Regional News from 2007 and 2008 2/13/2008 - New Georgia-Pacific system will cut water use - Company is investing $50 million at Green Bay facility. 2/12/2008 - Investors across the U.S. are bullish on start-ups - Jerry Murphy, executive director of the New North Inc., an 18-county regional economic development organization for Northeastern Wisconsin, said the market has investors willing to put dollars into start-up businesses. 2/10/2008 - Group forms to help local entrepreneurs - Individuals interested in starting their own business or getting their product idea moving forward are invited to join the Lakeshore Entrepreneurs & Inventors Network. 2/9/2008 - Wausaukee Composites expands to Cuba City - Company expects to add 70 employees at 3 Wisconsin plants. 2/8/2008 - Neuroscience Center prepared to debut - The $8.3 million, 39,000-square-foot building at 1305 W. American Drive, near County CB and U.S. 10, will offer brain, spine and chronic pain care. 2/7/2008 - Orion reports growth - Company doubled its net income for the quarter. 2/6/2008 - Orion 'Industry of the Year' at Chamber Champions dinner - Investors Community Bank, Fricke Printing Service capture business awards. 2/4/2008 - 'Coming to life again' - Action Plan has spurred substantial growth in downtown Oshkosh. 2/3/2008 - Hortonville firm set sights on expansion - Doubling business on Gardan Assembly's agenda. 2/2/2008 - Oshkosh Truck gets $10M order - Oshkosh Truck Corp. announced Friday it received an order for 26 snow removal vehicles to service Beijing Capital International Airport. 2/1/2008 - Industrial Development - Various projects are underway in the Fox Valley to further develop industrial parks from Fond du Lac to Kaukauna. 1/31/2008 - Sargento gets $4.25M push - State tax credits, other assistance may create 500 jobs. 1/29/2008 - New superintendent Nerad earns praise - When new school superintendent Dan Nerad moves from Green Bay to Madison, his Badgers and Packers sweatshirts will fit right in, along with his jeans. 1/29/2008 - Goodwill plans to open third Green Bay area store - $1.2 million project goes before City Council Feb. 5. 1/27/2008 - SCA tissue plant gets $23 million makeover - Recycling method will save money at Menasha site. 1/27/2008 - A confab of converters - "There's absolutely a cluster of excellence here. We are the number one converting corridor in the U.S.," said Kathi Seifert, co-chair of New North Inc., an 18-county economic development group for northeastern Wisconsin. 1/25/2008 - Appleton-Fox Cities named among best places for children - Organization puts Valley area on its list again. 1/25/2008 - Green Bay area rated among best for young people - Brown County communities again among the top 100. 1/24/2008 - Elkhart Lake-Glenbeulah High School earns national recognition for excellence - "Northeast Wisconsin is known for its great schools, and this provides further evidence of that," Jerry Murphy, New North's executive director, said of the recognition. 1/22/2008 - Appleton signs deal with Procter & Gamble - Appleton, the paper technology company based in that city, said Tuesday that it has signed a supply agreement with Procter & Gamble to provide microencapsulated fragrance for Downy liquid fabric softener. 1/21/2008 - Business is picking up - Wittenberg Disposal rapidly expanding services. 1/21/2008 - Curiosity, courage alive at UW-Manitowoc - At the University of Wisconsin-Manitowoc, we relive the human experience through the contributions of mankind's greatest doers and thinkers. 1/17/2008 - Tower Tech Holdings acquires South Dakota firm - Tower Tech Holdings Inc. (TWRT) of Manitowoc announced today it has acquired Energy Maintenance Service LLC, a Gary, S.D.-based independent operations and maintenance company. 1/17/2008 - Neenah to buy Glatfelter site - 14 acres offer 'major boost' to downtown revitalization. 1/16/2008 - Titan's owner, a Kimberly-Clark alum, has big plans - Titan Industries is living up to its name. 1/16/2008 - Officials from Kansas space center come to share ideas - About $4 million of Spaceport's $21 million price tag has been raised. 1/16/2008 - Packers add big-city bump to image of area, businesses - Push still on to expand nation's perception. 1/16/2008 - Funds raised for children's health - Systems to expand behavioral services. 1/14/2008 - Compressor maker sold to managers, fund - NEW Capital Fund LP and the management team of Brad Schuler and Brad Thurn have purchased a line of compressors for gas applications from General Electric Co.'s (GE) Oil & Gas unit. 1/12/2008 - Oshkosh Tool doing just fine after move to Omro - Officials of Oshkosh Tool Co. Inc. couldn't be more pleased with their new accommodations in the city of Omro. 1/12/2008 - Door County communities featured in TV show - The villages of Egg Harbor, Fish Creek, Ephraim and Sister Bay in Door County will be featured in an episode of the Wisconsin tourism-based show, "Discover Wisconsin." 1/11/2008 - Cleaning up with dirty work - Company profits by doing what others wouldn't. 1/11/2008 - JF Ahern Co. receives two Build Wisconsin awards - JF Ahern Co. recently received two Build Wisconsin awards from the Associated General Contractors of Wisconsin (AGC). 1/10/2008 - Two local high schools ranked among top 14 percent - Tesla Engineering Charter School based at Appleton East High School and Stockbridge High School are among a dozen northeastern Wisconsin high schools that received bronze medal recognition. 1/9/2008 - Oshkosh Truck partners with Northrop Grumman to pursue $20 billion military contract 1/9/2008 - Valley firms in running for manufacturing award - Nine from Fox Cities nominated for Manufacturer of the Year. 1/8/2008 - Web-based Oshkosh company delivers locally-produced gourmet items nationwide 1/6/2008 - Guiding development - Area resources provide basic assistance for entrepreneurs. 1/6/2008 - State's economy looking up for '08 - Economist touts manufacturing jobs, export market as keys to success. 1/5/2008 - It's innovate or else for label-maker - Algoma's WS Packaging uses solid R&D to stand out from the pack. 1/5/2008 - Appleton to aid growth at Time Warner site - Appleton TIF district expansions envelops cable firm's project. 1/3/2008 - SCA Tissue to spend $23M beefing up Menasha plant - Plans will boost recycled-paper operations. 1/3/2008 - Guest column: Branding state's economy regions comes with promise, caution - This year's New North Summit drew somewhere north of 500 people to a lakeside resort for a day's worth of talk about strengthening the economy of the 18-county region. 1/2/2008 - New treatment offered in Green Bay targets breast cancer - Procedure administers radiation over days rather than weeks. 12/31/2007 - Richard Wells: Newsmaker of 2007 - 'Stars aligned' for UWO chancellor with projects, budget plans. 12/27/2007 - Lapham-Hickey Steel adds new location - Lapham-Hickey Steel, a full line metal service center and processor of sheet and plate metal, has added a seventh locaiton to its operations. 12/25/2007 - Kohler Co. helps save lives in Iraq - Engines fit devices that disperse bomb-hiding debris. 12/24/2007 - Goodwill Industries earns diversity award - Goodwill Industries of North Central Wisconsin received the first People, Possibilities, and Progress Diversity Award at the 2007 New North Summit. 12/23/2007 - Former Kimberly-Clark exec leading innovation - Cheryl Perkins reinvents how firms plan their futures. 