The event will take place on September 16 at 3:00 PM. We’ll begin with a session on how to become a vendor for large companies, followed by our Ask the Experts segment featuring Experts in Residence, as well as a networking opportunity.
The paper industry is navigating numerous changes that are reshaping the market. Global competition, evolving customer preferences, sustainability initiatives, and emerging technologies are transforming the industry. For executives and decision-makers, understanding these changes is essential. That’s why the Green Bay Innovation Group invites paper and pulp professionals to an exclusive seminar on Tuesday, Aug. 11, featuring three industry leaders whose careers have influenced some of the world’s most recognized paper organizations.
Asian Paper and Pulp Seminar
Time: 11:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Date: Tuesday, Aug. 11
Place: Urban Hub 340 N. Broadway, Green Bay, WI
Lunch: Provided
Cost: $60.00
Asia Pulp & Paper has grown into one of the world’s largest pulp, paper, and packaging companies, serving customers in more than 150 countries. Its influence extends far beyond Asia, impacting global markets, supply chains, innovation, and competitive strategies that affect manufacturers throughout North America. At this seminar, attendees will hear directly from two former APP executives who helped lead innovation and research during periods of tremendous growth.
Jeffrey D. Lindsay
Dr. Jeffrey D. Lindsay brings decades of leadership in intellectual property, innovation, and paper science. As the former Head of Intellectual Property for Asia Pulp & Paper (China) and Corporate Patent Strategist at Kimberly Clark, Lindsay has worked at the intersection of technology, innovation, and competitive strategy throughout his career.
Recognized annually since 2015 as one of the world’s leading intellectual property strategists by IAM Media Group, Lindsay has advised organizations on sustainable packaging, product innovation, and technology commercialization. His unique perspective offers valuable insight into how one of the world’s largest paper companies approaches innovation and long-term growth.
Pat Chen
Former Global Head of Research & Development for Asia Pulp & Paper’s tissue business, Pat Chen directed R&D and quality systems for one of Asia’s most respected tissue brands.
During more than a decade with APP, Chen led scientists, managed complex regulatory challenges, advanced quality control systems, developed intellectual property portfolios, and oversaw product innovation across global operations. His previous experience with Kimberly-Clark and Scott Paper provides a rare perspective comparing innovation strategies across major international paper manufacturers.
Understanding global trends is only part of the equation. Attendees will also get a clear picture of what’s happening in the U.S. Speaking about U.S. paper and pulp is Brit Swisher, Area Vice President – Northern Region for Midland Paper, Packaging + Supplies, one of the nation’s largest independent paper and packaging distributors.
With more than four decades of experience in paper distribution and specialty papers, Swisher will discuss the current state of the U.S. paper industry, market trends, customer demands, and opportunities that lie ahead. His perspective from the distribution side provides valuable insight into how manufacturers can position themselves for future success.
Whether your organization manufactures pulp, paper, packaging, tissue, or specialty products, today’s business environment requires a broad understanding of global competitors, technological innovation, and evolving market dynamics.
The Asian Paper and Pulp Seminar offers a unique opportunity to hear from professionals who led innovation inside both North American and international paper organizations.
Attendees will gain insights into:
How global paper manufacturers influence U.S. markets
Innovation strategies driving competitive advantage
Research and development trends shaping future products
Intellectual property’s growing role in paper manufacturing
Current challenges and opportunities within the U.S. paper industry
What paper executives should be watching in the years ahead
Designed for executives, plant managers, engineers, R&D professionals, sales leaders, and business decision makers, this seminar delivers strategic perspectives that extend well beyond day-to-day operations. If your business depends on understanding where the paper industry is headed, not just where it has been, this is a conversation you won’t want to miss.
Join GBIG on Tuesday, Aug. 11, in Green Bay and discover how global innovation, market trends, and emerging opportunities are shaping the future of the paper industry.
