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Swing Big With GBIG 2024

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Register today for Swing Big With GBIG, a golf outing co-sponsored by Green Bay Innovation Group and First Business Bank.

Swing Big golf outing with GBIG

Swing Big With GBIG is a 4-person scramble on Thursday, June 13, at Mid Vallee Golf Course, 3850 Mid Valley Drive, De Pere, Wisconsin. The golf outing raises money to support local\ food pantries and nonprofit organizations. Join us for a day of golf and camaraderie for a good cause. In addition to golf, we’ll have raffles and contests on the course. Sink a Hole-in One to win $10,000 from contest sponsor Packerland Websites.

Promote your organization by sponsoring a hole. Hole sponsorships are available for $300. Register as a hole sponsor at the GBIG Events webpage, and email a high-resolution logo to Steve Van Dyke at Steve@greenbayinnovationgroup.com.

Golf Outing Schedule

  • 8:30 a.m. Registration 8:30 a.m.
  • 9:15 a.m. Instructions
  • 9:30 a.m. Shotgun Start
  • 4 p.m. Awards and socializing

Registration Information

Registration includes 18 holes of golf with cart, 2 drink tickets, and lunch on the course.

  • Single player: $150
  • Foursome: $600
  • Hole Sponsor: $300

Don’t miss out! The registration deadline is June 5. We have room for just 36 foursomes, and we had a waiting list last year. Let’s make this golf outing a huge success. GBIG is now a 501(C)3 nonprofit organization, and all of profit goes right back to the community to support local charities. Sign up today as a golfer or hole sponsor.

For more information, contact Steve Van Dyke at 608-451-2554 or Steve@greenbayinnovationgroup.com.

Making Paper at the Children’s Museum

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By Joan Koehne

Birds and butterflies are sure signs of spring. Thanks to the Handmade Papermakers of Green Bay and Beyond, my great-nephew, 4, and I made a paper bird and butterfly on Saturday, April 13. What a nice memento of our morning together at the Children’s Museum of Green Bay. We attended Paper Play, the free, hand-dipped papermaking event sponsored by GBIG, Women of the 5P Industries, and Handmade Papermakers of Green Bay and Beyond.

Woman helping little boy make paper

To make paper, we started by tearing up a sheet of white paper and colored paper into small pieces. I chose blue paper. Then we scooped up a pint of water, added our torn paper and blended the mixture until it was well-blended. I added dried flowers to the mixture to add color and texture. Next, we chose a cookie cutter so we could make our paper in a fun shape. I chose a bird. We poured the water into the cookie cutter set on a screen, and collected the run-off water in a metal can. Then, we used a sponge and a wooden block to press out the excess water. We hung the bird on the window, so we could see it and let it dry.

The end result was a soft and pretty blue bird with yellow tones. I brought it home and hung it on my refrigerator. On Saturday, April 13,

If you have young children, then schedule a visit to the Children’s Museum of Green Bay. There’s so much to do for the little ones. After we finished our handmade paper bird and butterfly, we spent a lot of time playing in the water and catching fish in the water play area. The Fire Station and Vet Clinic were our other favorites.

Here’s something interesting for GBIG sponsors and their families. The Trades in Training exhibit is coming soon to the museum. This exhibit is designed and created by Kidzibits. Northeast Wisconsin Technical College is partnering with the museum on the exhibit. Trades in Training will allow kids to explore carpentry, electricity, welding and plumbing. The museum will provide weekly programming focused on these trades.

Kids learn by playing. The Children’s Museum of Green Bay created a fantastic learning environment for kids – and a fun place for adults, too.

  • Children's Museum team
  • children with their guardians at the Children's Museum

Thanks to GBIG, Women of the 5P Industries, and Handmade Papermakers of Green Bay and Beyond for sponsoring the hand-dipped papermaking event. The HPGGB members were so gracious, patient, and helpful to me and my 4-year-old great-nephew. We’re glad we went to Paper Play.

Anderson & Vreeland Announces the Expanded Role of Tyler Thomas as National Sales Manager

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Tyler Thomas further expands his role as National Sales Manager – U.S. at Anderson & Vreeland Inc., a leading manufacturer and distributor of flexographic print technologies, equipment, and consumables, announced by Andy Gillis, Vice President & General Manager of Anderson & Vreeland Inc.

Tyler Thomas
“Tyler’s authentic and genuine leadership style, passion for promoting clients’ success, and exceptional ability to unify the US-based sales team have earned him this promotion”, stated Andy Gillis, Vice President & General Manager of Anderson & Vreeland.

