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CONNECTIVITY for businesses
The demand for connectivity anytime, anywhere is continuing to rise. The good news is businesses can benefit from the efficiencies of a connected workforce and connected machines. Mobile solutions are available to help businesses take their connectivity to the next level. Whether it’s mass transit Wi-fi, service fleet database access or real-time connectivity, in-vehicle network solutions are changing how and where business is done. With mobile Internet connections, service providers can save time by handling tasks like data input or billing away from the office while also saving money through these operational efficiencies.
* Christopher Lukes, Brown County sales manager, Cellcom, 920.619.8800, christopher.lukes@cellcom.com
Machine-to-machine (M2M) communications have revolutionized the way many companies operate, dramatically reducing costs and improving accuracy by automating communications between central systems and remote devices, eliminating the need for people to intervene. from automated transactions at DvD kiosks to remote energy-meter reading, success with M2M depends on easy low-cost installation and reliable day-to-day operations. Mobile Internet modems allow businesses to easily set up an M2M network anywhere and to keep it running day in and day out, with little or no effort. no wired connection can deliver 100 percent uptime, so the question isn’t whether your business will lose connectivity to the Internet, but how to protect your business from loss and disruption when it does happen. Mobile Internet connections are a cost-effective way to bridge the gap with 3g/4g mobile broadband failover. These solutions can automatically detect access issues with wired line connections and provide connectivity to avoid service interruptions. This means nonstop access for your business. A fast, reliable connection is not just for employee desktops anymore. Mobile Internet connections open the door for a variety of business applications that can save time, money and prevent downtime.
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SECURE?
Is your sensitive information
Human resource data. Medical information. Personal and financial data. Every business has information that needs to be secure. Confidentiality in the workplace is an issue for many businesses regardless of size or industry. Are you confident that what you’re doing to protect this information is enough?
* eric Haas, president/CeO, ArMs If confidential information falls into the wrong hands, you might find yourself facing legal issues, (Automated records Management experiencing financial losses, having to recover from a tarnished reputation — and it could put you systems Inc.), 920.339.0135, at risk for business identity theft. ehaas@arms4rim.com By maintaining confidentiality standards in the workplace, an organization not only protects itself from legal headaches, but improves employee productivity by providing them with a secure and safe work environment.
HOW SHOULD YOU MAINTAIN CONFIDENTIALITY IN YOUR WORKPLACE?
CONDUCT BACKGROUND CHECKS
SECURELY DESTROY SENSITIVE INFORMATION
LIMIT ACCESS
CREATE A SOCIAL MEDIA POLICY
SECURE DATA
RAISE AWARENESS
Complete background checks for all employees before hiring.
Every business should be aware that electronic records are held to the same retention standards as traditional records. online content, including social media, may be requested in court cases or audit situations. All companies should integrate a social media policy into their current records management policy.
By seeking out a certified thirdparty firm to destroy your documents you will be provided with a third-party audit trail and will receive a certificate of destruction.
lock files and limit access with keys and passwords. Change passwords frequently and install firewalls and virus protection. Consider converting hard copy files to an electronic format and then housing the files on a secure passwordprotected website.
Be extremely selective when giving out keys or passwords.
Develop policies and procedures that staff must follow when handling sensitive information and clearly communicate these policies to ensure compliance.
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Why workforce development is in the Chamber’s wheelhouse In late february, I attended the Site Selector guild’s annual international conference of site selectors that attracted global organizations. They all came together to talk economic development from a site selector’s perspective.
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What was enlightening for many attendees, but no surprise to those of us from the Greater Green Bay area who attended, is that workforce development is as much a part of economic development as activities typically tagged as “economic development.” This “economic development” conference for site selectors (individuals who provide location strategy for corporations in every industry and sector) hosted sessions on topics such as talent development – which many people would define as strictly workforce development. But as we as a Chamber have stated many times, the lines between economic development and workforce development are blurred. We here at the Chamber have Partners in Education focused on workforce development and Advance focused on economic development: but the efforts toward those two areas of development are not exclusive to certain people, programs or areas. And the Chamber is definitely in both the economic and workforce development “business.” If we take a step back and think about it, we at the Chamber are here for business. our mission is to strengthen member businesses, much
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of which occurs in these two areas and results in an improved quality of life in the community and region. What was confirmed, in mingling with representatives from global organizations at the conference, is that we are definitely “on the ball” here. our community should be proud of the 23-year history of Partners in Education bringing together educators and business representatives to talk about tough issues like the skills gap. our community should be proud of our cradle-to-career initiative, Achieve Brown County, for which we served as a founding partner and convener. Both these undertakings reflect a great deal of foresight. right now, there are about 44 emerging cradle-to-career initiatives across the United States, and 15 that have progressed to the stage Achieve Brown County is in with regard to outcome goal-setting, community vestment, etc. That initiative is a testament that we know that workforce development is crucial, and when push comes to shove, we are willing to work on solutions. The reality is that there are many chambers of commerce out there who are leading economic development but haven’t even entered the realm of workforce development. our next steps in the greater green Bay area include helping all businesses in the Greater Green Bay area understand and promote our community’s profile — including Partners in Education and Achieve Brown County — that give us a distinct advantage.
BolSTErIng CHAMBEr’S WorKforCE DEvEloPMEnT The right efforts also need the right people executing them, and Chamber Director of leadership and Education Tom lyga believes the two newest additions to his staff are setting up the Chamber’s workforce development programs for success. David Schultz,Youth Apprenticeship manager, and Ashley Knutson, youth development manager, join Current young professionals manager Brian Johnson in bringing the Chamber’s workforce development programs and offerings to life. Schultz joined the Chamber in January; Knutson in December. Together, Schultz and Knutson — through their respective programming that’s highlighted in articles to follow — will work collaboratively to bolster student knowledge of what’s available from a career standpoint as well as help to develop the skill sets — including soft skills — needed to increase their employability. These efforts will become all the more important to the school districts that participate in Partners in Education as the Department of Public Instruction’s “Every Child A graduate” agenda for 2017.
some actual career planning through the Youth Apprenticeship program,” says lyga. “Communication between the two is integral, and it’s heartening to see how collaboratively they’re working in helping our Partners in Education branch of the Chamber evolve and be as studentcentric in the sense of helping every student be successful, no matter what that means.”
