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OSHKOSH – From its roots as a family-founded business to its position as a global company, CEO Christopher Piotrowski said Barr Refrigeration’s commitment to philanthropy has remained central to its mission and vision throughout the last four decades. Founded in 1978 by Tom Barr and headquartered in Oshkosh, Piotrowski said the business is now an…
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NORTHEAST WISCONSIN – With 259,000 job openings in the construction industry in April – up 25,000 from March and 52,000 year over year, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics’ Job Openings and Labor Turnover Survey – demand for skilled trades workers remains strong. As the industry works to build its future workforce, 17…
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SHEBOYGAN – Sheboygan’s 3 Sheeps Brewing has been selected to brew Wisconsin’s official semiquincentennial beer, marking the nation’s 250th anniversary. Founder/Brewmaster Grant Pauly said the selection is part of a larger campaign by dozens of states across the country – all brewing an “official” beer for their celebration events. Pauly said 3 Sheeps’ Stay Golden…
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GREEN BAY – Aspiring pilots in the Green Bay area now have a more direct path to the cockpit thanks to a partnership between Aviate Flight School and Northeast Wisconsin Technical College (NWTC). Jim Draeger, dean of NWTC’s Corporate Training & Economic Development, said Aviate and NWTC are combining hands-on flight instruction with academic training…