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Pair bring perspective of nameplate companies, backgrounds in finance, information technology

Regional leaders Rob Kim of Green Bay Packaging and Don McCartney of Oshkosh Corporation have been named to the board of directors of New North Inc., the regional economic development corporation for the 18 counties of Northeast Wisconsin. Advanced by New North’s board development committee and subsequently approved by the full board at its May meeting, their board terms began on July 1.

Thrivent IT VP will guide strategic direction in continuing work to bridge region’s digital gap

Shari Steeno, a Thrivent vice president of technology with more than a quarter-century of professional experience in information technology, has been chosen as the new chair of the NEW Digital Alliance (NEWDA) Executive Committee. In that role, she will help guide the strategic direction of NEWDA as it continues its work to bridge the digital gap within the New North region and to support regional tech ecosystem growth. Her appointment will take effect on July 1.

Funds to expand award-winning NEW BOOST™ initiative, including to age 50-plus population

New North Inc., the regional economic development corporation for the 18 counties of Northeast Wisconsin, has been selected to receive an AARP Community Challenge Grant of $20,000 to back expansion of its award-winning NEW BOOST™ for Hidden Talent initiative. Grant funds will be utilized for “Train the Trainer” support to organizations in the region that help individuals by providing digital-skilling opportunities.

Campaign will emphasize value of college, its long-term impact on individuals, regional economy

A new campaign which emphasizes the value of college and its long-term impact on individuals and the economic vitality of the region – ‘Growing Roots, Finding Wings’ – was launched June 6 at the New North Summit at Lambeau Field in Green Bay.

People-focused culture results in measurable improvement in employee engagement, retention

Capital Credit Union, a member-owned financial cooperative that demonstrated tangible results from the implementation of a new people-focused employee culture, has been named as the winner of the 2025 New North Workplace Excellence Award. Nominated companies are selected through a multi-phase evaluation process that is independent from the New North organization.

Led 18-county regional economic development corporation for six years, spurring new programs, community partners and industry certifications; Search has begun for successor

Barb LaMue has formally informed the New North Board of Directors of her plans to retire from the role of President and CEO of the organization, which serves as the regional economic development corporation for the 18 counties of Northeast Wisconsin. She will remain in the position into September 2025 – or until a successor is in place – to ensure a smooth leadership transition.