The Lab helps connect people with hiring employers and training opportunities that allow individuals to pursue possible new career paths. The Lab will also be hosting workshops, resume review, and interview training.
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Leadership in the New North
Fox Valley Technical College names finalists in search for next president, replacing Susan May
APPLETON POST CRESCENT
GRAND CHUTE -- The committee charged with finding Fox Valley Technical College's next president has narrowed the search to two candidates, it was announced Tuesday.
The finalists are Charles Lepper, vice president for student affairs and enrollment management at Salt Lake Community College in Salt Lake City, and Christopher Matheny, FVTC's executive vice president and chief academic officer...
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Technology and Innovation
Jewelers Mutual Group acquires fine jewelry e-commerce site Gem + Jewel
APPLETON POST CRESCENT
NEENAH – Jewelers Mutual Group continues to raise the tide of the jewelry industry with its newest acquisition of the Gem + Jewel marketplace. Gem + Jewel provides jewelry retailers with turnkey website creation and hosting, while providing vendors with the opportunity to sell products online in partnership with their retailer partners...
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Encourage Educational Attainment
UWGB's Cofrin Library project one step closer to reality, full legislature approval still needed
WBAY
GREEN BAY -- More than $96 million in funding to replace the Cofrin Library on the University of Wisconsin - Green bay campus with a new Cofrin Research Center has been approved by the state’s Joint Finance Committee.
UWGB officials say this is the school’s first major academic capital project to get to this point in more than 20 years.
“It means a lot to us. First of all, I think it’s a great signal from the state that the University is headed in a positive direction. We have tremendous momentum with enrollment growth and all the amazing things happening on our campus right now,” said Chancellor, Michael Alexander...
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Expansion and Business Development in the New North
YMCA of the Fox Cities opens "Wellness Wing" thanks to $250,000 U.S. Venture donation
WBAY
APPLETON -- The YMCA of the Fox Cities in Appleton opened their new Wellness Wing this month thanks to a $250,000 monetary gift from U.S. Venture Inc.
The new facility offers specialty equipment focusing on one-on-one personal training, small group classes, pre- and post-rehabilitation physical therapy, HITT classes, and much more...
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Special Events
Live music returns to Northeast Wisconsin this summer
WBAY
Live music is back in parts of Northeast Wisconsin this summer.
After the COVID-19 pandemic canceled The Electric City Experience in 2020, the festival is back in Kaukauna starting Wednesday at Hydro Park and the Kaukauna Farmers Market lot. The event will include a carnival midway, food trucks, beverages, and five stages of live music....
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