Embracing Innovation in Logistics by Asking: ‘What If?’
RGL Logistics first emerged in the Green Bay business community more than 120 years ago. The forward-thinking third-party logistics provider started with one man, two horses, a flat wagon and a vision.
Today, the RGL Logistics footprint includes more than 3.5 million square feet of warehousing and 26 facilities located in Green Bay and the Fox Cities. Our comprehensive logistics services include warehousing, distribution, packaging and transportation. With a network that extends across the U.S. and Canada, we provide integrated, end-to-end solutions designed to support the evolving needs of our supply chain partners.
The key to our success and longevity is our unique ‘What If?’ mindset. We constantly find ways to improve processes, deliver value and shape the future of logistics. Challenging the status quo allows us to meet the changing needs of our customers.
Throughout our growth and the evolution of our industry, RGL Logistics has stayed true to five core values.
Work Safe, Live Safe
Treat Everyone with Dignity & Respect
Act with Honesty & Integrity
Continuously Improve
Be Accountable
We are proud to have a culture where values shape actions, and those actions drive positive outcomes for our teammates, our partners and the communities we serve.
RGL Logistics takes pride in being a people-first company. We believe teammates that feel valued and engaged at work will influence stronger partnerships, better service for our customers and more meaningful connections in the community.
Volunteerism is essential to our culture, specifically efforts centered around families, children and veterans. As an organization, RGL Logistics partners with many local nonprofits throughout the year. We also encourage individual teammates to volunteer for causes they are passionate about through our Community Enrichment Program.
The future of RGL Logistics will focus on strategic growth and enhancing our capabilities to deliver greater value to customers. We are energized by the opportunities ahead in distribution and plan to continue executing at an award-winning level.
For more information about our services, commitment to sustainability, community engagement, and career opportunities, visit RGLLogistics.com.
Member Spotlight
Taking Action to Promote Inclusion
Each October during National Disability Employment Awareness Month (NDEAM), we celebrate the value and talent workers with disabilities add to America’s workplaces and economy. NDEAM is an opportunity to affirm our commitment to ensuring workers with disabilities have access to good jobs every month of the year. That’s the spirit behind this year’s official NDEAM theme, “Access to Good Jobs for All.”
Here in Wisconsin, the Department of Workforce Development’s Division of Vocational Rehabilitation (DVR) is designed to help individuals achieve their career goals, and to help businesses build a talented, inclusive workforce.
To accomplish this, DVR and businesses work together in a variety of ways. Some companies offer work experiences to individuals who need opportunities to further develop their skills. Businesses can host work experiences where an individual works for the company, learns skills, and experiences the company culture. DVR and its service providers offer support to both the individual working and the business during the work experience, and DVR covers the wage cost.
At DVR, we work closely with Wisconsin businesses to develop creative and flexible work experiences, often incorporating innovative supports at little to no cost to the employer. Examples include welcoming on-the-job coaching and instruction when individuals need customized training, creating task lists to aid in organization, allowing for flexible work hours, or modifying the work to accommodate an individual’s needs.
Every experience enables a member of our community to gain skills and confidence, and our data shows these experiences improve the likelihood that a person will find permanent work. Organizations supporting work experiences appreciate the opportunity to contribute to an individual’s success and report that they “get as much as they give” during the experience!
DVR is grateful to the hundreds of Wisconsin companies that have provided work experiences to individuals who benefit from the opportunity. If you would like to learn more about ways your business can connect to and support diverse talent in your community, reach out to your local DVR Business Services Consultant, Lynn Hardginski, at lynn.hardginski@dwd.wisconsin.gov.
Celebrating Manufacturing Month
Recognizing the Impact of Manufacturing in Greater Green Bay
Each October, we pause to reflect on and celebrate the significant impact of manufacturing on our local and national economy. At the Greater Green Bay Chamber, Celebrating Manufacturing Month is an opportunity to shine a light on the innovation and contributions that manufacturers make every day.
Recent data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics shows that more than 32,000 people in our community work in manufacturing. It is an industry that helped build Greater Green Bay, and the impact of manufacturing goes beyond just producing goods; it creates opportunities and drives economic growth. We celebrate the dreamers, innovators and collaborators moving the industry and community forward. From advanced technology to sustainable practices, the sector is continually evolving, and our local manufacturers are at the forefront of these changes.
