Women in the 5P Industries and New North are sponsoring a free virtual webinar from 1-2pm CST on Tuesday, Jan. 23. Barb LaMue, president and CEO of New North Inc. will speak about Wisconsin’s diverse business development and upscaling talent. The New North is an 18-county regional development corporation in Northeast Wisconsin.
The Green Bay Innovation Group and other supporters will be donating $30,000 in 2022 to local Food Pantries, Homeless Shelters, Community Outreach Programs and a number of other Non-Profit Membership Organizations. The Green Bay Innovation Group Mission Statement supports our communities for those who need it the most. The Green Bay Innovation Group brings together the 5P, Converting and Supporting Industries through education, collaboration, networking and innovation!
The Green Bay Innovation Group wants to thank ALL of our 2022 sponsors for their support. One Half of our Sponsorship revenue goes back to our communities! If you want to become a sponsor in 2023, go to: www.greenbayinnovationgroup.com and go to join. Click on JOIN GBIG NOW! We have 3 options for a Bronze, Silver, or Gold Annual Sponsorship.
One of the 2022 recipients was Apricity, a Neenah company providing treatment, employment, and support services to those impacted by substance use disorders. Through the magic of Christmas, a matching donation turned GBIG’s donation of $2,500 into $5,000.
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Packerland Websites has been selected as one of the Best Digital Marketing Agencies in Green Bay, Wisconsin, by expertise.com.
“Our team is honored to be recognized for helping clients accomplish their digital marketing goals and earn a solid return on their marketing dollar,” said Bill Koehne, Packerland Websites owner. “Digital marketing is much more than just hanging a nameplate on the internet. We help clients engage their target market with website design and SEO strategies that lead to results.”
Expertise uses public databases and customer referrals to check availability and service areas. The selection was based on the primary area of expertise, the variety of services offered, and years of experience.
Packerland Websites is on the “Best Digital Marketing Agencies in Green Bay” list for 2022.
NEW NORTH, November 21, 2022 – Jason Mathwig, a regional professional with extensive experience in developing community partnerships, will join New North Inc. as Industry Alliance Director, President and CEO Barb LaMue announced. The appointment becomes effective on Dec. 5, 2022.
In the role, Mathwig will lead industry alliance outreach and engagement efforts through strategic partnerships with regional employers, as well as workforce development, educational and community-based organizations. He also will provide operational support for the NEW Digital Alliance and NEW Construction Alliance, including project-management oversight for alliance-based activities.
“We are excited to have someone of Jason’s caliber join our team to advance regional support for key industry sectors,” says LaMue. “His knowledge and expertise in post-secondary engagement and other life-long learning options will help to drive innovative solutions as we address regional talent pipeline needs.
“He will increase our capacity to lead initiatives, expanding collaborative efforts, and to identify solutions to pressing challenges. We also anticipate that Jason will be able to facilitate greater alignment between regional talent-development opportunities and industry partners.”
Mathwig comes to New North from the University of Wisconsin-Green Bay, where he has served as executive manager of education outreach. In this position, he was the liaison with university departments and community organizations to create partnerships and outreach opportunities for K-12 students.
“I am honored and thrilled for this opportunity to be a part of the New North team,” says Mathwig. “It is an exciting time to be in the New North region, and I look forward to helping with the continued growth and innovation that serves our communities and targeted populations. I am ready to dive in and get started.”
Mathwig graduated cum laude from the University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire with a bachelor’s degree in mass communication-public relations, with a minor in sports administration. He later received a master’s degree in sports management from Concordia University in St. Paul, Minn. Mathwig additionally is a graduate of the Leadership Green Bay program of the Greater Green Bay Chamber.
His initial post-graduation position was as an admissions counselor at his alma mater, UW-Eau Claire.
The NEW Digital Alliance aims to advance collaboration efforts that promote tech health in the New North region. It connects companies, academic institutions and other organizations dedicated to inspiring people of all ages to pursue IT and digital careers in Northeast Wisconsin.
The NEW Construction Alliance is an association of employers in the construction trades, collaborating to work with educators, workforce development, economic development and government organizations to promote careers in the building and construction trades in Northeast Wisconsin.
As the Managing Director of Mercer Celgar, a global leader in the pulp industry, Bill MacPherson leads a large-scale, modern mill operating in a complex industry. What are the results? The British Columbia-based pulp mill annually produces nearly a half million metric tonnes of pulp, 250,000 litres of turpentine, and enough eco-certified green energy to supply its needs and the energy needs of 20,000 homes. Mercer Celgar accomplishes this with a workforce of about 400 employees and 21st Century manufacturing strategies.
For Bill MacPherson, people are the No. 1 element that differentiates Mercer Celgar from its competition. People and teams working together and problem solving – that’s what makes the difference. Bill has a simple, yet powerful, philosophy for directing the mill:
Bill knows it’s not about finding good people versus bad people. Instead, it’s about finding a good fit. Hiring managers need to avoid selecting people because they like them. Does the job candidate look like me, act like me, talk like me? That’s not necessarily going to result in a selection that’s right for the organization. Instead, selections should be based on abilities, experience, and behavioral data that’s gathered in a highly structured board interview. In a nutshell, this describes the 15dots® Selection Process. Bill was introduced to the process (then known as the Nowlin Selection Process) when he interviewed and was hired at James River 30 years ago. Since then, he has helped implement the 15dots Selection Process everywhere his career has taken him. Bill MacPherson has seen firsthand the transformational effect of the 15dots strategies in each organization.