BRYAN, Ohio, April 11, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ — Anderson & Vreeland, a prominent manufacturer and distributor of flexographic print technologies, equipment, and consumables, is pleased to announce the expanded role of Tyler Thomas as National Sales Manager – U.S.

Thomas has demonstrated unwavering commitment to his work, continuously climbing the ranks over the years. After serving as a Technical Sales Representative at Provident LLC, Tyler joined Anderson & Vreeland as the Eastern Sales Team’s Regional Manager. Then after the formation of the Polymer Business Development Team in late 2023, Thomas began leading the U.S. Sales Team at Anderson & Vreeland, where he has exhibited positive momentum and trajectory in the company, knocking out every opportunity that has come his way.

“Tyler’s authentic and genuine leadership style, passion for promoting clients’ success, and exceptional ability to unify the US-based sales team have earned him this promotion,” stated Andy Gillis, Vice President & General Manager of Anderson & Vreeland. “I am confident that under Tyler’s leadership, the company will remain a next-generation business problem solver.”

Before joining Provident, Thomas served as an Infantry Officer in the US Army. During this time, he earned invaluable experience serving as a Platoon Leader up to Executive Officer of a Headquarters Company, managing inventories worth over $70 million, and leading an organization with over 200 people. He went on to conduct multiple training operations with partnered nations’ militaries, including in Gabon, Africa, and Thailand.

Thomas is a graduate of the University of Alabama where he received a Bachelor of Arts in International Relations and was awarded The Daughters of The Founders and Patriots award for having the highest GPA in leadership and management. Currently, Tyler and his wife, Morgan, reside in Carrollton, Georgia, where they enjoy spending time with friends and family.

About Anderson & Vreeland
Anderson & Vreeland has established itself as a trusted name in the industry with a commitment to delivering exceptional flexographic products for over 60 years. For more information about the company and its range of products and services, please visit their website at http://www.andvre.com.

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Courtney Pazdra, Anderson & Vreeland, 2242531171, marketing@andvre.com, www.andersonvreeland.com

Great Lakes Timber Professional Association Event Draws 380 People With Outstanding Guest Speakers

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The Great Lakes Timber Professionals Association (GLTPA) — Spring Logger Celebration, Harris MI.

The Island Resort and Casino in Harris MI. was host of the 2024 GLTPA Spring Logger Celebration, an event not soon forgotten. Despite the fact the forest industry has challenges, especially with sporadic roundwood pulp markets, loggers took time to communicate with one another, industry representatives and speakers to learn about things having an impact on their future.

As in years past, the Hamilton Roddis Foundation once again provided sponsorship for another lineup of exceptional speakers. In fact, several attendees stated this year’s speakers “knocked it out of the park” with quality information. The first keynote speaker, Steve Gould, founder of the “Target-Focused Life,” provided detail on how his professional target shooting exhibition career led him to another career of helping others in their quest to lead a “Target Focused Life” to achieve greater success in their businesses and daily lives.

Five people standing on stage

The second keynote speaker, Margaret Byfield, Executive Director for “American Stewards of Liberty,” provided additional thought-provoking information from a national perspective on private property rights, old growth and mature forests and the temporary demise of Natural Asset Companies with their potential negative impact on Americas natural resources.

After the keynotes, GLTPA honored Michigan House Representative Cam Cavitt with the 2024 Legislator of the Year award. Citing his role in protecting the “future of Michigan’s forest industry.” Board members commended Cavitt’s support for the Billerud mill in Escanaba to receive $200 million per Senate Bill 7 and other policies that “ensure stability for sustainable forest management.”

Just prior to the noon lunch break, certification manager for SAPPI North America Rebecca Barnard, explained the new European Union Deforestation Regulation (EUDR) so that Great Lakes Region wood suppliers may know how to comply. When the regulation takes effect on Dec. 30 of this year, no timber or byproducts harvested from land to be converted to farmland may be sold to the E.U.

The afternoon program was again filled with knowledgeable speakers starting with Scott Dane, Executive Director for the American Loggers Council headquartered in Washington D.C. Based on his recent article “The Dismantling of the American Timber Industry” Dane reported that nationally, within the last 15 months, 50 mills have closed, resulting in the loss of 10,000 jobs.

“We’re not having any less demand for wood products; we’re just importing it from other sources,” Dane said.

Marty Ochs with 2 other men

Rounding out the afternoon of speakers was Marty Ochs from the Green Bay Innovation Group. Marty addressed at length the perceived need to bring sawmills and logging jobs back to local hands. Ochs spoke specifically about Wisconsin, mostly, but the American Loggers Council (ALC) assured the audience the problem isn’t restricted to the Great Lakes Region.

