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    Maureen Wallenfang's Buzz Blog: Greene's Pour House gets established in Neenah

    Greene’s Pour House is the new tavern settling into downtown Neenah at 134 W. Wisconsin Ave., the prominent spot kitty-corner from Plexus.

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    Firms look within to develop leaders

    Lester Krull puts his more than two decades of professional experience to good use at Faith Technologies.

    • May. 20, 2012
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    Tracy Williams-Prince column: Postal service direct mail may be worth a look

    The U.S. Postal Service has unrolled a program in February called Every Door Direct Mail (EDDM). This service offers businesses the opportunity to target neighborhoods or cities for mailings for as low as 14.5 cents in postage.

    • May. 18, 2012
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    Student Spotlight: Joe Hills, UW-Fox Valley

    Name: Joe Hills Age: 49 Hometown: Loyal Current residence: Waupaca When attended UWFox: 2010-2012 Background before UWFox: I attended Loyal HS and graduated in 1981.

    • May. 18, 2012
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    Steve DeBaker uses a wine thief to draw a sample from a barrel for testing. H. Marc Larson/Gannett Wisconsin Media

    Wisconsin grape growers optimistic on season

    Cherry growers in Northeastern Wisconsin took a beating from too warm and then too cold temperatures this spring, but grape growers so far have escaped.

    • May. 20, 2012
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    Workplace safety checks, profit loss not linked

    WASHINGTON — While businesses bemoan the cost of regulations, a new study suggests that government enforcement of workplace health and safety rules can save lives without sapping a company's bottom line.

    • May. 20, 2012
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    General Motors says Super Bowl ads too expensive and bows out

    DETROIT — For General Motors, the price isn’t right when it comes to an ad during next year’s Super Bowl.

    • May. 20, 2012
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    GM North America chief talks turnaround, future

    DETROIT — Mark Reuss has arguably the most important job at General Motors.

    • May. 20, 2012
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    Couples should do the tough thing and have a frank discussion about financial habits to head off any post-wedding money problems. File/AP

    Avoid marriage's No. 1 pitfall: Money troubles

    LOS ANGELES — Newlyweds and couples moving toward marriage, take note. Love, as it turns out, is not all you need.

    • May. 20, 2012
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    Larry Sobal column: Code changes may create more problems

    The U.S. transition from the International Classification of Diseases Revision 9 (ICD-9) to ICD-10 has been under way for years, with a couple of deadline extensions adding to the timeline.

    • May. 18, 2012
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    John Waggoner column: How to make the most of large funds in your 401(k)

    Most people think of their 401(k) administrators as well-dressed men and women who spend a great deal of their time with their arms folded, staring off into the middle distance.

    • May. 18, 2012
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    What's News for Sunday, May 20

    United Way recently presented Summit awards to Wells Fargo and Illinois Tool Works, parent of Appleton-based Miller Electric Mfg. Co.

    • May. 18, 2012
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    Who's News for Sunday, May 20

    Air Wisconsin Airlines Corp. has promoted Vince Portaro to senior vice president and chief operating officer and Joel Kuplack to senior vice president and chief people officer.

    • May. 18, 2012
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    Larry Avila column: Spotlight shines on Fox Cities young professionals

    In this very special section, Fox Cities young professionals who are making an impact in the community are recognized for their efforts.

    • May. 18, 2012
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    Henselin

    Amy Henselin, Audit Partner, Grant Thornton, Appleton

    Amy Henselin Audit Partner Grant Thornton, Appleton Who or what was the biggest influence in your professional development? I have had a number of influences during the course of my professional development.

    • May. 18, 2012
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    Anne Zeamer, Marketing Communications Specialist, Jewelers Mutual Insurance Co., Neenah

    Anne Zeamer Marketing Communications Specialist Jewelers Mutual Insurance Co., Neenah Who or what was the biggest influence in your professional development? I've had a lot of people influence my professional development.

    • May. 18, 2012
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    Anthony Wilhelms, Associate, J.P. Morgan Chase, Appleton

    Anthony Wilhelms Associate J.P. Morgan Chase, Appleton Who or what was the biggest influence in your professional development? My parents have been the biggest influence on my professional development.

    • May. 18, 2012
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    Autumn Hill, Co-owner/Creative Director, Autumn Hill Creative, Kimberly

    Autumn Hill Co-owner/Creative Director Autumn Hill Creative, Kimberly Who or what was the biggest influence in your professional development? My mother made sure I had opportunities to explore all of the possibilities.

    • May. 18, 2012
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    Becky Ackermann, Business Education Teacher, Xavier High School, Appleton

    Becky Ackermann Business Education Teacher Xavier High School, Appleton Who or what was the biggest influence in your professional development? There really have been three things that have influenced my professional development.

    • May. 18, 2012
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    Brent Buss, Co-founder, The Chiropractic Advantage, Appleton

    Brent Buss Co-founder The Chiropractic Advantage, Appleton Who or what was the biggest influence in your professional development? The biggest influence for my professional development comes all the way from India.

