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China IP Road Show In Green Bay
MIKE GALLAGHER AND GUESTS: Strategies for protecting and enforcing intellectual property regarding
China: What Green Bay and Wisconsin business need to know.
We want to thank Mike Gallagher and his staff for moderating the CHINA IP ROAD SHOW in Green Bay.
Mike Gallagher serves as the 118th Congress as Chairman of the Select Committee on Strategic Competition Between the United States and the Chine Communist Party, as Chairman of the House Armed Services Subcommittees.
Subject: Green Bay and Wisconsin enterprises doing business in or with China overview and discussions of concerns with US Business and our Citizens by an outstanding panel of speakers.
- Chinese Communist Party has conducted an unprecedented theft of USA property of over $300 Billion annually! It is the longest transfer of wealth in the history of humanity! Rules do not apply to the CCP.
- CCP has been hacking companies, government, our military institution, and USA Citizens on a scale never witnessed before! The CCP is the biggest threat to our Democracy and NOT the Chinese citizens!
- CCP has increasing targeted politicians and state legislators according to a report the U.S. National Counterintelligence and Security Center release.
- Counterfeiting our products and we have limited protections for our companies and citizens!
- Intellectual Property (IP) infringed upon and what business needs to do to protect it.
- US Government resources for us Companies – See attachment.
- Export Controls
- E-Commerce Enforcement
- Trade Secret Protection and Enforcement.
- USA need to protect High-Tech Manufacturing
- Need for Strong Education in the USA
- We have recognized the CCP and Xi Jinping are increasingly pursuing and suppressing the citizens of China and Minorities!
Unfortunately, we are very intertwined with China and the need to de-coupe poses a major challenge to the United States. Our belief that bringing China into the world community would benefit ALL parties and the experiment has failed! In the 1990’s and 2000’s, the CCP Beijing was lobbing to join the World Trade Organization and did. The world embraced the China economy to support the Chinese people and secure lasting peace for the world. Unfortunately, the passage of the entry of China into the World Trade Organization has backfired at the expense of the Wisconsin and USA Manufacturing Industries. The rise of Xi Jinping and his brand of nationalism and dictatorship have blown apart the relationship with the United States.
Panelist Conrad Wong Speaking
Panelists from L-R:
Mike Gallagher, Kristen Raney, Marilyn Nash, and Koreen Grube
We need to start bringing manufacturing back to the USA or countries that serve our best interest on a global scale. The BIGGEST area is the Paper, Pulp and Converting Industries across the United States. We must limit our adversaries from buying up our companies, water, and natural resources by the CCP and China State Supported Companies. We have seen major China and Asia based companies purchase Paper, Pulp and Forests at an unprecedented pace in the USA and world-wide while US Companies are struggling. It is time to BUILD BACK Wisconsin Paper and Pulp Industries and invest in Wisconsin’s future!
In our upcoming GBIG NEWS, we will provide an overview of the status of the Paper and Pulp Industries with the industry declining at an alarming rate. Wisconsin will have to decide the importance and impact of the Paper and Pulp Industry to the Wisconsin economy.
Green Bay Innovation Group Overview of 2023 and we want to thank ALL of our supporters.
Dear Members and Associates,
The Green Bay Innovation Group would like to thank our 163 Members in 2023 for your support. You can sign up for 2024 by going to:
www.greenbayinnovationgroup.com by going to Join and click on JOIN NOW and sign up. You can print off a receipt for payment.
The Green Bay Innovation Group had an outstanding year in 2023 and we want to thank ALL of you!
- GBIG has 163 members from across the USA with a growing worldwide new member support!
- GBIG has added additional benefits for our GOLD and SILVER sponsors to help promote and support your company (See attachment).
- GBIG has added a FREE DIRECTORY to our webpage so our members can maximize your industry network. Go to: www.greenbayinnovationgroup.com Go to GBIG Members Directory for ALL of your listings with word search capabilities.
- GBIG donated $35,000 to other non-profits in Northeastern Wisconsin. The majority of our proceeds from our memberships goes back to the community, education and work support programs.
- GBIG had six well attended events and tours.
- GBIG had a successful 5P Showcase in our second year and we expect to grow it in 2024.
- GBIG has been able to connect businesses to business opportunities and provide the necessary resources for them. Our GOAL is to support our members!