Artificial intelligence has moved far beyond the hype. The question isn’t whether AI will change sales and marketing. It’s whether your organization will lead the change or struggle to catch up. That’s why business leaders and sales professionals won’t want to miss this opportunity to attend Green Bay Innovation Group’s Sales Rewired: Innovative Selling for the 5P Industries. We’ll hear from Matt Seitz, one of the nation’s leading voices on practical AI for business.
Sales Rewired: Innovative Selling for the 5P Industries
7:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 30
Miron Construction, 1471 McMahon Drive, Neenah
Lunch Provided
Cost is $100
Matt Seitz has spent his career helping some of the world’s largest organizations turn data and AI into measurable business results. His clients have included industry leaders such as Google, Walmart, Medtronic, Kimberly-Clark, and 3M. As Director of the AI Hub for Business at UW-Madison, Matt works directly with organizations to bridge the gap between emerging AI technologies and real-world business outcomes.
Before joining UW-Madison, Matt spent 14 years at Google, helping shape the company’s approach to retail analytics and digital performance. As Director of Performance for Google’s $16 billion U.S. retail search business, he led analytics teams, pioneered Google’s retail insights program, developed omnichannel strategies, and created financial frameworks that helped CFOs better measure digital marketing investments.
His experience gives him a unique perspective on how AI is transforming the way businesses attract customers, understand buyer behavior, and grow revenue.
Attendees will gain insight into how organizations are using AI today to:
Whether you’re leading a manufacturing company, managing a sales team, directing marketing efforts, or developing business strategy, you’ll leave with actionable ideas you can begin implementing immediately.
Matt is also the founder of Ground Truth: AI for Business, an annual summit bringing together executives, researchers, and practitioners to tackle the real challenges of enterprise AI adoption. He authors the AI InSeitz newsletter, followed by thousands of business leaders seeking practical insights into artificial intelligence. His expertise has been featured in The Wall Street Journal and the Associated Press, and he regularly delivers keynote presentations to executive audiences across the country.
Artificial intelligence isn’t replacing relationships, creativity, or strategic thinking. It’s making the best sales and marketing teams even more effective. Organizations that learn how to leverage AI today will build stronger customer relationships, uncover new opportunities, and outperform competitors tomorrow. Don’t miss Green Bay Innovation Group’s Sales Rewired: Innovative Selling for the 5P Industries. Learn from one of the industry’s most respected AI strategists and discover how your organization can turn artificial intelligence into a competitive advantage.
Green Bay Innovation Group will co-sponsor Tossing for Inclusion, an inclusive bag toss tournament and fundraiser celebrating community, connection, and belonging. Open to people of all ages, abilities, and experience levels, this event brings participants together to compete as peers while supporting inclusive programs across the Fox Valley.
Tossing for Inclusion benefits VARC, a Fox Valley organization that supports and empowers children and adults with disabilities and other life barriers to build greater independence and community inclusion.
The event takes place from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 19, at GameDay Sports Bar, N225 Stoney Brook Rd., Appleton. Registration includes three guaranteed tournament games, an event T-shirt, lunch, and two drink tickets per player.
Individuals of all ages, skill levels, and abilities are encouraged to participate. Casual and competitive brackets are available. No experience is required; just come ready to have fun and toss for inclusion. Be part of a day that makes a difference. Register at Varcinc.com.
GBIG will host “UW-Platteville Engineering Visits the Valley,” giving manufacturers an opportunity to meet college leadership, network with alumni, and learn about engineering partnerships with the college. Register today for the event, 3-5 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 8, at Holidays Pub and Grill, 3950 N Richmond St, Appleton. Drinks and appetizers will be provided.
The Green Bay Innovation Group Foundation will kick off our Season with an overview of Asia Pulp and Paper, an Indonesian pulp and paper company, the largest in the world. We welcome three presenters to this seminar.
Jeffrey D. Lindsay is the former Head of IP at Asia Pulp and Paper (China), former Director at Innovationedge, and associate professor at the Institute of Paper Science and Technology.