12/20/2007 - Orion lights up Wall Street - IPO soars, closing 65% higher. 12/19/2007 - Hansen's Dairy plans expansion to Appleton - De Pere also in Green Bay fast-food company's future. 12/15/2007 - Doyle: New North is symbol of cooperation for state - Governor says common goal will net success. 12/12/2007 - Manitowoc-based Tower Tech buying service provider - Manitowoc-based Tower Tech Holdings Inc. has signed an agreement to acquire Energy Maintenance Service, a full-service provider to the wind industry based in Gary, S.D. 12/10/2007 - Manufacturer helps put automation in the industry - Zepnick Solutions' robots help make other industries more competitive. 12/10/2007 - Education industry worth studying - Portfolio manager gives good grades to state's School Specialty Inc. 12/8/2007 - USF Holland plans expansion in Neenah - USF Holland, a trucking firm, will begin construction on a 40,000-square-foot terminal at County II and Winncrest Road this month. 12/6/2007 - Businesses make efforts to protect the environment - Sustainability practices can often save companies money. 12/4/2007 - Wausaukee Composites acquires Nero Plastics - Move expected to boost the firms' moldings business. 12/4/2007 - Bellin Health among the best for cardiovascular services - Bellin Health has been named one of the nation's 100 top hospitals for cardiovascular services for the second consecutive year. 12/3/2007 - Oshkosh Truck gets $27.7M defense order - Oshkosh Truck Corp. has received an order from the U.S. Department of Defense to build 112 more medium tactical vehicle replacement (MTVR) trucks for the U.S. Navy under a contract valued at $27.7 million. 12/2/2007 - Plans revitalize Ripon - City looks to link downtown with Ripon College, spur development. 12/2/2007 - New North Summit at Blue Harbor - The New North Summit 2007 will be held Friday, Dec. 14 at the Blue Harbor Resort and Conference Center in Sheboygan. 11/28/2007 - Wisconsin firms get a lot of play - State's video game development industry exploding, report says. 11/28/2007 - Database: Area seeing increase in new businesses - Green Bay's metro area is on track to have as many as 2,000 new businesses by year's end. 11/28/2007 - Grand lays plans for first major renovation in two decades - The Grand Opera House is about to take on its first major restoration campaign since area residents helped save the building 21 years ago. 11/26/2007 - Database: Area seeing increase in new businesses - Green Bay's metro area is on track to have as many as 2,000 new businesses by year's end. 11/26/2007 - Bellin Health expands Business Health Solutions - Bellin Health has expanded its Business Health Solutions division to better assist area businesses looking to improve the overall health of their employees. 11/25/2007 - Green Lake on mission to be best in state - Small size an advantage. 11/23/2007 - Miller Electric moves on $1.9M expansion - Miller Electric Mfg. Co. recently broke ground on a 28,000-square-foot, $1.9 million expansion to its portable power facility at N675 Mayflower Drive. 11/23/2007 - Metal fabrication enters pop culture with new movie - Manitowoc company's equipment featured in 'Iron Man' 11/21/2007 - From military might to wind power - Former submarine manufacturing plant now turns out windmill towers. 11/20/2007 - Schneider National ranked 6th on G.I. Jobs list - Schneider National is ranked sixth on G.I. Jobs' list of Top 50 Military-Friendly Employers. 11/20/2007 - Turbines drive industry push - Doyle: Region's manufacturers can lead wind energy. 11/19/2007 - Big changes ahead for Silver Lake College - School plans for athletic, music, residential spaces. 11/18/2007 - Eco-Summit shifts businesses' bottom line to new green - Conference looks at ways to improve sustainability. 11/15/2007 - Paper Converting among honorees - Manufacturing is alive and thriving in Northeastern Wisconsin, and some of its successful practitioners were honored Wednesday night with Manufacturing Awards of Distinction. 11/14/2007 - Downtown Green Bay sees burst in business - Green Bay's downtown is seeing a burst of new — and classic — eateries opening their doors. 11/13/2007 - De Pere company assists in power plant tech - The world's first power plant that generates electricity using coal mine ventilation-air methane as primary fuel was launched using technology developed by MEGTEC Systems of De Pere. 11/11/2007 - 5 Northeastern Wisconsin companies to be honored for manufacturing success - Awards ceremony scheduled for Wednesday. 11/9/2007 - Arise Health Plan continues steady expansion beyond region - Insurance provider marks first year under new name. 11/8/2007 - Long-term plan will promote diversity in FdL - Businesses that want to survive and thrive must attract a diverse work force, a diversity consultant told a gathering Wednesday of about 150 local business, government and education leaders. 11/7/2007 - WS Packaging to start on new headquarters - WS Packaging has scheduled a ground-breaking for its new $4 million headquarters building in Green Bay for 9:30 a.m. today in University Heights Industrial Park on the city's far northeast side. 11/7/2007 - New DCVB director has a vision - Moneypenny wants to promote all of Door County. 11/7/2007 - Nonprofits called key portion of economy - New North speakers cite area's quality of life. 11/5/2007 - Town of Sheboygan embarking on new era - With three multilane roundabouts scheduled to open today, the Town of Sheboygan is on the verge of completing a wave of new development that will bring hundreds of jobs to the area. 11/2/2007 - Oshkosh Truck nearly doubles sales - Company credits big acquisition. 11/2/2007 - Buy-local program helps feed economy - $600,000 goes toward financial, technical help. 11/1/2007 - Contract with state put Freedom marketing company on the map - Vista started small. 10/30/2007 - Commentary: The business case for diversity in Wisconsin - New North Inc. has made diversity one of its core principles to guide the growth and development of our 18-county region in Northeast Wisconsin. 10/30/2007 - Alliant Energy breaks ground on company's first owned, operated wind farm - A community learning center and educational kiosk are planned for the Cedar Ridge Wind Farm. 10/29/2007 - Chamber aims to help grow economy - Jadin says maintaining businesses is key. 10/28/2007 - Three Valley companies up for Torch Awards - Three Fox Valley area firms are among 13 finalists for the Better Business Bureau of Wisconsin's annual Torch Awards for Business Ethics and Integrity. 10/28/2007 - Three Valley companies up for Torch Awards - Three Fox Valley area firms are among 13 finalists for the Better Business Bureau of Wisconsin's annual Torch Awards for Business Ethics and Integrity. 10/27/2007 - Ariens expands into Nebraska - Brillion-based firm acquires lawn equipment maker. 10/25/2007 - Group earnest about revitalizing downtown Ripon - A Milwaukee-based investment group with ties to Oshkosh and Ripon has bought 10 buildings in downtown Ripon. 10/24/2007 - Group hopes to put brand on area's recruiting effort - Goal is to unify message to attract businesses and talent. 10/24/2007 - New Adult Learning Center Opens in Fox Valley - U.W.-Green Bay and U.W.-Oshkosh are teaming up on a new learning center in Northeastern Wisconsin. 