- GBIG NEWS reaches over 2,500 bi-weekly with a lot of outstanding information for the 5P and Converting Industries.
- The Green Bay Innovation Group has just completed becoming a non-profit organization called the Green Bay Innovation Group Foundation supporting our Business Communities and other non-profits!
The Green Bay Innovation Group would like to wish you a Merry Christmas and Happy New Year.
Marty Ochs
Executive Director
Green Bay Innovation Group
Breakfast With Santa Dec. 9th, 2023
GBIG will co-sponsor Breakfast With Santa presented by The Children’s Museum of Green Bay on Saturday, Dec. 9, at Mackinaws Grill and Spirits. Guests can enjoy live reindeer, our Queen Elsa, Gingerbread decorating, elf shenanigans, a breakfast buffet, and meeting Santa. The cost is $25, and pre-registration required and limited.
Maximize Your 5P Industry Networking with GBIG’s New Member Directory
Networking with others in the 5P Industries just became easier. Green Bay Innovation Group updated its GBIG Member Directory webpage https://greenbayinnovationgroup.com/gbig-sponsors/ to be more comprehensive, providing company overviews and clickable contact information. Plus, the member database is searchable by category and keyword, so organizations can quickly identify the companies with the capabilities they seek or the people they want to contact. By typing a keyword or category into the search box, users gain access to a list of specific organizations to fit their needs.
Search GBIG Member Database by Keyword & Category
With nearly 150 GBIG Members on the webpage, the search capability ensures that you can be found easily by other members and the general public. Website visitors can find your company and your industry by category or keyword.
The GBIG Member entries include:
- Company name
- Contact Person
- Business Address
- Phone number
- Website
Confirm the Accuracy of Your GBIG Listing & Submit Notes
Thanks to the team at Packerland Websites for creating this useful database of members. The team encourages members to check their entries to confirm the accuracy of your listing. In addition, please provide a couple paragraphs about your company. Include industry keywords, like flexographic printing, coating, machining, etc. These paragraphs will further educate the audience and enhance searchability and facilitate more connections. The paragraphs will display in the “Show Notes” directory section. Send the information paragraphs to Bill@packerlandwebsites.com, and use the subject line GBIG Member Page.
Connect with Members to Conduct Business in the 5P Industry
GBIG members find and conduct a good deal of business through their involvement with our organization. The updated GBIG Member webpage is just one more way to provide value to members. The member directory makes it easier than ever for 5P Industry representatives find what they’re looking for to be successful. The updated member webpage uses innovative technology to improve the user experience, so, members and non-members alike can connect and work together to achieve their business goals.
GBIG DONATIONS FOR 2023
The Green Bay Innovation Group and supporters will donate over $35,000 to Non-Profits and other Business Organizations in 2023. In addition, the Green Bay Innovation group are Members and supporting other Organizations in Wisconsin.
The Green Bay Innovation Group wants to thank All of our 163 Members for 2023 and we welcome your support in 2024. A large percentage of your membership revenue will go back to our Business Community, Non-Profits and Education supporting the 5P and Converting Industries. Go to: www.greenbayinnovationgroup.com/contact and sign up to become a member (See attachment for benefits).
We support the following Non-Profit Organizations in 2023:
- Apricity
- Children’s Museum of Green Bay
- Green Bay Action Sports
- Hope Center
- Mana For Life
- St. Johns Ministries
- Trees for Tomorrow
- UW Madison Engineering
- VPI, Inc.
- Whatsoever You Do, Inc.
Membership Organizations:
- Florence County
- Great Lakes Timber Association
- New North, Inc.
- New Manufacturing Alliance
- TAPPI
- UW Madison Engineering
- Wisconsin Sustainability Business Council
- Women in the 5P Industries
GBIG NEWS Restoring Hope Gala
“We want to thank the Green Bay Innovation Group for your donation and supporting St. John’s Ministries annual Restoring Hope Gala. The event was again successful, raising over $190,000 to help provide shelter services and daytime resources to those experiencing homelessness in our community. The mission of the non-profit organization is to respond to those experiencing homelessness or housing instability in a way that honors their dignity, restores hope and creates lasting change.”