What workforce development is The greater green Bay Chamber’s workforce development efforts include strengthening our community through our leadership programs, post-secondary options development in area’s youth, a benchmark young professional engagement program and market-priority employability skills enhancement to help meet the needs of our businesses and the Greater green Bay area as a whole.
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CHAMBEr WElCoMES nEW YoUTH DEvEloPMEnT MAnAgEr Ashley Knutson joined the greater green Bay Chamber in December as the youth development manager. Prior to accepting this role, Knutson spent nearly 10 years teaching at the high school level in the western part of the state. The Wisconsin rapids native also coached soccer at viterbo University for four years — a sport she still plays. When seeking to fill the youth development manager role, the Chamber sought someone who understood high school and college students. Knutson fit the requirements; she packed her bags for Green Bay. Knutson devotes her days to preparing students for the future with career planning and workforce readiness programs. She is responsible for a handful of local initiatives, including the Brown County Teen leadership program, an elementary school Careers on Wheels program and some new programs in development. She is exploring ways for the Chamber to support schools as they prepare for academic and career planning, a comprehensive process to help students make and achieve goals for post-secondary education and careers, which will be a state requirement in 2017. Knutson is developing an employability skills training program for area youth. 6
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“We are looking at how schools can help provide students the skills they need, from communication to problem-solving,” — Ashley Knutson, youth development manager, Greater Green Bay Chamber She believes a key component to workforce development is giving students opportunities to go into the workplace and see possible careers up close. As youth development manager, her role is to be the connection point between schools and businesses. The hope is youth find a tie to the community and come back to the area after completing their education. “our goal for many of these programs is to not only develop the workforce and the skills of the future workforce but to give area youth information about the community. When they finish their education they can make an impact on the community by working here,” says Knutson. “We try to help students identify the areas of need, and hopefully they can take that information, use the skills they’ve developed and give back.”
Academic and career planning establishes college and career readiness guidelines In 2013, Wisconsin passed a law stating every school district must provide academic and career planning (ACP) services to students in grades 6-12 beginning in the 2017-2018 school year. This plan takes a comprehensive approach to engaging students in selfawareness and setting goals for postsecondary education and careers.
the Chamber can be the greatest asset.
Ashley Knutson, youth development manager for the Greater Green Bay Chamber, recently met with the Bay Area Workforce Development and the Department of Public Instruction to understand the requirements of ACP and identify ways the Chamber can support the school districts in their efforts to comply.
This month, the Chamber will be bringing educators to Schreiber foods for a panel discussion. “We are going to identify a few career areas that Schreiber foods has that will connect with our schools,” says Knutson.
“I’ve been out meeting many of the high school guidance counselors and staff of our Partners in Education schools to get an idea where they are in terms of college and career readiness. We can then look at areas where we can offer assistance,” says Knutson. The initiative includes incorporating career exploration and planning into the school curriculum. To introduce possible careers, teachers might try to bring in guest speakers or tour local businesses. Knutson says here is where
As a member organization, the greater Green Bay Chamber has connections to businesses that most teachers and schools do not. Knutson explains her role is to make those connections and bridge the gaps between the business community and schools.
Professionals will speak to educators about their career — their background, education needed and salary level — so teachers know the types of careers available to students. Knutson explains the schools may not be aware of the different opportunities, including high-level industry positions, available in the community. “Many of the careers that exist here in greater green Bay aren’t public knowledge,” adds Knutson. “To know that a local company like Schreiber foods has top-level scientists or other positions that many assume are only available in major cities is one area I can focus my efforts.”
oUTCoMES TEAM foCUSES on EngAgIng YoUTH Ashley Knutson, the greater Green Bay Chamber’s youth development manager, is part of Achieve Brown County’s (ABC) third outcome team. Her team is tasked with engaging youth in education, training and employment pathways. “our outcome team is focused on helping students become career ready after high school or college, making sure students are enrolled in post-secondary education or enlisted in the military within one year of high school graduation,” says Knutson. PIE consists of a network of businesses, participating Partners in Education schools, post-secondary institutions and community organizations committed to assisting students develop the skills needed to transition from school to an eventual career. Knutson suggests collectively members of PIE can implement a strategy to fill the gaps in workplace readiness identified by ABC. “Working together we can have a greater impact than having many organizations working on their own initiatives and potentially overlapping,” adds Knutson. “With a focused effort, we’ll reach more students and be more effective.”
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New Youth Apprenticeship program manager brings educational experience In late January 2015, David Schultz became the new Youth Apprenticeship program manager for the Chamber. Schultz earned his bachelor’s degree from University of Wisconsin – Eau Claire and taught high school students in Arizona for nearly 10 years.While the Madison native flourished in his roles as both educator and coach, he missed the Midwest.
experience. Participating businesses not only gain an eager employee, but they plan a role in developing the future workforce.
“I moved back because I believe in the culture and the people in the Midwest, and I wanted to be closer to family,” says Schultz. “I was searching for a job where I could work more closely with the community and with the schools — the Youth Apprenticeship opportunity fit my professional aspirations perfectly.”
“While my skill set is deep in education, there are a lot of skills that will translate to talking to the community and area businesses,” he adds.
The Youth Apprenticeship is a two-year program for students that combines education — high school and college instruction — and paid on-the-job training. Students benefit from hands-on
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The Chamber intentionally sought a program manager with a background rooted in education. Schultz draws on his experience as he works to connect students, schools and businesses.
Schultz is responsible for managing every aspect of the Youth Apprenticeship program, including recruiting businesses into the apprenticeship, matching students with businesses, educating high school counselors on the program and communicating with Northeast Wisconsin Technical College on the apprenticeship class needs.
“I have anywhere from three to six meetings a day. I’m getting out there, spreading the word about the Youth Apprenticeship program and making sure schools and businesses know what my face looks like and I know who they are,” says Schultz. Schultz recently met with the Department of Workforce Development to understand the apprenticeship requirements and the process to get students certified in the program. He’s excited to bring new energy to the program that was established locally more than 20 years ago. “I want to increase our numbers in the program, both in terms of students placed in jobs and the overall business interaction with youth,” says Schultz. “There is a big unknown between what schools do and what businesses do.This is a good program to bridge that understanding.”
