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INSIDE s e p t. 2 0 1 3 • Vo l 6 • N o. 6 | w w w. i n s i g htonbu s i n e s s . c om insight Connec ting business & people in the new north 24 C OVE R STORY fueling the fire: Waupaca Foundry, the world's largest iron foundry, is poised for more growth Video: page 28 Click to watch CEO and president Gary Gigante discuss the unique attributes that set the company above its competitors Cover photograph by Shane Van Boxtel, Image Studios Video by ARK Media Group 24 UPFRONT IN FOCUS 12 News from New North Region Small Business 48 A 'basementy' brand: Sure-Dry nets Digesting savings: New UW-Oshkosh biodigester will be growth, awards after marketing boost the largest of its kind in the U.S. 19 Face Time Steve Jenkins on making an impact in Fond du Lac 19 22 Connections They do run, run: Employees step out of their comfort zones and join the Fox Cities Marathon Trending 50 A turning point? Real estate, other sectors uncertain as stimulus ends On the Move 52 People & Business Cultivate: Fox Cities Chamber of Commerce hosts its second annual event to inspire business success 45 Feature 62 22 Insight On … 30 Commercial real estate » fter the recession: Rebirth: Developers breathe A new life into downtown commercial projects 41 20 38 Shipping & Logistics » Packed with pride: Community work centers help people with disabilities advance, stay employed 41 Economic Development » ull steam ahead: Manufacturing, tourism drive F Sheboygan economic growth 8 | Insight • S e p t e m b e r 2 013 48 DEPARTMENTS 11 From the Editor 62 Final Frame INSIGHT ON THE WEB: www.insightonbusiness.com w w w. i n s i g h t o n b u s i n e s s . c o m