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regional roundup "We're looking at a lot of attrition from baby boomers. Some shipyards are looking at 40 percent attrition within the next 10 years." — David Geitner, marine technologies instructor at Northeast Wisconsin Technical College this, at least they're encouraging students that are hands-on-type students to look into those trades and use their talents to the best of their ability," he says. The teachers explored the shipbuilding yards that design and construct multi-million-dollar yachts, U.S. Coast Guard vessels and Great Lakes freighters in Green Bay, Marinette, Sturgeon Bay and Manitowoc. Participants visited ACE Marine, Marquis Yachts, Marinette Marine, Northeast Wisconsin Technical College's North Coast Marine Manufacturing Training Center, the Port of Green Bay, the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) weather station, Lake Michigan's Badger ferry and several maritime museums. Teachers who completed the course earned two graduate credits from Michigan Tech and developed lessons to share with their students. » The Lakeshore Door, Kewaunee, Manitowoc, Sheboygan Counties Workers comp event speakers announced The Chamber Safety Council of Manitowoc County has speakers planned for the 2013 Lakeshore Workers Compensation Symposium set for Thursday, Sept. 19 at Lakeshore Technical College in Cleveland. Presenters include Dave Anderson of Anderson 360 Solutions, speaking on safety audits; Rhonda Taylor-Parris of Aurora Health Care, on treatment modalities among Hmong and Hispanic cultures; Mike Geldreich of R&R Insurance, on employee engagement in the workers comp process; and Bill Sachse Jr. of Peterson Johnson Murray on what supervisors should know. The cost is $20 per person. To register, call (920) 684-5575. Door County hosts water levels community workshop Door County hosted the Great Lakes Water Levels Community Workshop on Aug. 8 to discuss possible solutions to low lake levels in the region. The low levels have been adversely affecting recreational and commercial harbors, threatening economic and environmental damage. DON'T MISS A SINGLE ISSUE! iob.magserv.com/WPUSB or call (818) 286-3106 SUBSCRIBE TODAY! Why Insight? Every monthly issue gives you: n In-depth profiles of companies or industry topics with an "insider" look at lessons learned, insights gained … and ideas that you can transfer to your business. n Exclusive video interviews with every cover subject, available on our website. n Conversations with people of influence – people you need to know to get things done in the region, the state and beyond. n Who's who and what's up in "On the Move." n A look at industry trends – from health care and construction to business services, banking, higher education and more. n Connections: A look at the most important upcoming events you won't want to miss. n Updates on regional conferences like Manufacturing First, InDevelopment and THINC! n Award-winning photography and graphics – we strive to surprise and delight you with every issue!