Elevate Sustainability as an Economic Driver Alliant Energy announces net-zero carbon dioxide emissions by 2050 Alliant Energy Press Release Today, Alliant Energy releases their 2020 Corporate Responsibility Report (CRR) highlighting their purpose-driven strategy. The company’s purpose, to serve customers and build stronger communities, is supported by accelerating their sustainability goals and investing in the communities they serve. Alliant Energy’s new report highlights all aspects of the company’s Environmental, Social and Governance programs. It also includes a new aspiration for Alliant Energy to achieve net-zero carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions by 2050 from electricity the company generates and a new goal of eliminating all coal from its generation fleet by 2040. These goals are part of the company’s Clean Energy Vision, which.... Read More 1>
New North Region Stepping Up to the COVID-19 Challenge Microsoft, AmFam, gener8tor and New North launch free digital skills training program for Wisconsinites WISCONSININNO New North, a Green Bay economic development nonprofit, is working with big corporations like Microsoft and American Family Insurance, as well as Wisconsin startup accelerator gener8tor, to launch a free job training program for people to learn digital skills.
Called gener8tor Upskilling, the new program builds on Microsoft’s TechSpark program, which aims to foster economic growth worldwide. Gener8tor Upskilling will provide education to participants on digital skills that translate to in-demand jobs in the region. Under the program, participants will be able to earn certifications and be connected to.... Read More 2> Expansion and Business Development in the New North Amazon says it will bring hundreds of jobs to Wisconsin via four new delivery stations (including Greenville) Spectrum News 1 Amazon announced today that it will open four delivery stations in Wisconsin over the next two years.
Amazon says it signed leases for locations in Madison and Greenville, as well as two locations in Sturtevant. One Sturtevant facility is expected to open in 2021, while the other three additional locations are set to be up and running in 2020.
By adding these delivery stations, Amazon customers in those areas can expect faster deliveries. Amazon packages travel from fulfillment centers to more than 100 different delivery stations. At the stations, they are sorted and sent.... Read More 3>
Promote the Regional Brand New mac and cheese at Noodles and Company topped by specially made Wisconsin cheese from Sartori Green Bay Press Gazette When Noodles & Co. guests dig into the latest addition to the restaurant chain's "World Famous Macs," the Ham & Gruyere Mac, they're getting yet another taste of Wisconsin cheese developed by Sartori.
It took about a year to perfect this Gruyere, said Pam Hodgson, a master cheesemaker, who led the cheese's.... Read More 4> |