Economic Development Feature
New North encourages census participation
The Kewaunee County Comet
New North Inc., in conjunction with its partner organizations and investors, has announced the creation of the #CensusChallenge, a campaign to encourage everyone in the New North region to respond and be counted in the United States Census 2020.
The process for the 2020 Census has begun. The U.S. Census Bureau’s goal is to count all people living in the United States, to count them only once, and to count them in the right place. For the next 10 years, the federal government will rely on the data collected in 2020 to help determine funds distribution across 316 Census-guided programs to states, counties and communities.
New North statistics indicate that as of April 7,....
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New North Region Stepping Up to the COVID-19 Challenge
Green Bay area leaders launch Keep On campaign
Insight On Business
Area leaders are coming together for a new campaign designed to bring hope to people in the region and across Wisconsin.
Formed by a group of Green Bay area leaders, Keep On Wisconsin is intended to be a rallying cry that brings inspiration and hope to people during this unprecedented time of COVID-19. The organization is sharing its message through yard signs and posts on Instagram and Facebook.
The messages are inclusive, unifying and....
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New North Region Stepping Up to the COVID-19 Challenge
Local resources helping Hispanic community in Northeast Wisconsin
WBAY
Casa ALBA Melanie says it's using social media and its website to share important information about the coronavirus. As far as community support, partners like local food pantries and the Salvation Army have stepped in to help, and a recent grant from the Packers Give Back Foundation and others will help people with emergency needs.
“There are many many resources out there, great people who are in our community who have put together programs, different programs, like Operation Community Cares, and that's something where they just call a number and....
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Economic Development Feature
Envision Greater Fond du Lac appoints Sadie Parafiniuk as President/CEO
Envision Greater Fond du Lac News
Envision Greater Fond du Lac has named Sadie Parafiniuk as the organization’s next President/CEO. Parafiniuk, who currently serves as Deputy District Director for Congressman Glenn Grothman, will assume the role on April 20, 2020.
“I am thrilled to be joining such a talented team,” Parafiniuk said. “Envision Greater Fond du Lac is well-positioned to build the strong partnerships that will lead Fond du Lac County in cultivating a vibrant economic future. Having worked professionally in Fond du Lac for over a decade, I look forward to hitting the ground running. I can’t wait to....
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