Episode 13 of the Travel Calumet Original Podcast now available!
Lindsay Meyer and Louise Marum are the guests on episode 13 of the Travel Calumet Original Podcast. Learn all about what's happening in Calumet County Parks and Tourism as we celebrate the spring tourism season! Click here to listen.
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Uniquely Wisconsin to produce Calumet County based programming
Calumet County recently contracted with Uniquely Wisconsin to produce programming celebrating what is special and unique in Calumet County. Uniquely Wisconsin, the same people that bring you the award-winning Discover Wisconsin series, is highlighting stories of the people, the culture, and the history of our state, sprinkled in with a bit of economic development and tourism. In late March, Uniquely Wisconsin won an Emmy for one of its programs.
Uniquely Wisconsin storytelling utilizes video, broadcast television, audio, podcasts, and social media to tell the stories of local communities. The stories highlight families, community groups/activities, community kindness, those in the service and hospitality industry, artists, and creators with vision for the future.
Uniquely Wisconsin will be producing Calumet County based stories this summer, leading to the debut of programming in September of this year. After interviewing about a dozen unique and interesting organizations, three were selected that will be featured through Uniquely Wisconsin programming. They are Brillion's Ariens Nordic Center, Chilton's Terra Verde, and New Holstein's Woelfel Homestead. Others that were considered and interviewed by Uniquely Wisconsin staff include: Chilton's Gravity Park USA, Chilton's Hilde's Deli & Bakery, Chilton's Lakeside - Vision Center Faith Technologies, Chilton's Ledge View Nature Center, Hilbert's Mulberry Lane Farm, Chilton's Polly's Pumpkin Patch, Stockbridge's Schumacher's Shanty Pizza and Sandwich Pub, and New Holstein's Timm House.
Look to the Focus on Calumet and Travel Calumet newsletters for updates and news leading up to the September debut of the Calumet County inspired Uniquely Wisconsin programming.
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Endries, PennEngineering announce partnership
From Industrial Distribution, March 21, 2024, photo from Endries
Endries International Inc. on Thursday announced a North American distributor partnership with PennEngineering.
Founded in 1942, PennEngineering is a global leader in the fastening industry and is the manufacturer of PEM self-clinching fastening solutions.
This strategic partnership marks a pivotal moment for both organizations as we combine our strengths to deliver unparalleled value to our customers. Endries' vast distribution network, combined with PennEngineering’s portfolio of brands including PEM, Atlas, SI and Sherex, provides us the opportunity to broaden our offerings of optimal fastening solutions, increasing the value we bring to our existing customers as well as open doors to many new opportunities.
“Endries is excited to partner with PennEngineering, a market leader in fastening technology,” said Shiv Bhandare, Endries' director of global procurement. "This aligns perfectly with our value proposition to our customers of world-class services and product offering. Equally excited about the additional growth opportunities this brings to both organizations.
"Together, we look forward to building a strong and enduring partnership that sets new standards of excellence in the industry."
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Calumet County Farm Bureau to host Classroom on the Farm on April 18
From WTAQ Radio, April 3, 2024
Calumet County Farm Bureau will be hosting Classroom on the Farm at Woldt Farms LLC in Brillion on April 18th. Approximately 400 fourth grade students from Chilton School District, New Holstein School District, Hilbert School District, Janet Berry School, Holy Family School-Brillion, Shepherd of the Valley Lutheran- Menasha, Reedsville, Holyland Catholic, Divine Savior, and Trinity Rantoul. Two groups of students will attend from 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. and 12:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m.
Students will rotate through eight stations on various agricultural topics including: Let’s Milk a Cow, Wisconsin Agricultural Diversity, Beef, The Cow Doctor, A Day in the Life of a Cow, Farm Machinery, Cow Food and Crops, and Baby Calves. Presenters include local dairy farmers as well as area professionals from NutriQuest, Country Visions Cooperative, Vanderloop Equipment, WI Beef Council, Compeer Financial, and Kiel Veterinary. Each student will receive a backpack of agricultural information representing all of Wisconsin agriculture, local agritourism opportunities, and some Wisconsin product samples. Teachers will receive informational packets to assist in follow up learning in the classroom.
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Appleton ranked 8th as America’s best cities for Gen Z workers
By Sara Korolevich, checkr
Above you’ll see Fargo, ND as the top-ranked city in America for Gen Z workers. Fargo boasts an impressive combination of affordability (4th) and employment factors (13th) for Gen Zers, making it a great choice for young professionals in the workforce. On top of those metrics, Fargo is also well-known for its thriving art scene, entrepreneurial spirit, and a plethora of green spaces, parks, and recreational areas for outdoor enthusiasts.