    • May. 18, 2012
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    Brian Olesen, Civil Project Manager, Omnni Associates Inc., Grand Chute

    Brian Olesen Civil Project Manager Omnni Associates Inc., Grand Chute Does the Fox Cities provide enough opportunities for young professionals to build a lasting career? I think the Fox Cities provides great opportunities for young professionals.

    • May. 18, 2012
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    Jay Stephany, Seeker of Talent, Goodwill Industries of North Central Wisconsin, Menasha

    Jay Stephany Seeker of Talent Goodwill Industries of North Central Wisconsin, Menasha Who or what was the biggest influence in your professional development? The biggest influence for me in my professional development are those who I have a chance to work

    • May. 18, 2012
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    Kip Golden, Co-owner/project manager, Keller Inc., Kaukauna

    Kip Golden Co-owner/project manager Keller Inc., Kaukauna Who or what was the biggest influence in your professional development? It is hard to single out one person or organization that influenced me the most in my professional development.

    • May. 18, 2012
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    Kristine Zach, Marketing Specialist — Programming, Time Warner Cable, Appleton

    Kristine Zach Marketing Specialist — Programming Time Warner Cable, Appleton Who or what was the biggest influence in your professional development? Adversity has been the greatest influence in my professional development.

    • May. 18, 2012
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    Mary Greiner, CPA/supervisor, Schenck SC, Appleton

    Mary Greiner CPA/supervisor Schenck SC, Appleton Does the Fox Cities provide enough opportunities for young professionals to build a lasting career? The opportunities that exist here in the Fox Cities, are in the people of this community.

    • May. 18, 2012
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    Stacey Reuss, Dentist, Forest View Dental, Appleton

    Stacey Reuss Dentist Forest View Dental, Appleton Who or what was the biggest influence in your professional development? When I first began considering a career in dentistry, I spent time job shadowing general dentists and various specialists in their of

    • May. 18, 2012
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    Tania Kilpatrick, Career and Technical Education Coordinator, Cooperative Educational Service Agency 6, Oshkosh

    Tania Kilpatrick Career and Technical Education Coordinator Cooperative Educational Service Agency 6, Oshkosh Who or what was the biggest influence in your professional development? In essence there is not one specific person or event that I can pinpoint

    • May. 18, 2012
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    Theresa Lehman, Director of Sustainable Services, Miron Construction Co., Town of Menasha

    Theresa Lehman Director of Sustainable Services Miron Construction Co., Town of Menasha Who or what was the biggest influence in your professional development? Being raised in northeast rural Wisconsin, my parents instilled many of my values and beliefs;

    • May. 18, 2012
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    Tyler Skibba, Co-founder, The Chiropractic Advantage, Appleton

    Tyler Skibba Co-founder The Chiropractic Advantage, Appleton Who or what was the biggest influence in your professional development? Traveling to India to offer free health care to the Indian people has been the most influential experience in my professio

    • May. 18, 2012
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    Unemployment falls in most states

    The unemployment rate fell in two-thirds of U.S. states last month, evidence that modest economic growth is boosting hiring in most areas of the country.

    • May. 18, 2012
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    Facebook debut no help for market slump

    It's going to take more than Facebook's initial public offering to push the stock market higher. Facebook shares rose 23 cents above their $38 offering price. It seemed like everything else fell.

    • May. 18, 2012
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    Reg Wydeven column: Government may rethink international shipping rules

    A few months ago, I got my new smart phone. As I've written in several previous articles, I absolutely love it and I bring it with me wherever I go. Unfortunately, I may have set a bad example.

    • May. 18, 2012
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    ThedaCare names head of services

    APPLETON - ThedaCare has named Jenny Redman-Schell chief operating officer for physician services.

    • May. 18, 2012
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    Pulp, paper group elects president

    APPLETON -The Pulp and Paper Manufacturers Association elected Joe Thibaudeau its president.

    • May. 18, 2012
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    Maureen Wallenfang's Buzz Blog: In the pink

    The newest Fox River Mall shop in the works is a spin-off of a label young women already know and love.

    • May. 18, 2012
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    Facebook falls flat in public debut (story, videos)

    After all the hype, Facebook's first day as a public company ended where it began. In its much-anticipated debut on the Nasdaq Stock Market, Facebook's stock closed Friday at $38.23, up 23 cents. It had been priced at $38 per share on Thursday night.

    • May. 18, 2012
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    Stocks edge higher ahead of Facebook IPO

    Excitement about Facebook's initial public offering gave U.S. stocks a small lift in morning trading on Friday.

    • May. 18, 2012
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    Facebook goes public (story, videos)

    It's Facebook's big day. The site, which was born in a dorm room eight years ago and has grown into a worldwide network of almost a billion people, is making the most talked-about stock market debut in years.

    • May. 18, 2012
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    Facebook's IPO one of world's largest (story, videos)

    NEW YORK — In one of the largest initial public offerings of stock ever, Facebook said Thursday that it is raising at least $16 billion for itself and its early investors in a transaction that values the world's definitive online social network at $104 billion.

