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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 15 • I NSIGH T | 11 downtown core attractive to young and creative professionals, the larger convention centers are an important part of the place-making infrastructure. Place making is an important component of attracting the creative class that will choose a place to live first, then a company to work for. "It's a facility that strengthens the overall vibe in downtown," says Jeff Mirkes, executive director of Downtown Green Bay. "We are getting young people to come to the city and have a positive experience and make that positive first impression. "Perhaps they will see a community they will want to live in," he says. A new convention center will give Appleton another pillar to strengthen its downtown core, much like the Fox Cities Performing Arts Center and the Trout Museum of Art. In addition to attracting larger conventions and exhibitions, it can also foster growth of the creative businesses that will cater to visitors as well as supporting the convention center itself. "Downtown is a hub for the creative economy," Stephany says. "ere are many businesses who will collaborate to support it both directly and indirectly. "From a maker point of view, now we are going to have a facility where we can hold some large entrepreneurial events and conferences," she says. "at opens up a lot of possibilities." REGIONAL ROUNDUP U P F R O N T For links to economic development groups in the New North, visit www.thenewnorth.com/partners. Development in the New North B y S e a n P. J o h n s o n » HIGHWAY 41 CORRIDOR Brown, Calumet, Outagamie, Winnebago, Fond du Lac Counties Another big dig underway e big dig going on near Encircle Health in Appleton will eventually take shape as the new edaCare Regional Cancer Center. Crews from Boldt Construction broke ground on the $44 million project in late February, and edaCare expects to have the facility ready for patients in 2016. e Regional Cancer Center will serve as the home base for edaCare's premier cancer program. At the center, patients will access the latest technologies, including promising new treatments through participation in clinical trials, as well as the edaCare network of cancer care physicians and support staff. "At the Regional Cancer Center, patients and families will experience truly personal care," says Stacy Milam, director of cancer services ································································································································· ······················································································ Built For You TM 1.800.236.0055 www.cellcom.com Any Retail Location facebook.com/cellcom 4G LTE service available in select markets. Compatible device and data plan required. Average download speeds while on the 4G LTE network are 5-12 mbps. FAST NATIONWIDE CONNECTIONS C O U R T E S Y O F T H E D A C A R E Regional Cancer Center – Crews from Boldt Construction begin work on the ThedaCare Regional Cancer Center, expected to be open for patients in 2016. [continued ] »