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on the web On the surface, Sheboygan may not appear to have a lot in common with the Silicon Valley, but appearances can be deceiving. Sheboygan was named among the top 20 cities in the nation for ingenuity, according to a report by The Brookings Institution. Sheboygan County was ranked No. 16 with an average of 1,045 patents per million residents, with an average of 120 patents filed annually by Sheboygan County businesses. The community's strong manufacturing history is credited for its ongoing patent prowess. the previous year. In 2012, the county realized $192.2 million in visitor spending, a 6.5 percent increase over 2011. From 2010, spending was up more than $25 million. Amy Wilson, tourism director for the Sheboygan County Chamber of Commerce, says the increase can be tied directly to a concentrated marketing program. Prior to 2010 when the Sheboygan co u r t e s y o f t h e C i t y o f S h e b oyg a n Innovation leader Sheboygan's retail market continues to grow with the addition of several new stores, including Goodwill of North Central Wisconsin and Advance Auto Parts, and new restaurants, such as Qdoba. County Chamber of Commerce took over tourism marketing, it didn't receive much attention. "The new owners of the Blue Harbor also have done a tremendous job with their marketing [continued] » 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, w w w. i n s i g h t o n b u s i n e s s . c o m LTC Workforce Solutions Powerful training options for your business Customized • Flexible • Cost-effective S e p t e m b e r 2 013 • Insight | 43