10/23/2007 - Affinity hospitals honored nationally for patient care - Two area hospitals have been recognized nationally for quality patient care. 10/22/2007 - New faces, new places - The New North, Inc., De Pere, hired Christine Kaup as research manger. 10/21/2007 - Baileigh Industrial making its mark - Baileigh's customer base has grown to include not just mom-and-pop shops, but large companies like Exxon and Kohler, and the U.S. Defense Department. 10/20/2007 - Start-up company finds niche in Omro - The space is already tight at American Hardwoods and Tom Hanan has only been in business for three weeks. 10/19/2007 - LTC upgrades its training facilities - Lakeshore Technical College unveiled its new Flexible Training Arena on Thursday, a 17,000-square-foot facility that created an expanded area for welding, sheet metal and industrial maintenance students. 10/18/2007 - September marked by business expansions, plans at Austin Straubel - It's not a good idea to wait until the last minute to catch a flight out of Austin Straubel International Airport in Ashwaubenon. 10/17/2007 - Plymouth cheese distributor to add building - Masters Gallery Foods, a cheese distributor based in Plymouth, announced Monday it plans to build an $8 million addition that will add up to 40 jobs. 10/16/2007 - Oshkosh Truck gets Egyptian contract - Oshkosh Truck Corp. was awarded a $16 million contract to deliver 35 heavy military vehicles to the Egyptian Ministry of Defense, the company said Monday. 10/16/2007 - Crane business picks up - Firm expands state factories to help meet worldwide demand. 10/14/2007 - Street makeover luring new business to venerable thoroughfare - Restaurateurs Curt and Penny Hinz are betting the future of their business to be on Indiana Avenue, and they like their chances. 10/12/2007 - New North focus of labor group meeting - The Labor and Management Council Inc. of Northeastern Wisconsin's annual membership meeting is Tuesday. 10/12/2007 - Tigerton receives $250K community development grant - The Shawano County village of Tigerton will receive a $250,000 Community Development Block Grant-Public Facilities grant for downtown improvements. 10/9/2007 - Group helps bring businesses, workers together - In March of 2008, YPF will host the Young Professionals Regional event, a cooperative function with the YPF spin off — the Young Professionals of The New North. 10/9/2007 - Time Warner plans new building - Appleton facility will consolidate, add workers. 10/9/2007 - Local entrepreneurs earn minority award - Appleton's Universal Translation & Staffing will receive the Good Citizen award Thursday at Marketplace 2007, the 26th Annual Governor's Conference on Minority Business Development. 10/7/2007 - Green Bay company secures VA contract - Monroe BioTechnology provides services to veterans. 10/6/2007 - New North focus of labor group meeting - The Labor and Management Council Inc. of Northeastern Wisconsin's annual membership meeting is Oct. 16. 10/5/2007 - Marketing grants help Wisconsin attractions expand reach - Bay Beach Wildlife Sanctuary used money to promote Spring's Wings event outside area. 10/4/2007 - Grant goes to Ripon College - Ripon College has earned a $1.1 million Ronald E. McNair Postbaccalaureate Achievement grant from the United States Department of Education's TRIO program. 10/1/2007 - Appleton Supply product goes national - Easy Flash Chimney Kit speeds setup time. 9/28/2007 - Sartori plans $15M plant - New facility will be at corner of county Highway PP and state Highway 57. 9/28/2007 - Appleton ready to toot its own horn at Octoberfest - More than 400 cars will line up for the annual License to Cruise, which features classic cars, trucks and hot rods. 9/26/2007 - Bellevue printing company to add production space - Work on Van Lanen addition set to start next month. 9/25/2007 - Wisconsin is home to 'best employers' - ACUITY, a regional property and casualty insurance company based in Sheboygan, ranked 16. 9/25/2007 - Appleton logs on to Wi-Fi trend - City takes lead on free wireless corridor. 9/24/2007 - Cruisers Yachts looks to hire 50-75 new employees - One of Oconto County's largest employers is adding staff as it prepares for new boat models and brings in production lines from North Carolina. 9/21/2007 - Badger Mining recognized for employee perks - When it comes to providing for its associates, Badger Mining Corp. in Berlin stands head and shoulders above the crowd. 9/19/2007 - Chamber program recruits, develops, trains young workers - A group of young Green Bay-area professionals has seen an exponential growth in membership in the last year and has set its sights on achieving a number of short- and long-term goals aimed at retaining and attracting talent to the area. 9/18/2007 - Oshkosh Truck Lands $1M China Deal - Snow removal equipment will be used at airport. 9/18/2007 - Schneider Logistics earns magazine honor - Schneider Logistics, a leading international logistics provider and part of the Schneider National enterprise, again has been recognized as a Top 100 3PL (third-party logistics) Provider for 2007 by Inbound Logistics magazine. 9/15/2007 - Manitowoc crane group breaks ground on facility - The Manitowoc Crane Group has broken ground on a $7.4 million addition to its Port Washington facility. 9/14/2007 - New North accepts award nominations - The New North is currently accepting nominations for its first annual People, Possibilities and Progress Diversity Award. 9/14/2007 - Schenck Business Solutions wins innovation award - Schenck Business Solutions has been named a 2007 Practice Innovation Award winner by Practical Accountant magazine. 9/13/2007 - Boldt garners 'green' honor - Firm cited for work on Leopold center. 9/13/2007 - Column: State fund is vital for New North businesses - If we are to have a thriving Wisconsin economy, we need to not only invest in our businesses, but also ensure a skilled workforce that is prepared for the jobs of tomorrow. 9/13/2007 - New North Inc. meeting with Congressional delegation in D.C. - Representatives from the New North Inc. are meeting with Northeastern Wisconsin's Congressional delegation in Washington, D.C., this week. 9/12/2007 - Pierce remakes the fire truck - Firefighting is all about speed: fast red trucks, fires that can quickly get out of control. The only thing the industry seems slow at is changing its vehicles. 9/11/2007 - Tourists came, saw, spent - Good weather, unlimited golf attract people, dollars to area. 9/11/2007 - Schneider extends its reach into China - Purchase of logistics firm includes trucking and warehousing. 9/11/2007 - New North council to meet Sept. 25 - The New North Small Business and Entrepreneurial Council will meet from 9 to 11 a.m. Sept. 25 at Lakeshore Technical College, Cleveland. 9/9/2007 - Appleton Supply product goes national - Chimney flashing kit goes from idea to store shelves. 9/9/2007 - Quality door-maker's business is solid - Two Rivers firm known for its craftsmanship. 9/9/2007 - Fond du Lac sets Guinness World Record at Fondue Fest - It's official. Fond du Lac set a Guinness World Record on Saturday with the world's largest working fondue pot and fork. 9/9/2007 - Business leaders featured in strategy series - St. Norbert hosts breakfast meetings. 9/7/2007 - Clinton adviser to speak at Green Bay Area Chamber of Commerce meeting - Dick Morris, former political adviser to President Clinton, will be the keynote speaker at the Green Bay Area Chamber of Commerce's annual meeting, which celebrates the organization's 125th anniversary. 