YoUTH APPrEnTICESHIP ProgrAM MAnAgEr WorKS To BrIDgE gAPS Part of the Chamber’s mission is to strengthen member businesses through enhancing workforce development. The Youth Apprenticeship program brings students and businesses together in hopes of educating youth and bridging employment gaps critical for the community to continue to thrive. “Youth apprentice-type programs play a significant role in a community’s workforce development,” says David Schultz, Youth Apprenticeship manager for the Chamber. “Kids need education, but the program gives them the training and soft skills needed to prepare them for the future.”
While Schultz has only been in his role since the start of the year, he can’t help but look forward to the future of the program. He imagines a program through which all students are placed and stronger business relationships are formed. “In five years, I would like to have all interested students placed in the program. I also want to have a pipeline where I can communicate with kids and the community to say,‘look at what these kids did in 2015, and look at them today,’ ” adds Schultz.
He explains the days of a high school graduate going to college and then figuring out what he or she wants to do is over. The earlier students start exploring the in-demand career opportunities, the more capable and more attractive they will be to future employers. “There are gaps in a lot of industries, and we need to start preparing individuals for these. otherwise they will leave to find work in other communities,” adds Schultz. KI 81819
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Brian johnson (right), Current young professionals program manager, and Katie Braun, Current steering committee chair, pictured with Craig culver at Current’s leaders luncheon.
Current Young Professionals knows that sometimes, young professionals can feel disenfranchised, especially if they’re new to a community or the youngest at their company. That’s why it offers get-togethers, educational programs, exposure to seasoned professionals and, most of all, opportunities to meet other young professionals, all while mixing fun with career development. Current’s four pillars are:
Attracting young professionals to the area; Engaging them with the community; Developing them as leaders; and Retaining them.
“That social connectivity is really important when you think about attracting and retaining young talent,” says Current Program Manager Brian Johnson. “What I always say is, ‘Nobody wants to be a part of a community where they don’t have friends.’” Programs take the form of monthly Lunch ‘n Learns, quarterly workshops presented in conjunction with the UWGB Small Business Development Center, monthly After 5 social events and Discover activities that showcase local venues. “We’re bringing in high-caliber speakers on topics of interest to young professionals that deliver value both to the individual as well as to the employer,” Johnson says. Previous Lunch ‘n Learn guests have included Mike Haddad, CEO of Schreiber Foods; Craig Dickman, CEO of Breakthrough®Fuel; Craig Culver, CEO and co-founder of Culver’s Frozen Custard and ButterBurgers; and Mark Skogen of Festival Foods. “They all speak on topics like inspirational leadership, driving an innovative company, different topics that have that broad appeal and relevance to our membership,” Johnson says. “It’s giving young professionals the tools they need to be successful in their everyday positions.”
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Green Bay’s Current YP will host leaderfest 2015 this September. If you’re unfamiliar with it, leaderfest is a daylong YP event with speakers and breakout sessions. In its ninth year this year, it rotates among all of the YP groups in Northeast Wisconsin.
one of the Discover activities was the near Water Series at the Meyer Theatre. “It’s a unique music scene, and we want to make sure our members know that that event is here,” Johnson says. “The last thing we want to do is to lose young talent because they didn’t know that the amenities that they were looking for existed here.”
“We bring in a high-quality keynote speaker, someone who can tie in a nice message throughout,” Current Program Manager Brian Johnson says. Last year, Fond du Lac hosted Leaderfest, with speakers ranging from Craig Culver from Culver’s restaurants to a former head of training for Disney’s corporate headquarters.
What started out monthly with a dozen people has morphed into four events per month with a membership of 1,700. Everything is entirely voluntary: no one takes attendance.
regional YP groups co-promote this to their members, Johnson says, providing a double benefit.
“our goal with these events is that, when they’re making those long-term decisions about where to stay, and ‘Do I stay or do I go,’ we’re giving them all the information they need about their community to make an educated decision. It’s not just a kneejerk rash decision they made because the experiences they had here were limited in scope,” says Johnson.
“The idea is to promote that regional collaboration to not only execute that event but in terms of participation,” Johnson says. “We’re fostering that regional networking.” The other communities participating include Appleton, oshkosh, fond du lac, Sheboygan and Manitowoc.
A major event: YP Week, from April 11 to 18. Current Program Manager Brian Johnson says it’s designed to showcase interesting experiences and opportunities for young professionals within the community. YP Week originated in Milwaukee, with a group called nEWaukee, which has hosted it for the last several years. last year’s nEWaukee YP Week offered more than 30 activities for young professionals, ranging from early-morning yoga to a lock-in at the Milwaukee Public Museum. The nEWaukee model is the template for events in other locations.“In the case of great-
er green Bay, we’re probably going to be doing upwards of three events per day, probably 21 to 25 events in that one week,” Johnson says. Johnson serves on a steering committee formed by the Wisconsin Economic Development Authority that was established to come up with ways the state can do a better job of attracting and retaining young talent. “We’re doing a number of things to address that, and this is the second thing coming out of that,” Johnson says.
The first was in october at a statewide YP conference when communities were asked to participate in YP Week. green Bay, Madison and Milwaukee committed to do this. other groups have signed on, including Appleton, Wausau, Kenosha and racine. “The idea is to create these unique experiences and opportunities in your community, and we can cross-promote communities to encourage people to discover what Wisconsin has to offer,” Johnson says.