Pat Chen is the former Global R & D Head for Asia Pulp and Paper’s tissue business. In this role, for over 10 years, he oversaw the development and quality control of Asia’s most respected tissue brands, QingFeng (Breeze). He trained scientists in key areas of R & D.
Brit Swisher, Area Vice President – Northern Region of Midland Paper, Packaging +Supplies, will present
an overview of the U.S. Paper and Pulp Industry. Midland is one of the nation’s largest independent paper and packaging distributors.
In over the past 20 years, China has become the world leader in Paper and Pulp Manufacturing, and the speakers will educate us on their success story!
Make48 is coming to UW-Stout from July 31-Aug. 2 for the final Regional Playoff event of Season 10. Make48 is a fast-paced invention competition where teams have just 48 hours to come up with an idea, build a working prototype, and pitch it to judges, all based on a real-world challenge from a sponsoring company.
The event will take place at the UW-Stout Fab Lab. A social will be held from 3-5 pm on Saturday, Aug. 1. Meet with the teams and network with others. Drinks and hors d-oeuvres will be served. Registration is required.
Registration is now OPEN for the Fourth Annual Tossing for Inclusion Bag Toss Tournament and Fundraiser!
Join us on Wednesday, August 19, at GameDay Sports Bar in Appleton for an inclusive bag toss tournament and fundraiser that brings our community together in the spirit of fun, connection, and friendly competition.
Whether you’re tossing for the first time or you’re a seasoned pro, this event is all about celebrating inclusion and making an impact. Proceeds from Tossing for Inclusion directly support our community programs, empowering over 2,000 individuals with disabilities and disadvantages throughout the Fox Cities and surrounding areas.
Round up your teammate and get in the game—spots are limited!
The Swing Big with GBIG was an outstanding success in 2026. We had 215 golfers and 63 Hole-Sponsors with just under three hundred attendees.
We want to thank First Business Bank as the Major Sponsor for the event.
We want to thank Steve Van Dyke, Joan Koehne – Packerland Websites, Caity Wilhelm – Membership Director of GBIG, AJ Buran, Cassie Diedrick & Nicole Onesti – Women in the 5P Industries, VARC, Apricity, and ALL the other volunteers to make this an extraordinarily successful outing.
We will be donating the profits from the event to:
We thank Amundsen Davis for raising $525.00 at their hole with the marshmallow drive. Congratulations to the winners: Andrew Maus in the men’s division and Corey Snyder of Stora Enso in the women’s division.
Sign up for the Driven by Partnerships an appreciation reception at The Automobile Gallery event on Thursday, June 25, from 4:30 – 7:30 p.m. sponsored by Amundsen Davis.
To become a Member of the Green Bay Innovation Group, go to: www.greenbayinnovationgroup.com/join
Marty Ochs
Executive Director
Green Bay Innovation Group
The Green Bay Innovation Group Foundation thanks all golfers and hole sponsors for supporting Swing Big with GBIG Golf Outing. Proceeds from the event will be donated to six outstanding nonprofits that support our communities and education.
We have attached a list of the companies participating in the golf outing. Please review it to confirm whether you are listed! The event is close to being sold out. At check-in, please go to the pro shop and provide your company name. In cases, we have arranged foursomes for players to join, as noted on the attached list. Mid Vallee will assign carts.
I have attached for the hole sponsors assigned a hole identified as the White, Red, Blue, and a number. Pick up a map at the Pro Shop to help you find your hole. We ask that you bring your own table, chairs, tents, etc. We will have the signs set up around 8:30 a.m. and tee off is at 9:30 a.m. Mid Vallee and volunteers will be able to provide transportation.
Finally, we have a FREE NETORKING event starting at 3:00 p.m. for guests. We are expecting close to three hundred people at the event. Bring your business cards too!
Thank You,
Marty Ochs
Green Bay Innovation Group Foundation
608-698-3333
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