9/6/2007 - Northwoods Economic Summit to be held Oct. 2 - Summit will focus on link between business and education. 9/5/2007 - Menasha company strikes deal with China - Oshkosh Truck Corp. to make $5 million for six rescue, firefighting vehicles. 9/4/2007 - Wisconsin Manufacturing Extension Partnership produces economic benefit of $137 million - Wisconsin Manufacturing Extension Partnership said its assistance to state manufacturers last year produced an economic benefit of $137 million. 8/30/2007 - 2 Brown County companies make top 10 in state rankings - Two Brown County companies are among the 10 largest closely held companies headquartered in Wisconsin, according to the Deloitte consulting firm. 8/30/2007 - Sargento plans to add 100 jobs in Kiel - Sargento Foods is planning a 60,000-square-foot expansion to its Kiel facility that will add 100 jobs in the coming years, the company announced in a press release today. 8/30/2007 - Crowds attend opening night at fair - Celebrating its 126th year, the Shawano County Fair opened for business Wednesday evening amid a steady stream of visitors and beautiful weather. 8/29/2007 - Two Door County shipbuilders receive training grants - Bay Shipbuilding Co. and Palmer Johnson Yachts given $57,589. 8/29/2007 - Fox Cities leaders pleased with Kimberly-Clark plans - Reversal allows Neenah plant to remain open. 8/29/2007 - Ripon College ranks high in The Princeton Review - Two of the most respected college-ranking publications, The Princeton Review and Washington Monthly, counted Ripon College among their 2008 lists for top liberal arts colleges in the nation. 8/29/2007 - Campbellsport business lauded for growth - A Campbellsport company has been named one of the country's most rapidly growing businesses. 8/27/2007 - Northern business coalition supports Doyle's budget proposal - New North Inc., a business group promoting economic growth in northeastern Wisconsin, is endorsing a state budget proposal by Gov. Jim Doyle to double the size of the Wisconsin Development Fund to $50 million. 8/26/2007 - City gets a sporting chance - Oshkosh finds athletic events, tournaments can be big business. 8/26/2007 - List rewards ingenuity - Wisconsin rides high in ranking of fastest-growing companies. 8/25/2007 - Manitowoc Co. grows in Europe - Move to bring cranes closer to end users in Russia. 8/22/2007 - County featured on international travel show - In October, potential travelers from the other side of the world will get a glimpse of what Door County has to offer as a vacation destination. 8/22/2007 - 2 Green Bay city schools earn state recognition - Two Green Bay School District schools have been named New Wisconsin Promise Schools of Recognition by the state Department of Public Instruction. 8/22/2007 - Fond du Lac lauded as a 'Waterfront Town' - Fond du Lac was named one of the nation's "Top Waterfront Towns" in the September issue of National Geographic Adventure, part of the magazine's list of the "50 Best Places to Live and Play" in the country. 8/21/2007 - Orion Energy has plans to go public - Plymouth lighting maker files for initial stock sale. 8/21/2007 - All Fox Cities high schools top national ACT score average - 10 of 12 exceed state average on admissions test. 8/21/2007 - Review puts LU among the best - Theater program, gay acceptance at college cited among attributes. 8/20/2007 - FdL makes list of nation's best waterfront towns - Lake Winnebago has earned Fond du Lac a place in National Geographic. 8/19/2007-  Families flock to downtown festival - The Food, Family, and Fun Festival, which was held along Eighth Street between Ontario and Center avenues, was a first-ever joint venture between downtown businesses and local non-profit organizations. 8/17/2007 - St. Norbert takes leap in college rankings - De Pere school now compared with country's top liberal arts universities. 8/16/2007 - Business, non-profits to celebrate downtown - Focus on families at Food, Fun and Family Festival. 8/15/2007 - Pierce gets $4.5M Army contract - A $4.5 million contract to build firefighting vehicles for the U.S. Army could grow to a $56 million deal for Pierce Manufacturing Inc. 8/14/2007 - Valley population growth strong - Four-county area rate tops state mark since 2000. 8/14/2007 - New North Co-Hosts "Myths of Energy Summit" - The New North, Inc. is co-hosting the "Myths of Energy Summit" at the Holiday Inn in Manitowoc on August 15, which will focus on the energy issues facing us in the 21st century and ways in which we can resolve them. 8/11/2007 - Jazz Crawl delights - Attendance impressive at Plymouth event. 8/10/2007 - Local cheese companies honored - Two local companies received first-place prizes at the American Cheese Society Competition on Aug. 3 in Vermont. 8/7/2007 - Windhover will offer free lunchtime concerts every Wednesday - Windhover Center for the Arts will offer free lunchtime music concerts during Windhover Wednesdays this summer. 8/7/2007 - Community benefits from new business - It took a long time, but the former Ironsides Battery brownfield site has found new life. 8/6/2007 - Doyle announces grant to train 1,000 Fox Valley workers - Governor Jim Doyle today announced an award to train over 1,000 Fox Valley area workers, 700 of them at Gulfstream Aerospace Corporation. 7/31/2007 - The Manitowoc Co. sets two records for sales, earnings - The Manitowoc Co. said Monday it set records in the second quarter for net sales and earnings per share. 7/30/2007 - Appleton's Art in the Park draws thousands - Walking through City Park, Barb Jenkins of Appleton found herself udderly mooved by a sculpture made from an old air compressor, a junked grill and a bread pan. 7/29/2007 - Acuity garners top 50 honors for insurance companies - Sheboygan-based Acuity was recently named to the Ward's 50 Benchmark Group of top-performing insurance companies for the eighth consecutive year. 7/29/2007 - Doyle attends business meeting at LTC - Gov. Jim Doyle recently met with his business council at Lakeshore Technical College to discuss workforce development. 7/28/2007 - West Business Services to hire 100 - Firm targets Appleton sales staff. 7/27/2007 - Oshkosh Truck works with others to beef up armored vehicles - Oshkosh Truck Corp. will team up with two other contractors to further develop the Bull, an armored vehicle designed to protect occupants from attacks by high explosives in combat zones 7/26/2007 - Howard firm to receive $200,000 in state tax credits - Zepnick Solutions Inc. of Howard will receive $200,000 in Technology Zone tax credits to assist in an expansion project, which is expected to create 14 new jobs. 7/26/2007 - Brillion prepares for Party in the Park to mark 125th anniversary - The Brillion Fire Department has announced its 125th anniversary celebration, Party in the Park, set for Saturday, Aug. 11, and Sunday, Aug. 12. 7/24/2007 - AirVenture kicks off its 55th year - AirVenture kicked off Monday, thrilling aviation enthusiasts with what they could see on the grounds and the old friends they could reconnect with. 7/23/2007 - WS Packaging Group to build world headquarters in Green Bay - $4 million project to be first in University Heights Business Park 7/23/2007 - St. Vincent Hospital receives national award - St. Vincent Hospital is among the 277 U.S. hospitals that has earned a Get With The Guidelines Performance Achievement Award. 