Troy Brown, President of Kretz Lumber in Antigo WI, and current President of GLTPA stated, “the need for this type of meeting and this caliber of information is needed now more than ever. Things change at the speed of thought, and it is GLTPA’s prerogative to ensure its members are armed with the best information possible to know the now and prepare for the future. Today’s speakers were nothing short of magnificent. We don’t tell members what to think, but we sure provide the information so they can think.”

Dane, along with GLTPA Director Henry Schienebeck and other loggers from around the country, will be heading to Washington, D.C. this week to represent the interests of independent contractors logging throughout the U.S.

Northeast Wisconsin Data Center Grand Opening

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  • Wednesday, June 12 at 1:00 pm
  • W 6149 Old Highway Road Menasha, WI 54952
  • Northeast Wisconsin Data Center Grand Opening
Ark Data Centers

Involta’s recently acquired Northeast Wisconsin data center in the Village of Harrison is online and operational! We invite you to join us for the grand opening of our newest facility.

With plans to increase power capacity at the 24.5-acre site to 20 MW, our data center is perfectly poised to meet rising regional enterprise colocation demands.

A ribbon-cutting ceremony will be held at 1:00 pm, followed by facility tours. Refreshments will be provided.

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Amundsen Davis: Pay Transparency Laws Are Here to Stay – Are You Compliant?

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Amundsen Davis Webcast
April 24, 2024 | 10:00 AM CT

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Across the country, states are implementing pay transparency laws, which will impact the way employers advertise, pay and hire their employees. These laws are here to stay and if employers are not preparing for compliance now, they are setting themselves up for headaches later.

Join Julie Proscia and Sara Zorich on April 24 at 10 AM as they discuss the trends of these new pay transparency laws.

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PCMC Open House Provides Flexible Packaging Pros a Deep Dive Into Printing Trends and Innovation

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Flexible packaging-focused “Power Packs Live” event at PCMC’s Packaging Innovation Center in Green Bay, WI packs in two days of networking, education, and equipment demos

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GREEN BAY, Wisconsin – April XX, 2024 — Paper Converting Machine Company (PCMC), part of BW Converting Solutions, is inviting flexible packaging newcomers and experts alike to a free information-packed open house at its state-of-the-art Packaging Innovation Center in Green Bay, Wisconsin. Participants interested in the event can choose from one of two sessions being held April 23 and April 24. Both will be held from 8:00 am to 3:00 pm.

The event will focus on digital printing for flexible packaging. The inaugural Power Packs Live event builds upon the success of PCMC’s recently launched Power Packs educational video series. PCMC’s Packaging Innovation Center serves as a resource for demos, trials, and training along with research and development opportunities.

Digital Printing for Flexible Packaging Open House – April 23, April 24

This event will open with a keynote address by industry consultant and analyst Dr. Sean Smyth, one of the foremost experts in the global digital market.

Register Today! Power Packs Live in Green Bay!

A series of breakout sessions led by packaging experts will follow, covering topics including: digital software, led by Sean Hampson and Keith Grimm of Hybrid, and Eric Nelsen of Xitron; Why MemJet?, presented by Jason Thelander of Memjet; Design for Digital, led by PCMC’s Chris Pryor; and a business case/cost model of PCMC’s new ION hybrid packaging press delivered by PCMC’s Mike Branstrom.

Participants will also have an opportunity to see the ION hybrid press live in action. the ION turns traditional analog presses into digital hybrid printing platforms, providing the ability to produce larger digital runs cost competitively, meeting market needs for wider, faster printing with highest quality. It is designed to handle up to 400 feet per minute with web widths of 36, 42 and 52 inches for paper, film and folding carton. The ION is a fully modular system with digital CMYK and flexo print stations that can be custom configured to meet a variety of customer challenges.

Following lunch and networking, a closing panel session moderated by Sean Smyth will feature Jennifer Grace, President of LaCore Printworx, the first customer for ION; Flexible Packaging Association president Alison Keane; and PCMC’s, Windell McGill.

“We’re excited to host flexible packaging converters in Green Bay not only to show them a digital press printing at speeds not seen before, but also to learn about the business opportunity for digitally printed flexible packaging,” said ION Launch Manager Windell McGill. “We believe it will be a true learning experience and can’t wait to see everyone in Green Bay.”

