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10 | I NSIGH T • J a n u a r y 2 0 1 6 w w w . i n s i g h t o n b u s i n e s s . c o m UP FRONT R e g i o n a l R o u n d u p » 1 2 F a c e T i m e » 1 5 C o n n e c t i o n s » 1 7 "The short format of these powerful talks communicates important trends around the region and allows the audience to take away valuable information." – Josh Dukelow, Fox Valley Technical College F R O M T I M B E R G S T R O M ' S social media advice and colorful socks to Gov. Scott Walker's talent challenge, the 12th annual New North Summit offered a host of new ideas for attendees to ponder. But it was the ED Talks that stole the show. New to the event this year, "ED Talks" are similar to TED Talks — short, 15-minute presentations focused on ideas of regional economic development — and exposed attendees to best practices to help their businesses grow from regional leaders who have already put the ideas into practice: Dan Ariens, chairman and CEO of Ariens Co.; Tim Bergstrom, president and chief operating officer of Bergstrom Automotive; Dr. Matthew Hunsaker, dean of the Medical College of Wisconsin-Green Bay; and John Kreul, vice president and chief information officer at Bemis Company. e concise packaging and programming hit home. "Promoting these bite-sized presentations is really a great way to get people engaged," says Josh Dukelow, key account manager for Fox Valley Technical College. "e short format of these powerful talks communicates important trends around the region and allows the B y A n d r e w S c h a i c k New North Summit in the books 12th annual summit a success among business leaders and attendees Above: Networking plays an important role for those attending the New North Summit. Below: The NEW IT Alliance panel consisted of (left to right) Linda Bartelt, Paul Mueller, Michelle Schuler, Javad Ahmad, Tania Kilpatrick and Kathi Seifert. Right: Jerry Murphy and Tim Bergstrom share a laugh about Bergstrom's colorful socks after his ED Talk at the New North Summit. A N D R E W S C H A I C K D I A N E V E R H A G E N