7/21/2007 - Schneider National Inc. wins training award - Schneider National Inc. has received the Excellence in Practice Citation from the American Society for Training and Development for the second straight year. 7/20/2007 - Spotlight shines on area firms - Kohler Co., Orion Energy Systems earn national new product awards 7/18/2007 - Public can see 'new' Grignon Mansion - The Outagamie County Historical Society will unveil the restored Charles A. Grignon Mansion at 4 p.m. Thursday. 7/18/2007 - WPS Web site ranks in top 25 nationally - Wisconsin Public Service's Web site has been nationally ranked in the top 25 by E Source. 7/17/2007 - Cookie Daze looking for a baker's dozen - The annual Cookie Daze Festival in Ripon invites bakers to join in the fun and enter the Cookie Bake & Taste Contest. 7/16/2007 - Wisconsin is home to many great stocks - Five top analyst's list of 18 state has to offer 7/16/2007 - Nutorious hopes confections will bring nationwide distribution - Christmas snack turns into big business for owners 7/15/2007 - Clintonville firms doing big business - Two trailer manufacturers thrive on military contracts 7/15/2007 - Spaceport Sheboygan revving up, thanks to possible federal funding - The idea of putting a $17 million, 52,000 square-foot aerospace complex in the heart of Sheboygan — the bratwurst capital of the country — is getting a serious look from a lot of people these days. 7/14/2007 - Green Bay business finds work for disabled - Service provides work and a paycheck 7/13/2007 - Sign of the times: Jones on move nationwide - Local company expands plant, doubles number of workers 7/13/2007 - Car show puts tiny Iola on the map - Cozy barbecue in 1972 developed into world-class event 7/11/2007 - State grants to help generate 110 jobs - Helped by a $94,750 Transportation Economic Assistance grant from the state, two companies hope to create 110 jobs. 7/9/2007 - Development the focus of Midwest Specialty Products - Converting company makes tabletop paper products 7/7/2007 - Brillion school addition to be ready in August - Construction on a "state-of-the-art" project at Brillion High School should be done by mid-August, administrators say. 7/7/2007 - Looking to make a good impression - Merchants around Door County are prepping their businesses, staff and information spiels for the invasion of travel writers on a tour of the peninsula July 8-13. 7/5/2007 - Alliant Energy buys 41 wind turbines for FdL County farm - Alliant Energy's Wisconsin Power & Light Co. has purchased 41 turbines for a wind farm in Fond du Lac County. 7/5/2007 - State earns Silver Shovel award for development - Area Development Magazine honored Wisconsin with a Silver Shovel award for economic development in its June issue, highlighting three high-profile expansion projects in Northeastern Wisconsin as part of the reason for Wisconsin's success. 7/5/2007 - Is it the Fox River or the Louvre? Artwork unveiled along trail - Two pieces are first of a planned series in Green Bay 7/4/2007 - Brillion ready to turn corner to prosperity – City of 3,000 poised for growth commercially, economically 7/3/2007 - Valley organizations get environmental nod - Three Fox Valley organizations are among 41 nominated for the Business Friend of the Environment Awards 7/3/2007 - Outlook to add 50 jobs in Clayton - Simplicity Pattern Co. contract leads to expansion 7/2/2007 - Facelift proposed for Waupun's downtown - Design guidelines that would improve the eye appeal of downtown Waupun are being applauded by several business owners 7/1/2007 - Ad-vantageous: Local firms Acuity, DuFour win big at national advertising awards - Acuity and DuFour recently received a Silver National ADDY Award from the American Advertising Federation at the AAF National Conference 6/29/2007 - Cable franchise plans new facility - Time Warner to build 100,000-square-foot call center  6/29/2007 - Whistling Straits tees it up for U.S. Senior Open - Workers 'on schedule' for next week's tournament 6/28/2007 - Program gives students taste of running business - They designed product, developed a plan for it 6/27/2007 - Wind energy has a long history - Attendee at renewable energy fair comes away impressed with local man's ideas 6/27/2007 - Ag teacher wins state honor - Even though Melissa Goers has been teaching for only four years, her ambitious agenda for the Gillett High School agriculture department has earned her a top state honor 6/26/2007 - FdL couple's water treatment device marketed globally - Retirement isn't an option for one local couple 6/24/2007 - A century of metal solutions - Gaterman Manufacturing helps farmers reduce crop loss 6/24/2007 - Brillion positioned for development boom - City leaders say community in transition 6/23/2007 - Chinese scholars make local connections - Visitors discuss environmental issues with Valley business owners 6/22/2007 - Alto Dairy to be featured on History Channel - Alto Dairy Cooperative will be featured on the History Channel's show "Modern Marvels" for its historical role in cheese making 6/22/2007 - Acuity, UW-S celebrate tech center - Company donated $1.8 million to school 6/22/2007 - Chamber breaks ground for new site - The Shawano Country Chamber of Commerce broke ground Thursday under bright blue skies for its new offices and Visitor Welcome Center, to be built at 1263 S. Main St., Shawano 6/21/2007 - Boys & Girls Club of Green Bay receives honors - The Boys and Girls Club of Green Bay recently earned two national awards for program excellence 6/19/2007 - State companies get big lifts to success - While rivals Airbus and Boeing Co. fight for billions of dollars in sales at the Paris Air Show this week, a handful of Wisconsin companies are plugged into the action 6/19/2007 - Pride Day celebration puts focus on village's strengths - With the village's annual Pride Day on June 23, area entrepreneurs are gearing up for what they expect to be a big business boom. 6/18/2007 - TrafficCast secures $2M from Phenomenelle Angels, NEW Capital Fund - TrafficCast International, a global provider of digital traffic data, will receive $2 million in new angel funding in a round led by two Wisconsin-based investment funds 6/18/2007 - Consolidated Construction Co. gets Eagle Award - Consolidated Construction Co. of Appleton received an Eagle Award in Associated Builders and Contractors Inc.'s 2006 National Excellence in Construction competition. 6/12/2007 - Arlen Boardman column: Miller Electric works way through competitive challenges - In Miller Electric Mfg. Co.'s case, the prediction of the demise of American manufacturing was greatly exaggerated. 6/12/2007 - Montello woman wins state award for business with million-dollar potential - A Montello woman who developed a business that works with companies that use fingerprints to do background checks has been recognized by a national business initiative for the potential growth of her company 6/10/2007 - Pierce ablaze with orders - Pierce Manufacturing is a company on fire. How else to explain a company boasting 25 new product launches in the past five years, an unheard-of pace in the entrenched fire apparatus industry known for its reluctance to embrace change? 6/10/2007 - Pine River wins award for cold pack cheese - Pine River Pre-Pack Inc., Newton, won a cold pack cheese first place award in its category at the United States Championship Cheese Contest in La Crosse recently. 