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The Green Bay Innovation Group Upcoming Schedule of Events 2024

Posted on February 9, 2024July 21, 2025 by admin

FEBRUARY 29, 2024
n-tech – Microsoft’s Included Security online seminar FREE Thursday 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM – Contact Joe LeMere at: jlemere@ntech.io or 920-664-1005 cell phone or office 920-425-7163 or click link to register.

MARCH 20, 2024
PFAS in Food Packaging: State-by State Regulations with KEYNOTE speaker Tom Lee from Bryan, Cave, Leighton, Pasner LLLP. In addition, we have speakers from the flexible packaging industry, paper packaging, Universities, and the food products sector.
Place: Butte des Morts Country Club in Appleton
Cost: $50.00
To register, go to www.greenbayinnovationgroup.com/events.
Schedule: Check in starts at 8:00 a.m. with speakers at 9:00 a.m. and the program concludes at 1:30 p.m. and includes lunch.

APRIL 13, 2024 – SATURDAY
Paper Play: Join the Children’s Museum of Green Bay and Handmade Papermakers of Green Bay and Beyond on Saturday, April 13th to explore the process of hand-dipped papermaking! From start to finish, the participants will shred material, create a pulp bath, and experiment with decorative additives. We will be using recycled materials to create paper sheets that can be used for bookmarks, cards, and other arts or crafts. A wonderful day to bring your children to this event and enjoy the Museum!
9:00AM – 10AM: The Green Bay Innovation Group, Women of 5P Industries and Members.
10:00AM – 12:00 A.M.: General Admission
Cost: $8.00

APRIL 17, 2024
Converting, Coating & Sustainability ALL DAY EVENT with six outstanding Industry Speakers for an ALL-DAY event.
Miron Construction 1471 McMahon Dr. Neenah, WI 54956
Check-In time starts at 7:30 a.m. and the program end’s at 4:30 p.m.
Cost: $50.00
Registration: Go to www.greenbayinnovationgroup.com/events and sign up.

JUNE 13, 2024
Swing Big with GBIG Golf Outing at Mid Valle Golf Course. We have opportunities to sponsor a hole and the event is to raise funds for scholarships and support our communities.
To register, go to: www.greenbayinnovationgroup.com/events Swing Big and register online.

MAY 21, 2024
The Wrightstown Tour – FREE
1:00 p.m.: Retroflex, Inc.
1:45 p.m.: Print Pro, Inc.
2:30 p.m.: Alliance Construction, Inc.
3:45 p.m.: Zeta Group Engineering
4:30 – 6:00 p.m. Royal St. Patrick’s Golf Course networking event

Greeting Card Industry Business Moved To China & Asia

Posted on February 9, 2024February 9, 2024 by admin

In 1856, German immigrant Louis Prang opens a small lithographic business near Boston and America’s greeting card industry begins. By 1866, Prang perfected the color lithographic process. In 1875, Prag introduces a complete line of Christmas cards in America. American Greetings started as a one-horse-cart operation in 1906 in Cleveland, Ohio. American Greeting has led the way with the creation and manufacturer of innovative social expression products including cards, gift warp, invitations, envelopes becoming one of the largest companies in the industry worldwide. American Greetings annual revenue is approximately $1.6 Billion with 27,500 employees. In 1910, Hallmark began with a teenager from Nebraska with a little more than a dream. Today, Hallmark Card’s revenue is $5 Billon in 2022 with 30,000 employees.

The estimated revenue generated by greeting card publishers in the United States from 2007-2021 $2.93 Billion per statista. The Greeting Card market is estimated to be worth US$ 7508.8 million in 2022 and is forecast to a readjusted size of US$ 6530.4 million with a CAGR of -2.3% with the key players including American Greeting and Hallmark who hold 85% market share.

As we look at the greeting card industry, the Wisconsin Paper Industry was a major supplier of paper for the Greeting Card Industry. The Wisconsin, Ohio, Illinois, and Minnesota Printing Industry were major suppliers to the Greeting Card industry employing thousands with Billions in Annual Revenue. After the World Trade Organization approved China’s entry in 2001 as a member, we witnessed the movement of the production of greeting cards to China. Over 20 years, the American Printing companies have become minor players in the production of Greeting Cards and all the supporting products associated with it. Wisconsin was once a major supplier of envelopes, and we are down to one major envelope manufacturer based in Wisconsin.

The Wisconsin Commercial Printing Industry is one of the largest in the United States. Our industry and other great lakes printing companies have made major investments in equipment and technology to be able to supply the Greeting Card industry with the product instead of sending it overseas to China and Asia. With the current geopolitical environment, the Greeting Card industry is in jeopardy and is at the mercy of China suppliers. They should recognize the importance of Manufacturing their product in the United States or face the financial consequences.

