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Archives: 2007 news releases
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8/22/08 - FVTC campus sees enrollment increase by 10 percent in '08 - Fabtech, online programs benefit
8/20/08 - State's cranberry crop plentiful - Wisconsin's cranberry crop is expected to be the second-largest harvest on record this fall.
8/19/08 - Business, construction boom hits FdL - Fond du Lac is undergoing a business boom, with new stores opening and current establishments expanding
8/18/08 - Brown County aims to use buried treasure - Project would turn landfill gas into usable energy
8/17/08 - '08 winter wheat production could set record - Federal harvest forecast for state recently released
8/15/08 - LTC goes nuclear with $1M grant - A record three-year, $1 million federal grant for Lakeshore Technical College stands to make the school a destination for students pursuing careers in nuclear technology.
8/15/08 - July in review: Month sees promise of expansion, construction - Month brings new business, deal with veterans
8/14/08 - Wind program blows in at Lakeshore Tech - The 2008-09 school year marks the start of the Manitowoc County college's Wind Energy Technology associate degree in applied science program.
8/14/08 - City sees room tax revenues increase - The numbers reflect how aggressive efforts to promote the area are paying off.
8/13/08 - - Shipping focus shifts from highways to waterways - Legislation's tax break could lure more port business
8/10/08 - Neenah company deals in clean air - Fox Valley Clean Air has expanded not just its facility from 6,000 square feet to 16,000 square feet, but its operations as well since December.
8/7/08 - SNC among 'best colleges'- St. Norbert College in De Pere was named one of the best colleges and universities in the Midwest by The Princeton Review.
8/7/08 - Officials 'ecstatic' about ship trials - Performance has been better than expected.
8/6/08 - Wisconsin farmland value rises 18% - Industry watchers attribute [it] to the overall health of Wisconsin's $51.5 billion a year agricultural industry.
8/6/08 - Business growing, 4imprint to build new distribution center - Over the last three years, 4imprint has added 140 jobs to its workforce.
8/4/08 - Fine tuning Brown County's strong economy - This area of Northeast Wisconsin easily weathers economic storms that pummel some areas of the state or nation.
8/4/08 - Small-town company - F. Ziegler expands despite economy.
8/4/08 - Attendence higher than expected at AirVenture - Site improvements next on group's agenda
8/3/08 - EAA looks to expand - Association proposes $17.2M plan for grounds
8/3/08 - Manitowoc's old Mirro center is growing factory - After agreeing to add 170 jobs over three years, Orion Energy Systems will get $854,500 in tax credits from the state as a community development zone.
8/1/08 - Doyle announces $2.88M harbor assistance project for Burger Boat - The award will spur economic growth in the city and the surrounding area.
8/1/08 - Orion makes another jobs promise - Manufacturer will get state aid to add 175 employees over the next three years.
7/31/08 - Fox Valley Technical College inventor's lab may become model for global network - The FVTC lab, which is one of 30 locations around the world, has taken it to a new level.
7/29/08 - Manitowoc County named in top 25 'dreamtowns' - Manitowoc was ranked No. 24 out of 140 micropolitan areas by the Bizjournals, according to a July 21 article on the Bizjournals Web site.
7/29/08 - Manitowoc tests new warship - The ship, being built by a consortium that includes Manitowoc Co., could win a Navy contract for 55 craft.
7/29/08 - Attendance solid despite high fuel costs - The turnout for the first day of the weeklong event was… impressive
7/28/08 - International demand lifts Manitowoc profits - The Manitowoc Co. Inc. reported higher profits for the second quarter, in part because of strong international demand for its construction cranes.
7/27/08 - Airventure cleared for take-off Monday - There is no place else on earth that you will see a gathering of airplanes like you will at AirVenture.
7/26/08 - Shopping extravaganza awaits Oshkosh visitors - Aside from the weeks leading up to Christmas, AirVenture week is the busiest time of the year at the mall.
7/25/08 - Chinese delegation studies state's water treatment business - The New North Inc. economic strategy group sponsored the tour, which also included stops in Madison and the Fox Valley and various industries in the New North region.