The manufacturing base in Greater Green Bay is diverse and includes some incredible accolades. The paper production in our community is 14.3 times higher than the national average, and food production is 3.3 times higher. Manufacturing produces 19.1% of our region’s GDP and represents the economic health of our entire region. We are fortunate to have so many products not just “Made in America” but “Made in Green Bay.”
From small businesses to global corporations, manufacturers across all industries have chosen to call Greater Green Bay home. They have chosen to not only build here, but expand here, providing their current and potential employees more opportunities to live, work and thrive in our community. The positive influence of manufacturing goes outside of buildings and warehouses in Greater Green Bay with many of the manufacturers giving back through charitable initiatives and collaborative partnerships with local organizations.
I invite all of our members and community partners to join us this Celebrating Manufacturing Month. The Greater Green Bay Chamber will be hosting free tours of local manufacturers throughout the month, and I welcome you to attend. Let’s come together to recognize the incredible work being done in manufacturing and support the growth of this essential sector.
On behalf of the Greater Green Bay Chamber, I want to thank all manufacturers for rising to meet the needs of your customers and for leading the way in technology and innovation. We are proud that you have chosen to build your business in Green Bay.
Hispanic Heritage Month
Colombian Flavors
Hispanic Heritage Month is an annual celebration from mid-September to mid-October and recognizes the history, culture, achievements and contributions of Hispanic and Latino Americans. Learn more about Erly Barjas and her restaurant, Colombian Flavors, in this Q&A.
Introduce yourself and tell us about your business.
“My name is Erly Barjas. I am originally from Colombia and immigrated here several years ago. I am a proud mother of two and now also the proud business owner of Colombian Flavors. My business is a restaurant that offers an authentic Colombian culinary experience. With fresh ingredients and traditional recipes, we bring the most representative flavors of our culture to your table, in a cozy and familiar atmosphere. Enjoy an explosion of flavor with each dish!”
What motivated you to open your own business?
“I opened Colombian Flavors out of a passion for Colombian food and a desire to share the unique flavors of my culture with others. I wanted to create a space where people can enjoy traditional dishes and feel at home, while promoting the value of authentic cuisine in this community.”
What challenges have you faced/overcome as a business owner?
“As the owner of Colombian Flavors, I have overcome several challenges. One of the biggest was probably establishing the business from scratch, facing competition in the restaurant industry. In addition, manage the logistics of fresh and authentic ingredients, and maintain consistency in the quality of service. Adapting to the tastes of the local public without losing the essence of Colombian food has also been a challenge, as well as managing staff and balancing time between business and personal life.”
What are you most proud of from your time as a business owner so far?
“As the owner of Colombian Flavors, I am proud to have created a space where people not only enjoy delicious food, but also a piece of Colombian culture. Seeing your customers return, recommending the restaurant and appreciating the authentic flavors you offer, is a great achievement. In addition, the fact that I have overcome challenges and kept the business going, while creating employment and contributing to the community, is a source of pride.”
How does it feel to share Colombian cuisine and culture with others?
“Sharing Colombian cuisine and culture through Colombian Flavors gives me deep satisfaction. By doing so, you not only offer authentic dishes, but you also connect people with the traditions, warmth, and cultural richness of Colombia. It’s a way to show the world what makes your country special, from the ingredients to the stories behind each recipe.”
What’s the must-have item on your menu?
“Without a doubt they are arepas and empanadas. This emblematic dish of Colombian cuisine brings together a variety of flavors and textures with ingredients that represent the essence of abundant Colombian food full of flavor and tradition.”
What advice would you give to other aspiring entrepreneurs?
“The best advice I can give is to have patience and perseverance. Starting a business can be challenging. You won’t always see immediate results, but it’s important to trust your vision and stay committed to your passion. Listen to your customers, learn to adapt to circumstances, and always seek to innovate without losing the essence of your original idea.”
Hispanic Heritage Month is an annual celebration from mid-September to mid-October and recognizes the history, culture, achievements and contributions of Hispanic and Latino Americans. This blog post highlights the mission and work at the Wisconsin Latino Chamber of Commerce in a Q&A format with information provided by Janet Hilario, the State Outreach Coordinator for the organization.
Tell us about the Wisconsin Latino Chamber of Commerce. What is its mission?
