Ariens Co. announced plans to work with the Brillion Redevelopment Authority Commission to acquire the former Brillion Iron Works property. The company and the city signed a memorandum of understanding to determine the feasibility of acquiring the property, explore financial grants and assistance, and outline a long-term development plan. Ariens was awarded a national cooperative contract by the National Joint Powers Alliance for landscape and grounds maintenance equipment.
Encapsys moved into its new $17.5 million headquarters in Appleton’s Southpoint Commerce Park. Oshkosh Corp. celebrated the delivery of its 25,000th Family of Medium Tactical Vehicle to the U.S. Army.
Oshkosh Defense was awarded a maximum $71,702,293 firm-fixedprice, indefinite-quantity contract for various motor vehicle parts and accessories. Oshkosh Corp. was named a Military Friendly Employer by Victory Media.
Foundations Health & Wholeness Inc., formerly known as American Foundation of Counseling Services Inc., underwent a comprehensive rebranding: a new name to capture its integrated programs focused on health and wholeness, advanced investment of collaboration and technology and a headquarters move to West Mason Street in Green Bay.
Tech companies Launch Digital Marketing and Dealer Inspire will move into the former Gill-Tech Academy space in downtown Appleton.
The second floor of the building will be turned into residential apartments.
Kolosso Toyota in Appleton announced plans for a new $6.5 million building.
Arch Electric opened a new facility in Plymouth.
The Granary Brew Pub opened in Oshkosh.
The Mercantile on Main opened in downtown Fond du Lac.
New businesses opened in Appleton: holistic health center the Salt Room, MPH Fitness, and Wilder’s Bistro, taking the place of the former Mojitos on South Oneida Street.
LEAVEN (Limited Emergency Assistance Valley Ecumenical Network) broke ground on a building expansion at its Midway Road location in Menasha that will help the volunteer, community based nonprofit organization increase access to services under one roof. KerberRose, S.C. opened a new office location in Green Bay at 487 Riverwood Lane.
Hilly Haven Golf Course is undergoing a 5,924-square-foot addition clubhouse addition. It’s expected to be complete in spring 2018 and includes Green Bay Packaging announced it is in the first phase of evaluating construction of a new, state-of-the-art recycled containerboard machine at its location in Green Bay. The investment would increase the company’s recycled containerboard capacity by over 70 percent. Festival Foods opened a new store in Eau Claire.
Green Bay Austin Straubel International Airport was designated as a site for travelers to enroll in the U.S. Transportation Security Administration’s pre-check program. Manitowoc Marina selected A.C.E. Building Service to complete dock upgrades, including resurfacing three docks with durable, low maintenance composite materials.
A.C.E. Building Service also will renovate the Bank First National Custer Street location in Manitowoc.
Miron Construction Co. Inc., in partnership with Bray Architects, is renovations and additions to the Florence Middle/High School. Miron, in partnership with Kahler Slater, is completing renovations and additions to the Marshfield Clinic Health System YMCA.
Keller, Planners, Architects, Builders announced projects for the following companies and organizations: Maribel Grain Co., Maribel; Quality Roasting, Valders; Vanderloop Shoes, Ashwaubenon; Darboy Corner Store, Darboy; Midland Plastics and Heritage Lake Storage, De Pere; Professional Plating, Brillion; Trinity Lutheran Church, Lake Mills; and Hacco – North, Randolph. Consolidated Construction Co. Inc. is constructing an assisted living facility for Care Partners Assisted Living in Eau Claire.
Dental Health Products Inc. announced a partnership with Sharps Compliance Inc.
Hospital Sisters Health System – Eastern Wisconsin Division launched the Price Estimator Tool, available on the HSHS St. Vincent Hospital, HSHS St. Mary’s Hospital Medical Center, HSHS St. Nicholas Hospital and HSHS St. Clare Memorial Hospital websites, allowing patients to see what their out-of-pocket charges will be prior to receiving care or treatment. The Joint Commission awarded the first hospital in the state of Wisconsin, HSHS St. Vincent Hospital in Green Bay, its Gold Seal of Approval for Certification in Hip Fracture.
ThedaCare and Associated Benefits and Risk Consulting have partnered to provide a near-site clinic for Appleton Area School District and City of Appleton employees and family members.
ThedaCare now offers Astym, a non-invasive stimulation applied with mild to moderate topical pressure using three specialized instruments, and announced the release of its online breast cancer risk assessment tool, available to the public on ThedaCare’s website. ThedaCare Regional Cancer Center has begun offering respiratory gating technology that offers targeted treatment for cancer patients.
Holy Family Memorial Medical Center is the first hospital in Wisconsin to use Indigo-Clean continuous environmental disinfecting operating room light fixtures to help reduce the risk of surgical site infections.
