Ask Kathi Seifert how diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) practices have evolved in the business world, and you’ll be met with uproarious laughter.
New North, Inc. and its NEW Launch Alliance, created through a grant in 2020, are in the business of fostering entrepreneurship throughout the 18-county region. Over t…
The Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WisDOT) received approval from the U.S. Federal Highway Administration in September for its plan to expand electric vehicle…
As food prices rise and local assistance programs feel the strain, stakeholders in the New North food system are exploring an innovative approach to increase healthy f…
Since Canadian National closed its freight terminals in Green Bay and Neenah, about three-quarters of New North manufacturers have relied heavily on drayage to and fro…
On Aug. 23 community leaders convened at Fox Valley Technical College in Appleton for the Wisconsin Tomorrow Broadband Action Accelerator, a morning-long conference ho…
A lack of affordable housing remains a national issue, one to which the New North is not immune.
Nearly 500 business leaders and community members gathered June 9 at Lambeau Field for New North Inc.’s annual summit, which this year was themed “Tech, Talent, Teamwo…
When New North Inc. President and CEO Barb LaMue approached Irene Strohbeen to help lead the organization’s diversity, equity and inclusion task force, Strohbeen had s…
Talent: We know it’s a numbers game that ultimately requires attraction. Modest investments have been made in the past, including by the state, to advertise Wisconsin …
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Since 1983, minority-owned businesses have been encouraged to pursue official certification in Wisconsin and gain bid preference through the s…
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Poll anyone who regularly drives on Interstate 41 between Appleton and De Pere, and you’ll likely hear a complaint about the traffic. But the …
The 2020 U.S. Census data shows the New North region added more than 50,000 residents and became more diverse. The region now makes up 22 perc…
In the face of a demographic crisis in which job growth is outpacing population growth, Fond du Lac County is taking bold steps to attract you…
By Sharon Verbeten
New North Summit celebrates region’s progress
Innovation is not only an integral part of success for startups but also for mature companies. That’s the idea behind 1915 Studios, a partners…
The high rate of Wisconsin residents being vaccinated is bringing customers back into businesses as they feel more comfortable visiting stores…
While the economy has taken a beating throughout the pandemic, it’s recovering more quickly than many anticipated and should continue to impro…
Like so many other organizations planning to hold events, New North, Inc. had to reimagine and reschedule its annual New North Summit, which i…
Joe Kirgues, co-founder of gener8tor, is used to getting startups off the ground quickly, but he never expected to use those skills to launch …
A good idea is just an idea until something launches it forward. The NEW Launch Alliance Hatch event is one such catalyst for local entrepreneurs.
For four Saturdays this fall, a group of high school students has the opportunity to examine the inner workings of computers and learn more ab…
Economic growth in the region is getting a boost from a program established by New North, Inc. to help identify and fast-track properties for …
Marinette County — and the rest of the region — received an enormous economic boost when the U.S. Navy awarded Fincantieri Marinette Marine th…
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In the face of a demographic crisis in which job growth is outpacing population growth, Fond du Lac County is taking bold steps to attract you…
By Sharon Verbeten
New North Summit celebrates region’s progress
Innovation is not only an integral part of success for startups but also for mature companies. That’s the idea behind 1915 Studios, a partners…
The high rate of Wisconsin residents being vaccinated is bringing customers back into businesses as they feel more comfortable visiting stores…
While the economy has taken a beating throughout the pandemic, it’s recovering more quickly than many anticipated and should continue to impro…
Like so many other organizations planning to hold events, New North, Inc. had to reimagine and reschedule its annual New North Summit, which i…
Joe Kirgues, co-founder of gener8tor, is used to getting startups off the ground quickly, but he never expected to use those skills to launch …
A good idea is just an idea until something launches it forward. The NEW Launch Alliance Hatch event is one such catalyst for local entrepreneurs.
For four Saturdays this fall, a group of high school students has the opportunity to examine the inner workings of computers and learn more ab…