GBIG News Publication And Catalog Printers In Wisconsin

Posted on February 9, 2024February 9, 2024 by admin

Wisconsin has a major concentration of Publication, Catalog and Book printers. The U.S. print publishing industry generated a total revenue of $75.61 billion. US Book Publishing revenues in 2022 were $28 billion. About twelve billion catalogs are mailed annually in the United States with robust growth potential. The Direct Mail Advertising market annual revenue will reach $77 billion dollars with a projected increase of 3.1% CAGR annually. The Paper production for these type of paper products is no longer being manufactured in Wisconsin and our Printing Industry will purchase paper from other states and foreign suppliers! Paper Manufacturing was built in Wisconsin! Unfortunately, we have a Paper Mill sitting idle in Wisconsin Rapids, other Paper Mills in Michigan that are converting paper machines away from Printing Paper hurting the Wisconsin Printing Industry. The other paper mills have Paper Machines that are from 50 to 100 years old.

We have seen the prices for paper up 30 percent and the paper mills will shut down their paper machines unless they get the asking price for their paper products. The result will be more imported paper at the expense of the USA printing industry and our consumers! While we do see a decline at an estimated – 1.9% CAGR in the printing industry, we still have a large base of customers dependent on Paper! We are seeing substantial growth in the packaging and label sectors!

PUBLICATION AND CATALOG PRINTERS

Seaway Printing
Quad Graphics – second largest printer in North America
Schumann Printers
Royle Printing
Reis Graphics Ltd.
St. Croix Press
Arandell Corporation

BOOK PRINTERS

Action Printers
CPC Printing Services
Kuehn Printing
Worzella Publishing
Lakeside Book Company
Sheridan Printing – multiple Wisconsin locations
Fey Publishing
Walsworth Publishing

Walden Paper Services Announces New Impressions Design Service

Posted on February 9, 2024May 27, 2025 by admin

Waldan Paper Services, LLC
167 W. 28th Ave
Oshkosh, WI 54902

February 2, 2024

PRESS RELEASE:

Let us help you make an impression on your next commercial wallcovering project!

Impressions is a NEW product and design service for customizable commercial wallcoverings, brought to you by a leading local manufacturer of wallcovering solutions. Waldan Paper Services, LLC has 40 years of providing wallcovering to the manufactured housing market and is expanding to commercial products with customizable, durable, and environmentally sustainable commercial wallcovering.

We’re calling on design and architectural firms to help with creative murals, accents, and branded walls for new project builds and/or renovations. We’re targeting the hospitality market, i.e., restaurants, hospitals, hotels, public venues, office spaces, etc., as not only do these structures need durable wallcovering, but we believe customized wallcovering will create lasting experiences & Impressions for the clientele.

We offer Type I, II, & III commercial wallcovering materials in sustainable “PVC-free” non-woven substrates, which are sourced domestically in the USA. These come in a variety of options for installation, including glue/adhesive applied, and water-activated backing.

Waldan Impressions provides value in design, while utilizing sustainable materials and benefiting from manufacturer direct pricing. We believe an introduction to our sales and in-house design team would be appropriate to help collaborate on future projects. We would love to send you some samples and additional information.
Sincerely,

Michelle Vandenboom
Commercial Wallcovering Sales
Waldan Paper Services, LLC
mvandenboom@waldan.com
https://www.waldan.com/products/waldan-impressions

PFAS in Food Packaging

Posted on February 1, 2024February 2, 2024 by admin

GBIG will co-sponsor an in-person event regarding PFAS in Food Packaging. The event includes State-by-State Regulations with KEYNOTE speaker Tom Lee from Bryan, Cave, Leighton, Pasner LLP. Additional presenters represent the flexible packaging industry, paper packaging, Universities, and the food products sector.

Date: Wednesday, March 20
Place: Butte des Morts Country Club in Appleton
Cost: $50.00
To register, go to www.greenbayinnovationgroup.com/events.
Schedule: Check-in starts at 8:00 a.m. with speakers at 9:00 a.m. The program includes lunch and concludes at 1:30 p.m.

N-Tech: Extra Day, Extra Security – Microsoft’s Included Security

Posted on February 1, 2024February 1, 2024 by admin

Event by N-Tech Consulting – 12-1pm Thursday, Feb. 29

Business Owners! Managers!
How safe is your data?
Maximize the extra day of the year, Feb 29, with a FREE LUNCH and a FREE cyber security webinar sharing information that could save your business! In a world of constant cyberthreats, you must stay ahead of the attackers. Take action and improve your company’s security protection. One cyberattack can cost a business millions of dollars in recovery efforts and lost revenue. Join our experts, Tony Larsen and Justin Weller, as they explain how to improve the security features already included in your Microsoft licenses and the power of adding 24/7 monitoring to your devices.