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MeeTing JoB DeManD reQuires a
shift in thinking. As job demand continues to exceed the supply of talent in some industries, Northeast Wisconsin is forced to look more closely at ways to close the gaps. Jim golembeski, executive director of the Bay Area Workforce Development Board in green Bay, explains if workers aren’t able to fill job demands, the area will suffer. “The interesting thing about the demand side is if we don’t meet the demand, it goes elsewhere,” says golembeski. “To keep a strong economy in Northeast Wisconsin, we need to help match employees up with employers’ needs.” recognizing a need to analyze the state’s workforce, a BE BolD 2 study was prepared by Manpowergroup in 2012. The summary outlined the current and future supply and demand outlook and defined skill cluster gaps. golembeski explains the focus of workforce development has since shifted from occupational titles to skill sets. “The skill sets can move across occupational areas,” he adds. “Instead of talking about being 12
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an accountant or a dairy worker, what we are looking at is, ‘Do you have skills related to software development and IT systems?’ because all our occupational areas need that.” Data from the BE BolD 2 study suggests the largest employment shortfalls in Wisconsin are in the areas of systems and network software development, accounting and financial analysis, nursing and health related professions, mechanical engineering and metal manufacturing—and the deficit is expected to grow. The study suggests there will not be enough workers for Wisconsin to be competitive. A shortfall of 780 to 2,100 workers existed in the skill clusters in 2012, and that shortfall is expected in most cases to more than triple for each cluster by 2016. By 2021, the five skill set areas are each expected to be short 7,800 to 13,300 workers. golembeski explains one way to help match the supply side with the demand side is to reconsider the way schools and parents approach career planning.
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He estimates today 70 percent of high school students have no idea “what’s next” when they walk off the auditorium stage with a diploma in hand. golembeski says, “Somehow we have to match the skill clusters and shortfalls with that 70 percent, which is the biggest single challenge we have today.” golembeski explains many of these students go off to fouryear universities, change their major several times, drop out of school with debt or graduate in a field with no demand. To meet Northeast Wisconsin’s future job needs, students, parents and the community need to change the way they think about careers.
“The most important thing we need to do is match the supply with demand,” says golembeski. “But, people don’t like the idea of talking to eighth graders about what they are going to be when they graduate. We need to change that culture.”
anticipated employment shortfalls result of economy change and silver tsunami from the end of World War II to the turn of the century, the U.S. enjoyed a strong economy. Jim golembeski, executive director of the Bay Area Workforce Development Board, explains at the beginning of the 21st century there became a need to not only compete with the rest of the world but to start filling employment skills gaps.
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“The fact that we are living in the new economy means we have to be more globally competitive and we cannot waste our resources anymore — through the ’70s, ’80s and ’90s, our economy was largely driven by high-wage, low-skill jobs,” says golembeski. When baby boomers entered the workforce around the 1970s, there were more workers than jobs to fill. now as retirees move out, that is no longer true. Meeting the growing employment shortfalls is expected to be increasingly difficult as this group, the silver tsunami, exit the workforce. “Baby boomers learned the skills they needed along the way. now we have to match the supply side coming up behind us with the demand side,” adds golembeski.
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AlliANCEs idENTifY NEEd foR oRGANiZATioNs ANd EdUCAToRs To WoRK ToGETHER In 2006, Paul rauscher, owner of EMT International Inc., was concerned about his future workforce. Many of his longtime employees were approaching retirement, and a pipeline of talent didn’t exist.
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Rauscher reached out to Northeast Wisconsin Technical College, realizing the industry needed to change its image if young adults were to consider a career in manufacturing.
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The nEW Manufacturing Alliance consists of nearly 100 manufacturers that work with educational institutions and workforce development boards as well local and state organizations to promote manu-
region was so much more significant than if everyone worked in their little silos,” says Ann franz, alliance director. “That discovery made us look closely at the industry sectors important to our region that not only have a large number of employees but that pay well.”
The alliances formulate strategic plans to address workforce issues. franz explains it isn’t about completing one campaign or Our goal is to bring the sectors together one program. She says, “It’s keeping the groups together so they can be more strategic in their and the action plans going.” workforce planning.
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The result was the creation of the nEW Manufacturing Alliance.
facturing in Northeast Wisconsin. The success of the nEW Manufacturing Alliance spurred the founding of the greater green Bay Healthcare Alliance. “We saw that by bringing industry together with education, economic development and the workforce board, the impact on the
Just under a year ago, franz began meeting with a group of educators, members of the insurance industry and community organizations to address shortages in the insurance realm. She explains this industry fits the alliance criteria of having a large number of employees as well as good-paying jobs.The group is focused on reaching students, young adults and adult career seekers.
The Greater Green Bay Healthcare Alliance is reaching high school students and young adults by organizing an annual employment expo and career exploration opportunities.
a job fair. Ann franz, greater green Bay Healthcare Alliance director, says, “This way healthcare organizations don’t have to attend all of the college’s career expos — it is one and done.”
last year, the Healthcare Alliance held its first employment exhibition, inviting two- and four-year college graduates and alumni from area colleges to listen to an hourlong employer panel and then meet with healthcare representatives at
A subcommittee of the alliance developed a program to offer a series of group career exploration opportunities. High school students and young adults, ages 14 – 21, are given an in-depth look at a variety of healthcare careers. Examples include
medical laboratory technician, medical assistant, rehabilitation services and more. “Because hospitals have time constraints and there are privacy issues, the Healthcare Alliance created a career exploration program for students to have a more hands-on exploration experience,” says franz. “They enjoy hearing from healthcare professionals — it’s fun for the students.”
one subcommittee is developing a game to educate K-12 students on the insurance industry. A post-secondary subcommittee is exploring opportunities to introduce students to insurance-related careers. franz reveals they are looking outside the box with several strategies, including connecting psychology grads and nurses with opportunities in the insurance industry. “The insurance group is just starting to take shape. our goal is to bring the sectors together so they can be more strategic in their workforce planning,” adds franz. She says the key to any alliance’s success is bringing everyone together and getting the group to see the whole picture. “These alliances are developing relationships with all the different entities that play a role in workforce development,” says franz. “Academia and economic development are important partners, but it’s critical that industry is at the table. If industry doesn’t want to be engaged, the alliance isn’t going to work.
HEAlTHCARE AlliANCE sTREAMliNEs CliNiCAl PRoCEss With healthcare recognized as an important career sector in the area, education, healthcare and community organizations came together to form the Greater green Bay Healthcare Alliance. This alliance targets students, young adults and adult career seekers and introduces them to careers in healthcare. The Healthcare Alliance recently streamlined the process for students to apply to clinicals. These supervised work sessions take place in real healthcare settings and are a required component of patient care training. Ann franz, greater green Bay Healthcare Alliance director, explains students rotate through a variety of departments and often several healthcare organizations. But, before being allowed to participate in clinicals, the proper paperwork needs to be complete.
