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Economic Development Feature
Brown County working on $27.2 million loan to expand high-speed internet access
WLUK
BROWN COUNTY -- Brown County officials are negotiating a $27.2 million loan that they hope will bring high speed service to almost all residents.
The county is working with Bug Tussel, a Green Bay-based internet provider, which specializes in bringing services to rural communities.
Bug Tussel has worked similar deals with 12 other counties, including Kewaunee, Menominee, Oconto, Calumet, Fond du Lac and Waushara. It is eyeing deals with 18 other counties, according to co-founder Scott Schneider...
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KCEDC is working on growing its economic story
KEWAUNEE COUNTY ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT CORP (KCEDC)
Everyday the KCEDC is working on growing our economic story. From business retention and expansion efforts, to assisting entrepreneurs, to helping our communities secure financial support, to promoting our quality of life. There is so many ways we continue to grow our story...
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State, local leaders tour Broadway District businesses in Green Bay supported by grant funds
WBAY
GREEN BAY -- Several state and local leaders participated in a walking tour of Broadway District businesses in Green Bay that received pandemic relief funding.
Wisconsin Department of Administration (DOA) Secretary-designee, Kathy Blumenfeld, met with Green Bay Mayor Eric Genrich and On Broadway Inc. leaders to tour two local businesses and meet the owners of Copper State Brewery and Voyageurs Bakehouse.
“The pandemic relief in most cases came at the perfect time so that they could keep their staff, continue to pay their staff, and invest in new innovation. We’ve heard story after story, success stories, struggles, but really I think Wisconsinites have that Midwestern work ethic and tenacity and perseverance to power through the struggles,” Blumenfeld said...
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Economic Development Feature
WPS and We Energies award $150,000 to public safety agencies across Wisconsin
WLUK
Wisconsin Public Service and We Energies are teaming up to support public safety agencies across Wisconsin, including several northeast Wisconsin agencies.
The companies' charitable foundations are awarding $150,000 to over 75 agencies as part of their Rewarding Responders Grant program. Two departments in our area attended the unveiling ceremony Thursday.
"This grant allows our department to operate with the most effective tools possible, as well as work efficiently with We Energies in the field,” said Shane Krueger, deputy chief of Neenah-Menasha Fire Rescue. The department plans to use the funds to purchase a multi-gas detector...
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Promoting the Regional Brand
Packers Foundation gives more than $1.5 million to Wisconsin community, sports and recreation organizations
GREEN BAY PRESS GAZETTE
GREEN BAY – Green Bay Packers Foundation recently awarded more than $1.5 million in grants for organizations in Wisconsin.
The foundation gave $1.35 million to seven nonprofit organizations in Brown, Dane and Milwaukee counties, and $200,000 for athletic field replacement in Appleton.
"These funds will help care for our most vulnerable neighbors and ensure kids, families and individuals in our communities have what they need to learn, grow and thrive," said Packers President and CEO Mark Murphy....
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Expansion and Business Development in the New North
Lakeland University debuts new residence halls
SHEBOYGAN SUN
PLYMOUTH – Lakeland University held a Re-Dedication Ceremony and Open House for two new residence halls on its main campus Thursday afternoon. The halls are part of the largest single investment in the school’s 160-year history.
The twin four-story buildings will house 400 students, and are replacing the previous Grossheusch and Muehlmeier Halls, which held 291 students before being torn down in 2021.
The new halls, which will retain the names Grossheusch and Muehlmeier, are equipped with an impressive array of amenities, including spacious lounge areas and study rooms for each floor, kitchenettes and vending areas...
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Promoting the Regional Brand
Werner Electric Supply receives tED Magazine Best of the Best Marketing Award
WIS BUSINESS
APPLETON – Werner Electric Supply has received a tED Magazine 2022 Best of the Best Marketing Award for the company’s 2021 IN4M event hosted at Lambeau Field.
The Best of the Best Awards celebrate the highest quality marketing efforts from electrical distributors as well as electrical product suppliers and manufacturers.
“IN4M was the largest and most ambitious event we have ever hosted in our nearly 75 years,” said Brandon Day, vice president of technology, services and marketing at Werner Electric. “This recognition speaks to the many months of planning it took to organize this event, as well as the dedication and hard work of our staff and vendor partners. It was a tremendous environment for our customers to learn and network. We are very grateful for everyone who was a part of this event.”...
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