7/25/08 - State awards $97,237 training grant to FVTC - To train 624 employees from three Brillion manufacturers.
7/24/08 - Kraft to expand pizza plant - the maker of DiGiorno frozen pizza, has begun construction of a 100,000-square-foot expansion of a plant in Brown County under a plan that would add about 300 jobs.
7/24/08 - Pierce awarded $9.85M contract - An Oshkosh Corp. company was awarded a $9.85 million contract from the U.S. Army Tank-Automotive and Armaments Command.
7/23/08 - Downtown Neenah blossoms with aesthetic improvements - "It's a destination area where I can sit down and take a breather," she said. "It reminds me of a little Chicago."
7/21/08 - Downtown Green Bay great for investments - Schwartz says city has 'pro-active' business climate
7/20/08 - The sales-tax sidestep - Sales tax in most parts of Wisconsin is 5 percent, which would yield a 5 percent savings compared with Cook County
7/18/08 - Berry demand may bring a burst in bogs - The hope of adding $75 million annually to the state economy and creating 1,115 jobs.
7/18/08 - Export booms fuels factory town's revival - This is a town manufacturing once deserted -- and is now reviving.
7/17/08 - Communities profit from Depp's movie - The movie "Public Enemies"… provided millions of dollars for the state's economy.
7/17/08 - Sci-fi film to be shot in Green Bay - The Green Bay area will get a taste of Hollywood when the $2.5-million sci-fi movie, "Nephilim," starts production.
7/16/08 - FAA unviels new tower at Wittman Field - Visibility at Wittman Regional Airport's control tower will improve just in time for the Experimental Aircraft Association's annual AirVenture convention.
7/16/08 - Schutt wins $25M military contract - Schutt will manufacture 2,500 to 3,500 8-ton medium cargo trailers under the $25.4 million contract from the U.S. Army.
7/15/08 - Austin Straubel to get funding for work - The state will provide $1.8 million to Austin Straubel International Airport for non-runway work.
7/14/08 - New water agency invites Chinese to study Fox River clean up - [T]he New North… is targeting China in its strategy to gain a toehold in the global market to clean and manage water.
7/13/08 - $25,000 donation lends help to drug fund - The drug fund has gained $75,000 to help low-income patients of the Fox Cities Community Health Center get prescription drugs on a short-term basis.
7/12/08 - Doyle praises Door County policies - Door County, in the words of Gov. Jim Doyle, is a microcosm of the state, growing both its tourism and manufacturing industries while preserving the environment.
7/12/08 - Passenger numbers at Austin Straubel continue to rise in 2008 - Midwest Express has seen the number of passengers flown out of Austin Straubel increase 61 percent in June 2008 from the same month in 2007.
7/11/08 - Doyle presents $615K grant for De Pere rail line - [It] will provide rail access to Green Bay Packaging Inc.'s new facilities.
7/11/08 - Targeting Chicago money a good idea - Any new efforts — regional or local — that will enhance those efforts are well worth trying.
7/10/08 - Call center hub - Contact center jobs growing by leaps and bounds in the Fox Valley
7/10/08 - Collaboration in the air - New North Executive Director Jerry Murphy believes his consortium's participation in the world's largest wind-energy conference in June will reap benefits for the state.
7/10/08 - "North of what you expect" - Not only are New North businesses hidden gems, the people are pretty special, too.
7/8/08 - Oshkosh Corp. does well in competition - Oshkosh Corp. has passed an important threshold in its running to supply the latest in blast-resistant vehicles to the U.S. military.