“In the past, students would have to fill out forms for every single healthcare organization they went to. one of the first work products of the alliance’s critical subcommittee was developing the various forms that everyone approved,” says franz. With one affiliation form, one background form, one clinical placement form, the clinical process was made easier for students. “It’s now like one-stop shopping,” adds franz. She reveals in addition to settling on the clinical paperwork needed, area healthcare organizations have agreed on the same participation requirements. By identifying efficiencies, the greater green Bay Healthcare Alliance is moving a step forward in their mission to grow the healthcare workforce.
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Mechanics and other skilled blue-collar jobs are just now getting the respect they deserve. These jobs take skill, are in demand and can pay well. “You can support a family on this,” says lori Peacock, career and technical education partnerships and program coordinator for the Green Bay Area Public School System. “There’s money to be made here.”
“one of them is making $12 an hour, and one of them is making $100,000 a year,” Sawyer says. “The numbers don’t make it look like as much of a lucrative career as it can be. There are technicians in green Bay making six figures.”
But you wouldn’t know it from the U.S. Bureau of labor Statistics, which lists median income for auto technicians at $36,000.
A few years ago, East expanded its oneyear automotive class to three years, added college credits and national Automotive Technician Education Foundation (nATEf) certification eligibility to the mix, and named it City Stadium Automotive. now demand is so great — 250 percent over five years — its outgrown its automotive classroom. So it’s partnering with local auto dealers to expand,
The numbers don’t reflect skill levels between, say, the quick tire-change guy and the BMW specialist; both are technicians, says rich Sawyer, automotive instructor with green Bay East High School.
knocking down a wall and adding two bays to the existing three. More bays mean more hands-on experience for every student, room for more equipment and larger projects, Sawyer says. Schools haven’t focused on skilled-labor jobs in recent decades because computers stole the spotlight. “Ten years ago, it was believed that everything should be done on the computer, and engineering was focused on, but not the hands-on technician-level trades,” he says. “now we have a really big shortage in anyone that knows how to use a tool, across the board — welders, machinists, carpenters, electricians. All these companies are
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Students enrolled in automotive classes at green Bay East High School have the chance to work toward nATEf certification and it carries clout.
The competency-based program requires 540 hours of instruction with specific guidelines and checklists as to equipment used and curricular points to learn. But it’s pretty much a passport to the rest of the country.
“They’re the top of the pyramid in the automobile world,” says teacher rich Sawyer. “They’re the institution that sets the standards for technician training and certification. Even the technical college programs for working technicians follow nATEf guidelines.”
“Students who complete the maintenance and light repair program can go anywhere in the country and an employer or technical school understands what that certification means and what students should be able to do,” Sawyer says.
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competing for that same group of students …. That’s a limited group of kids.” He says partnering with businesses in customized education programs like City Stadium Automotive enables them to tie in what the industry needs students to learn.
“our community really supports education,” says Peacock. “So when we go out into the community and say,‘This is what we would like to do,’ people are very, very willing to help us.”
Girls fare well here Automotive courses are still overwhelmingly male, but Sawyer encourages girls to enter because they have something valuable to add. “Based on the average, the girls do better than average,” teacher rich Sawyer says. “This has been such a male-dominated field for so long, and it still has the stigma of being the greasy, dirty, sweaty mechanic, and that’s just not what it is anymore.” out of 120 students in the program, only three are girls. But they boost the level of discourse, Sawyer says. “What happens is the guys come into this program, and society tells guys we should know how to fix cars already because we’re guys. And (society) tells girls, ‘You shouldn’t know how to
fix this because you’re a girl.’ So the girls come into this with the attitude that, ‘I’m going to learn this’ and the boys are scared to ask questions because they feel like they should already know it,” Sawyer says. The girls’ success tends to spur the boys to kick it into a different gear, too, Sawyer says. He tells his female students that the field is so male dominated that they can write their own ticket, because so many companies are looking for females and minorities. “They can go almost anywhere and have a job almost instantly,” Sawyer says. “It’s wide open for them.”
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With nATEf certification, a student is ready for a lube technician job, doing things like oil changes and tire rotations. So they can work in the field or enroll in technical school to continue, or both. “We have students who are working at major dealerships when they’re seniors,” Sawyer says. Most technical colleges offer advanced standing (meaning students can test out), dual credits or a tuition break if students have that maintenance
and light repair background, according to Sawyer. Taking automotive classes for three years has another plus: college credit. not only does it not cost students, it saves money down the line. “Any credits they earn in high school they can transfer to technical college,” Sawyer says. SPRING 15
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here is no question that workforce development will be one of the largest obstacles facing the public and private sectors in northeastern Wisconsin. for any organization to be successful or grow, it needs qualified people.
* troy streckenbach, Brown County executive, bc_county_executive@ co.brown.wi.us
That’s something even the folks in Madison get, and that’s why the legislature invested in workforce development programs last session to help ensure those who don’t have a job receive job training for high demand careers. locally, Achieve Brown County, the Chamber’s Youth Apprenticeship program, nWTC and school districts are engaging youth early in high demand areas, and even adapting school curriculums to meet future jobs. As a community leader, it’s frustrating to talk with businesses that look for skilled employees and can’t find them, then meeting area residents who desperately want jobs but don’t have the right skills. This mismatch is just as troubling when you learn a company is unable to expand due to unqualified applicants. Unfortunately, baby boomer retirements will only exacerbate this issue if local governments and businesses do nothing to prepare. Succession planning is now key for the survival of any organization, and something I’ve personally championed at Brown County.