“Founded in 2003, the Dane County Latino Chamber of Commerce, now the Wisconsin Latino Chamber of Commerce, represents Wisconsin’s Latino and non-Latino business community. Our mission is to assist and promote the interests of our members and the community through programs, certifications, classes, and access to capital that impacts economic growth in Latino business entrepreneurship and expansion in Wisconsin.”
What services do you offer?
“The Chamber focuses on horizontal and vertical markets through business accelerator programs. We also provide specialized advice to Latinos who want to create or expand their businesses. All of these outreach and engagement activities are across the state. We visit different counties to promote our services and have excellent coverage and acceptance, and we carry out all these activities in our native language, Spanish.”
What geographic location do you serve?
“The Chamber of Commerce initially focused on Dane County, covering the cities of Madison, Sun Prairie, Fitchburg, Middleton, etc. Starting in 2020, with the arrival of COVID-19, the scope of our service offering changed, and we started a state expansion project called LEAD Tour. We began to visit the most representative cities outside the county, such as Green Bay, Eau Claire, Wausau, Beloit, Whitewater, Janesville, etc., with excellent results. Today we have participants from more than 26 counties in Wisconsin in our programs.”
How do you identify businesses that need services? What is the process for connecting with businesses?
“The Wisconsin Latino Chamber of Commerce has a variety of programs and services. Identifying each potential participant depends on what the entrepreneurs or business owners seek. It starts with an initial evaluation of needs through informative sessions on what we offer with our social networks, website, workshops, and radio show. A fundamental element in this process is to carry out a one-to-one assessment to clarify what the individual or company needs, after which we can determine what we can offer them.”
What are the benefits of serving businesses across the state?
“Overall, expanding business development services across the state can contribute to growth, stability, and competitive positioning for businesses. As the Wisconsin Latino Chamber of Commerce, we have the ability to replicate successful programs and services across the state, providing opportunities to entrepreneurs or offering values preposition to different counties, allowing to the businesses increase the customer bases, increasing revenue and market share through networking opportunities for the Latino community.”
What are the challenges of serving such a large area?
“Expanding business development services around the state offers numerous benefits and presents challenges. We must be highly organized and establish appropriate lines of communication. Access to technology is essential since the formats of the programs and services to be offered must be in hybrid formats: virtual and in-person, which adds a component of the level of participants needed. Personnel management and having local staff at strategic points are essential to providing local assistance and developing strategic alliances with organizations that contribute efficiently to disseminating and using support facilities for deploying programs and services. In the last two years, the Wisconsin Latino Chamber of Commerce has gained a lot of experience in administrative and program management that sets us up for success in the expansion process.”
Are there any events or news you would like to share?
“The FUTURO program started this month with seven participants from the Green Bay area. TU EMPRESA will begin on September 25, and the final exam for certification in ServSafe is scheduled for September 29.”
How can businesses connect with the Wisconsin Latino Chamber of Commerce?
Hispanic Heritage Month is an annual celebration from mid-September to mid-October and recognizes the history, culture, achievements and contributions of Hispanic and Latino Americans. The ¡Estamos Aquí! Festival Hispano kicks off the month in Northeast Wisconsin.
¡Estamos Aquí! takes place at The Weidner located on the University of Wisconsin-Green Bay campus. The free, outdoor festival is open to the public and features a car show, live music, art, food and more.
It started as a small, resourced event that took place in the Casa ALBA Melanie Parking lot for several years. Latino leaders, Rogelio Contreras and Stephanie Guzman, had the vision of putting on a large Hispanic festival,” said Maria Padilla, a Festival Committee member. “With the help of Amanda Garcia and Casa ALBA Melanie, this event became what it is today. The entire event continues to be planned by a committee of Latino leaders in partnership with Casa ALBA Melanie and The Weidner.”
Last year, more than 8,000 people attended ¡Estamos Aquí! for a turnout much larger than anticipated. Padilla expects an even larger crowd this year with well-known band, Banda La Auténtica De Jerez, performing live as the festival headliner.
“We’ve been planning for the whole year. There will be 19 food vendors and around 30 market vendors in the ‘mercadito’ which means ‘small market,'” said Padilla.
Padilla says the festival is possible with the support of many community sponsors and partners. Her role on the Festival Committee is coordinating and assisting all of the vendors, but she says the planning is a collective effort with her fellow committee members:
Rogelio Contreras, Green Bay Police Department
Juan Corpus, New North, Inc.
