVID-19 pandemic. The number of jobs and finding people to fill them remain ongoing concerns.
We talked with Marc Schaffer, associate professor of economics at St. Norbert College in De Pere, about why workers aren’t coming back and how it could impact our recovery...
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Economic Development Feature
City of Manitowoc receives $98,000 state grant to support redevelopment of River Point District
WEDC
MADISON – The Brownfield Site Assessment Grant (SAG) from the Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation (WEDC) will help prepare the 7.7-acre site to be redeveloped as part of the larger 20.1-acre River Point District Redevelopment Plan.
“WEDC is committed to supporting communities throughout the state as they invest in and take steps to enhance their business districts,” said Missy Hughes, secretary and CEO of WEDC. “This project is the latest example of a substantive local development happening for the River Point District in Manitowoc that will serve as a foundation for future economic growth.”..
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Expansion and Business Development in the New North
Broadway Automotive building new collision facility in Ashwaubenon
WLUK
ASHWAUBENON -- The largest auto body repair facility in the Midwest will be built in Ashwaubenon.
Broadway Automotive is beginning construction on an all-new 70,000 square foot collision center adjacent to its Chevrolet and Volkswagen dealerships at 2650 S. Ashland Ave...
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Support an Entrepreneurial Climate and Small Business
Kewaunee County shop hop hopes to draw visitors from across the Midwest
GREEN BAY PRESS GAZETTE
ALGOMA - Like most business owners, Pat Bell and Rhonda Pamperin hold occasional special events to draw visitors to their shops.
But next weekend, the event they're holding is meant to draw visitors to shops across Kewaunee County and elsewhere in Northeast Wisconsin, and they hope to expand to greater horizons in the future...
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Support an Entrepreneurial Climate and Small Business
Love of beer and community guides Suamico Station 1 Brewing Company
SUAMICO – Green Bay developer Base Companies, LLC is used to taking old, historic buildings and turning them into community-focused facilities with retail, housing and green spaces.
It also just happens to really enjoy barley, hops, yeast and water when brewed together just right...
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