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The hiring of Health Department Director Chua xiong is a great example of succession planning that helped capture Judy friederichs’ 33 years of institutional knowledge. While succession planning is about ensuring job documentation for a smooth transition, it is also about developing leaders by allowing employees opportunities to grow within the organization. Chua started with Brown County in 2002 and advanced through the ranks of the health department. She developed key relationships with community partners and coalitions, and invested in herself by seeking professional and education opportunities like earning a master of science degree in nursing. Her journey to the top spot was not easy — coming to the United States from laos as a child and dealing with traditional norms that shunned women’s work and college education brought many personal challenges. However, when the time came to hire a new health director, there was no question she was the best fit for the job during the county’s interview panels. The community now has one of the best health directors who was also recognized by the state Department of Health as the first Hmong health director in Wisconsin.
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Seth Mattison is a young man who is an expert on national workforce trends, and we were pleased to bring him in to speak at the 4th annual Manufacturing first conference last fall at the KI Convention Center. one of the gems he shared during his presentation was that, from a millennial perspective, calling him on the phone is considered rude! He said: “It means that you think that whatever you are calling about is more important than what I am doing at that moment.” In my baby boomer mind, personal contact is always appreciated, but apparently in this new world, smartPHonES are not supposed to be used as PHonES! The other takeaway from Seth’s presentation was captured in two diagrams that explain a lot.The way that older generations view the world of work (and practically everything else) is pictured in diagram one.
This simple organizational chart embodies the assumptions and expectations baby boomers and even gen xers have of work and what is supposed to happen there every day. There are clear levels of authority that are vertically integrated. But millennials view the world like shown in diagram two. Their expectations and assumptions, based on social media technology, are obviously very different. Everyone is connected and information flows freely, not just vertically. This carries over into the work environment. Whom do you think is going to prevail here? Would you befriend your boss on facebook? How about your boss’s boss?
* Jim Golembeski, executive director, Bay Area Workforce Development Board, jgolembeski@bayareawdb.org
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ortheast Wisconsin Technical College (nWTC) is leading the Way: building the future workforce, developing future business leaders and ensuring a strong quality of life in northeast Wisconsin. The college is nationally recognized for its student success initiatives by the American Association of Community Colleges and is nationally designated as a leader College by the Achieving the Dream initiative. These are major accomplishments in which all of us should take pride. Without a doubt, our greatest reward for all of our efforts is the success of our students. The college’s graduates start at higher salaries than the national median wage. ninety-three percent of nWTC graduates are employed with 97 percent of those jobs in Wisconsin.
The 2014-2015 school year has brought new career programs in IT-software development, manufacturing operations management, construction technology, mechanical systems, structural systems, fire medic, fire science and therapeutic massage. Students have filled the expanded health and wellness facility. All this progress is driven by changes in the workforce. Today’s economy is more high-tech than ever. The number of family-supporting jobs available to students with only a high school diploma continues to shrink. By 2018, 57 percent of jobs will require post-secondary technical education. The need for skilled people in commercial construction; transportation; energy production, distribution and management; rural health care and wellness; manufacturing; information technology; digital media; and public safety will continue to rise. Employers are also increasingly concerned with the lack of technically trained individuals as baby boomers retire. Ask any nWTC student what he or she loves about the college, and one of the top responses is “hands-on” work and training. Technical education keeps our state’s economy strong. northeast Wisconsin’s economy depends on 21st century skills. northeast Wisconsin Technical College is leading the way.
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YOUR ENE RGY FUTURE BEGINS W I T H P L A N N I N G T O D AY Electricity powers our world. Each day, light switches are flipped, computers are powered up and factories hum with activity. Electricity enables automation, convenience, productivity and opportunity. At American Transmission Co., we’re hard at work keeping the lights on and planning today for how the electric grid of our future will deliver reliable, affordable and environmentally responsible power.
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rowth and economic development. That is Austin Straubel International Airport’s (grB) approach to 2015. grB is an economic driver in our community, contributing more than $111 million annually to the northeast Wisconsin economy. In 2014, grB saw a 2.9 percent * tom Miller, airport director, growth in passenger trafAustin straubel International Airport, fic, which is reflective of an miller_tw@co.brown.wi.us improving economy as well as additional passenger seat capacity offered by Delta, American and United Airlines. In July, grB will open a new, $4.3 million stand-alone International Arrivals facility that will process international arrivals including private and corporate aircraft. With more than 400 international flights annually clearing customs at
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grB, the new terminal will become a permanent facility for U.S. Customs and Border Protection (USCBP) personnel. When grB is able to secure additional customs staffing, the new facility can be expanded and used as a full-service federal Inspection Station for commercial international operations. While growth and economic development are a focus, we’re also looking to enhance the traveler experience. To make sure our passengers’ electronic devices are charged up and ready to go, we’ve installed new charging stations in both the A and B concourses. As you can imagine, they’re extremely popular, especially among those traveling on early morning flights.
Working with The Art garage, we’ve also recently unveiled a new piece of community artwork called “Creativity Soars.” Located in the Grand Lobby of grB, the project is a floorto-ceiling mobile featuring several hundred paper airplanes colorfully decorated by community members. It is beautiful, creative and eyecatching. If you haven’t seen it, stop by to check it out. finally, we always want to encourage area businesses and residents to use our airport so it stays economically strong and competitive. We thank you for your business. fly grB!
Ch-ch-ch-changes in the greater green Bay job market — Finding opportunities in challenges he labor market of Greater Green Bay has improved significantly over the last several years as the region first weathered a recession and has since recovered. The recovery that has occurred since 2010 is remarkable in its scale and is the product of many of the factors that I have discussed in previous articles. The region has been tremendously successful in retaining and growing its base of highly skilled, familysupporting jobs in a number of major industry sectors while increasing opportunities for new growth. This has allowed sectors that have lagged behind, such as construction and financial activities, to rebound in a more measured fashion in response to a recovering housing market.
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The green Bay area job market has responded to this recovery in a number of interesting ways. The region’s unemployment rate has decreased by 2.3 percentage points since 2010, to a recent low of 4.6 percent in December. This marks a return to unemployment rates observed before the last recession. This suggests more of the region’s residents are actively employed, and the pool of labor available to prospective employers has decreased. Wages have also responded favorably and have increased by an average of 2.5 percent over the past year. Payrolls have improved both
as employers fill higher-skilled positions and recognize greater competition for that skilled talent.
develop more innovative ways to connect with the talent they need to support operations and fuel growth.
