A Note from Marty Ochs
UW-Madison impacts our Industries, Students, and the State of Wisconsin. We will be highlighting some outstanding graduates from UW-Madison and their impact on the 5P and Converting Industries. We all recognize the importance of Engineering to support Wisconsin’s strong manufacturing industries!
The first to be featured are Kevin Nelson, Senior Fellow at Amcor, a Chemical Engineering graduate; Emily Haines, Project Engineer at Kohler Company, a Mechanical Engineering graduate; and Diane Mitchelle, President of Global Recruiters, a Chemical Engineering graduate.
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5P Showcase Features a Guest Speaker and a Panel on Innovation
Hosted by Green Bay Innovation Group, the 5P Showcase will take place Sept. 26 at Green Bay’s Radisson Hotel & Conference Center. Meet the four presenters.
Innovation Panelists
Dean Benjamin, Director of Product Development, Pixelle Specialty Solutions
Rodney Pennings, Sales Director of Paper Converting Machine Company
Dr. Rebecca Mick, Program Manager, Amcor
Featured Speaker
Sam Schlaich, Council of Government Affairs, Flexible Packaging Association
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Stansbury Introduces Memoir
We want to thank and acknowledge Susan Stansbury for her outstanding contribution to the Converting and Supporting Industries in Wisconsin. She spoke about her new book: 14 Dinners and a Lunch: It’s Not About the Food. She has worked with several companies, including J & J, Little Rapids, Appleton Paper, and P & G.
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Bag Toss Tourney raises $21K
GBIG was a sponsor of Tossing for Inclusion, a bag toss tournament that raised $21,274 for VPI community programs and services. The community came together to create a truly inclusive event to support people with disabilities or disadvantages. We saw friendly competition, camaraderie, and true community.
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Night at the Museum
The Children’s Museum of Green Bay is looking for corporate sponsorships for a proposed exhibit featuring Green Bay's thriving industrial sector, the pulp, paper, packaging, print, plastic and converting industries.
GBIG and Women in the 5P will host a kick-off event, “A Night at the Museum: The Future of Manufacturing,” at the Children’s Museum, 1230 Bay Beach Road, at 5:00 pm Thursday, Sept. 21.
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R&R Insurance Risk Management Webinars
11am-12pm Tuesday, Sept. 12 When Remote Work Meets Workers Compensation, with Mike Geldreich, Claims Management Specialist and Mark Turner, Account Manager
11am-12pm Tuesday, Sept. 19
HSAs and FSAs: Valuable but Misunderstood, with Chris Kramer, Employee Benefits Consultant
11am-12pm Tuesday, Oct. 10
Do We Really Need Directors and Officers Insurance?
Brian Bean, J.D., Executive Claims Consultant
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Register for Showcase
On Sept. 26, learn about the businesses that set the region apart for its manufacturing strengths. From printers to paper, plastics, and roll goods converters, this Showcase event expands in its second year. Hosted by Green Bay Innovation Group (GBIG), the full day event takes place at Green Bay’s Radisson Hotel & Conference Center. To exhibit, call or email Marty Ochs.
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GBIG Fall & Spring Events
GBIG announces upcoming events for the end of 2023 and start of 2024. Save the date; more details to follow.
Green Bay Packaging Tour, Thursday, Oct. 12 in Green Bay
PFAS Impact on the Planet and Solutions for Packaging, Thursday, Nov. 2 in Madison
Korber tour, Thursday, Feb. 15, 2024, in Green Bay
Coating & Converting Seminar, Wednesday, April 17, in Green Bay
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NEWMA Events
NEWMA 3 events in September:
Webinar: Preventing Workplace Overuse/Musculoskeletal Injuries and Costs,12-1 p.m. Sept. 12
NEWMA Taps + Tours, 3:30-5:30 p.m. Sept. 21 at The Village Companies/MCL Industries. Pulaski. Register by Sept. 15
Webinar: Transforming Employee Recruitment with AI,
12-1 p.m. Sept. 28, by Imaginasium,
Register by Sept. 21.
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Enter to Win a Smart TV at 5P Showcase
Precision Airconvey, a leading provider of innovative trim and matrix conveying solutions, will give away a 50" Smart TV at the 5P Showcase on Sept. 26 in Green Bay. Visit Precision Airconvey's booth to register. PAC streamlines material handling processes and improves operational efficiency. Precison AirConvey has over 50 years of Industry experience,
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WISCONSIN STORIES AND UPDATES
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PLASTIC STORIES AND UPDATES
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INDUSTRY STORIES AND UPDATES
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PACKAGING STORIES AND UPDATES
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Little Chute 2022 current population is 12,170 and has grown 14.3% since 2000. Little Chute is 5 miles east of Appleton and boarders Kaukauna and Kimberly which are Paper Mill manufacturing cities providing jobs for Little Chute. Little Chute has companies supporting the Paper and Packaging Industries.
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Heartland Business Systems
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SPONSOR STORIES AND UPDATES
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PAC's Commitment
to Client Relations
Precision AirConvey is the industry leader in automated trim and matrix removal. In addition to top quality engineering and components (backed by a written performance guarantee), PAC fosters strong, long-term client relationships through a consultative sales approach.
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Kelly Business Advisors:
M&A Dealmakers
Buying or selling a business can be a multimillion-dollar decision, so choosing a Mergers & Acquisitions advisor requires careful consideration. Kelly Business Advisors, Green Bay, brings transactions to the finish line.
Owner John Kelly and M&A Advisor Kiely Kelly Garcia journey with business owners to reach a successful outcome.
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Packerland Websites' Culture of Generosity
From managing 81 nonprofit websites to donating $76K in services, Packerland Websites believes in giving back to the community.
The Green Bay marketing company goes beyond website building to make a meaningful impact for its corporate and nonprofit partners.
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The mission statement of the Green Bay Innovation Group is to bring together and create opportunities for networking between Wisconsin companies involved in the Paper, Printing, Pulp, Plastics, Packaging, Converting and Supplier Industries. GBIG creates an open dialog between companies. GBIG webinars, meetings, etc. talk about current and new products, technology, innovation, sales, marketing, social media/web design, new equipment, etc.
GBIG is looking to create new products, new markets and expand the presence of our industries in Wisconsin. We are here to help you push the norm and challenge one another to help make our companies and our communities better.
Finally, we are bringing financial support to our communities, especially to those most in need through the donations from our Sponsors.
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