Paper Play
Kids and adults learned about papermaking and made their own paper at Paper Play on April 13 at the Children’s Museum of Green Bay. The event was sponsored by GBIG, Women of the 5P Industries, and Handmade Papermakers of Green Bay and Beyond.
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Great Lakes Timber
The Great Lakes Timber Professionals Association held its Spring Logger Celebration in Harris, Michigan. The keynote speaker was Steve Gould, founder of the “Target-Focused Life.” Marty Ochs from GBIG spoke about the perceived need to bring sawmills and logging jobs back to local hands.
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PFAS in Food Packaging
Attorney Tom Lee spoke at the March 20 GBIG event, PFAS in Food Packaging: State by State Regulations. In the absence of comprehensive federal regulations of PFAS in food packaging, states are dishing out their own laws. View Tom Lee's presentation to learn more.
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THANKS TO OUR PLATINUM SPONSORS |
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Swing Big with GBIG on June 13 |
Register today for Swing Big With GBIG, a golf outing co-sponsored by First Business Bank and GBIG. The outing raises money to support local food pantries and nonprofit organizations. The 4-person scramble starts with registration at 8:30 a.m. Thursday, June 13, at Mid Vallee Golf Course, 3850 Mid Valley Drive, De Pere. Become a hole sponsor or join us for a day of golf and camaraderie for a good cause. In addition to golf, we’ll have raffles and contests on the course. Sink a hole-in-one to win $10,000 from contest sponsor Packerland Websites. |
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Thursday, April 25
State of M & A
The State of M&A conference gives an insider’s perspective on the mergers & acquisitions marketplace. Business owners can better understand and enhance their company’s value, successfully grow through acquisition, and strategically prepare for their eventual exit. The event is 8 a.m.- 5 p.m. April 25 at Oneida Hotel & Conference Center, 2024 Airport Dr. Green Bay.
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Thursday, May 2
ESG Summit
The Wisconsin Sustainable Business Council, New North, and their partners will present an interactive summit dedicated to exploring the transformative power of sustainability and Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) practices in business. The event is from12:30-5 p.m. at Lawrence University, Appleton. Registration ends April 26.
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Wednesday, June 12
Grand Opening
Involta’s recently acquired Northeast Wisconsin data center in the Village of Harrison is online and operational. Involta invites GBIG to the grand opening. A ribbon-cutting ceremony will be held at 1:00 pm Wednesday, June 12, at W 6149 Old Highway Road, Menasha. Facility tours will follow, and refreshments will be provided.
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Thursday, May 23
CEO Breakfast Series
Barb LaMue, President & CEO of New North, Inc., will speak at the CEO Breakfast Series. She will present “Building the Regional Economy with Midwestern Roots and Global Reach.” The presentation is 7:30-8:30 a.m. Thursday, May 23, in the Hendrickson Dining Room of St. Norbert College.
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Tuesday, May 21
The Wrightstown Tour
1 p.m.: Retroflex, Inc.
1:45 p.m.: Print Pro, Inc.
2:30 p.m.: Alliance Construction, Inc.
3:45 p.m.: Zeta Group Engineering
4:30 – 6 p.m. Royal St. Patrick’s Golf Course networking
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Thursday, June 6
New North Summit
Registration is open for the 2024 New North Summit to be held June 6 at Lambeau Field. The summit brings together the business, education and community leaders to connect with others and share economic development updates.
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TOUR OF APPLETON 5P BUSINESSES |
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Eagle Performance Plastics |
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Great Northern Lamination |
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DESIGN STORIES AND UPDATES |
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PAPER STORIES AND UPDATES |
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PLASTIC STORIES AND UPDATES |
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SPONSOR STORIES AND UPDATES |
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Thomas Expands Role
Anderson & Vreeland, a manufacturer and distributor of flexographic print technologies, equipment, and consumables, announced the expanded role of Tyler Thomas as National Sales Manager - U.S.
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Manufacturing All Star
Fiberglass Solutions LLC just celebrated its 45th anniversary. The company manufactures custom fiberglass reinforced plastic products and focuses on solutions for customers, quality work, and customer service.
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Bronze Medalist
Wikoff Color Corporation has been honored with the EcoVadis Bronze Medal, recognizing Wikoff’s commitment to sustainability and responsible business practices.
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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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