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6 | I NSIGH T • O c t o b e r 2 0 19 w w w . i n s i g h t o n b u s i n e s s . c o m CONTENTS 9 Editor's Note: Manufacturing garners the spotlight this month 11 Reader Recommended: What are you reading, watching, wearing or doing that's so great you want to share it with others? 12 Personalities: Dane Checolinski — Fresh take on innovation 14 Places: Diving into dairy's dilemmas — Task force aims to address industry's needs 15 Regional Roundup 18 Northwoods — Northern exposure — Marinette, Florence counties aim to draw residents, visitors 20 Pipeline: Winning the retention race — Unique benefit offerings help businesses set themselves apart 22 For the Love: Friends in high places — Volunteer group has long history of supporting High Cliff State Park 30 Feature: Pitch events put startups in the spotlight 35 Insight Insider: Waiting game — Tariff war creates uncertainty for businesses 39 Health Insurance: Strong medicine — Shopko's exit leaves impact on pharmacy sector 44 Small Business: Terra Verde, Poco Pizza 46 On the Move People 49 Feature: Honored for excellence — Acuity, Rail Yard earn economic development honors 50 On the Move Business 59 Don't Miss: Conventional wisdom: Manufacturing First set for Oct. 30 61 Commentary: Conference puts focus on women's leadership skills 62 Power Lunch: Off the beaten path 24 COVER STORY FRESH ROLE: Paper Converting Machine Co. sets its sights on diversification ONLINE: Listen to PCMC President Stan Blakney discuss the company's plans to diversify and what it means to practice Truly Human Leadership. INSIGHT ON THE WEB: www.insightonbusiness.com O C TOB E R 2 0 1 9 > VOL 1 2 > NO. 7 22 18 12 18 36 39 62 31 Four-page Manufacturing First preview 11 18 49 44