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face time A lot of us who grew up here and stayed here are very passionate about this place – passionate enough that we don't need to compare ourselves. And sometimes you have to stand up and realize just how great you are and tell others that. positive about taking the best passions and the best goals and working together in order to do something. I'm from Green Bay. I think some of the things I'm still surprised about is just how global we are and how much of a leader we are in this area. We have companies that are producing some of the top brands that actually make some of the fundamental things that everyone uses. We have companies that are attracting some of the top talent in the entire country. A lot of us who grew up here and stayed here are very passionate about this place – passionate enough that we don't need to compare ourselves. And sometimes you have to stand up and realize just how great you are and tell others that. The business locator guide is our story. It's a 20-page brochure of the highlights and strengths and the positive advantages that our region offers. It debuted at the 2012 summit, and since then, we've been taking it all over the country to tell people how great this place is. For example, there are some workforce metrics about how our work ethic means better response times and better project completion times than anywhere else in the country. We submitted the guide for consideration to the International Economic Development Corporation's Annual Awards. Considering all the communities that submit to that every year, it's a huge recognition of our work. People are interested in what we have to say and the value that we have. The 2013 summit will be Friday, Dec. 6 at the Green Bay Radisson Hotel and Conference Center. We expect over 900 attendees and this year our theme, New North Live, is about telling our story, Let's put it all on the table. highlighting all the big developments that are happening in the region. Everywhere around the state and this region, I'm hearing, "Northeast Wisconsin, that's where all the growth is." People say that all over the state and the Midwest. People tell me, "You guys work together up there – you actually talk to each other." They also tell me it's because there are some specific investments happening. There are infrastructure investments in the highway, businesses are making decisions about expanding their locations and creating more jobs. People pay attention to that kind of pulse. And we haven't seen that since really the beginning of the recession. If we tell our story well and we do it together, then we'll be able to ensure we have new jobs, new investment and we're competitive in this global economy. The fact is, healthcare costs are rising. But Eggers Industries has turned the table in its favor. With Holy Family Memorial's Health Risk Assessment (HRA) program, Eggers Industries saved $750,000 in healthcare costs. And that's just the beginning. Eggers Industries is one of many local companies who has saved thousands of dollars with HFM's customized employer services. We can do the same with you. Proud to partner with Learn how our customized employer services can save you money at HFM4business.com. 20 | Insight • N o v e m b e r 2 013 w w w. i n s i g h t o n b u s i n e s s . c o m