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regional roundup "Expectations have changed a lot since the original hospital was built. Patients expect attractive and soothing spaces, and to have privacy as they are rolled into surgery." — Dorothy Erdmann, CEO of Shawano Medical Center since the announcement, some still ask why a remodeling of the existing 80-year-old building is not a better option. The answer is that patient care technology has changed so much since the building was built, a retrofit will not allow for the best patient care – from basics like air conditioning to the latest medical innovations. "Expectations have changed a lot since the original hospital was built," says Dorothy Erdmann, CEO of Shawano Medical Center. "Patients expect attractive and soothing spaces, and to have privacy as they are rolled into surgery. There are design improvements and equipment upgrades being planned for the new medical center that will make our patients' experience the best it's ever been." Those needs are addressed in the new design, which is a complete change in the way health care will be delivered, Erdmann says. » The Northwoods Florence, Marinette, Menominee, Oconto Counties Center receives grant for mentoring program The Menominee Business Center received a Rural Business Enterprise Grant that will fund a mentoring program assisting existing rural and tribal businesses that are underperforming. The program will improve the Menominee Nation economy by helping business leaders create and retain jobs; provide low-cost space for office, business, and light industrial users; support local business development programs; and stimulate private sector initiatives on the Menominee Reservation. During the mentorship, participants will take a readiness and capacity assessment. They also will receive tailored training and technical support to develop their individual and organizational business capacity, infrastructure, knowledge, skills and resources. At the conclusion, summary data will be gathered to measure project impacts and changes from the initial baseline. Send business news updates and photos to edit@insightonbusiness.com. Business Lending At Its Best "The SBA loan provided by Community Bank & Trust has significantly improved our cash flow position and is allowing us to invest in the growth of our business." - Sean Whalen, Vice President Truss Systems, Inc. Little Chute Preferred SBA Lender up to $5 million! Why not work with the best? Member FDIC communitybankandtrust.com 16 | Insight • J u n e 2 013 Call or Visit Us Today! 920-731-4440 920-849-8888 333 S. Nicolet Rd., Appleton 1265 E. Chestnut, Chilton w w w. i n s i g h t o n b u s i n e s s . c o m