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manufacturing. "It's been less than a year, but we are progressing really well," says Loden, executive director of the EDC of Manitowoc. "We have a lot of opportunities we are looking at." In addition to the tourism opportunities, the Lakeshore Cluster Initiative is also: » Supporting a buy-local campaign for fruits and vegetables grown in the region, which included successful lobbying to restore funds to the state budget » Working to create a capabilities directory for area manufacturing firms that can be used to help identify local partners, suppliers and potential customers » Ramping up efforts to expand the use of digesters in area agricultural operations that can create biogas fuels and other agricultural products from animal waste, improving sustainability c o u r t e s y o f SS B a d g e r , r o b a lway s , A lway s p h o t o g r a p h y ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT Transportation of wind generation towers, along with ferrying passengers between Manitowoc and Ludington, Mich., is a boon to the economies of both cities. The SS Badger also has saved 150,000 driving miles and 30,000 gallons of diesel fuel by carrying more than 300 oversized wind tower loads in 2012. efforts as well as creating additional products The combined impact of all the projects the various cluster groups are pursuing could have an economic impact estimated at more than $1 billion for the regional economy during the next five years. Effective. Efficient. Essential. That sums up the training Nemak Wisconsin found when it went looking for a full range of cutting-edge training options for its 500 plus employees. Where'd they find it? Lakeshore Technical College. "We needed to train up to 500 employees in things like manufacturing and quality skills, OSHA safety, lean manufacturing, leadership, and computer training. With the help of LTC, we've become more productive, more efficient and more competitive. LTC has been a critical resource for our continued improvements." Brent Chesney Organizational Development Nemak Wisconsin Workforce Solutions gotoltc.edu For more information contact Peter Thillman at 920.693.1119. Lakeshore Technical College does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, disability or age in employment, admissions or its programs or activities. The following person has been designated to handle inquiries regarding the College's nondiscrimination policies: Director of Human Resources, Lakeshore Technical College, 1290 North Avenue, Cleveland WI 53015, 38 | Insight • J u l y 2 013 LTC Workforce Solutions Powerful training options for your business Customized • Flexible • Cost-effective w w w. i n s i g h t o n b u s i n e s s . c o m