ARCHIVEPlease select one of the following links to be taken to the archived content. For editorial more than three months old, please contact Sean Fitzgerald. August 2010Business education partnerships forge creative solution to skills gap Government contract procurement opportunities - what's in it for your business? A Dog-Gone Nice Way to Run a Pet Hospital Competing against high volume vet clinics with individual, patient-centric pet care July 2010Local tourism weathered the recession well, but more expansive conference facilities might have allowed even higher revenues What your business give away in loyalty rewards could be a small investment for what you get back in customer data Though not a solution for every business owner, employee stock ownership plans can come with benefits for company, customer and community Sonex piloting innovation in sport aviation from the industry's Mecca in Oshkosh June 2010Expertise in niche industries offers opportunity for economic growth in the New North While group health insurance plans are common, here's a few reasons why employers shouldn't overlook dental health benefit plans, too High tech and soft sell work well for BrownBoots Interactive May 2010Larger employers demonstrating maturity to the next level of wellness planning The associated costs of an employee suffering from untreated stress is greater than one might think New seminar series helps Fox Valley professionals get their feet wet in export opportunities From doggie waste to a whole menu of yard services, the Bulldog has grown by meticulously calculated measures April 2010Despite recession, more than 1 million square feet of industrial space built in region in past year Cloud computing: the sky is the limit Internet-based applications lighten IT budget, increase productivity Welding together a family business Read about a Neenah decorative metal fabrication shop that evolved from a one-time craft fair hobby into a lucrative career for an entire family. March 2010Sustainable construction practices are becoming more of the standard, no longer the exception Downtown reconstruction projects in Oshkosh, Neenah create challenges for Main Street businesses Husband and wife team take scrapbooking business from hobby to multi-million dollar firm February 2010New technologies have come a long way toward making the office leaner Personality, behavior assessment tools can help employers make better choices Shoring up the business side of medicine New bachelor's degree program aims to turn out better prepared administrators for local health care industry January 2010The right time for a marriage? Mergers and acquisitions should be planned as a well-thought strategy, not just the opportunity to buy at a clearance price The year in review Sparking entrepreneurial hopes Business incubators respond to rising demand for office space, consulting services December 2009Various industry leaders from the region offer their perspectives on the year ahead Local government driving environmental initiatives in various New North communities Mr. CEO, tear down those walls! Modifying yesterday's fluorescent lighted egg cartons into sunlit emporiums of collaboration November 2009Despite the worldwide recession, new growth opportunities are waiting in international markets Groups provide older, unemployed worker an advocacy network to get back on their feet quickly Growing outside your own walls Utilizing third party logistics providers can maximize efficiency and boost your bottom line Data loss and network downtime can spell financial disaster in any business October 20098th Annual Best Places to Work Thorough employee communications and adherence to mission, values drives excellence for our 2009 winners The devastation that could have been Adding up the potential economic, public funding and philanthropic losses if Mercury would have left Fond du Lac Employers can play a life-changing role in preventing violence, helping employees victimized by domestic abuse September 2009Regional collaborations finding success years after breaking down traditional barriers Local Center for Healthcare Value narrowing the gap between care quality, patient satisfaction and out-of-control costs New SBA lending program aims to help certain businesses endure the troubling waters of the current economy August 2009Less can be more through continuous improvement initiatives Putting the brakes on job loss Wisconsin Jobs Now Task Force identifies laundry list of items to foster job growth in the state Inaugural workshop series helps mold women leaders in the New North region Oshkosh businessman diversifies his holdings with a majority investment in emerging fight league July 2009Various approaches to make environmental courtesy pay dividends to your bottom line Strategic, creative use of human billboards adds another dimension of visibility for some area small businesses Recession lays the groundwork for business, economic renewal Keeping your business on track Preparing your employees and your operations for a health pandemic in the workplace June 2009Paper converters flowering into a dominant local industry Establishing even an informal board of advisors can provide much needed outside perspective for small business owners Busy business professionals find time to give back through local government service Social networking sites offer employers a cost-effective private investigator May 20092009 Alla tua Salute! awards recognize the next level of wellness program development Growing number of Fox Valley businesses adopting servant leadership philosophies to guide their routine Wayfinding initiative aims to make Fox Cities more navigable, welcoming to out-of-town visitors Farmers, grocers seek greener pastures in organic foods April 2009Next generation family business leaders face a unique set of challenges Understanding other cultures, other languages can boost customer service and profits In these lean times, small businesses can ill-afford to write off bad debt and other expenses related to bounced checks Fox Valley construction industry leader hones competitiveness on the racetrack March 2009Local inventors share their rugged journey from concept to market The under-the-hood muscle of online marketing It's what's on the inside that counts Workspace design can lead to more productive employees, greater profits February 2009Local firms gut it out to expand and grow in these trying times Diligence, planning and solid communication can help get employees back to work after injury strikes North Fond du Lac dentist has a