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Registration is now open for the 2025 New North Summit! Join us on June 5 at Lambeau Field for Northeast Wisconsin’s leading economic development event: Rooted in Resiliency. 🌱 This full-day experience brings together business leaders, innovators, and changemakers to discuss technology, sustainability, entrepreneurship, and community-based initiatives. Key highlights include:
 ✔️ Oliver Mihm, EVP and COO at Plexus Corp., on sustainability & innovation
 ✔️ A deep dive into the Live Work Housing Program—a model for workforce housing solutions
 ✔️ Akeem Shannon, Flipstik founder and “Shark Tank” alum, on the power of storytelling in entrepreneurship
 ✔️ Special networking opportunities, including 40 Under 40 alumni and the Workplace Excellence Award 🎟 Register now & take advantage of early bird pricing through April 15! www.thenewnorthsummit.com Let’s build a more resilient future together! 🌱💼 #NewNorthSummit #RootedInResiliency #Networking #Leadership #EconomicGrowth #EconomicDevelopment #WisconsinBusiness

The 2025 edition of Livability Northeast Wisconsin – New North Region is now available in print and online! Businesses, recruiters and visitor centers may use the publication and online content for talent attraction, personal and professional relocation, and welcome guides. With the NFL Draft just around the corner, its a great way to showcase the New North! This new annual guide highlights the region’s excellent quality of life, thriving business environment, and welcoming community. Exclusive content about Northeast Wisconsin is also available on Livability.com, a relocation resource to reach a national audience. Contact New North to request copies, or view the digital publication here: https://lnkd.in/g8BNqnMq Advertising Sponsors: BayCare Clinic | Capital Credit Union | Door County Economic Development Corp. | Green Bay Packaging | Green Bay Packers | Network Health WI | NEW Digital Alliance | New North, Inc. | Northeast Wisconsin (NEW) Construction Alliance | WEC Energy Group | Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation

Congratulations to New North investor Robinson, Inc. on their new office space and 50th anniversary as a company. Robinson Inc. more than doubled its production space to about 800,000 square feet in the last decade and its workforce has grown to about 750, Thomas said. The company bought a 112,000-square-foot production space in Manitowoc in 2018 and added another 25,000 square feet of space there in 2023. It added another 178,000-square-foot production facility in De Pere in 2019. Learn more in this Green Bay Press-Gazette article here: https://lnkd.in/gBCckBip #manufacturing #expansion #50thanniversary #resiliency #newnorthproud

Exciting update from our Global New North efforts! Barbara Koldos, VP of Business Development, is representing #NEWisconsin as part of the state’s delegation at Hannover Messe in Germany! Hannover Messe is one of the largest global trade fairs where the latest innovations in manufacturing, technology, and energy are featured. This incredible opportunity highlights Wisconsin’s commitment to global collaboration and showcasing our state's leadership in manufacturing. #HannoverMesse #BusinessDevelopment #Innovation #Wisconsin #Manufacturing #Tech #NewNorth

Today's St. Norbert College CEO Breakfast took a field trip to Fox Cities Stadium to hear from Rob Zerjav, President/CEO/Managing Partner Wisconsin Timber Rattlers. A native of Green Bay, Wis., and graduate of UW-Whitewater, Rob began his career with the Wisconsin Timber Rattlers baseball club as an unpaid intern before rising to team president at the age of 27. In 2021, Rob became part owner of the team, along with his business partners Craig Dickman and Brad Raaths, and currently serves as the Timber Rattlers’ president/CEO and managing partner. Under Rob’s leadership, the Timber Rattlers have been recognized multiple times for their achievements, including being named Fox Valley Small Business of the Year, Baseball America's Single “A” Team of the Year, the Midwest League’s Organization of the Year and Ballpark Digest’s Ballpark of the Year, along with numerous Minor League Promotion of the Year awards including the Larry MacPhail Award, which is Minor League Baseball’s highest achievement for promotional excellence. The secret to his success can be boiled down to five main themes: passion, persistence, determination, perseverance and hard work. He credits the 400+ game day staff and his multiple teams for their great culture, living by example, and treating others the way they wish to be treated. "Although we know that the Wisconsin Timber Rattlers has a tremendous economic impact on our region, its so much more than that. It's about building community, making memories, bringing families together and creating a great quality of life. We are so much more than baseball." -- Rob Zerjav Next up - Rashad Cobb, COO Brown County United Way. https://lnkd.in/etp35xZE #ceo #breakfast #leadership #workplaceculture #baseball #newnorthproud

Thank you to Insight Publications and author Nikki Kallio, MFA for continuing the conversation about Diversity, Equity and Inclusion, and why business leaders in our region are choosing to stay the course, despite shifting policies at the federal level. "DEI has never been about giving certain individuals an unfair advantage in the workplace. At its core, DEI is about expanding access and opportunity — ensuring that highly qualified individuals from all backgrounds are considered. DEI just ensures that those candidates have a seat at the table." --Amelia Compton Wolff Read the full story here: https://lnkd.in/guAdN5Cu #belonging #opportunities #perspectives #business #talent

Great opportunity for entrepreneurs in our region! #startups #innovation #resources #event #newnorthproud

New North investor nvisia is hosting a Technology Elite Leader Roundtable event in the Fox Valley for local tech leaders! This event will take place on Wednesday, April 16 at Rye Restaurant and Lounge in Appleton. These exclusive gatherings are for Director, VP and C-level leaders to engage in an evening of in-depth discussions and meaningful networking. Choose your topic: ✅ Moving to Agile Fusion Teams: Business-led IT Transformation - SriRaj Kantamneni, Executive Vice President + CIO/CDO, Schreiber Foods ✅ Enterprise AI Readiness: Is Your Data Ecosystem Ready to Leverage AI Beyond the Hype? - Maribeth Achterberg, Chief Information Technology Officer, The Boldt Company ✅ Define Your Version of a World Class IT Team - Mike Bertello, SVP + CIO Business Technologies and Business Transformation Office, FTI Faith Technologies, Inc. ✅ Cracking the Code: How Are You Improving Technology Delivery? - Matt Upstone, SVP Director of Digital Engineering, Associated Bank ✅ The Changing Role of Leadership in Adapting to Rapid Change - Shari Steeno, VP, Enterprise Technology Solutions, Thrivent    Register here: https://lnkd.in/gjrrjCHM #technology #IT #roundtable #networking #leaders #newnorthproud

More than 50 employers across several industries are participating in a Fond du Lac Regional Job Fair on April 2. Read more in this Insight Publications article here: https://lnkd.in/gRSXphyW #jobs #careers #event #workforce #collaboration

Mark your calendars for WMEP Manufacturing Solutions’ upcoming 27th Annual Manufacturing Matters! Conference, scheduled for April 9, 2025, at the Brookfield Conference Center.   This year’s theme, “Limitless Performance,” invites Wisconsin manufacturers to push past limits and unlock their organizations’ full potential.   Highlights: 👉 Over 30 expert speakers, 12 sessions, and three focused tracks designed to provide actionable insights for manufacturers of all sizes and sectors. 👉 Morning Keynote: Dan Thurmon, Founder and President of Motivation Works, Inc., and author of Positive Chaos, will share strategies for embracing change and performing at your best. 👉 Afternoon Keynote: John Koskinen, Chief Economist for the Wisconsin Department of Revenue, will offer valuable insights into how economic trends are shaping Wisconsin’s manufacturing sector. Learn more and register here: https://lnkd.in/gTyfqnDN #manufacturing #conference #insights #networking #Wisco