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Expansion and Business Development in the New North
New therapy clinic opens in De Pere for children with autism
WBAY
DE PERE -- A new resource is available in Brown County for children on the autism spectrum. Wednesday, Caravel Autism Health held a grand opening for a new therapy clinic.
The building at 1511 W. Main Ave. in De Pere is filled with sensory-friendly spaces where therapists can work one-on-one with children to develop new skills and build confidence.
Caravel has been around since 2009. It also offers counseling and guidance for families impacted by autism...
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Promoting the Regional Brand
Terminally ill man gets special ride (from John Bergstrom) for his birthday
WHBY
APPLETON –ThedaCare and Bergstrom Automotive help make a final wish of a terminally ill man come true. Gary Gustafson–who is in hospice treatment with Parkinson’s disease–wanted to ride in a black Corvette convertible for his 64th birthday last month.
John Bergstrom provided Gary with a ride in his 1967 Corvette convertible as part of a surprise birthday party. ThedaCare’s Hopes and Dreams Program helped to set up that special ride...
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Promoting the Regional Brand
Attract, Develop and Retain Diverse Talent
SHEBOYGAN SUN
CLEVELAND – Lakeshore Technical College will be hosting “Explore Energy Careers for Females” on Wednesday, Sept. 21 from 9 a.m.-12:15 p.m. at its main campus at 1290 North Ave. in Cleveland.
The event will focus on career opportunities for women in the wind and solar industries, and the heating, ventilation and air conditioning industry.
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Promoting the Regional Brand
Waupaca Area Community Foundation Awards Record $170,822 in Grants to 18 Area Nonprofits
WAUPACA AREA COMMUNITY FOUNDATION
The Waupaca Area Community Foundation has awarded grants totaling a record $170,822 to 18 area nonprofit organizations from the Waupaca Area Community Foundation Fund to help enhance the quality of life in the greater Waupaca area.
“We’re grateful for the continued support from members of the Waupaca area community since their generosity allows us to award these grants, which ultimately benefit individuals, families and communities, and make Waupaca a great place to live,” says Steve Johnson, chair of the Waupaca Area Community Foundation Advisory Board...
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Encourage Educational Attainment
Wisconsin Education Fair to be Held at St. Norbert College
ST. NORBERT COLLEGE
The annual Wisconsin Education Fair (WEF) will be held at St. Norbert College at the Mulva Family Fitness & Sports Center from 6 to 8 p.m. on Tuesday, Sept. 27 and 9 to 11 a.m. on Wednesday, Sept. 28.
Over 75 colleges, universities, technical schools and military groups will be on hand to meet and recruit prospective students and answer questions about their post-secondary institutions.
This event is free and open to anyone interested in learning more about post-secondary options....
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Special Event
Diversity Wins in Wisconsin - October Event to Help Empower Women in Business
NEW SAGE STRATEGIES
Appleton -- Wisconsin’s largest one-day conference dedicated to empowering women in their career journey will be held at the KI Convention Center on October 11, 2022.
The Women’s Leadership Conference, presented by New Sage Strategies, returns for the fourth consecutive year with a mission to develop a community of strong women leaders.
For Wisconsin businesses, diversity and inclusion matter more than ever. A report by the McKinsey & Company states that executive teams with more than 30% of women are more likely to outperform those with fewer or no women. Despite the increased performance in most business sectors nationwide, female executive representation remains below 25%.”...
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Encourage Educational Attainment
NWTC unveils new Industry 4.0 space for students
WLUK
GREEN BAY -- A newly transformed space at NWTC will help prepare students for the workforce of the future.
The latest technology and equipment inside the Industry 4.0 space on campus supports the fourth industrial revolution.
The 4,500 square-foot renovation inside the Engineering Technologies Atrium and College of Business entrance includes experimental workspaces like AR/VR learning lab, AI emotive response kiosk and 3-D printers....
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