6/7/2007 - New North session set on best practices - The New North Small Business and Entrepreneurial Council will discuss best practices at an open meeting from 9 to 11 a.m. June 26 in Room 138 of the D.J. Bordini Center, 5 Systems Drive, across from Fox Valley Technical College. 6/4/2007 - The company Appleton marks 100th year with $100,000 gift to the city - The company Appleton (formerly Appleton Papers) will recognize its 100th anniversary and the sesquicentennial of the city of Appleton by presenting the city with a $100,000 gift to underwrite the construction of a plaza in City Park. 6/3/2007 - McMahon Group among top engineering firms - The McMahon Group recently was named a Top 500 Design Firm by Engineering News-Record. 6/1/2007 - Simon Creek winery wins nine international medals - Simon Creek Vineyard and Winery won nine medals in the 2007 Tasters Guild International Wine Competition, including the highest award possible, a double gold medal. 6/1/2007 - With new hires, Miller Electric 1,500 employees strong - $1.2 million in tax credits help area manufacturer expand 6/1/2007 - Grand Opera House bringing back acts for encore performances in spring of 2008 - The historic Oshkosh theater will bring back celebrity singer-songwriter Jeff Daniels, classical pianist Alpin Hong and Elvis act "Blue Suede Shoes" for another round in the spotlight next spring to top off its 2007-08 season. 5/30/2007 - DCVB creates new marketing plan - Increasing the number of visitors is the main goal of the first comprehensive marketing plan unveiled May 24 by the Door County Visitor Bureau. 5/30/2007 - NCAA tournament hits another home run - Event draws nearly 25,000 fans in Valley. 5/29/2007 - Celebrate De Pere festival goes out on high note - Crowd estimated at 20,000 for 3 days. 5/27/2007 - Must-see events in Oshkosh this summer - Your guide to 12 things you shouldn't miss. 5/26/2007 - Recipe for success gets recognized - Appleton woman cited in statewide business contest. 5/25/2007 - Fox Cities to cash in from sport contests - $400,000 boost predicted from weekend baseball, soccer tournaments. 5/24/2007 - Fondue Fest gets $30,000 state grant - A $30,000 state grant will help the Downtown Fond du Lac Partnership market and promote its annual fall festival, renamed Fond du Lac Fondue Festival this year. 5/23/2007 - Cheese-cutting specialists guide family owned shop into global marketplace - Marchant Schmidt started exporting to Canada and has expanded to Mexico, Ireland, Norway, New Zealand and Puerto Rico. 5/22/2007 - Magazine names Green Bay a top city for families - Green Bay was named one of the best cities in the country in which to live for married couples with children in the June issue of Kiplinger's Personal Finance. 5/22/2007 - Larry Avila column: When spotlight shines on your community, take advantage - New North Inc., the regional economic development organization that is working to lure the spotlight to Northeast Wisconsin more regularly than it has in the past, seized the opportunity to tout the Valley communities included in the BusinessWeek ranking. 5/22/2007 - 'Lion King' gives businesses a bump - Restaurants, hotels happy to see members of audience, cast and crew 5/22/2007 - Modern Marvels to feature Marine Travelift hoist - Marine Travelift was the 2006 Door County Industry of the Year. 5/21/2007 - Record 6,700 runners battle the wind, cold for marathon - Despite the chill, the eighth annual Cellcom set a new record for participation, said race director Sean Ryan. 5/21/2007 - "Fishing Has No Boundaries' growing in fourth year - Event helps those with disabilities reel in fish. 5/20/2007 - Manitowoc expands its global reach - Overseas crane sales help boost company profits. 5/20/2007 - Organic farming gaining grounds in the area - Jason Dettman-Kruse, commercial horitculture educator at the UW-Cooperative Extension, said many small farmers have always practiced organic methods of farming because the small farmers often directly interact with the people who buy their products. 5/20/2007 - Agritourism takes root in Fox Valley - Mulberry Lane Farm opened in fall 2005 and has already drawn thousands of children along with their teachers, parents or grandparents. 5/20/2007 - Frozen Codebase emerges from incubator ready to fly - Green Bay company working on 2 games for Microsoft Xbox 360. 5/20/2007 - Wisconsin must focus on new markets, speaker says - Green Bay native addresses economic group. 5/20/2007 - Golf drives tourism here - Revised revenue numbers put county 8th in state. 5/19/2007 - Integrys chief: Merger going well - WPS, Peoples Energy parent focuses on integration. 5/18/2007 - 2 local companies up for biz award - The fifth annual Entrepreneurs' Conference is scheduled for June 12-13 at the Hyatt Regency, Milwaukee. 5/18/2007 - So far, so good for WPS, Peoples Energy merger - Integrys' stock price has gained over $10 a share since being formed. 5/18/2007 - Expert: Shipping could pay off for state - Wisconsin must try to wrest every business advantage possible from the rapidly evolving Prince Rupert seaport in British Columbia and its huge potential impact on railroad shipping opportunities in the state. 5/18/2007 - Boldt: Valley scene evolves - Builder talks to northside group about landscape. 5/18/2007 - Tourism summit revs up area industry leaders - The Shawano Speedway and its contributions to the local economy took center stage Thursday at the 2007 Shawano Country Tourism Summit. 5/18/2007 - Gillett to proclaim itself ATV Capital Saturday - Gillett was awarded the trademark in April by the U.S. Office of Patents and Trademarks, and on Saturday the city will celebrate its status with a daylong slate of ATV-related festivities. 5/18/2007 - Tourism spending in Brown County increased 9 percent in 2006 - Packers, Lambeau, casino among top draws to the area. 5/18/2007 - Appleton among most affordable Midwest suburbs - City gets listed among Top 25 in BusinessWeek. 5/17/2007 - Fond du Lac's Marchant Schmidt receives state business award - Fond du Lac business Marchant Schmidt is a recipient of Governor Jim Doyle's Export Achievement Award. 5/17/2007 - Officials hope new kayak launch will boost sport here - Expedition Outdoor Supply, a new South Pier District business under construction that will sell and rent kayaks and other outdoor supplies, is building the kayak launch to be part of its store. 5/16/2007 - Best Affordable Suburbs: Midwest - Dreaming of idyllic and inexpensive suburban life? Head to the heartland. 5/16/2007 - Door County ranked 7th in Wisconsin - Tourists visiting Door County spent an estimated $420,558,457 in 2006, according to information from the Wisconsin Department of Tourism. 5/15/2007 - New enterprises will be arriving across Fond du Lac this summer - From sexy lingerie and sub shops to cell phone and drug stores, a number of new businesses are opening this summer in Fond du Lac. 5/15/2007 - Broadway plan seeks live/work environment - Vision presented at town hall meeting. 5/15/2007 - Green Bay rated tops for families by finance magazine - Green Bay is among the best cities in which to live if you are married with children, according to a feature in the June 2007 issue of "Kiplinger's Personal Finance," on newsstands today. 