KABA recently hosted the Ovation Awards program, our annual salute to business and entrepreneurship. This is one of my favorite events of […]
Author: Becky Noble
Haribo considers Wisconsin for its first U.S. store and visitor center
Beyond hosting its first U.S. manufacturing plant, Kenosha County could also be the place where international candy giant Haribo opens […]
Building our Future: Investing in early childhood development
Building Our Future works to strengthen systems to expand programs that make a positive difference for our future workforce. By […]
Haribo working on plans to double size of Pleasant Prairie plant as it looks to build 2 million square feet
With production underway at its U.S. candy plant in Pleasant Prairie, Haribo of America is already designing a second phase […]
Positioning Kenosha County for better, more diverse entertainment, restaurant and specialty retail
In the past year, municipal leaders from Salem, Bristol, City of Kenosha, Downtown Kenosha, Inc. (DKI), Pleasant Prairie and Somers […]
Business Facilties’ metro rankings report shows Wisconsin is still a manufacturing powerhouse
Business Facilities magazine has published its 19th Annual Rankings Report, which has confirmed Wisconsin is still a manufacturing powerhouse. Some interesting […]
Honoring a legacy of mentoring
In early 2009, my dear friend and colleague, Jerry Cronin, invited me to join him one afternoon at Brass Community […]
CANDY PLANS Haribo of North America’s already looking at expanding first U.S plant in Kenosha County, adding hundreds more workers
Haribo’s decision to build its first U.S. gummi bear plant in Kenosha rather than near Chicago was based partially on […]
Make employee development your next big investment
Everyone benefits from the chance to hone their skill set. Period. It doesn’t matter the type of job or industry […]