Christian Mendez, Nicolet National Bank
Jose Villa, Fox Communities Credit Union
Maria Webb, Casa ALBA Melanie
She says her work with the vendors for ¡Estamos Aquí! helps her in her role as Diverse Small Business Manager at the Greater Green Bay Chamber. While that is an added benefit, Padilla credits her passion for the festival’s purpose that motivated her to get involved.
“It brings exposure the to the entire community. It’s important for Latinos to feel like they have a space here. The name of the festival is ‘¡Estamos Aquí!’ which means ‘We are here!’,” said Padilla. “It’s really just important for the Latino community to feel like they are celebrated, they are welcome, they are here, and the community embraces the culture and the people.”
Padilla also says the festival brings visibility to local Latino businesses and gives them a platform to sell their products. “Unfortunately, a lot of these businesses are underserved and face barriers due to language, lack of connections, or access to resources. This is about giving them an opportunity to make sales and overall provide an economic boost.”
Padilla believes this is only the beginning for ¡Estamos Aquí! and hopes to see it attract 25,000 to 30,000 people in the future.
¡Estamos Aquí! Festival Hispano will be on Saturday, September 14th from 3 p.m. to 10 p.m. More information about the free, public event can be found here.
Welcome Back Packers Luncheon
From Strangers to Friends: Bonnie’s Story
As part of a historic partnership dating back to 1964, the Greater Green Bay Chamber and the Green Bay Packers host a celebratory kickoff to the football season at the Welcome Back Packers Luncheon. The opportunity to enjoy lunch with a Packers player, coach, or staff member has drawn thousands of fans for decades – each of them eager to find out who will be seated at their table. Bonnie Elliott purchased tickets for the first time in 2023.
Born and raised in Alaska, Bonnie has lived in Georgetown, Texas for more than 20 years. She is quick to mention that it is the hometown of long-time Packers kicker, Mason Crosby. Her love for the green and gold started in the Brett Favre era, and although she has never called Wisconsin home, she makes it a point to visit Green Bay at least once every season to watch a game at Lambeau Field.
Bonnie attended the 2023 Welcome Back Packer Luncheon with her mother, Dorothy Barnhart. The duo did not know anyone else at the event, but they thought it was a great addition to the trip they planned around the preseason game against the Seattle Seahawks which took place the following day.
“We just had the best time,” said Bonnie. “It was awesome. We had a player and a coach seated at our table!”
Also seated at Bonnie’s table were two women, Mary Beth and Debbie – friends of 39 years. Their conversation with Bonnie and Dorothy sparked a fast friendship. The four women stayed in touch, and as fate would have it, they all had tickets to the same regular season game in November where they were able to reconnect.
Bonnie has her tickets for this year’s Welcome Back Packers Luncheon and is ready to attend with her hair professionally dyed green and gold and her heart bursting with excitement for the football season ahead. While she does not know who from the Packers will be at her table, she is looking forward to seeing two familiar faces. She will once again sit with the two women who were strangers just one year ago – this time on purpose. They purchased their tickets together to the event where their friendship started.
Over the years, Bonnie has crossed a lot off her bucket list, attending games and meeting many Packers alumni including Brett Favre. She still hopes to meet Coach LaFleur and watch the Packers win a Super Bowl in-person one day, but until then, she plans to continue making memories cheering on what she says is the best team in the league – maybe even picking up more friends along the way.
According to a recent news article published by Fox 11, the Green Bay Police Department reports 11 cases of counterfeit cash in our area this year. These reports have caught the attention of officials the federal level concerned about “ensuring the integrity and trust in the U.S. dollar by providing information and training resources to the public.” A member of the U.S. Currency Education Program managed by the Federal Reserve Board contacted the Greater Green Bay Chamber with free resources available for businesses to help them identify fake currency. In a cash exchange, they recommend a four-step process for cash handlers.
1. Feel the paper 2. Tilt the note 3. Check with light 4. Check with UV light
The U.S. Currency website features extensive training and educational materials for businesses. Whether you prefer online resources, printed materials, visual aids or podcasts, there is a way for everyone to access helpful information. An engaging training course puts your knowledge to the test, and an online form makes reporting a counterfeit easy.