5/14/2007 - Somerville Inc. Architects/Engineers design rated among best - New $12 million office headquarters for Logistic Health Inc. named one of the "Top Projects of 2006" by The Daily Reporter and Wisconsin Builder Magazine 5/13/2007 - A good thing for everybody: Dutchland Plastics plant expansion excites employees - Dutchland Plastics Corp. production workers are excited about the company's ongoing 88,000-square-foot expansion to its 79,000-square-foot facility at 54 Enterprise Court 5/13/2007 - Door Co. growers cheery over cherry season so far - 2007 looking better than '06 5/13/2007 - Northeast Wisconsin visitors are spending more when they're here - 2006 was a better year than 2005, state survey finds 5/13/2007 - Wisconsin Traveler Spending Jumps to a New High in 2006 to $12.8 Billion - Brown, Door, Sheboygan, and Outagamie Counties among top 10 counties in the state in traveler spending 5/12/2007 - Grants target emerging industry - State will offer $850,000 in worker training funds 5/10/2007 - Public Service Commission approves construction of wind farm in Fond du Lac 5/10/2007 - Kimberly-Clark cites scholarship winners - Kimberly-Clark Corp. has announced the names of 78 scholarship recipients awarded a total of more than $1.5 million in grants under the firm's Bright Futures Scholarship program. 5/9/2007 - This preschool takes a different approach 5/9/2007 - State historical society honors Boldt - Construction firm chief wins corporate leadership award 5/8/2007 - Gillett receives $190,000 for Seneca expansion 5/8/2007 - Howard jeweler finalist in million-dollar contest 5/7/2007 - Ashwaubenon fifth-graders take home honors 5/7/2007 - WPS honored by National Food and Energy Council 5/6/2007 - Miron Construction builds on steady growth 5/5/2007 - Endries joins select state group - Founder installed in Wisconsin Business Hall of Fame 5/5/2007 - Fishing opener boosts area businesses - 'I've never seen a year as busy as this one' 5/4/2007 - Companies on 'Fortune 1000' list - Four companies in the New North are on the "Fortune 1000" list, including The Manitowoc Company 5/4/2007 - Associated Banc-Corp. makes Fortune 1000 list - Ashwaubenon company ranks 998 with $1.6B in revenue 5/4/2007 - Ariens recognized for production methods - The Society of Manufacturing Engineers has recognized Dan Ariens, president of Ariens Co., with the Eli Whitney Productivity Award for his accomplishments in improving production. 5/4/2007 - Execs tout sales boost at Pierce - Oshkosh Truck reports quarterly sales up 96 percent 5/3/2007 - SNC graduate at home in global economy - David Habiger, president and chief executive officer of Sonic Solutions and a St. Norbert College graduate, runs a truly global company with equally global challenges 5/2/2005 - New product development boosts Manitowoc Co. - Tellock takes over as chief executive 5/2/2007 - Fortune 500 firms have Valley ties - K-C, Thrivent based elsewhere but employ thousands here 5/2/2007 - Rockets for Schools gaining momentum - 11th annual event boosts interest in space exploration 5/2/2007 - Appleton turns 150: Celebration set for June 9 - Records show first official city meeting was low-key 5/1/2007 - Annual Door County Economic Development Corp. report available online - Door County Economic Development Corp. said Monday its 2006 annual report is available online at www.doorcountybusiness.com/pdfs/2006AnnualReport.pdf. 4/30/2007 - Manitowoc Co. sets sales, profit records - Manufacturer raises its earnings outlook for the full year to up to $4.50 per share 4/29/2007 - Under one roof: Sheboygan's EBCO Venture Center is home to 45 businesses 4/29/2007 - Wine business grows, ripens in region, state - The Wisconsin wine business is growing and so are the grapes. 4/28/2007 - Perceptions sell Appleton short - City prepares to celebrate its sesquicentennial 4/28/2007 - Green Bay, On Broadway win Wisconsin Main Street awards - Green Bay was the most honored of communities during Friday's 17th annual Wisconsin Main Street awards program. 4/28/2007 - Boldt Co. honored for $83 million UW project - The Boldt Co. received a Top Project of 2006 Award from The Daily Reporter, a construction industry publication, and Wisconsin Builder at an awards dinner this week in Pewaukee. 4/27/2007 - The Buzz: Downtowns get good news - Two unique businesses coming to Appleton's and Neenah's downtowns further the idea that downtowns are good places for local entrepreneurs to try new, innovative ideas. 4/27/2007 - Beautification efforts underway for city - It's not April showers that will bring flowers to Oshkosh next month. 4/26/2007 - Gillett offers loans to businesses for renovations - The City of Gillett has unveiled a $500,000 cooperative loan program to assist with commercial renovations in conjunction with planned road improvements in the city. 4/26/2007 - Associated Bank wins national award - Associated Bank was one of four financial companies nationwide to receive the Small Business Administration's 2007 Excellence in Lending Award Monday during ceremonies in Washington, D.C. 4/26/2007 - Meissner Landscape Inc. wins Door County award - Meissner Landscape Inc., co-owned by Greg and Marsha Meissner, is the winner of the fourth-annual Door County Entrepreneur of the Year Award, sponsored by the Door County Economic Development Corp. 4/26/2007 - Visitors bureau offers residents passport to local attractions - 4th annual 'Be a Tourist in Your Hometown' is May 12-13 4/23/2007 - Corrigan's Custom Built Structures gets building honors - Corrigan's Custom Built Structures recently was honored for its "2006 Best of the Year Buildings" by the Inland Buildings Conference. 4/22/2007 - Business banks boom - Competition becomes fierce for specialty financial niche 4/21/2007 - WPS among most admired in field - Fortune magazine included WPS Resources Corp., now Integrys Energy Group, in its list of most-admired energy companies in the United States. 4/21/2007 - Conference puts spotlight on manufacturing - Ariens leader to address CEOs at Milwaukee event 4/20/2007 - Fox River ad club wins 20 awards 4/17/2007 - Allouez supper club shows staying power of its namesake - In 1967, a waitress answered adversity with determination 4/16/2007 - Dust, tourism dollars build at extreme sports park - Sixth season launches at Gravity Park near Chilton 4/15/2007 - Joining forces - Sheboygan-based Nemschoff to help market products from two other health-care furniture companies 4/15/2007 - Regents look at regional collaboration - Adults with an associate's degree from a northeast Wisconsin technical college will be able to return to school to get a bachelors degree through a new program at the University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh approved Friday by the University of Wisconsin Board of Regents. 4/15/2007 - bittersweet & co. one of De Pere's 'hidden gems' - Gift shop adds personal touch to most occasions 4/15/2007 - Streetwise: Focus on exciting new developments, not a little April snowfall 4/11/2007 - Local plans under way to boost tourism 4/10/2007 - Boldt Co. named top Midwest contractor - The Boldt Company was named the Midwest's top contractor for 2007 by Midwest Construction magazine. 4/10/2007 - Online ice cream site is dream come true for Door Co. pair - Company ships frozen treats nationwide 4/9/2007 - Appleton Fund Aims to Fill VC Funding Gap 4/8/2007 - 4 Under 40: Oshkosh's young standout leaders 4/8/2007 - Valley event planning firm wins state award - A-mazing Events LLC is the 2007 recipient of the Best of Wisconsin Meetings award. 