Verve, a Credit Union launched its online account opening service.
The following companies and organizations launched new or redesigned websites: Wisconsin Plastics Inc., Jagemann Stamping Co. and the Appleton Housing Authority.
Choice Bancorp Inc. was recognized as the “Best Bank” and the “Best Mortgage Lender” of Winnebago County.
The Manitowoc Company Inc. announced a one-for-four reverse stock split and reduction of the total number of shares of common stock Manitowoc is authorized to issue from300 million shares to 75 million. Robinson Metal Inc. completed the recertification process to the ISO 9001:2015 certification standard.
The Greater Green Bay Chamber presented its Manufacturing Awards of Distinction. Winners include: Pro Products Inc., small company award; De Pere Cabinet Inc., medium company award; Green Bay Packaging Inc., large company award; and Robinson Metal, workforce development award.
New North companies were among those named finalists for the 2017 Marketplace Governor’s Awards: Hard Rock Sawing & Drilling Specialists Co., Keshena, Outstanding Large Business; American Pride Industrial Equipment & Services LLC, Green Bay, Outstanding Small Business; and White Buffalo Trucking, Seymour, Rising Star.
Goodwill Industries of North Central Wisconsin earned the Platinum GuideStar Nonprofit Profile Seal of Transparency, the highest level of recognition offered by GuideStar, the world’s largest source of nonprofit information.
The Greater Oshkosh Economic Development Corp. announced winners for its Manufacturing and Industry Excellence Awards: Sonex Aerospace, Made in Greater Oshkosh award; and Hoffmaster, Innovation award.
The Oshkosh Chamber presented awards at its annual meeting: Candeo Creative, Small Business of the Year; Stellar Blue Technologies, Chamber Outstanding Volunteer of the Year; Hoffmaster, Enterprise of the Year; and Oshkosh Rotary Southwest & Roosevelt Elementary, Partners at Learning. BrandDirections won Brand Experience Magazine’s 2017 Makeover Challenge, a national package design competition.
Acuity won a Gold Stevie Award for Great Employers, earning the company the distinction of Employer of the Year – Insurance. The company held a gift drive in connection with the Sheboygan County Department of Health and Human Services, donating hundreds of gifts and nearly $1,200 in cash and gift cards.
Right Management received the ALM Vanguard Leader rating in Talent and Workforce Consulting. Performa Inc. earned an Excellence in Structural Engineering award from the Structural Engineers Association of Wisconsin for the skywalk component link at Belmark Inc. in De Pere.
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CR Meyer earned the Associated General Contractors of Wisconsin’s highest safety honor, Level III Safety ACE. Plant Engineering magazine recognized the OmegaLight High Bay from energybank as a finalist for its Product of the Year award. The energybank ThinLine Architectural LED received a Product Innovation Award from Architectural Products magazine.
The Green Bay Water Utility received the highest form of recognition in governmental accounting and financial reporting, earning its 23rd consecutive Government Finance Officers Association Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting for its 2016 comprehensive annual financial report.
The Joint Commission recognized three Agnesian HealthCare hospitals — Ripon Medical Center, St. Agnes Hospital and Waupun Memorial Hospital — as 2017 Pioneers in Quality Data Contributor for contributions to electronic clinical quality measure data for quality improvement in health care.
The Egg Harbor Marina was one of two state marinas to win the Clean Marina award from the Wisconsin Marine Association for work to protect water quality, public health, and fish and wildlife habitat.
Fox Valley Hematology & Oncology was recognized as “Best Cancer Treatment Center” as part of the Post-Crescent’s 2017 Best of the Valley Readers’ Choice Awards. Manitowoc County’s Farm Wisconsin Discovery Center received a $100,000 capital campaign gift from Milk Source LLC.
The Bay Area Humane Society in Green Bay and Door County Humane Society in Sturgeon Bay announced plans to merge with the Milwaukeebased Wisconsin Humane Society.
Rockwell Automation’s Richland Center MCC production facility and Werner Electric Supply partnered to donate motor control centers to Fox Valley Technical College.
The 15th annual Wisconsin Governor’s Business Plan Contest is accepting entries online for the 2018 competition through Jan. 31.
EAA announced more than $135,000 in financial aid opportunities available for flight training, college aviation studies and EAA residence camps through the organization’s scholarship programs. Many have a deadline of Jan. 31. Nominations are open for the Downtown Fond du Lac Partnership Downtown Businesses of the Year awards through Jan. 8 and can be submitted at www.downtownfdl.com.
The organization also is seeking artist proposals for its downtown utility box art project.
The Department of Financial Institutions unveiled the College & Career Readiness Guide, a resource designed to help Wisconsin’s K-12 students chart a course to lead them to productive and rewarding careers.
