The SWING BIG with GBIG GOLF OUTING IS ON JUNE 19th at the Mid Vallee Golf Course 3850 Mid Valley Drive, De Pere, WI. We have room for 216 golfers and 54 Hole Sponsors! We already have 170 Golfers signed up and 42 Hole Sponsors confirmed! We ask you to sign up as soon as you can for this outstanding golf outing. We do have a FREE NETWORKING EVENT starting at 4:00 p.m. open to all of you with room for one hundred additional people! We expect to have over 375 people at the event!
Golf Outing Schedule for June 19
8:30 a.m. Registration
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, two drink tickets, and lunch on the course.
Single player: $150
Foursome: $600
Hole Sponsor: $300
Go to: www.greenbayinnovationgroup.com/events – Swing Big with GBIG to sign up. The cost for individual golfers is $150.00 and a Foursome for $600.00. The hole sponsorship is $300.00. The proceeds from this event will be donated to six outstanding non-profits in Wisconsin! If you have any questions, please contact:
Marty Ochs Executive Director Green Bay Innovation Group 698-698-3333 martinpochs@gmail.com
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The Green Bay Innovation Group Swing Big with GBIG is on June 19th at the Mid-Vallee Golf Course in De Pere, WI with check-in and registration starting at 8:30 a.m., shotgun to start at 9:30 a.m. with lunch provided on the course. We have a FREE NETWORKING event starting at 4:00 p.m. We have room for 216 golfers, 54-hole sponsors plus expect from 50 – 75 people attending the networking event. If you want to participate as a hole sponsor, it includes Signage with company identification on the golf course plus recognition in our promotional materials and at the event. The cost is: $300.00.
The proceeds from the event will be donated to six outstanding non-profits. The Green Bay Innovation Group Foundation is a Business-to-Business consortium working together for the 5P and Converting Industries and supporting our communities! Go to: www.greenbayinnovationgroup.com/events – Swing Big with GBIG to register.
Thank You,
Marty Ochs Executive Director Green Bay Innovation Group 608-698-3333 cell and text martinpochs@gmail.com
In industrial and commercial environments, a reliable electrical system is critical. Protective relays are the first line of defense against faults that could lead to safety hazards, production loss, and equipment failure. To ensure these devices work when you need them most, they must be tested on a regular basis.
Why Protective Relay Testing Matters
Protective relay testing ensures that your system responds correctly to abnormal conditions. Protective relays continuously monitor key system variables, such as voltage, current, frequency, and phase angle, to detect anomalies that indicate a developing fault. When a fault is detected, relays signal breakers to isolate the affected area.
Faults can include overcurrents, phase imbalances, or undervoltages. If a relay fails to operate during a fault, you may experience equipment damage, widespread outages, or even fire. Routine testing verifies that relays will operate within expected parameters. It confirms that logic settings, time delays, and communication functions perform correctly under simulated fault conditions.
Supporting Electrical System Reliability
Small issues in your electrical system can cascade into major failures. Protective relays help preserve system stability by isolating faults before they affect critical operations. That way, you can avoid unplanned downtime and maintain productivity levels.
Protective relays can be misconfigured or degrade over time. Routine testing catches these problems before they impact your operations. Testing becomes an important risk management strategy in facilities with critical power continuity. For example, data centers, manufacturing plants, and hospitals often have round-the-clock power needs.
Complying with Protective Relay Testing Standards
Following a routine testing schedule will ensure a systematic approach to maintaining your electrical protection systems. NETA standards for Acceptance Testing Specifications (ATS) and Maintenance Testing Specifications (MTS) recommend testing protective relays at commissioning and every 2-6 years, depending on the application and system criticality.
Guidelines from NETA, IEEE, and other bodies also provide testing procedures and documentation practices. Standards specify acceptance criteria such as pickup levels and timing tolerances to verify during each test cycle.
