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6 | I nsIgh t • M a r c h 2 0 14 w w w . i n s i g h t o n b u s i n e s s . c o m INSIDE i nsigh t C o n n e C t i n g b u s i n e s s & p e o p l e i n t h e n e w n o r t h DEPARTMENTS 9 F r o m t h E E D I to r 54 F I N a l F r a m E m a r c h 2 0 1 4 • V o l 6 • n o . 1 2 | w w w. i n s i g h t o n b u s i n e s s . c o m UPFRONT 10 News from New North Region Leading the way: An update on the state's Regional Leadership Council, which includes New North 15 Face Time Dave Thiel on Global New North 18 Connections Imagination at work: Fond du Lac networking group aids small business growth 20 Feature Some see silver lining under the snow: Wintry, sub-zero weather is a boost for some area businesses 32 Feature Technology guru from Microsoft to keynote THINC! May 20. Apply for first Insight Innovation Awards by March 21 22 c o V E r s t o r Y BRAND BOOSTER: Elevate97 — formerly Fulfillnet — grows with new name, fresh focus Video: page 27 Click to watch CEO Kate Burgess talk about how her company developed its new brand Cover photograph by Shane Van Boxtel, Image Studios Video by ARK Media Group insight on thE WEB: www.insightonbusiness.com Insight on … 29 teChnology innovations » Does your company need a mobile app?: Utility is the key in deciding whether to make the investment 34 Continuing eduCation » Fire away: FVTC's $34.5 million public referendum project is on track for January 2015 completion 37 eConomiC development » Green Lake, Waushara, Marquette counties: Expanding their reach — ThedaCare, CHN team up to enhance local healthcare offerings IN FOCUS Small Business 40 Tapestry of the times: We Montage personalizes wallpaper with your photographs Trending 42 Markets at inflection point: The U.S. Federal Reserve holds the economy's future in its hands On the Move 44 People & Business 11 29 22 20 15 54