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Rethink the Map S ay "Fox Cities" and Calumet County doesn't usually pop to mind, but the county – which includes the southeast portion of the City of Appleton – is a key member of the Fox Cities Regional Partnership. Julie Schmelzer, director of the research management department for Calumet County, says being a part of the group is essential in helping Calumet County grow. "Calumet County believes it is critical to be a part of the FCRP because we recognize alone we are just one voice, but when all our municipalities, and businesses, in the region work together those voices can make a resounding boom. Alone, we don't have the skills, or the resources, to market ourselves or provide the proper service to our businesses," she says. would see dramatic savings by putting all operations under one roof, and the Chilton facility had the room. A few physical changes are being made to the current facility, and once the equipment starts to arrive from New York, the new employees will be hired. "It's going to be a big undertaking to find workers, but we are optimistic that we'll draw people from outside Larry Burkhart, executive vice president/chief economic development officer with the Fox Cities Chamber of Commerce, says Calumet County brings a lot to the table when working with site selectors and businesses thinking of relocating. "Calumet County has a diversity that appeals to employers and represents an area that has a lot of access to potential employees. People from Green Bay, Manitowoc, Sheboygan and the Fox Cities all drive to jobs in Calumet County," he says. "It really expands our reach." By valuing regionalism, Schmelzer says "it makes the economy and culture of the region better for everyone when we can tap into the minds and talents of the area partners." of Chilton," says Lacy, adding that most of the hourly jobs available are for unskilled workers and that some employees will make the move from New York to Chilton to keep their jobs. "Our goal is to have all our equipment and new workers into place by Memorial Day so we're ready to roll then. We're basically going to be doubling in size and gaining back some of the jobs we lost through the years" because of the economy. Thiel Cheese and Ingredients is in the process of adding 30,000 square feet to its facility on County BB in the Town of Woodville. The company is installing another production line, creating a customer interaction center with more space for research and development and relocating company offices from the basement to the first floor. The entire project, including construction and new equipment, will cost $15 million. Tests on the new project line will begin mid-month and Steve Davenport, director of development for Thiel Cheese, expects that 10 to 12 additional employees will be hired within the next year. "For us, the future is innovation and solving customers' problems," Davenport says, adding the company mainly manufactures food service ingredients, such as the cheese inside sausages. "Our specialty is processed American cheese that is melt-restrictive so the [continued] » Attention Holiday Party Planners! Let Us Take Your Employees on an Off-Site Adventure: • Mystery Trips • Dinner • Holiday Lights Tour • Caroling • Theatre Performance • Winery Tour • Holiday Scavenger Hunt Choose a Lamers vehicle that accommodates your group: • Deluxe Motor Coaches • Executive Coaches • Limo Coaches • Limousines • Vans • Trolley Buses • School Buses 800-236-1240 • GoLamers.com w w w. i n s i g h t o n b u s i n e s s . c o m D e c e m b e r 2 013 • Insight | 35