The New North

The New North, Inc. is a consortium of business, economic development, chambers of commerce, workforce development, civic, non-profit, and education leaders in the 18-county region of Northeast Wisconsin known as "The New North."[1]

The New North includes the counties of Florence, Marinette, Oconto, Menominee, Shawano, Door, Kewaunee, Outagamie, Brown, Waupaca, Waushara, Winnebago, Calumet, Manitowoc, Sheboygan, Fond du Lac, Green Lake, and Marquette.[2]

The organization was created in late 2005 in order to facilitate regional cooperation and economic development, while encouraging educational attainment and diversity and supporting an entrepreneurial climate.[3] Wisconsin Governor Jim Doyle cited The New North as one of the beneficiaries of the Midwestern Governors Association (MGA) Energy Security and Climate Change Agreement that he signed in November 2007.[4] The group launched an effort to get wind energy businesses to come the area.[2]

The New North, Inc. hosts an annual summit to discuss the progress of the organization, as well as opportunities to grow the region's economy.[5]

References
  1. The New North > Home
  2. Bollier, Jeff (2008-06-22). "New North looks to bring more wind energy business to region". Oshkosh Northwestern. Retrieved 2008-06-27.
  3. "New slogan, new push on development," Milwaukee Journal Sentinel 12/8/2005
  4. "Governor Doyle, Midwestern Leaders Sign Energy Agreement to Benefit New North". Office of the Wisconsin Governor. 2007-11-19. Retrieved 2008-06-27.
  5. "Hundreds Attend Annual New North Summit," WisBusiness.com, 12/16/2007


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