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N E W N O R T H , I N C . 2 0 As another year comes to a close it's good to reflect on the many accomplishments of the great people and the great organizations in our New North region. You'll see these accomplishments throughout this report and during the 2014 New North Summit. e Summit theme this year, "Every part counts," emphasizes the importance of all of our companies, organizations and people collaborating seamlessly to build the economy of this region. ere are no efforts that are too small to contribute to the greater New North story. We are being held as an example around the state, and in fact, our brand is becoming known around the country as a leader in collaborative economic development. Our momentum is building and as it continues, the rising water level floats all ships. Every part counts! You'll hear more about workforce initiatives where our educational institutions are working together with businesses to ensure a greater supply of skilled employees. We now are graduating people with engineering degrees in the region. Organizations in the region are working feverishly together to close the gap in the development of information technology talent – and companies are expanding. Look around. Businesses are hiring. ey are building new facilities and launching new products and services. It is indeed a growing landscape. e economic development organizations in the region are striving to work together more than ever before. Our chambers, the Northeast Wisconsin Regional Economic Partnership (NEWREP) and Northeast Wisconsin Every part counts It takes companies, organizations and people working together to build our economy K AT H I S E I F E RT Katapult LLC Co-chair B O B D E KO C H The Boldt Co. Co-chair Message from the co-chairs Y O U R E N E R G Y F U T U R E B E G I N S W I T H P L A N N I N G T O D A Y At American Transmission Co., we're hard at work keeping the lights on and planning today for how the electric grid of our future will deliver reliable, affordable and environmentally responsible power. www.atcllc.com Read more at www.atcllc.com/PowerForward BMO Harris Bank N.A. Member FDIC bmoharris.com/vision What do you see? A partner who works as hard as you do. BMO Harris Commercial bankers specialize in knowing your industry, knowing your community and knowing you. That's how we provide the strategic insight to help make your vision become reality. If you can see it, we can help make it happen.