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USS Marinette: First naval warship named after the Wisconsin city ready to set sail
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MENOMINEE -- The USS Marinette has now been activated for service in the U.S. Navy. The ship was commissioned at a ceremony on Saturday morning. The USS Marinette is the first naval warship to be named after Marinette, WI, and is one of three commissioned U.S. naval ships to ever be named in honor of the city where it was built. ...Read More 1> Special Event New North digital inclusion event set for Oct. 3 at FVTC’s Bordini Center NEW NORTH, INC. NEW NORTH – A new event focused on digital inclusion and enhancement of the digital ecosystem within the New North region will be held on Oct. 3 at the Bordini Center of Fox Valley Technical College from 8:30-11:30 a.m. “Bridging the Digital Divide: Digital Inclusion Efforts in the New North” will be convened as part of National Digital Inclusion Week, October 2-6, 2023 ...Read More 2>
Attract, Develop and Retain Diverse Talent Apprentice "signing day" recognizes new class at UA 400 in Kaukauna WLUK
KAUKAUNA -- Workers in the Fox Valley are being recognized, after enrolling in the apprentice program for a local union.
It was "signing day," at UA 400 in Kaukauna. Dressed in blue denim shirts, dozens of new apprentices are waiting for the ceremony to begin...
Read More 3> Expansion and Business Development in the New North Door County shipyard to begin construction on a service vessel for an offshore wind farm GREEN BAY PRESS GAZETTE
STURGEON BAY - Construction of a new ship that will help in the maintenance of a major offshore wind farm begins Wednesday morning at Fincantieri Bay Shipbuilding. The Sturgeon Bay shipyard is building the HAV 832, a 288-foot-long service operation vessel (SOV), for CREST Wind, a joint venture between maritime industry companies Crowley and ESVAGT. SOVs are purpose-built ships used to transport technicians to service and sustain operation of wind turbines at sea....
Promoting the Regional Brand 11 Wisconsin companies named to Newsweek's list of the World's Most Trustworthy Companies to include Companies in the New North BIZ TIMES Eleven Wisconsin companies are included on Newsweek’s first list of the World’s Most Trustworthy Companies.
The Wisconsin companies that made the list include:..Read More 5>
Attract, Develop and Retain Diverse Talent UW System, tech colleges developing STEM pathway transfer program WIS BUSINESS Leaders of the UW System and Wisconsin Technical College System are developing a new pathway transfer program for students pursuing degrees in science, technology, engineering and math. Speaking yesterday during a Wisconsin Technology Council event in Wauwatosa, WTCS President Morna Foy said the program isn’t finalized yet, but expects to make an announcement in the near future.. ..Promoting the Regional Brand 29 products made in New North nominated for Coolest Thing Made in Wisconsin ST. NORBERT COLLEGE Wisconsin Manufacturers and Commerce announced the nominees for its eighth annual Coolest Thing Made in Wisconsin contest and 29 products made in northeast Wisconsin are on the list...Read More 7> Encourage Educational Attainment Lakeshore Technical College ranked No. 1 community college in Wisconsin, No. 9 in the nation LAKESHORE TECHNICAL COLLEGE Lakeshore Technical College is the best community college in Wisconsin and ninth best in the nation, according to the newest Niche rankings. “While this recent ranking is phenomenal news, what strikes me as most impressive is how our college consistently ranks among the best in the nation across a variety of organizations including Aspen Institute, Bellwether, WalletHub, Viqtory, and others,” said Lakeshore President Dr. Paul Carlsen. “This consistency is further validation we are one of the best community colleges in the country.”.
Read More 8> Fostering Diversity-Equity-Inclusion-Belonging Grant recipients announced by Women's Fund of Greater GB INSIGHT PUBLICATIONS
The Women’s Fund of Greater Green Bay has announced grant recipients from the fund’s summer grant cycle.
The Women’s Fund awards funds twice a year (winter and summer) to organizations that demonstrate how their programs and services will positively impact women and girls. Grants are awarded based on a competitive application process which includes a review by a grants team of community volunteers.... Read More 9> |