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w w w . i n s i g h t o n b u s i n e s s . c o m A p r i l 2 0 14 • I nsIgh t | 41 like JEtA help Diablo Canyon nuclear Power Plant operate in a safe and efficient manner." Along with Pacific gas & Electric, JEtA sports other big-name business partners, including Michel's Corporation, URs Washington and Babcock & Wilcox. While remaining a local employer, JEtA Corporation's business with these transnational companies has garnered plenty of attention. JEtA Corporation represents an essential part of the regional economy, says Larry Burkhardt, executive vice president of the Fox Cities Regional Partnership. "e company's focus on supplying tooling and other products to the energy industry is consistent with the nation's move toward increasing energy self-reliance," Burkhardt says. "Boasting an impressive customer list, the company obviously occupies a position as a leading supplier to our country's growing energy sector." grow traces her drive to succeed to when she was growing up in sault ste. Marie, Mich., at a time when the federal government did not recognize her family's tribe, the sault tribe of the Chippewa Indians. Without the government's recognition, poverty remained a problem for the city's tribal population. grow credits her grandmother, who attended tribal meetings with her, for teaching her how to cope with challenges. "I learned that you don't quit," grow says. "Just because obstacles are put in your way, or you can't see the end result, you keep going. I learned that from my grandmother. Before we were even recognized as a tribe a long time ago, I went to a lot of meetings and a lot of organizational things with her, and I saw how hard they struggled to get On the web www.jetacorp.com Baylake Bank has been serving individuals and businesses in Northeast Wisconsin for more than 135 years and we look forward to serving clients from this new Financial Center. At Baylake Bank, we take pride in offering our clients responsive and excellent service. Your Baylake Bank Appleton Financial Center is home to a staff of professionals who live and volunteer in the Fox Ci es, and who understand the business make-up of the community. Experience the lending support, qualified advice and convenience service enhancements that you will receive with us. Helping Build The Good Life TM EQUAL HOUSING LENDER NOW OPEN! Appleton Financial Center 333 S. Nicolet Road Appleton, WI (920) 731-4440 www.baylake.com recognized by the federal government." From her experiences, grow not only developed a strong work ethic, but learned to be empathetic of others' circumstances, particularly those of minorities who find themselves discriminated against in the job market. "at shaped me more than anything, I think," grow says. she also applies that same empathy when considering the importance of encouraging more people, particularly women, to work in industries requiring skills in science, technology and math (stEM). As part of her business mantra, she believes issues such as these can be solved with a dose of pragmatism. "I feel like younger women aren't initiated into this (stEM)," grow says. "ey feel like this is a man's world, and I really think that they need to go into science and engineering. I don't know if there's a fear of failure. I feel differently about failure. It's not really failure; it's a learning curve. Every time you pick yourself up, you've learned something – either how to do it better, or not to do that particular thing that way." grow reflects on her mindset and how it translates to her hiring policies. "I've got some girls in here that are just fabulous," grow says. "And I think they think back and say, 'Wow, this is an entirely different field I thought I'd never go down,' and it's exciting to them. to me, that's a win." grow is pleased that her business has been able to attract people who might never have considered it. "I like to see that," grow says. "Whether it's men or women, I like to see the young people come in and say, "I never thought I could do this, but I'm going to have fun learning."