Protective relay testing standards ensure that your testing program is consistent, regardless of changes to personnel or system upgrades. These standards also support compliance with safety codes and reduce the likelihood of legal issues.
Long-Term Benefits of Preventive Maintenance
Regular testing of protective relays supports the long-term health of your electrical system. Relays that respond too slowly or trip unnecessarily can stress equipment and reduce operation efficiency. Testing fine-tunes your system to react only when necessary and avoid nuisance trips to prolong the working life of your equipment.
Regular testing is also far less expensive and disruptive than unplanned downtime. A single protective system failure during a fault could result in transformer damage or switchgear destruction. Repairs could cost tens or hundreds of thousands of dollars and lead to weeks of downtime. Investing in preventive maintenance today will help avoid costly repairs and potential safety incidents in the future.
A Smart Investment in Electrical Protection
Protective relay testing is an essential part of your operation’s preventive maintenance routine. By ensuring that relays function as intended, the risk of failure is reduced, and overall operational resilience is improved.
To learn more about protective relay testing and how it protects your electrical infrastructure, contact Adam Kahler at akahler@quadplus.com or call (815) 210-9885.
Quad Plus 1379 Unit C Carlson Ave New Richmond, WI 54017 www.quadplus.com
Eagle Performance Plastics Announcement: April 16, 2025
We are pleased to announce that Lori Sealock has been named President of Eagle Performance Plastics, Inc, Appleton, Wisconsin. Lori has been with Eagle for 24 years serving in a variety of roles, most recently as Vice President, Operations & Finance. As President, Lori is responsible for managing all operations of the business and leading the entire Eagle team.
Jared Bailin, previously President & CEO will remain in the role of Chief Executive Officer. Eagle Performance Plastics, founded in 1971, is a leading supplier of custom machined plastic components to original equipment manufacturers throughout North America.
Amundsen Davis is having a complimentary webcast, and we thought this may be something you or your members would be interested in. You can find the details below as well as a link to register:
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Register today for Swing Big With GBIG, a golf outing sponsored by the Green Bay Innovation Group and First Business Bank.
Hole in One sponsors Bill and Joan Koehne of Packerland Websites
Swing Big with GBIG is a 4-person scramble on Thursday, June 19, at Mid Vallee Golf Course, 3850 Mid Valley Drive, De Pere, Wisconsin. The golf outing starts at 9:30 a.m. and ends with a FREE NETWORKING event at 4:00 p.m. Join us for a day of golf and camaraderie for a worthy cause. The golf outing raises money to support local food pantries and nonprofit organizations.
In addition to golf, we will have raffles and contests on the course. Try your luck at sinking a hole-in-one to win $10,000 from contest sponsor Packerland Websites.
Swing Big with GBIG offers opportunities to promote your organization by sponsoring a hole ($300) or donating raffle items. Hole sponsors can register at the GBIG Events webpage. Email a high-resolution logo to Steve Van Dyke at Steve@greenbayinnovationgroup.com or Marty Ochs at martinpochs@gmail.com to make signs for you!
Golf Outing Schedule for June 19
8:30 a.m. Registration
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, two drink tickets, and lunch on the course.
Single player: $150
Foursome: $600
Hole Sponsor: $300
Do not miss out! The registration deadline is May 31 for the June 19 outing. We have room for 216 golfers, and we had a waiting list last year. Let us make this golf outing a tremendous success. GBIG is a 501(C)3 nonprofit organization, and all of the profit goes right back to the community to support local charities. Sign up today as a golfer or hole sponsor.
The De Pere Tour on April 10th was an outstanding success with over one hundred people signing up for it. We want to thank the host companies for supporting GBIG and 5P Industries by providing a great educational opportunity. We appreciate your time, your generousity and partnership with all the attendees. We want to thank DIS Solutions for providing lunch.
Bringing Green Bay Companies Together. Green Bay Innovation Group is committed to building an authentic networking experience where innovation can thrive.
