A Note from Marty Ochs
The Paper and Pulp Manufacturing industries in Wisconsin employed from 40,000 to 45,000 people in the 1970’s. Today, the industries employ 7,800. Many communities and local businesses built around paper mills have struggled with the impact of mill closures.
Wisconsin has one of the largest Printing, Packaging, and Converting Industries dependent on Paper Manufacturing. It makes NO SENSE for Wisconsin to depend on foreign companies for Paper and Pulp Production. Wisconsin has vast water, forests, and transportation to support the Paper Industry.
GBIG fully supports Paper and Pulp Manufacturing and strives to grow the industry through collaboration, education, and advocacy.
Thanks,
Marty Ochs
Executive Director
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Expand Your Network With a GBIG Membership
Green Bay Innovation Group (GBIG) is now accepting new members who want to expand their network and business opportunities in the 5P Industries (Packaging, Paper, Plastics, Printing, Pulp) and Converting. GBIG is a nonprofit foundation and business consortium serving as a catalyst for collaboration across the Great Lakes Region. The consortium advances the industry and fosters business relationships through education, networking, and strategic partnerships.
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2026 FORUM INFOFLEX – Flexographic Technical Association
The Green Bay Innovation Group would like to thank the Flexographic Technical Association for having the annual Infoflex at the Baird Center in Milwaukee. The speakers, venue, and exhibit hall were excellent. The Great Lakes States have the largest base of Flexible Printing and Packaging Companies in the United States. Milwaukee was a perfect place to have the event.
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PFAS Legislation Update Webinar
The Wisconsin Paper Council and Wisconsin Manufacturers and Commerce hosted a webinar featuring expert analysis on Wisconsin’s new PFAS law. The recording is now available. Learn how the law affects manufacturers, gain insight on future implementation issues and concerns, and hear an overview of similar issues coming in the next Legislative session.
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GBIG Golf Outing
Join us for a day of golf and camaraderie for a worthy cause at Swing Big with GBIG, co-sponsored by First Business Bank. The 4-person scramble is Thursday, June 18, at Mid Vallee Golf Course in De Pere. The golf outing offers opportunities for networking, camaraderie, and friendly competition while also raising money to support local food pantries and nonprofit organizations.
Swing Big with GBIG begins with registration at 8:30 a.m. and ends with FREE NETWORKING to ALL and awards starting at 3:00 p.m. Register today as a golfer or hole sponsor.
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Manufacturing Summit
The Wisconsin Drives Manufacturing Summit brings together manufacturers, innovators, researchers, and technology leaders to tackle the challenges shaping the future of American manufacturing.
This isn’t a conference you attend; it’s a platform you work within. The summit takes place June 1-2 at Lambeau Field, Green Bay. GBIG is co-sponsoring this event. Register today
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Impact 2026
BW Converting will bring together AV Flexologic, Miraclon, Hybrid Software, and Polymount, along with PCMC and Baldwin brands, to host IMPACT 2026. See the impact of next gen technology can make on prepress, plates and print.
Impact 2026 runs from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Thursday, May 14, at the BW Converting Packaging Innovation Center, 2300 S. Ashland Ave., Green Bay.
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Grand Opening
The Wisconsin Institute for Sustainable Technology (WIST) at the UW-Stevens Point will celebrate the Grand Opening of the expanded, ISO 17025-accredited Compostability Testing Laboratory. The event begins at 1pm Wednesday, May 20, at the Waste Education Center, 1940 Maria Drive, Stevens Point.
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Workplace Complaints
Workplace complaints can arise at any time, and how employers respond can significantly impact legal risk, employee trust, and organizational culture.
Amundsen Davis Labor & employment partners Joey Wright and Peter Hansen will present a Breakfast Briefing that walks through a real-world investigation scenario from start to finish. The webinar is at 8:30am Wednesday, May 20.
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Make Better Decisions Faster
EOS invites GBIG member who are business owners to “Make Better Decisions Faster,” a free monthly event from 3-4:30 p.m. the third Wednesday of the month at Abby Bank Building, 1500 Casaloma Drive, Appleton.
Collaborate, learn and grow with other business owners. Receive support and resources to transition from “Old thinking” to “EOS thinking.”
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Safety Programs
NFPA 70B is standard that powers safety, reliability and uptime. For the 5P industries, adopting NFPA 70B can improve reliability, protect employees, and reduce total cost of ownership.
By implementing a structured EMP, conducting condition-based maintenance, and documenting the process, businesses position themselves for safer operations and stronger long-term performance.
Access engineers look forward to discussing how NFPA 70B applies to your facility.
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Machine Repair
Industrial machine repair is rarely straightforward. When issues arise, delays in diagnosis, parts sourcing, or repair execution can quickly lead to unplanned downtime.
Consider partnering with a team that specializes in industrial equipment repair. Improve your equipment performance and system reliability.
For support with industrial machine repair, contact Adam Kahler at Quad Plus.
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Website Ranking Strategy
In the age of Artificial Intelligence, Packerland Websites incorporates two strategies into website design. Search Engine Optimization (SEO keywords and other strategies for ranking on Google) and Generative Engine Optimization (GEO digital content for AI tools).
The Packerland Websites team strategically incorporates a website’s ranking functionality and brand’s story. Our websites are easily found in online searches. Plus, they answer the questions that users are asking.
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The mission statement of the Green Bay Innovation Group is to bring together and create opportunities for networking between Wisconsin companies involved in the Paper, Printing, Pulp, Plastics, Packaging, Converting and Supplier Industries. GBIG creates an open dialog between companies. GBIG webinars, meetings, etc. talk about current and new products, technology, innovation, sales, marketing, social media/web design, new equipment, etc.
GBIG is looking to create new products, new markets and expand the presence of our industries in Wisconsin. We are here to help you push the norm and challenge one another to help make our companies and our communities better.
Finally, we are bringing financial support to our communities, especially to those most in need through the donations from our Sponsors.
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