4/8/2007 - Flexible hours, extra cash drive Valley entrepreneurs - Home-based businesses offer plenty of options 4/8/2007 - New Web site designed to promote Door County - A campaign aimed at marketing Door County beyond its borders begins this week with Door County Publishing's launch of a new Internet site, godoorcounty.com. 4/7/2007 - Nursing home operator named to Fortune list - Manor Care Inc., which operates ManorCare Health Services here, was included in Fortune magazine's 2007 list of America's most admired companies. 4/6/2007 - Ariens named to taskforce - Dan Ariens, the president of Ariens Company and a member of the executive committee of New North, Inc.,has been named to the Governor's Taskforce on Global Warming. 4/6/2007 - State grant to benefit northeast Wisconsin workers - Wisconsin Lt. Gov. Barbara Lawton announced a $1.2 million grant on Friday that will assist northeast Wisconsin residents who are looking for work to train and find new jobs. The grant will assist workers displaced from jobs at Tecumseh Power in New Holstein, Brillion Iron Works in Brillion, and Chilton Products in Chilton. 4/5/2007 - Voith adding 49 jobs in Appleton - Papermaking equipment maker plans $3.1 million investment 4/5/2007 - U.S. Specialty Cheese builds on success - Company garners critical honors, multiple awards 4/5/2007 - UWO students win scholarships - Sarah Stevenson and Jurgita Downham are $1,000 winners of scholarships administered by the Highway 41 Corridor International Business Program. 4/4/2007 - Firms nurture future engineers - Manufacturers back school programs that bolster skills 4/1/2007 - Three Valley firms win Governor's Awards - Three area companies were presented 2007 Governor's Awards for their contributions to making homes in Wisconsin more energy and resource efficient. 4/1/2007 - 100 years & counting - Oshkosh businesses show they've got what it takes 3/30/2007 - De Pere printer wins Badger Award - Independent Printing received a Badger Award — the top award in its category — in the Printing Industries of Wisconsin's seventh annual Graphics Excellence Awards. 3/26/2007 - Brown Co. residents advance in business plan competition - Two Brown County residents are among 50 entrants in the fourth annual Wisconsin Governor's Business Plan Contest to advance to the second round. 3/25/2007 - Nichols Paper rolls with industry changes - Nichols Paper Products Co. Inc.'s quiet, rural home in this tiny Outagamie County village belies the competitive environment it competes against globally as a paper converter. 3/25/2007 - 'Recycling today for a better tomorrow' - Muchin Co. processes scrap metal for new uses 3/25/2007 - City Center reborn - Once a shopping mall, now a major economic engine for downtown area 3/22/2007 - De Pere company narrowly misses Volvo Master Cup - Aring Equipment receives second in worldwide event 3/21/2007 - Schneider named a top employer - Ashwaubenon-based Schneider National has been named to Training magazine's Top 125 list of employers for 2007, the first time it has been so honored. 3/21/2007 - Bakery takes quality to new level - Appleton couple's shop named best operation in state 3/18/2007 - Area tops for business expansion, magazine says - Education efforts lead to positive outlook 3/18/2007 - Omro hub offers helping hand to businesses 3/17/2007 - Baked by the best: Uncle Mike's named top shop in Wisconsin 3/15/2007 - Northeastern Wisconsin cheese makers win national awards 3/14/2007 - Miron Construction named top contractor 3/14/2007 - Mercury Marine's new lighting benefits go beyond energy savings 3/13/2007 - Area employment outlook perks up going into spring - 20% of local companies report plans to add workers 3/12/2007 - Coast Guard orders keep Marinette Marine busy - Half of company's work comes from defense contracts 3/11/2007 - Dropping anchor in Dubai - State companies on board for Middle East boat show 3/9/2007 - Cheese makers hope for slice of glory - National competition is in Milwaukee next week 3/9/2007 - Georgia-Pacific gives $25,000 to help match people, jobs - Donation to assist employment offices 3/9/2007 - NSP Graphics owners receive Trailblazer Award - The Governor's Trailblazer Awards for Women in Business are awarded to women-owned businesses in recognition of the legacy of women's business ownership in Wisconsin and their deep roots in the business community. 3/7/2007 - Green Bay ad agency wins silver medal — Joseph Bergner, executive creative director and a founder of Green Bay-based advertising agency Imaginasium, was awarded the Silver Medal Award at Friday's ADDY Awards ceremony. 3/7/2007 - Ashwaubenon's Teaosity takes second in business contest — Teaosity of Ashwaubenon received $6,000 for finishing second in the second Northeast Wisconsin Business Plan Competition. 3/7/2007 - Merc receives Stewardship Award - Mercury Marine has received Orion's Environmental Stewardship Award for reducing greenhouse gas emissions by installing energy-efficient lighting. 3/2/2007 - Pierce takes top manufacturing honors - Truck subsidiary emerges top state manufacturer for its size 3/2/2007 - Giddings & Lewis wins Wisconsin Manufacturers Award - Fond du Lac firm is honored for corporate philanthropy 3/1/2007 - Kewaunee Fabrications looks to build a business that will last - Company's economic impact goes beyond earnings 2/28/2007 - Menasha's Pro One Janitorial eyes expansion 2/28/2007 - Thilmany rolls with the changes - Specialty papermaker succeeds in niche market 2/27/2007 - Long-time fishing buddies get down to business with S&M Tool 2/27/2007 - Container division earns P&G award - The De Pere Shipping Container Division of Green Bay Packaging Inc. was named a World Class Supplier by Procter & Gamble's Paper Products Division. 2/26/2007 - J&R Machine fought to bounce back from tough times 2/25/2007 - Acuity announces record year - Sheboygan-based insurer Acuity announced Thursday it brought in a record net income of $108 million last year. 2/24/2007 - Truck awarded $878 million defense contract - The U.S. Army has awarded Oshkosh Truck an $878 million contract to continue production of heavy tactical vehicles and to remanufacture existing vehicles. 2/19/2007 - Monday Conversation: Region works as one to fill employment demands 2/7/2007 - Truck looks to strong future at annual meeting 2/6/2007 - Larry Avila: Survey says local economy still looks strong – fine by me 2/6/2007 - Palmer Johnson projects sailing along smoothly - Construction of extension on schedule; paint building planned 2/4/2007 - The FABCO opportunity - Firm teams up with FVTC to find a home for unique center in Oshkosh 2/3/2007 Oshkosh Truck posts $1 billion quarter -CEO high on recent JLG acquisition 2/1/2007 Manitowoc Co. reports 32 percent sales boost 1/31/2007 - Miller Electric boasts robust year - Appleton-based company added 237 employees in 2006 1/14/2007 - Oshkosh tops for economic development - Northwestern analysis sheds light on growth of city 1/11/2007 - 11 area companies among nominees - Manufacturer of the Year to be honored in March 1/11/2007 - Neenah Foundry to invest $50 million in new plant 1/10/2007 - 2006 Port of Green Bay tonnage numbers increase - As the Port of Green Bay goes, so does the local economy