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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 J u n e 2 0 15 • I NSIGH T | 13 economic development officials are touting to help recruit additional workers to the area and stave off the potential labor shortage, threatening the region's red-hot economic recovery. Sheboygan County has seen its unemployment rate hovering at lows not seen since before the Great Recession of 2008, about 4.5 percent for February and March, the latest months released by the federal Bureau of Labor Statistics. e region's economy is one of the fastest-growing in the state. But that growth is posing a unique challenge — not enough eligible workers to fill the available jobs. Already, the county has more than 1,300 jobs available. When DatingAdvice.com recognized Sheboygan as an ideal place for young millennial women to meet high-quality men, economic development officials were quick to spread the news that "1,793 extra single men are waiting for you." "We must continue to address the need for additional workforce," says Dane Checolinski, director of the Sheboygan County Economic Development Corporation. "With over 1,300 jobs posted in the county and current unemployment numbers down to less than 2,800, our growth will be inhibited without an increase of available workers." Sheboygan was the only city in the upper Midwest region, including Michigan, Minnesota, Wisconsin and Illinois, to make the DatingAdvice. com list. Other cities included far-flung places such as Washington, South Carolina and Texas. e website also touted the income potential of bachelors in Sheboygan County, where per capita income is seventh highest in the state. Additionally, millennial women can find quality companies for their own careers such as Acuity, HSA Bank, Kohler and American Orthodontics, according to SCEDC. "DatingAdvice.com provides recognition of the vast variety of qualities offered in Sheboygan County," says Sara Spicer, SCEDC's attraction marketing specialist. "e county was recently recognized as 'Most Equitable Community in the United States' by Global Post, and we know millennials value equality. Other recognition such as 'Best Midwest Beaches,' 'Bicycle Friendly Community,' and one of the 'Smartest Communities in the United States' are just some of the values that research shows millennials hold in high regard." » WEST CENTRAL Shawano, Waupaca, Waushara, Marquette, Green Lake Counties Waupaca Foundry wins accolades for green efforts Waupaca Foundry Inc. has earned a spot in the Wisconsin Green Tier program for its voluntary efforts to reduce and reuse waste from its operations. More than 80 companies are part of the statewide [continued ] » Kaukauna Utilities, of Kaukauna, Wisconsin, has delivered heat and light to Wisconsin communities for over 100 years. When it was time to upgrade their hydropower capabilities, they relied on Boldt. Our expertise in power plant construction goes back decades. And our Integrated Lean Project Delivery ® process helped to generate efficiencies as well as new power. This is value. This is Boldt. 920.739.6321 | boldt.com For over 125 years, Boldt has delivered value, to help you deliver power. IOB June Ad_Boldt.indd 1 5/6/2015 11:20:00 AM