Insight Publications

2 | I N S I G H T P U B L I C AT I O N S | P. O . B O X 9 4 4 | A P P L E T O N , W I 5 4 9 12 | ( 9 2 0 ) 8 8 2 - 0 4 9 1 | I N S I G H T O N B U S I N E S S . C O M O ur business-to-business clients rely on us to help share their stories — in our news magazines, in print and digital advertising and at our regional events. We live our mission: Connecting minds, creating insights. We work continuously toward our vision: To be the trusted source for information that drives business growth, shares inspirational ideas and celebrates success. And our values are FIERCE: Fun Integrity Entrepreneurial Resourceful Creative Engaged with our partners and our community We are committed to fostering relationships among those who care passionately about the economic success of Northeast Wisconsin, a community of 1.2 million people in the New North. We do this monthly in Insight. (Our readers say, "I get a lot of magazines, but Insight is the only one I read!) We do this through Insight on Manufacturing, our bimonthly magazine for manufacturers. We also do this through niche publications that fit our mission — including the New North Report and forwardHR, the Wisconsin SHRM publication for members of the Society of Human Resource Management. Digital versions of our magazines, our e-newsletters and social media reach those looking for more immediate means of communication. Our events appeal to those who find value in face-to-face communication. ese include our InDevelopment conference in March, THINC! event in May and Manufacturing First Expo & Conference in October. Since we launched Insight Publications LLC in 2007 we have formed successful partnerships with such organizations as New North, Inc., the NEW Manufacturing Alliance, St. Norbert College, the Wisconsin Family Business Forum, Enterprising Nonprofits and more. Our award-winning partners in photography (Image Studios) and design (A2Z Design) bring a level of sophistication to Insight Publications that is on par with national magazines. We are proud to have gathered a team of experienced, creative professionals striving to outdo our personal best month aer month. Our editorial and sales teams have years of experience building relationships with leaders of the most prestigious and respected companies around. Insight Publications was honored to receive the "Rising Star" award from the Fox Cities Chamber of Commerce & Industry in 2011. So, you see, we're FIERCE about what we do. When you get to know us, we think you'll agree! 3 Insight on Business 8 IOM | Insight on Manufacturing 10 Contract Publishing 11 Corporate Partnerships 14 Regional Collaboration 15 Manufacturing All Stars 16 Events/Sponsorships 24 Contact Us W E A R E I N S I G H T We're all about connecting minds, creating insights c o n t e n t s CONNECTING COMPANIES WITH SKILLED WORKERS AND EDUCATIONAL RESOURCES IN THE NEW NORTH INSIGHT ON MANUFACTURING Sept. 2016 • Volume 10 • Issue 5 • $3.95 Connecting the bits SPECIAL INSERT Manufacturing First Expo & Conference Oct. 19-20 Q&A IOM speaks with Adidas North America President Mark King on the evolution of leadership Internet of Things technology improves production, service for manufacturers A p u b l i c a t i o n o f N e w N o r t h , I n c . | P r o d u c e d b y I n s i g h t P u b l i c a t i o n s | J u l y 2 0 1 6 S A V E T H E D A T E 12.06.16 New North Summit | KI Convention Center | Green Bay Mid-Year R e p o r t 16 Produced by INSIGHT PUBLICATIONS in conjunction with United Way Fox Cities 2 0 1 6 - 2 0 1 7 U N I T E D W A Y F O X C I T I E S C O M M U N I T Y C A M P A I G N Together we can make change happen

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