Issue link: http://www.insightdigital.biz/i/214203
Green Bay Port tonnage down in September The Port of Green Bay September yearto-date tonnage numbers are down one percent from the same time in 2012. "We saw decreases in cement (down 10 percent), coal (down 10 percent) and limestone (down 15 percent) in September," says Dean Haen, Port and Resource Recovery director. "However, foreign imports of petroleum products and salt increased, which did help offset the losses, but not enough to put the numbers in the positive." continued > [ "The challenge of maneuvering with lighting and photo equipment on the production floor, while not disrupting my employees' workflow, and getting great images all within budget, is why I would use Craig's services again for our next project." ~ Jared Ballin, CEO, Eagle Supply & Plastics Inc. [ 920.810.2616 craigaugustinephoto.com Stacked Variation insight ConneCting business & people in the new north SEPTEMBER 2013 Vol. 6 No. 6 $4.95 RebiRth Developers breathe new life into once stalled projects Digesting savings New UW-Oshkosh biodigester will be the largest of its kind in the U.S. SHEBOYGAN COMMERCIAL REAL ESTATE SHIPPING & LOGISTICS FaCe tiMe Steve Jenkins on making an impact in Fond du Lac CEO and President Gary Gigante finds opportunities under new ownership Issue 5 • $3.95 the Fueling ins igh t on ma Waupaca Foundry – nu fac ConneCting Companie tur ing and eduCation skill al resourCe the world's largest s with in theed workers s new north iron foundry – is poised for growth Collaborating colleges: Three new engineering technician majors broaden the educational reach in Northeast Wisconsin September 2013 • Volume 7 • any one of 13 Northeastern Wisconsin Educational Resource Alliance (NEW ERA) universities and colleges, and finish the program at either UW-Green Bay or UW-Oshkosh. The program offers bachelor of science degrees in electrical engineering technology, mechanical engineering technology and environmental engineering technology. The Regents' Research, Economic Development and Innovation (REDI) Committee approved the funding as part of a $22.5 million Incentive Grant package designed to support increased economic growth and a stronger Wisconsin workforce. It will allow for three new engineering education faculty members at UW-Green Bay and three at UW-Oshkosh, as well as a program coordinator position, says Julia Wallace, UW-Green Bay provost and vice chancellor for academic affairs. "With this funding in place, we anticipate we will be able to start offering a preparatory intro to engineering course as early as spring 2014, with program classes beginning as soon as next fall," Wallace says. "We're also looking at developing a program in the high schools that will introduce students to the array of options available in the engineering technology field." The program is contingent on Higher Learning Commission accreditation, and its curriculum will be developed through the Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology (ABET). Bridging the career gap What manufacturers can do to work more closel with schools to intere y kids in technical caree st rs Manufacturing First Conference & Expo Oct. 31 in Green Bay Why Women Win Aurora Manufa cturing owners Gina Brooks (left) and Deana Ceman say WBE certification is worth it. Certification as Wom Owned BusinessaEnter angives companies the prise on government contredge acts is celebrating 5 years of publishing our monthly Insight magazine as well as IOM magazine. Thank you for your support! To advertise or subscribe to Insight and IOM, call us at (920) 882-0491 or visit our website at www.insightonbusiness.com. w w w.in s i g h t o n m f g . c o m November 2013 • / insight on manufacturing | 27