Rounding out the top five best cities for Gen Z workers is a group of midwestern cities, including Oshkosh, WI, Cedar Rapids, IA, Bismarck, ND, and Madison, WI. This group of small, mid-sized, and large cities may not showcase the most desirable climate in winter, depending on your preferences, but when it comes to employment factors for Gen Z workers considered in this report, all four of these cities rank within the top 16 among all US cities.
Joining the aforementioned cities in the top ten are Lincoln, NE, Sioux Falls, SD, Appleton, WI, Sheboygan, WI, and Missoula, MT. Again, these cold-weather cities provide excellent opportunities for Gen Z workers in the employment category, while also ranking inside the top 50 for affordability.
While the social scene might fall behind some of the larger cities covered later in this report, the opportunity to earn a great income in the workforce in these places cannot be overlooked.
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Public Service Commission of Wisconsin (PSC) announces application period for Digital Connectivity and Navigators Program
From Public Service Commission of Wisconsin, April 5, 2024
The Public Service Commission of Wisconsin (PSC) is now accepting grant applications for the Digital Connectivity and Navigators Program. This program aims to improve internet connectivity in the state by providing access to devices, technology, and digital navigators. Under the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA), the U.S. Department of the Treasury awarded Wisconsin $33 million through the Capital Projects Fund (CPF) to administer this program.
The CPF is designed to address barriers to internet access that were exacerbated by the pandemic. Entities eligible to apply include non-profits, libraries, higher education institutions, internet service providers, and local and Tribal governments. The deadline to apply is June 19, 2024 at 1:30 PM.
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Short-term rentals are 'here to stay,' so Fox Cities hotels seek 'level playing field'
By Becky Jacobs, Appleton Post-Crescent, April 4, 2024, subscription may be needed to view
Oshkosh essentially had Airbnbs before "Airbnb" was a thing, according to Pam Seidl, executive director of the Fox Cities Convention and Visitors Bureau.
Years ago, people rented out their homes during EAA's AirVenture week, Seidl said, and the Oshkosh Convention and Visitors Bureau ran a site to coordinate the listings.
It doesn't work that way anymore, but looking back, Seidl said, "no one ever thought how that concept would evolve to where it is now."
Today, short-term rentals — also known as "Airbnbs," "VRBOs" and "tourist rooming houses" — regularly operate across the Fox Cities.
Exactly how many is difficult to pin down. The Post-Crescent identified about 120 listings in late 2023, by compiling data from state and local agencies. Meanwhile, Seidl estimated there are probably between 300 and 500 listings for the area in any given month.
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Involta appoints John Scarry as Chief Revenue Officer
From PR Newswire, April 2, 2024
Involta, a Carlyle portfolio company and prominent national provider of data center and cloud infrastructure and services, announced today that John Scarry has joined the company as Chief Revenue Officer (CRO). Scarry will leverage decades of industry experience to lead Involta's efforts in the growth and expansion of revenue streams to meet the rising demands of enterprise IT infrastructure and services.
"John brings a wealth of knowledge, relationships and success in driving strategies to deliver growth and expansion," stated Brett Lindsey, Involta CEO. "His experience in the digital infrastructure space and record of revenue acceleration make him the perfect fit for Involta as we continue investing in our facilities."
Scarry has navigated the global data center and IT infrastructure landscape for more than two decades, bringing experience in sales transformation, vertical and channel development and new market expansion. During his 20+ year tenure at Equinix, Scarry was responsible for driving profitability and growth across the US public sector, building network vertical ecosystems and designing and executing revenue generation plans in the Fortune 500 market.
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New business creation, livability cited as keys to rural growth
By Aaron Holbrook, Insight on Business, March 31, 2024
Rapid shifts in the workforce and increasing hybrid and remote work opportunities are transforming rural communities in Wisconsin.
The result is a shift in how communities can and should invest in economic development efforts, with a focus on new business creation and livability potentially producing the best results.
Those were some of the takeaways from the annual Rural Economic Summit hosted by the University of Wisconsin Extension March 28.
Karl Martin, director of the University of Wisconsin-Madison Division of Extension, said the biggest challenges for Wisconsin’s rural counties are a need for health care professionals, a scarcity of affordable housing, the need for broadband access and a shortage of labor.
He said the UW Extension is trying to address those challenges in a variety of ways, but emphasized that “new business formation is critical to rural economic development.”
That point was reiterated by Steve Deller from the UWEX Department of Ag and Applied Economics.
“The engine for economic development from a jobs perspective is new business formation,” Deller said.
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Sundae on a Dairy Farm to be held at fairgrounds on June 23
On Sunday, June 23, 2024, at the Calumet County Fairgrounds in Chilton, the Calumet County "Sundae" on a Dairy Farm event will be held from 11am-3pm. This year's event will be featuring the history of "Sundae" on a Dairy Farm. Mark your calendars--free admission.