“The event kicked off with a few raffles that saw winners receive a 5-night Mexico trip and Solo fire pit and truck load of wood. Following the prayer and meal, six different live auction packages brought excitement to the room. The high bidders won a week’s stay in a private cabin in Minocqua, Canadian fishing trip, 7-night stay in Mexico, to go along with a handcrafted bench made by guests at St. John’s Ministries.”
“The highlight of the evening was the Restoring Hope Gala video featuring John, who had stayed in shelter during past seasons. He is now employed, housed, and has his construction business back. John was in attendance and received a standing ovation for his success.”
“The Restoring Hope Gala also included a message from Executive Director Jesse Brunette and the vision going forward to shelter people during the cold winter months. The night ended with a speech by former long-time St. John’s Ministries leader Lexie Wood, who talked about the humble beginnings of St. John’s Ministries and its commitment and growth to helping each person who is on the streets cold and lonely.”
Steve Schauer
Director of Community Engagement
St. John’s Ministries
GBIG Attendees included:
- Bill Koehne
- Caryn Kuehl
- Dave Bell
- Dave Jolly
- Debra Jolly
- Joan Koehne
- Kim Weiss
- Marty Ochs
- Nate Tegrootenhuis
- Peter Weiss
GBIG Members Lunch at TAPPI forum
GBIG was the lunch sponsor at the Lake States TAPPI (Technical Association of the Pulp and Paper Industry) Energy Forum on Nov. 2 in Neenah. The keynote speaker for the event was Marc Keyser, Director of Seams Coordination, Member Services, and Customer Coordination at MISO (Midcontinent Independent System Operator).
Other presenters represented Frontier Energy; Kinergetics LLC, Focus on Energy, the Wisconsin Paper Council, Valmet, Toscotec S.P.A., Enerquin, and Vyron.
GBIG News: Green Bay Packaging Tour Overview 2023
Unrecognized Success
The Green Bay Innovation Group would like to thank Olivia Durocher Project Development Specialist and Andrew Stoub Environmental Manager for an outstanding presentation and virtual tour at the Green Bay Packaging Green Bay Mill on October 12, 2023. It was an outstanding education for all the attendees, with questions and interaction. Green Bay Packaging’s new recycled paper mill is the first new paper machine built in Wisconsin over the past 30 years. Construction began in August 2018. The Green Bay Packaging Mill uses recycled corrugated containers (OCC) and mixed office paper to make paper packaging and boxes. The 100% recycled paper mill supplies roll stock internal to GBP divisions and other companies across the country. The Green Bay Mill Division no longer directly discharges, nor pulls water from, the Fox River. Instead, GBMD utilizes alternative water (water captured from NEW Water’s discharge) to offset freshwater consumption. Wastewater from the facility’s effluent treatment plant is discharged back to NEW Water for final treatment. The project will have an expected economic impact of over $257 million in the Green Bay area with an investment of over $500 million dollars, representing more than four years of planning. The new mill is a fully integrated paper mill using 100% recycled raw material to manufacture linerboard and medium packaging products. With advanced automation, few physical hands touch the paper to control the papermaking operations – supporting safety as a priority!
Other Project features include:
- The machine uses 100% recycled furnish with speed of 1,200m/min.
- Using biogas generated from the mill’s effluent treatment plant.
- Shutdown of the coal fired boilers and a switch to super-efficient natural gas boilers.
- Installing high efficiency screen, agitators, and lighting.
- High efficiency economizer to preheat the chilly water being pumped to the boiler drums.
The project is the single biggest project in the history of Brown County.
Green Bay Packaging is headquartered in Green Bay, WI. and employs over 4,500 team members, operating thirty-eight facilities in sixteen states. Green Bay Packaging is a third-generation family-owned business with major investment and commitment to the Green Bay community.
Attend the Build Up Fall 2023 Showcase
We are a few weeks away from the Build Up Showcase event! Here are a few reminders for the event:
- Event Details:
- Date: Monday, November 20, 2023
- Time: 5:30 p.m. – 7:30 p.m.
- Location: Urban Hub, Urban Hub, 340 N Broadway #200, Green Bay
There are five individuals who participated in the Build Up Tech Accelerator Program as part of the Fall 2023 Cohort! Each participant will have the opportunity to present their startups to a panel of judges and a live audience!
Click to learn more about the Fall 2023 Cohort.
We look forward to seeing you all at The Showcase!
For event questions, please contact Lamarr Banks.
