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The New North idea and brand is an innovation, meant to unite the 18-county region for the purpose of economic vitality while maintaining the wonderful quality of life that we enjoy. We think that innovation is "in the water" in the New North and that business start-ups and growth stories continue in our current time. Innovation in our dairy businesses, our ship building industry and in our defense sector are but a few examples. Innovative programs such as Fast Forward 1.0 and Angel Investing is how we help and mentor new business startups. There is innovation in the way we collaborate to make the region stronger and in the way we come together to strengthen our economic development efforts. The New North idea and brand is an innovation, meant to unite the 18-county region for the purpose of economic vitality while maintaining the wonderful quality of life that we enjoy. Innovation is the centerpiece for this year's New North Summit and the theme that runs through this 2012 Report to the Community. Join us in realizing and celebrating the many success stories of the New North. We hope you find them exciting and truly "north of what you expect. " Quality and expertise matter. So does cost. Let NEWisconsin MRI Center help you and your employees reduce healthcare costs, by providing high-quality, affordable MRIs. Be a smart healthcare consumer. Your MRI provider is your choice. Green Bay | 800-353-4674 | www.newmri.com to work and to do business...and we aren't the only ones saying so. Manitowoc Area Manitowoc County is a great place to live, was recently ranked the #2 Best Small City Micro-politan area to raise a family by Forbes Magazine. As you consider where to start or grow your business, we invite you to consider Manitowoc County. Manitowoc County offers: • A productive, dedicated workforce • Excellent incentives and worker training programs • A harbor on Great Lakes shipping lanes • Affordable energy • Exceptional primary school, secondary schools, and community colleges • Easy access to markets • A high quality of life with an affordable cost of living • Lakeshore Industry Cluster Networks www.lakeshoreinitiative.webs.com Contact us to learn more! 202 N. 8th St. • Suite 101 PO Box 813 • Manitowoc, WI 54221 www.edcmc.org Ph: 920-482-0540 • F: 920-682-6816 2012 REPORT TO THE COMMUNITY 19