A review of current job openings suggests there is a high level of competition for talent in a number of occupational areas, with the greatest demands being experienced in the transportation and healthcare sectors. The demand for tractor-trailer truck drivers and registered nurses are felt throughout the state. As the number of available job seekers remains relatively stable over the course of the next several years, employers will have to
The Wisconsin Department of Workforce Development certainly recognizes the challenges many employers currently face in identifying and attracting talent. We have been actively developing a number of key enhancements to the job-matching services * Jeffrey sachse, acting chief economist,Wisconsin Department we provided over the last of Workforce Development, year and a half. This spring, the jeff.sachse@dwd.wisconsin.gov department will unveil many of these services in the new Job Center of Wisconsin website. We invite you to look for more news in the future. 0
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April 25-plus year anniversaries 44 Years foth Founded in 1938 in Green Bay, Foth offers a tradition of personalized, client-centered service and smar t solutions to a variety of government, industrial and commercial clients. The company’s 600-plus employee members deliver technical excellence to clients in three areas: infrastructure, environment and production solutions. 42 Years reeke-Marold Co. inc. Since 1896, the reeke-Marold Company has been at the forefront of the mechanical contracting industry in Northeast Wisconsin, first as the G. F. reeke Company, and since 1961, as the reeke-Marold Company Inc. 33 Years green Bay seven-up Bottling Co. inc. Green Bay Seven-Up distributes beverages to a wide variety of accounts around nor theast Wisconsin in Brown, Door, Kewaunee, Shawano, Menominee and oconto counties.
April Moski Corporation Kos Management is the present-day management company passed down for three generations of Kos Hatcheries and Moski Corporation, which uses Kos Management as their trade name. They are leaders in the apar tment home industry in the Green Bay area.
29 Years Tweet/garot Mechanical inc. Tweet/Garot is a leader in process piping, mechanical engineering, HvAC, sheet metal and plate fabrication, industrial ventilation, plumbing and service. The company’s mission is to be an exemplary provider of mechanical contracting and engineering services, placing the safety and needs of customers and employees first. 26 Years The Mail Haus The Mail Haus is dedicated to providing timely, cost-effective solutions to mailing, printing and fulfillment needs. Its team of exper ts is eager to serve as companies’ right hand in achieving business goals. The company possesses years of experience and knows the mailing industry inside and out, providing exper tise that leads to savings and accuracy for companies’ mailing and fulfillment needs.
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April 10-24 year anniversaries 19 years Cumulus Broadcasting Inc. AmericInn of Green Bay West 18 years Etters International SEEK Careers/Staffing
14 years Airport Wingate by Wyndham American Transmission Co. LLC Horizon Community Credit Union 13 years Mackinaws
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10 years AmericInn Lodge & Suites P.M. Productions Travel Leaders
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May 25-plus year anniversaries 42 Years anser services AnSer Services uses state-of-the-art computer relationship management systems to provide customers with the best call answer services available and employs a full-time information services staff to administer its networks and databases. Camera Corner Connecting Point Since its founding in 1953, Camera Corner Connecting Point has provided high quality camera and computer work. The firm offers quality products, business solutions, IT services and education. DuBois formalwear With 55-plus years of experience in the tuxedo industry, DuBois Formalwear is the number one retailer in the industry. 36 Years greater green Bay Convention & Visitors Bureau The Greater Green Bay Convention & visitors Bureau works to secure conventions and large sporting events for Brown County.The CvB creates guides, maps and online travel information for family travelers year-round. Because of the organization’s efforts, Brown County welcomes more than 5.2 million visitors a year, with an economic impact exceeding $558 million annually. 35 Years Bay lakes Commercial real estate llC Bay Lakes Commercial real Estate LLC has been providing real estate services for more than 35 years to northeast Wisconsin. Bay Lakes Commercial has a proven track record in office, industrial, retail, land and investment transactions. Pioneer Metal finishing Founded in 1945, Pioneer Metal Finishing (PMF) offers a wide array of metal finishing services with locations across the United States and Mexico, including anodizing and electroless nickel; paint and powder coating; and chromate, tin, zinc and precious metal platings. 34 Years Capital Credit union Pioneer Credit Union was the first credit union in the Green Bay area, holding its first organizational meeting on Oct. 22, 1927. In July 2014, Capital and Pioneer Credit Unions formed a partnership to become the “new” Capital Credit Union, “doing the right thing.” Capital now has more than 90,000 members. northeast asphalt inc. northeast Asphalt Inc. (nEA), a professional asphalt production and construction services company, has served the needs of its customers since 1979. Headquartered in Appleton, NEA is a leader in producing and providing asphalt pavement services and products in about 30 counties of northeastern, north Central and northern Wisconsin.
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33 Years family services of northeast Wisconsin Family Services of Nor theast Wisconsin is a nonprofit, human services agency that protects, heals and cares for the children and families of nor theast Wisconsin. The agency provides 30-plus programs to suppor t the people of our communities during challenges and transitions in their lives.
fox Communities Credit union When its first location opened in 1937, the credit union was known as Combined Locks Credit Union. In 1987, it became Fox Communities Credit Union. Today, Fox Communities has more than $1 billion in assets, 15 locations serving nine counties and more than 300 employees serving 73,000-plus members. 32 Years Bosse’s news & Tobacco Bosse’s is one of the oldest and largest newsstands and tobacco shops in the state. Bosse’s was established in 1898, and today offers one of the best selections of magazines and cigars. 30 Years ManorCare Health services - east ManorCare provides individualized post-hospital skilled nursing care in a comfortable environment. Its clinical and therapy teams are experienced in providing specialized care focused on each individual’s needs, interests and abilities. 29 Years Pepsi Cola Bottling Co. of northeast Wi inc. Pepsi Cola Bottling Company of n.E.W. has been family owned and operated since 1930. The company has grown to 90 employees and 40 delivery trucks. The success of the company is attributed to Peter Herber Sr.’s visionary leadership and excellent management practices. 28 Years advanced Disposal As a full-service environmental services company, Advanced Disposal provides collection, transfer, disposal and recycling operations to more than 250,000 commercial customers and 2.4 million residential customers throughout the nation and the Bahamas. 25 Years navigator Planning group navigator Planning Group works with people to reach their personal and business financial objectives and has a little fun building relationships along the way. The firm has a passion for what is possible, and provides financial advice to help build, grow and preserve assets.