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South-by-Midwest: Sargento celebrates National Grilled Cheese Month
From PR Newswire, April 2, 2024
Sargento, the Wisconsin-based leader in natural cheese and innovation, kicked off National Grilled Cheese Month by partnering with three family-owned restaurants in Austin, Texas to create unique takes on the beloved sandwich, using Sargento® Creamery Slices for amazing melt and smooth taste.
Sargento partnered with three family-owned restaurants and chefs to share their unique, family-made interpretations of grilled cheese sandwiches using Sargento® Creamery Slices.
The third-generation family company got a head start on National Grilled Cheese Month by travelling down to Austin, Texas with an exclusive grilled cheese food truck that popped up for one day, and one day only. Sargento partnered with three family-owned restaurants and chefs to share their unique, family-made interpretations of grilled cheese sandwiches using Sargento® Creamery Slices as the key ingredient for the perfect melt.
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Vern’s Cheese under new ownership after 59 years
By Chris Rugowski, The Business News March 25, 2024
Vern’s Cheese, located at 312 W. Main St. in Chilton, has been a staple in the area since 1964 when Vern and Edith Knoespel started with one truck and one rented cooler space.
Fast forward 60 years, and you’ll find that same family-owned and operated company mindset, albeit with a new owner, Ben Novak, who took over ownership in 2023.
Novak said he is bringing a new vision to the company to make Vern’s a one-stop shop for full-service food distribution that will help simplify systems and be more efficient for their customers, while providing the same level of quality they’ve been providing for the last 60 years.
He said it should be noted that while they prioritize cheese and distribute all of your favorite Wisconsin cheese brands, Vern’s is a full-service food distributor.
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FTI receives mental health award from Construction Working Minds
From The Business News, March 25, 2024
Faith Technologies Incorporated (FTI) received the Mental Health Visionary Award at the third annual Construction Working Minds™ Summit in Kansas City, Missouri.
The award recognizes construction organizations and leaders advancing employee well-being through mental health promotion and suicide prevention programs.
“Achieving the Mental Health Visionary Award as a first-time applicant demonstrates FTI’s commitment to the total health and well-being of our team members,” Alyssa Kwasny, wellness program director at FTI, said. “Through our Culture of Care, we continuously enable a positive and stigma-free environment where workplace mental health conversations are normalized.”
FTI was recognized in the “Large Construction Company” category, designated for organizations with more than 1,500 employees.
Award applicants undergo a detailed evaluation of their well-being programs in four areas: program tenure, range of innovation, breadth and depth of offerings and overall impact.
Construction Working Minds is a program created to help construction companies and professional associations build and sustain strategies for suicide prevention, mental health promotion and resilience.
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REMINDER--Meeting at FVTC Chilton Regional Center to discuss manufacturing related programs
The Fox Valley Technical College (FVTC) Chilton Regional Center will host local employers who have expressed interest in manufacturing related programs at the Chilton Regional Center on April 10th from 2-3 pm at its facility. This is your chance to provide input for future offerings that could benefit your company through our great local higher education partner.
FVTC automation-industrial maintenance faculty will be leading a discussion on potential future offerings in Chilton. Any manufacturer interested in contributing to the discussion should plan to attend. If there are any questions, please reach out to Jennifer Wagner at 920-849-1232, or email at jennifer.wagner0189@fvtc.edu.
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Check out the latest issue of the Travel Calumet Newsletter published April 1st. Click here to read the complete issue.
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Episode 13 of the Travel Calumet Original Podcast now available!
Lindsay Meyer and Louise Marum are the guests on episode 13 of the Travel Calumet Original Podcast. Learn all about what's happening in Calumet County Parks and Tourism as we celebrate the spring tourism season! Click here to listen.
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Business Start-Up and Expansion Assistance
Ray York of the Small Business Development Center serves Calumet County with business assistance to existing and start-up businesses throughout the county. Small Business Development Center services are available at no cost to businesses. Ray’s goal is to provide opportunities to clients by guiding them to make informed decisions to start, expand, or transition their business. He can be reached by phone at (920) 946-9379 or york@sheboygancountyedc.org.
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Fox Valley Technical College Training Opportunities |
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E-seed Express: Entrepreneurship Training at FVTC
Thinking of starting a business? Need help? E-seed™ Express assists start-up, early-stage entrepreneurs and experienced small business owners in developing management and planning tools for their businesses. Participants develop a business plan through completion of weekly activities and business planning templates. Experts provide insight into legal, management, marketing, technology, accounting and financing aspects of operating a successful small business. >>Additional Information and Registration
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Business & Industry Complimentary Training
Fox Valley Technical College offers a variety of small business-oriented free training and seminars monthly. Please visit their website to view their calendar of classes.
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Calumet County Community Economic Development
Jason Pausma | Community Economic Development Director
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