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About Paper Converting Machine Company (PCMC)

Paper Converting Machine Company (PCMC), part of BW Converting Solutions, a strategic alliance of resources and services comprised of five industry-leading brands, specializes in the design, manufacture, and service of high-performance converting machinery for the tissue, hygiene, bag converting, and printing industries worldwide. Our comprehensive product offerings include rewinding, laminating, printing, embossing, perforating, folding, and packaging equipment for roll and folded tissue; plastic bag-making equipment, pouch-making equipment, and pre-applied closure solutions for the bag-converting industry; and a complete range of printing presses and laser anilox cleaners, serving the flexible-packaging, prime-label, and carton-converting industries. For more information, visit pcmc.com.

About Barry-Wehmiller

Barry-Wehmiller is a diversified global supplier of engineering consulting and manufacturing technology for the packaging, corrugating, sheeting and paper-converting industries. By blending people-centric leadership with disciplined operational strategies and purpose-driven growth, Barry-Wehmiller has become a $2.5 billion organization with more than 11,000 team members united by a common belief: to use the power of business to build a better world. CEO Bob Chapman shares the story of the company’s transformation in his new book, Everybody Matters: The Extraordinary Power of Caring for Your People Like Family. To learn more, go to barrywehmiller.com.

PCMC Open House Provides Folding Carton Pros a Closer Look Into Digital and Flexo Printing Trends and Innovation

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Folding carton-focused “Power Packs Live” event at PCMC’s Packaging Innovation Center in Green Bay, WI packs in a day of networking, education, and equipment demos

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GREEN BAY, Wisconsin – April XX, 2024 — Paper Converting Machine Company (PCMC), part of BW Converting Solutions, is inviting folding carton packaging newcomers and experts alike to a free information-packed open house at its state-of-the-art Packaging Innovation Center in Green Bay, Wisconsin, April 25 from 8:00 am to 3:00 pm. The event will focus on digital and flexo printing for the folding carton industry. The inaugural Power Packs Live event builds upon the success of PCMC’s recently launched Power Packs educational video series. PCMC’s Packaging Innovation Center serves as a resource for demos, trials, and training along with research and development opportunities.

Digital and Flexo Folding Carton Open House – April 25

Register Today! Power Packs Live! in Green Bay

This event will open with a keynote address by industry consultant and analyst Dr. Sean Smyth and include a flexo supplier showcase where participants will catch up on the latest products from industry suppliers, followed by lunch, networking, and educational sessions including Digital for Folding Carton, The Right Fit: Digital vs Flexo, and a business case review.

An overview of the Fusion folding carton press will be followed by an up-close press-side demo. The Fusion press boasts energy and time-saving features like automatic drum cleaning and automatic impression setting to ensure minimal downtime. The Fusion significantly reduces energy requirements by utilizing low-power consumption components, design and operation. In addition, it offers fast changeovers and lower ink usage for competitive operating costs and a quick return on investment.

“We’re excited to share with the industry PCMC’s state-of-the-art printing technologies. During the event, we’ll have a live demo of our high-production 59 inch wide, 10+2 Color Fusion CI press as well as our short-run digital offering for the folding carton space,” said Rodney Pennings, Director of Sales – Print. “This unique press with its 2-color downstream outboard allows flexibility for backside print and sustainable coatings. This, coupled with engaging presentations from BW Paper Systems-Zerand, a leader in die cutting, will show the economic benefits to moving your folding carton production from sheet fed to web fed.”

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About Paper Converting Machine Company (PCMC)

Paper Converting Machine Company (PCMC), part of BW Converting Solutions, a strategic alliance of resources and services comprised of five industry-leading brands, specializes in the design, manufacture, and service of high-performance converting machinery for the tissue, hygiene, bag converting, and printing industries worldwide. Our comprehensive product offerings include rewinding, laminating, printing, embossing, perforating, folding, and packaging equipment for roll and folded tissue; plastic bag-making equipment, pouch-making equipment, and pre-applied closure solutions for the bag-converting industry; and a complete range of printing presses and laser anilox cleaners, serving the flexible-packaging, prime-label, and carton-converting industries. For more information, visit pcmc.com.

About Barry-Wehmiller

Barry-Wehmiller is a diversified global supplier of engineering consulting and manufacturing technology for the packaging, corrugating, sheeting and paper-converting industries. By blending people-centric leadership with disciplined operational strategies and purpose-driven growth, Barry-Wehmiller has become a $2.5 billion organization with more than 11,000 team members united by a common belief: to use the power of business to build a better world. CEO Bob Chapman shares the story of the company’s transformation in his new book, Everybody Matters: The Extraordinary Power of Caring for Your People Like Family. To learn more, go to barrywehmiller.com.

April 10th, 2024 Newsletter

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GBIG NEWS | 86 Stories and Links on the Internet 4/10/2024

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