May 10-24 year anniversaries 24 Years KI
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22 Years Idealair Heating & Cooling Inc.
14 Years Biltmore Leasing Corporation Advantage Leasing Corporation national Packaging Services Corp.
20 Years Faith Technologies Inc. Smet Construction Services BMo Private Bank
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June 25-plus year anniversaries 74 Years aon risk services Aon is the leading global provider of risk management, insurance and reinsurance brokerage, and human resources solutions and outsourcing services. 43 Years The Konop Companies The Konop Companies is a family-owned, locally operated organization and has grown to be one of the largest independently owned vending and food service companies in Wisconsin. 42 Years amerhart ltd. Established in 1977, Green Bay is Amerhart’s largest branch, distributing wholesale lumber and building materials in Wisconsin and Upper Michigan. With an 18-acre campus and more than 200,000 square feet of inside storage, the facility holds the company’s largest inventory and employs more than 90 people.
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Bassett Mechanical Bassett Mechanical provides custom-built mechanical contracting, metals manufacturing, and maintenance service solutions to customers throughout the United States and the world.
schreiber foods inc. Schreiber Foods has grown from a single production facility in Green Bay, Wis., to a $5 billion global enterprise and the world’s largest employee-owned dairy company.
Bay Towel inc. Bay Towel is one of the largest and most successful independent linen and uniform rental companies in the state. feld Properties Feld Properties is a name associated with real estate in the Green Bay area for more than 40 years. The company offers professionally maintained office suites in 10 prime locations in Allouez, Ashwaubenon, the I-43 Business Park and downtown Green Bay.
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Cleaning Systems Inc. Founded in 1976, Cleaning Systems Inc. (CSI) is a leader in the manufacture of cleaning and protection products for the transportation industry. CSI is composed of three divisions: Lustra™ Professional Car Care Products, DynaEdge® Transportation Cleaning Solutions and SAS™ Solution Application Systems. 33 years Johnson Insurance Services LLC Johnson Bank and Johnson Insurance are a part of Johnson Financial Group, a privately held, full-service financial services company, based in Racine, Wis., offering expertise in banking, wealth and insurance.
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member anniversaries — June 32 Years Brown County united Way Founded in 1925, the Brown County United Way is the single-largest fundraising organization in the county, helping to support 45 local programs and driving a community change model that coordinates staff and hundreds of volunteers to direct funding and organize long-term community-building partnerships. 30 Years independent Printing Company inc. Independent Printing first opened its doors in 1935. Today, it is a highly respected, award-winning print and communications firm with a team of more than 300 skilled, responsive individuals. 29 Years Calwis Company inc. The Calwis Company, established in 1945, is a manufacturing and innovation company focused on screen printing, chemical filling and dry powder filling. 28 Years Be’s Coffee & Vending service BE’s Coffee & vending Service is a locally owned and operated business that’s been in business since 1980 and has more than 600 customers.
realtors association of n.e. Wisconsin The rEALTorS® Association of northeast Wisconsin (rAnW) is a trade association providing services to the real estate community in northeast Wisconsin, with membership of more than 2,400 professionals. West shore of green Bay llC West Shore of Green Bay provides spacious one- and two-bedroom apartment homes located downtown on the Fox river. 27 Years Bay oral surgery & implant Center Bay oral Surgery & Implant Center practices a full scope of oral and maxillofacial surgery with expertise ranging from corrective jaw surgery to wisdom tooth removal. godfrey & Kahn s.C. Godfrey & Kahn provides high-level service and creative legal solutions to its clients. Godfrey & Kahn opened its second office in Green Bay in 1985 to establish a presence near several key clients.
riverside Ballroom inc. riverside Ballroom assists in planning weddings, anniversaries, company parties or any other special event. riverside has space that can accommodate 50 to 1,200 people. It prides itself on providing exceptional service and food. uphill & uphill s.C. Uphill & Uphill S.C. is committed to providing close, personal attention to both individuals and business clients. It takes pride in giving customers the personal assistance that comes from years of advanced training, technical experience and financial acumen. 26 Years Berners-schober associates inc. Berners-Schober is a full-service architectural, engineering and interior design firm that has been in operation continuously since 1898. Its experience covers medical, educational, municipal, recreational, religious and commercial facilities.
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5 Who’s who. A couple hundred people turned out to hear Shopko CEo Peter McMahon address “A CEo’s Perspective on Change” at the March 18 Current lunch n’ learn. Attendees included (from left) James Montie, forward Service Corporation; Kate Parsons, Shopko; and Hayley giesfeldt, Shopko.
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Jessica Diedrich of the Greater Green Bay Convention and Visitors Bureau (left), one the future 15 recipients at Current’s future 15 and Young Professional Awards hosted feb. 24, poses with Emcee Emily Deem of WlUK-Tv/WCWf-Tv CW 14.
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leadership green Bay’s inclusive leadership session day featured a panel discussion led by (left to right): Tameika Hughes, freedom House Ministries; Michael Troyer, Strategic Management Associates; Wa Yia Thao, Northeast Wisconsin Technical College; and Dr. Kamaljit Paul,valley neuro/Microneurosurgery, S.C.
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leadership green Bay’s small group project Team 5 organized february’s session day collection of items to benefit the green Bay Area Public School District's McKinney-vento Program for homeless students. Pictured (from left): Scott gruber, Elizabeth Webb, Eric Sponholtz, Sara Mead, Eric gerarden, Jeryl fleck, Krystle Smits and Kristy Wiernasz.
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lakeland College hosted a ribbon cutting to celebrate its new green Bay location on Development Drive in Bellevue.
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Chamber Ambassador Jacque Wilson,A Better You, is pictured with Ingrid Parker-Hill of the girl Scouts of northwestern great lakes Inc., at the 2015 Business Showcase on March 3.
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Michelle Hansen, Shopko foundation, presents a golden Apple Award to Beth ruh at forest glen Elementary on March 5.
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