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FACE TIME We're very hopeful that other companies also identify the good things happening downtown and that creative class organizations will see the opportunities of being in the heart of the city, being close to the cool restaurants and activities. in excess of 500 employees downtown. Both companies are Green Bay-based, and I've heard both CEOs – Mike Haddad at Schreiber and Phil Flynn at Associated Bank – speak about the significance of their corporate employees being housed under one roof in downtown locations. We're very hopeful that other were $70 million of projects on the drawing board, none of it included any residential. We are very pleased that under Mayor Jim Schmitt' coordinated 16 event days with three employees. This past year with 3.5 employees (and a lot of volunteers) we coordinated 57 event days. Now we're on pace to do 64 in 2013. A number of months ago when there companies also identify the good things happening downtown and that creative class organizations will see the opportunities of being centrally located – being in the heart of the city, being close to the cool restaurants and activities. Our small organization 10 years ago significant projects on the horizon, and one is the expansion of the KI Convention Center. Just a few blocks away is the Hotel Northland – a historic property where Green Bay Packers opponents stayed in the '50s and '60s – and that is now positioned for redevelopment. The Packers Heritage Trail is another component of our downtown that swooped in during the city is embarking on attracting residential development. We're beginning to hear from developers that there is a growing demand for downtown living. There currently are 550 residential units in our downtown district at about 96 percent occupancy. There are a couple of other very s leadership, the year 2012 and now we have the opportunity to get the word out about historic sites with a Packers influence, from the Curly Lambeau to Vince Lombardi years. We embarked on a consumer survey last year and 1,800 people responded. About 53 percent were downtown employees, and 83 percent said they liked working downtown. Knowing what businesses spend on recruiting and retaining employees, we think that would be an interesting draw for entrepreneurs as they make decisions as to where they want to locate. My position allows me to review business plans for entrepreneurs and offer advice to small businesses. Entrepreneurs are cut from a different bolt of cloth, and my background has also allowed me to better understand their challenges and aspirations. Convenient. Local. Community. • Preferred SBA Lender Justin Levanetz • Local decision making • Checking & Savings • Mortgage/Home Loans From business to personal accounts, we have the solution for all of your financial needs. Stephanie Miller Jyl Bob Merriam Visit or call us today to learn more. 920-731-4440 communitybankandtrust.com 20 | INSIGHT • October 2012 333 S. Nicolet Rd., Appleton Member FDIC www. insightonbusiness.com Brockman Edward Schultz