    • May. 17, 2012
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    Cheryl Perkins column: New perspective can alter outlook on world

    I'm back on the West Coast this week and it turns out that by coincidence while I am here there is going to be an impressive solar eclipse.

    • May. 17, 2012
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    Wolf River Area Healthcare Foundation sets breakfast May 31

    The Wolf River Area Healthcare Foundation will hold its annual community breakfast from 7:30 to 9 a.m. May 31 at Crystal Falls Banquet Facility in New London.

    • May. 17, 2012
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    Jacobs Engineering Group hosts two job fairs

    Jacobs Engineering Group Inc., a providers of professional technical services, is holding job fairs from 3 to 7 p.m. Monday at the Green Bay Ramada Inn and from 3 to 7 p.m. at its Appleton office, No. 5 Innovation Court.

    • May. 17, 2012
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    Maureen Wallenfang's Buzz Blog: All American relocates

    Reader question: I see someone moved into Jeff Nooyen’s old photography studio on Wisconsin Avenue. Do you know what kind of business it is?

    • May. 17, 2012
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    US 30-year mortgage rate falls to record 3.79 percent

    Average U.S. rates for 30-year and 15-year fixed mortgages fell to record lows for the third straight week.

    • May. 17, 2012
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    Stocks slump again; 10-year yield near all-time low

    NEW YORK — Unable to shake their worries about Europe, investors drove stocks to a four-month low Thursday and piled into bonds, sending the yield on the 10-year Treasury note close to an all-time low.

    • May. 17, 2012
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    Appleton Papers is going public; deal creates new firm Appvion, Nasdaq listing

    Appleton Papers is looking to its past to move forward. In what the company referred to Wednesday as a "business combination" with Dallas-based Hicks Acquisition Co.

    • May. 17, 2012
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    Market rebounds for boat builders

    Waters have been choppy for many boat and yacht builders since the onset of the Great Recession nearly five years ago. But builders that weathered the economic downturn are optimistic as the industry makes headway with increasing sales.

    • May. 16, 2012
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    Curwood asks for voluntary layoffs

    Slow business prompted Curwood to ask its 1,380 employees in four Fox Valley plants to accept short voluntary layoffs during the summer.

    • May. 16, 2012
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    Alternative Resolutions column: Put end to harassment, bullying quickly

    Q: My problem is one person who keeps picking on me. I'm fairly new and still learning but that's no reason why every day I should get yelled at, sworn at, made fun of, called an "old fart" or ridiculed for my heritage.

    • May. 16, 2012
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    HOV chamber hosts strategy session

    KAUKAUNA - The Heart of the Valley Chamber of Commerce is hosting a roundtable discussion on strategies to grow a business from 7:30 to 9:30 a.m. Tuesday.

    • May. 16, 2012
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    Credit score workshop May 24

    MENASHA -Goodwill of North Central Wisconsin’s Financial Information and Service Center is offering a credit score workshop from 5:30 to 7 p.m. May 24.

    • May. 16, 2012
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    Future 15 honored, challenged

    The young Fox Cities professionals who won Future 15 awards Tuesday night were not just given shiny trophies and lavish praise in a ceremony at the University of Wisconsin-Fox Valley.

    • May. 15, 2012
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    Stocks higher on housing but Europe worries linger

    Stocks are opening higher on Wall Street on new signs that the long-suffering U.S. housing market may be recovering.

    • May. 16, 2012
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    Oil drops to lowest level since December

    The price of oil dropped Tuesday on concern that economic uncertainty in Europe could hurt demand for crude.

    • May. 16, 2012
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    Greek chaos continues to roil world markets

    The shockwaves from Greece’s failure to form a coalition government continued to reverberate around markets on Wednesday.

    • May. 16, 2012
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    JPMorgan loss could dominate bank overhaul debate

    The $2 billion trading loss at JPMorgan Chase should feature prominently Wednesday when U.S. lawmakers debate how best to regulate banks big enough to bring down the broader financial system.

    • May. 16, 2012
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    Maureen Wallenfang's Buzz Blog: Neenah's Dollar Tree renovation

    Reader question: Does anyone know where the Dollar Tree in Neenah is moving?

    • May. 16, 2012
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    Nikki Johnson, 22, helps Ashlynne, the daughter of her fiance, Andy Tews, put on her shoes while he puts food away and her mother, Lori, talks on the phone. Johnson is living at home with her parents while she trys to find a job as a teacher. Ron Page/The Post-Crescent

    Parents spread out safety net for kids in tough economy

    Readfield resident Nikki Johnson lived at home with her parents while she attended college, but hoped to get her own apartment last spring after she graduated from the University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh. In this job market, however, that's not an option.

    • May. 16, 2012
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    Private equity firm to buy Waupaca iron foundry

    A New York private equity firm plans to buy ThyssenKrupp Waupaca Inc., described by industry experts as the largest independent iron foundry in the world.

    • May. 16, 2012
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    Rise in retail sales, eastern manufacturing growth lifts stocks

    Stocks are opening modestly higher after some positive news about the U.S. economy, but conditions in Europe appear to be worsening.

    • May. 15, 2012







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