Promote the New North Region Schneider recognized by EPA with 2020 SmartWay Excellence Award for 11th time WisBusiness GREEN BAY, Wisconsin – November 5, 2020 – Schneider (NYSE: SNDR), a premier provider of trucking, intermodal and logistics services, has been honored again for its continuous achievements and commitment towards environmental leadership within the trucking industry. This year’s win marks the 11th time that Schneider has been recognized by the United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) with the SmartWay Excellence Award. Schneider has been an award recipient each year the EPA has recognized partners with an Excellence Award – making it one of only..... Read More 1> Promote the New North Region Passengers enjoy inaugural nonstop flight from Appleton to Charlotte FOX 11 News For the first time, travelers got to experience Appleton International Airport's newest nonstop flight service.
American Airlines began offering nonstop flights from ATW to Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT) Thursday.
"We look forward to offering our customers in Appleton access to one of our largest hubs," said Dale Morris, senior consultant, government affairs, American Airlines. "The new service to Charlotte will offer seamless connections to..... Read More 2>
Encourage Educational Attainment UWGB leads system schools in enrollment growth Insight On Business The University of Wisconsin-Green Bay saw a 2 percent enrollment gain for the 2020-21 school year — the largest gain by percentage in the University of Wisconsin System. The increase also comes at a time when many schools have seen their enrollments decline due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
UW-Green Bay reported 8,970 students enrolled across its four locations with gains in graduate studies (a 12-point increase) and enrollment gains at the Marinette, Manitowoc and Sheboygan campuses. The gain marks six straight years of..... Read More 3>
Expansion and Business Development in the New North Suamico approves sale of firehouse WBAY The Village of Suamico has now approved the sale of its firehouse. The old building will be sold to Base Companies, a real estate developer in Green Bay.
The Village Administrator, Alex Kaker says Base Companies plans to open a brewery and music hall.
The building sold for $350,000.
“We think it’s going to fit in really well with historic downtown Suamico, and it’s going to compliment the area. I don’t think it’s going to be a competitor of anybody who has a.... Read More 4>
Promote the New North Region Bank First named a ‘Best Bank to Work For’ – and more Manitowoc business news Herald Times Reporter For the third straight year, Manitowoc-based Bank First — subsidiary of Bank First Corporation — has been named one of the "Best Banks to Work For."
The program, which was initiated in 2013 by American Banker and Best Companies Group, identifies, recognizes and honors U.S. banks for outstanding employee satisfaction.
Determining the "Best Banks to Work For" involves a two-step process. The first step involves an evaluation of participating companies’ workplace policies, practices and demographics. In the second step, employee surveys are..... Read More 5>
State of Wisconsin Relief Efforts Arts and culture organizations receive grants Insight On Business Gov. Tony Evers announced that $15 million in COVID-19 Cultural Organization Grants have been awarded to 385 cultural organizations across Wisconsin. The program will provide critical funds to assist cultural nonprofit organizations impacted by the pandemic.
“These cultural organizations represent the vibrant fabric of communities across our state and support Wisconsin’s tourism industry and local economies,” Evers said. “This grant program will help organizations cover essential costs related to keeping their employees and communities safe throughout the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic.”
Administered by the Wisconsin Department of Administration, the COVID-19 Cultural Organizations Grant program provides grants to nonprofit organizations whose primary missions are to produce, present or.... Read More 6> |