7/7/08 - Wis. counties hope lower sales tax spurs sales - The [New North] wants to remind Illinois residents who vacation in Wisconsin about that state's lower sales tax rates
7/6/08 - UWGB, Nicolet College form partnership - Will make it easier for place-pound, working adults to take classes toward a bachelor's degree
7/5/08 - Grand Chute's FilterPave an eco-friendly option for paving - "People get silly excited about this"
7/2/08 - Country Inn & Suites hotel opens in Marinette - A new 87-room Country Inn & Suites by Carlson has opened at 2020 Old Peshtigo Road
7/2/08 - Pulaski Red Raiders band heads to DC - They represent the entire Midwest
7/1/08 - Manitowoc Company wins bid for Edonis - To acquire the British-based manufacturer of industrial catering department
7/1/08 - Crowds flocked to CUSA in record numbers - 173,000 fans packed the grounds
6/29/08 - The American Club earns Five Diamond rating from AAA, again - For the 23rd straight year
6/29/08 - Acuity makes best places to work list - Shboygan-based Acuity placed second in the nation
6/27/08 - Manitowoc named 'Main Street' community - Gov. Jim Doyle has announced Manitowoc is one of three new "Main Street" communities.
6/26/08 - Valley Packing Supply to get $3.5 million for expansion - The expansion is expected to create 24 new jobs
6/25/2008 - Big acts fill lineup for festival - More than 170,000 tickets are expected to be checked this week
6/25/2008 - 4imprint, Badger Mining amond best companies to work for - Two companies from the Oshkosh region were among seven Wisconsin companies named to lists of the best small and medium companies to work for in the country.
6/22/2008 - New North looks to bring more wind energy business to the region - In each of the 18 counties in New North, unemployment rates decreased
6/20/2008 - Developer hopes to have 'aloft' open in '09 - Upscale hotel now under construction in Ashwaubenon.
6/20/2008 - State jobless rate tumbles -Hiring boost seen in construction, manufacturing.
6/19/2008 - J W Industries celebrates 50 years in Pittsfield - Metal fabricator could have 'biggest year ever'.
6/19/2008 - New companies gain 47% more funding in 2007 - Wisconsin businesses attractive to investors.
6/18/2008 - Group aims to improve economic development - Community leaders, economic development officials and developers began their review of the city's plan to recruit new businesses to Oshkosh during the first of several meetings aimed at updating the city's economic development plan.
6/15/2008 - State's maple syrup production has surged since 2007 - 2008 total set at 130,000 gallons.
6/15/2008 - LTC international program earns federal grant - Lakeshore Technical College's international education program has been awarded a Business and International Education grant from the U.S. Department of Education.
6/13/2008 - Appletom Birth-to-Five initiative lauded - District reports upswing in 3- to 4-year-old screenings.
6/12/2008 - Wisconsin firms may share in $96M defense contract - Johnson Outdoors Inc. of Racine and Schutt Industries Inc. of Clintonville have been named among 10 defense contractors approved to supply shelters, trailers or other components under a $96 million multivendor U.S. military contract.
6/12/2008 - Oshkosh students' math scores on the rise - Students in the Oshkosh school district not only had improved math scores but that they also generally did better than the state average in math and reading on the 2007 standardized tests
6/12/2008 - Bayfest bump equals $4.5M organizers say  - Local businesses see impact to economy.
6/9/2008 - Yang expanding care business - Yang's achievements have impressed members of the local Hmong community.
6/5/2008 - Robinson Metals sees growth despite slowing economy - It's one of those companies that exemplifies manufacturing in Northeastern Wisconsin.
6/4/2008 - Minimal impact expected on Valley from GM plant closing - Valley business leaders say the closing of GM's Janesville factory that built trucks and sport utility vehicles will have little if any effect on the region.
6/2/2008 - Oshkosh Corp. in driver's seat for new technologies - There's nothing bad about manufacturing in Wisconsin. 
5/16/2008 - Sheboygan continues to grow - An oasis for business and industry that offers ongoing opportunities for development, expansion and revitalization.
5/7/2008 - UW Oshkosh hiring faculty to address significant increases in enrollment - The University of Wisconsin Oshkosh will play a major role in creating a stronger future for northeastern Wisconsin by developing more human talent.
5/6/2008 - Kohler buys Mark David hotel chain - Kohler Co. said Monday it has acquired Mark David an upscale provider of upholstered seating to the hospitality industry.
5/2/2008 - Tramotina expanding cookware production at former Mirro plant - Tramotina USA said Thursday that it plans to add a thrid shift and hire about 80 new employees in Manitowoc.