A Note From Marty Ochs
We would like to thank Cheryl Fritz, Business Development Manager at Apricity, for providing an outstanding tour and networking opportunity for the Green Bay Innovation Group. GBIG will continue to donate and support Apricity for their outstanding work in the community.

Apricity Contract Packaging partners with companies to provide contract packaging and assembly services. When manufacturers need additional resources for handwork, collating, shrink wrapping or other labor-intensive work, Apricity is a great local resource. Apricity, based in the Fox Valley, is a social enterprise providing for those impacted by substance abuse disorders, a full spectrum of care including treatment, employment and support services in a safe progressive recovery community.
FEATURED ARTICLES
Imaginasium Names New Shareholder Imaginasium announced that Jennifer Fietz has become a minority shareholder, the initial step in a succession plan for the founder, owner, and current CEO, Denis Kreft. Imaginasium is a smart marketing agency for manufacturers. Specializing in leveraging digital channels for lead generation, Imaginasium uses a researched-based, strategy-led planning approach. 
WEDC Awards $5.6M Tax Credit
Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation (WEDC) approved up to $5.6 million in performance-based tax credits to assist Charter Next Generation with $270 million in investments that will create more than 340 jobs statewide over the next eight years. CNG is a major producer of flexible films for packaging.
5P INDUSTRY EVENTS
Sustainable Forestry Conference
The 18th Annual Sustainable Forestry Conference was held Wednesday, April 19, at the Keyes Peak Ski Lodge, Florence, WI. This year’s conference had a variety of interesting topics with a diverse group in attendance including logging businesses, forestry, land management, economic development and other related resources and associations. GBIG was one of the conference sponsors. Marty Ochs was one of the conference presenters.
R&R Insurance webinars
Work Comp Most Common Dispute: Necessity of Medical Treatment
11am-12pm May 9
Employee Navigator,
11am-12pm May 16
Cyber Crime and Risk Management 11am-12pm May 30
New North Summit
The Power of Place is the theme of the annual New North Summit, from 7:30am to 4:30pm June 8 at the Lambeau Field Atrium, Green Bay.
GBIG Golf Outing
The second annual Swing Big with GBIG will be Thursday, June 15, at Mid Vallee Golf Course. Register today as a golfer or Hole Sponsor.
INDUSTRY STORIES AND UPDATES
Nonwovens – The Synthetic Fabric Group
By Susan Stansbury, Industry Consultant 
This begins Part 2 of three articles about those fantastically creative nonwovens fabrics. I continue with spunlace and similar nonwovens, somewhat associated with paper along with extensive use of synthetic fibers including polypropylene and polyethylene.
WISCONSIN STORIES AND UPDATES
WATER STORIES AND UPDATES
FORESTRY STORIES AND UPDATES
NONWOVENS STORIES AND UPDATES
SPONSOR STORIES AND UPDATES
SPL suggests some small changes you can make in your daily processes to protect your time to focus on strategic responsibilities. Create discipline in executing routine tasks and strategic ones.
High-quality steel embossing machine and embossing roll assets form the basis of differentiation that manufacturers need to succeed. PRS supplies manufacturers with a wide range of steel embossing equipment to improve performance.
An employee admits to his employer the facts underlying two felony deferred prosecution agreements for sexual assault. Could this serve as an independent basis to terminate the employment of the employee?
GBIG Mission Statement
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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