New North, Inc.

Happy New Year from New North! As we step into 2025, we’re excited to share our 2024 Annual Report, showcasing the incredible progress we’ve made together over the past year. This report is a reflection of your support, our partnerships, and the dedication of everyone who believes in building a brighter future for our region. We look forward to continuing to work with you in the year ahead! Thank you for being part of our journey. https://lnkd.in/g43zyF9w Special thanks to Insight Publications and Coalesce Marketing & Design for their assistance in the design and distribution of this report. #NewYear #AnnualReport #CommunityGrowth #NewNorthProud

Do you know a woman who’s made an impact in her career, an organization or a local business community? Or perhaps an up-and-coming leader who’s already making her mark? This is your chance to recognize her in the 2025 Women of Influence in the New North Region awards, presented by Insight Publications . Nominations for the 2025 honors will be open until March 14, 2025. Self nominations are encouraged. 🤩 Nominee must live/work in one of the 18 counties of the New North Region (Brown, Calumet, Door, Florence, Fond du Lac, Green Lake, Kewaunee, Manitowoc, Marinette, Marquette, Menominee, Oconto, Outagamie, Shawano, Sheboygan, Waupaca, Waushara, Winnebago). 🤩 Nominations will be reviewed by an independent judging panel. 🤩 Deadline is Friday, March 14, 2025 at 5 p.m. CST. Learn more or submit a nomination here: https://lnkd.in/dKYyYTmv #leaders #awards #nominations #influence #newnorthproud

As a regional economic development and marketing organization representing the 18 counties of Northeast Wisconsin, New North promotes the latest business news, expansion announcements, networking events, conferences, entrepreneurism and more! Our daily newsletter provides a snapshot of regional business headlines from various sources to keep you up to date on the latest happenings in our region. We also produce a monthly newsletter focused on global news, resources and export opportunities for the region in our Global New North News. To subscribe to one or both of these e-newsletters, go to our website here: https://lnkd.in/d-CQCzJX #newsletter #businessdevelopment #updates #events #NEWisconsin

A strong region is only possible with strong, collaborative partners. Today, we brought #NEWisconsin to #Atlanta! Attendees learned reasons why to consider the #18counties #1region for their next project. Thank you Wendy Harris, BioForward, Inc. and Adam E. Rupp, WiLL | Wisconsin Lighting Lab® for sharing your stories! And to our partners for highlighting their communities! Appleton International Airport | Green Bay Austin Straubel International Airport | Envision Greater Fond du Lac | Greater Green Bay Chamber | Oshkosh Chamber | Sheboygan County Economic Development Corporation | Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation

What: Operation Hire: How to Be a Veteran-Ready Employer   Attendees will gain practical strategies and resources to attract, retain, and engage veteran employees, ensuring their workplace is inclusive and veteran-friendly. This event is ideal for employers seeking to harness the exceptional skills, discipline, and leadership veterans bring to the workforce while fostering a culture of support and understanding. Who:  Business leaders/owners/managers, Human Resources/Talent professionals and anyone involved in hiring and recruitment that is looking for exceptional employees in Northeast Wisconsin. This event is a collaborative effort between: Progress Lakeshore, Inc., The Chamber of Manitowoc County, Lakeshore Area Human Resources Association and the Wisconsin Veterans Chamber of Commerce (WVCC) Rebecca Deschane, VP Talent Development for New North, Inc. will be present the keynote highlighting New North Hires Heroes. Learn more and register here: https://lnkd.in/gG7MAqgg #talent #veterans #workforce #hiring #heroes #newnorthproud

Join us and NEW Digital Alliance for the upcoming Cyber Security Round Table on Feb. 27 at 8 a.m. Paige Lambert from Kimberly-Clark will lead this vital discussion on bridging the gap between business growth and cybersecurity priorities. Don’t miss this opportunity to gain insights and actionable strategies! 📅 Date: February, 27 2024 🕛 Time: 8 - 9 a.m. (CST) 🔗 Register now: https://t.ly/RWHTK #cybersecurity #roundtable #event #insights #business

We are happy to welcome Christopher J. Handrick, CPA, principal with CLA (CliftonLarsonAllen) to the New North board of directors. CLA is one of the nation’s leading professional services firms with six locations in the New North region. CLA provides industry-focused wealth advisory, digital, audit, tax, consulting and outsourcing services. A certified public accountant, Handrick has spent nearly three decades as a provider of audit, accounting and consulting solutions. The majority of his career has been with CLA, working in its Green Bay office. Handrick holds a bachelor’s degree in accounting from St. Norbert College. https://lnkd.in/g5HbztFX Welcome to the board Chris! #leadership #boardofdirectors #collaboration #newnorthproud

We are pleased to welcome Kelly Hurt, DHA, MHA, MBA to the New North Board of Directors! She is senior vice president of human resources for the North Region of Froedtert ThedaCare Health, an integrated health care delivery network. It has more than 22,000 employees and 3,400 providers, working in 18 hospitals and 360-plus outpatient locations. Her H.R. responsibilities center on the company’s northern communities, which encompass the Fox Valley region and five surrounding rural markets, along with the Fond du Lac, Oshkosh, Manitowoc and Sheboygan areas. Hurt has had a quarter-century professional career in human resources, primarily in the health care industry, joining Froedtert ThedaCare Health one year ago. https://lnkd.in/g5HbztFX Congratulations and thank you for your service Kelly! #leadership #economicdevelopment #collaboration #newnorthproud

Join us for the next featured speaker in the Schreiber Institute for Women's Leadership, UW-Green Bay Stories of Experience series Feb. 20 at 4 p.m. in Appleton! #women #leadership #stories #event #networking #newnorthproud

New North investor Associated Bank is hosting an information meeting, spotlighting their commitment to supporting success through the military transition process. Learn more about how they are helping veterans, military spouses, and active-duty military personnel find success in civilian careers. Thank you for leading the way as a #VeteranReady employer!