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WHAT IS THE NEW NORTH? N ew North communities consistently are ranked among the best places to live in the country with great schools, ample recreational opportunities, a talented workforce, innovative companies and a high quality of life. New North, Inc. works to foster collaborations across the spectrum, grow the regional economy and promote why the New North is a great place to live, work and raise a family. MENOMINEE OCONTO SHAWANO ✯ ✯ ✯ ✯ ✯ NEW MANUFACTURING ALLIANCE FLORENCE All Star MARINETTE WAUPACA OUTAGAMIE BROWN WAUSHARA FOND DU LAC CHRIS FAULKENDER ✯ ✯ ✯ Northeast Wisconsin is a manufacturing hub In the 18-county New North region, there are nearly 2,300 firms employing over 127,000 people. 24 percent of employment in our region is in manufacturing; the state average is 18 percent. Wages in the manufacturing sector remain far and away the highest of any industry sector in the region and among the highest in the state. SOURCE: OFFICE OF ECONOMIC ADVISORS, WISCONSIN DEPARTMENT OF WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT. WISCONSIN JOB SHIFTS BY SUPER SECTOR, 2009-2011 Administrative & Support, Waste Mgmt and Remediation Manufacturing Other Services (except Public Administration) Health Care and Social Assistance Arts, Entertainment, and Recreation Management of Companies and Enterprises Educational Services Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing and Hunting Mining, Quarrying, and Oil and Gas Extraction Utilities Wholesale Trade Retail Trade Information Transportation and Warehousing Finance and Insurance Government Professional, Scienti c, and Technical Services Real Estate and Rental and Leasing Accommodation and Food Services Construction Total (9,385) (18,082) 9,107 Figure 2. Source: EMSI Complete Employment, 2011.3. (293) (499) (807) (902) (1,669) (2,478) (2,578) (6,439) (6,695) Go online to www.newmfgalliance.org to view videos of the NEW Manufacturing All Stars MANUFACTURING ALL STARS 2012 5 71 798 Nicolet Plastics Inc. Lakewood Job title: Material handler Job duties: Material handling, mold hanging, production What's the most interesting part of your job? So much to learn and the constant changes. Wisconsin Job Shif ts by Super sector, 2009-2011 8,233 7,133 6,927 6,247 3,277 3,274 What's the most rewarding part of your job? Making quality parts and hearing that the customers are happy with how they're working and where they're being used. 22,974 What kind of technology do you interact with? Computers and robots. What sets Chris apart? "Chris has grown immensely over the past year; he is an energetic individual and is always up for a new challenge. He has multiple skills, manufacturing knowledge and an ability to troubleshoot processes," says Valerie Fricke, who nominated Chris for the award. MARQUETTE GREEN LAKE WINNEBAGO CALUMET MANITOWOC SHEBOYGAN KEWAUNEE DOOR COURTESY OF ALEX ZACARIAS, EDUCATIONAL TELEVISION PRODUCTIONS OF NORTHEAST WISCONSIN