Employee selection gives way to onboarding and training. Bill believes that feedback is the No. 1 way to set people up for success. Here’s his advice. When providing feedback, start with examples of exactly what employees are doing well. Tell them what behavior you’ve observed and how this behavior had measurable, quantifiable results. On the flip side, if employees are off target, tell them early on what is going on and discuss ways to change the behavior.
The third element of Bill’s philosophy is to celebrate performance together. Instead of creating a corporate culture in which employees compete against one other, create an environment that values teamwork and collaboration. This begins in the hiring process. Select candidates who provide real-world examples of how they functioned well in a team setting. While it’s important to recognize individuals who do great work, celebrating team performance is even more essential. Team performance lays the foundation for the long-term success of an organization.
While pulp mills in the U.S. and Canada use the same equipment and manufacturing processes, Mercer Celgar differentiates itself with its talent. The demands of 21st Century manufacturing are intense – artificial intelligence, automation, high-levels of preventive maintenance schemes, complicated electrical controls processes, and complex industrial chemicals. Thus, it takes a certain type of person to work at the Mercer Celgar Mill. Organizations like Mercer Celgar that recruit, hire, and train people better than their competitors will be more likely to celebrate performance milestones.
Bill MacPherson has always believed that people are the No. 1 element that differentiate an organization from its competition. 15dots provides its clients with the tools to consistently identify and select team members who can differentiate the organization.
Wisconsin has a large presence of container and boxboard production facilities across the state. We have some large Wisconsin-based companies, National and International companies with manufacturing
facilities across Wisconsin. Unfortunately, a large number of them have older production facilities! We just saw GP shut down an Oshkosh plant and announce the building of new corrugated facilities elsewhere. We do appreciate ALL of GP investments in Wisconsin!!! We are seeing a number of these companies build new state-of-the-art facilities outside of Wisconsin. With the exception of Green Bay Packaging and ND Packaging a Chinese-based company, we have not seen a brand-new container or boxboard plant built in Wisconsin. The Business community and the State of Wisconsin need to take a very aggressive approach to rebuild the Wisconsin Paper Industry. The Green Bay Innovation Group is
putting together a group of very educated and talented individuals that support the paper industry. If you are interested in joining us, please contact Marty Ochs. We will be reaching out to Businesses, The State of Wisconsin, The Wisconsin Paper Council and other Associations supporting the Paper Industry in Wisconsin.
The Boxboard prices are relatively flat while containerboard prices softened. Kraft linerboard declined $20.00 a ton while corrugated medium prices declined $40.00 a ton. Overall, the box demand is holding its own with an expected CAGR ranging from 3.00 to 4.5%. The industry is experiencing more downtime along with plant closures and diminished inventories. We expect inventory to be replaced mid-first quarter of 2023. The Amazon effect will continue with online ordering after Christmas shopping supporting the container and boxboard production. With a potential for a recession, we could see a slowdown overall! We do expect pricing to remain relative stable with some discounts! A number of companies have announced building new state of the art plants with a lot of additional capacity. However, due to supply chain and excess capacity in the market, a number of the companies are putting on hold their expansions. In 2023, we can expect a steady demand, normalizing backlogs and price stability.
Hurckman Mechanical was presented with the WI AGC Build Award for the Island Resort and
Casino project. The project presented multiple challenges, the least of which was building 12
stories above grade. Crews used a large skip hoist to move materials and teams up and down the
structure, but it was slow going. Imagine hauling 145 toilets, sinks, showers, and over 3 miles of
piping up and down 12 floors and things could slow down. Because the tower was constructed
with spancrete, Hurckman teams were challenged with placing mechanical systems around the
tension cables. The 124,000-square- foot project required planning, craftsmanship, and
experienced tradespeople to solve construction-related issues. This project and its award is a
testament to the hard work and dedication we put into our daily tasks.
With over 65 years in business at HMI, many have given and received from the community of employees known through the years as Hurckman Mechanical. Frank Hurckman started the business from skills learned in a lifetime of professional development within the sheet metal industry. What grew from his honest work ethic was the thriving and growing Hurckman Mechanical Industries Inc. you see today. Founded on honesty, we embrace our operating
principle of “no empty promises.”
Todd Fleming
HVAC Service Sales
(920) 606-3026
toddfleming@hurckman.com
I want to thank Jerimiah Jannsen Vice President of First Business Bank for putting together an excellent PODCAST on the Paper Industry and an overview of the Green Bay Innovation Group. We both grew up
with many family members and friends working in the Paper Industry. We understand the impact it has on our communities and the State of Wisconsin! We witnessed the demise of the majority of Paper
Mills on the Fox River and across the State. We discussed the Green Bay Innovation Group overview, our mission statement and our impact on the 5P, Converting and Supporting Industries. Wisconsin
needs to REBUILD our paper manufacturing instead of buying paper from Europe, China and countries across the globe! A question to ponder, China lacks pulp, water, logistics and other resources for paper manufacturing! However, they can ship paper to the USA cheaper than Wisconsin can produce paper will ALL of the resources in Wisconsin. It is time to DE-COUPE FROM CHINA and Build Back the paper industry in Wisconsin! Wisconsin has a $6 Billion Dollar Surplus this past year and we need to invest in What Built Wisconsin – Paper.
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