Enjoy a FREE lunch and webinar on Thursday, Feb. 29. Learn how to keep your business running and stopping hackers before they infiltrate your data. Everyone who registers and attends will receive $15 toward Grub Hub, so they can eat lunch on us while they attend.

First Business Bank: 2024 Economic Forecast: Expert Insights From Industry Leaders

Posted on February 1, 2024February 1, 2024 by admin

For a fresh perspective on what’s ahead for the economy in 2024, register for our upcoming First Business Bank seminar, 2024 Economic Forecast.

Please join us at Butte des Morts Country Club as Nancy Johnshoy, CFA, Senior Vice President – Portfolio Manager & Market Strategist, will present vital economic data and a panel of local leaders will discuss economic trends in Northeast Wisconsin.

This is a valuable opportunity for executives and managers to stay informed about the latest economic trends to position their organizations for success. Seating is limited, so please register now to reserve your spot. Feel free to forward this invite to a colleague. We hope to see you there.

January 31st, 2024 Newsletter

Posted on January 31, 2024May 27, 2025 by admin

Read the January 31st, 2024 Green Bay Innovation Group Newsletter here.

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GBIG NEWS | 98 Stories and Links on the Internet 1/31/2024

Posted on January 29, 2024July 21, 2025 by admin

GBIG News

Get links to the latest news, events, stories, and interviews from our 5P news members. Our goal is to remind the decision-makers in Wisconsin of the importance of our industry both historically, and more importantly, into the future.

Read the latest 98 Stories and Links on the Internet below.

Wisconsin

Events

Direct Mail Articles

Direct Mail Printers

Paper

Forestry

Design

Members

Belmark Establishes Allen County, Kentucky, Packaging Operations

Posted on January 29, 2024May 27, 2025 by admin

Belmark Inc., a manufacturer of printed pressure sensitive labels, flexible packaging and folding cartons, plans to establish packaging operations in Allen County, Kentucky. The approximately $99 million project is expected to create 159 jobs.

The new 156,000-square-foot facility will allow the company to increase manufacturing capacity and capabilities to better serve its customer base throughout the U.S. Construction is scheduled for completion in 2026.

“Belmark is a growth-minded, market-leading provider of label and total packaging solutions,” said Karl Schmidt, Belmark president and CEO. “We continually reinvest in our people and business to ensure a thriving, dependable company and a vibrant culture that supports our customers and the local communities where we operate. We are excited to expand with a new location and continue our growth with our new Allen County family.”

To encourage investment and job growth in the community, the Kentucky Economic Development Finance Authority approved a 10-year incentive agreement with the company under the Kentucky Business Investment program. The performance-based agreement can provide up to $2 million in tax incentives based on the company’s investment of $98.9 million and annual targets of creation and maintenance of 159 Kentucky-resident, full-time jobs across 10 years; and paying an average hourly wage of $36.98, including benefits across those jobs.

Additionally, KEDFA approved Belmark for up to $500,000 in tax incentives through the Kentucky Enterprise Initiative Act (KEIA). KEIA allows approved companies to recoup Kentucky sales and use tax on construction costs, building fixtures, equipment used in research and development and electronic processing.

“There has never been a better time to locate, expand and do business in Kentucky than right now,” noted Governor Andy Beshear. “Quality companies choosing Kentucky time after time is a testament to what this great state has to offer. Belmark’s decision to locate its new facility in the commonwealth will bring quality jobs to Allen County and add continued growth to Kentucky’s manufacturing sector. I want to thank Belmark’s leadership, and we’re looking forward to their company’s success here in the commonwealth.”

By meeting its annual targets over the agreement term, the company can be eligible to keep a portion of the new tax revenue it generates. The company may claim eligible incentives against its income tax liability and/or wage assessments. In addition, Belmark can receive resources from Kentucky’s workforce service providers. Those include no-cost recruitment and job placement services, reduced-cost customized training and job-training incentives.

“TVA and Tri-County Electric congratulate Belmark on its decision to establish operations and create new job opportunities in Scottsville,” noted John Bradley, Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA) senior vice president of economic development. “We are proud to partner with Allen County-Scottsville Industrial Development Authority, Kentucky Cabinet for Economic Development, the city of Scottsville and Allen County to foster economic growth in the region and look forward to Belmark’s future business success here.”

Belmark manufactures pressure sensitive labels, flexible packaging and folding cartons for customers in a broad range of markets. THe company operates seven facilities in De Pere and Shawano, Wisconsin, as well as in Phoenix, Arizona.

“The announcement of Belmark Inc. is exciting news for Allen County-Scottsville,” said Adam Tabor, chairman of the Allen County-Scottsville Industrial Development Authority. “Belmark Inc. is a company with a strong community culture that produces exceptional value-added products. The Allen County-Scottsville Industrial Development Authority Inc. could not be more grateful and delighted to welcome Belmark Inc. to the great commonwealth of Kentucky, particularly Allen County-Scottsville.”

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