lengthy history of energy independence January 2009Four groundbreaking developments changing the face of their respective industries across the region Recent survey of area business leaders indicates diminishing trust and growing concern for unethical practices Recent health care referendum expected to land on legislator's doorsteps in coming months December 2008It's been three years since the formal establishment of The New North regional collaboration, and there's a good deal of progress to share. We offer a retrospective look at the New North regional movement as it matures into its next phase of helping grow and develop northeast Wisconsin. Connecting with other professionals online is emerging as an inexpensive and effective way for entrepreneurs to grow a business. Social networking experts discuss how to grow your chances for marketing success with tools like LinkedIn or Facebook. Tough times for community needs When the economy takes a dump, so too, do many not-for-profits who rely on the generosity of others to meet their goals. Inside, how a variety of local not-for-profits are coping, strategizing to increase donations, and continue to retain earnings as economic conditions sour. November 2008Hundreds of millions of dollars in recently completed and ongoing highway and bridge construction projects in the region create a better link between the New North and the rest of the world. The newly created Wisconsin Financial Services Institute at UW-Oshkosh offers local continuing education for the growing financial planning industry. The inaugural E-Connect event offers a networking and professional development tool for business owners in Oshkosh and Fond du Lac. October 20087th Annual Best Places to Work 2008 honorees demonstrate "family" doesn't have to be squeezed out of larger firms Business responsibility to protect customer and employee data increasing next month Local state assembly and senate candidates weigh in on business issues Electrical engineer for utility unwinds by restoring and refurbishing old pinball games September 2008Building solutions for the upcoming labor shortage Pipe and tube fabrication emerging as a leading growth industry in northeast Wisconsin Retail clinics save money, time and lives Meetings and events industry emerging as a leader in decreasing its environmental footprint August 200820-somethings share the challenges and experiences that steered them into business for themselves Easing the marriage between entrepreneurship and motherhood in the Fox Valley Programs, services available to help business owners get back on track after disaster Ghost stories stir interest in historic downtown July 2008Innovative technologies allow entrepreneurs to conduct business from nearly anywhere at anytime Contact center jobs growing by leaps and bounds in the Fox Valley A less expensive, more effective alternative? Complementary and integrative medicines are shedding their label as touchy-feely procedures and offering employers a multi-dimensional approach to employee health care June 2008New looks, new programs, new businesses keep city anchors alive and bustling Agriculture is retaking the spotlight as Wisconsin export market's rising star Homegrown HSAs good for Badger businesses Once the domain of out-of-state financial institutions, health savings accounts have become much more prominent locally Team building and the workplace Strong team building initiatives can boost communication, productivity and pride in the workplace May 2008Model wellness program crowns Miles Kimball Co. with our 2008 Alla Tua Salute! Award Council for Innovation adds several more tools to entrepreneurs' workshop in northeast Wisconsin Identifying sources of funding when lending from banks and credit unions falls short Local business owner's contagious enthusiasm for British cars spreading across the Fox Valley April 2008Arts and culture have always needed business support. But business is discovering it needs the arts just as much. Consolidating knowledge and streamlining costs Telemedicine is helping clinics, hospitals break down financial and physical barriers to high-quality care Engineering program meeting manufacturing needs UW-Platteville program offers a long-term workforce solution for northeast Wisconsin March 2008Environmentally sustainable construction doesn't always have to cost more FAB LAB helps launch innovative product and process ideas out into the open market Leaderfest attempts to take regional young professional gathering to new heights A new look at literacy in the workplace Speaker at Oshkosh Business/Education Summit challenges audience to make learning more relevant February 2008The next generation of Web marketing opens the doors to new markets in an often cost-effective manner 10 Ways to win the war on prescription drugs Employers can take steps to impact the effects of rising pharmaceutical costs on their employee benefits plans For some local professionals, the storied Birkie Nordic ski race is about setting goals and reaching new heights It'll take more than a pot 'o gold at the end of the rainbow to make Wisconsin's economy parallel the success of Ireland January 2008Various projects are underway in the Fox Valley to further develop industrial parks from Fond du Lac to Kaukauna Fox Valley Tech animatronic patient simulation lab brings nursing and paramedic training to life Agencies helping to boost the job pool and connect candidates with employers Can state assistance prove to be a JEM? Tourism program grants fund spending out of the state, but the return can prove greater than the investment December 2007Our panel of local industry professionals share their thoughts on the year ahead When the check's not in the mail Effectively dealing with slow-pay-no-pay customers - and still maintaining a positive relationship with them Chiropractic medicine folding more seamlessly into comprehensive patient care Impressarios of statewide health plan need to consider stronger patient wellness component November 2007Streamlining philanthropy in your business operation to get the most bang for your buck Renewable fuels rev up Wisconsin's bio-industry Improved federal and state initiatives helping to strengthen state's role in alternative energies research and production The recent boom in the number of networking and referral groups in the Fox Valley indicates a handshake and a smile are still the best way to conduct business Financial executive balances work and family with orchestrating and participating in annual medical missions to Third World nations |