National Disability Independence Day
VaryAbility
National Disability Independence Day is recognized every year on July 26th in the United States to commemorate the signing of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). Since 1990, the ADA has improved physical accessibility for people with disabilities by outlining building requirements for businesses and provided protection from employment discrimination.
Many organizations and groups in our community are dedicated to promoting inclusion for people of all abilities and breaking down the barriers that still exist today. In this blog post, we are featuring VaryAbility, a valued member of the Greater Green Bay Chamber, and one of the organizations doing work in this space. Learn more about VaryAbility and read success stories in this Q&A with Mallory Cornelius, Founder and President of VaryAbility.
Tell us about VaryAbility. What is your mission?
VaryAbility’s mission is to assist individuals with disabilities with their employment goals while also connecting employers with skilled job seekers. We support the job seekers, employee and employer on their personal path of employment. We do this by offering career readiness assessments, job development to include creation of resumes and cover letters, interview preparedness, setting up job shadows for career exploration, creating temporary work experience internship sites, job coaching, consulting with employers about benefits of hiring individuals with disabilities, supporting employees for successful employment, and assisting employers with job creation or customization to help meet their needs. Our number one goal is to ensure that those with disabilities who are ready for employment and want to work, have access to and support for successful employment. We want to narrow the gap between the unemployment rate of those with disabilities and those without.
Describe your journey to starting VaryAbility. What need did you see in Greater Green Bay? What was your goal?
VaryAbility was founded in 2017 to provide a different option to those with disabilities and their families while navigating the employment process. While working in this space for many years, I recognized opportunity within the type of personalized services that could be offered and knew that I could take my knowledge, expertise, and trust to build an organization whose only focus was successful employment outcomes. The goal was to simplify the process for both the job seeker, employee and employer while utilizing our services. By doing this, we would be able to support more people on an individualized basis. Each person’s employment journey is personal, therefore VaryAbility offers their fingerprint approach, tailoring our process on their own path. Not one person’s employment goals are the same, so we ensure that each job seeker and employer we work with gets the type of support that is going to help them be successful. That’s the fun part about what we do. We get to know so many different people and employers in our community.
How has VaryAbility grown and changed since 2017?
VaryAbility was originally DiverseAbility until 2020 when the name changed to VaryAbility. I was the sole employee until 2021. Since then, I have hired 3 individuals to join me as employment consultants. By doing this, VaryAbility can support even more individuals. VaryAbility started out only contracting with the Division of Vocational Rehabilitation and Lakeland Care in 2017 to support their consumers but has since then added Care WI and IRIS in 2018, and Inclusa in 2023. We also contracted with Green Bay Public Schools in the spring of 2019 to support one of their missions. We worked remotely until 2022 where we found an office located inside the Startup Hub giving us a more reliable and confidential meeting space. I and VaryAbility have been a trusted resource in the community by being featured in local publications throughout the years as a guest columnist or contributor. I was nominated twice for Young Entrepreneur of the Year and won in 2022. By adding 3 other consultants to work with me, we can triple and even quadruple the number of job seekers and employers we can assist each year.
How do you connect with job seekers and employers in the community?
Job seekers connect with us through our contracts with the Division of Vocational Rehabilitation, Managed Care Organizations Lakeland Care, and Inclusa, and IRIS, through word of mouth and personal referral, on Facebook, through our website or on LinkedIn. Through the natural process of the work we do with each job seeker we work with, we connect with employers in the community through the typical process of searching for jobs, applying to jobs, following up, navigating job offers, and orientation through ongoing training. To further connect with employers, we will also participate in many Greater Green Bay Chamber events, participate in the Economic Development DEI and Talent Taskforces, participate in the Ashwaubenon Business Association, were a part of the Howard Suamico Business Professional Association, have been a speaker at area events as well as written articles for area publications educating employers about the benefits of hiring individuals with disabilities and how to connect with organizations like VaryAbility to do so. Employers can learn more about VaryAbility through our website, Facebook and LinkedIn.
What is the process like for job seekers at VaryAbility?
Once we receive a referral (job seeker) from one of the contract agencies, we will then set up an initial meeting to review the goals and plan. Typically, we then meet weekly to work towards their goals. This can include an assessment for our staff to better get to know the job seeker their skills, barriers and learn other considerations as it affects employment success. We will then assist in creating a resume, cover letter, reference list, teach them how to search for and apply for jobs based on the type of industry they are looking within, provide interview preparedness and depending on their level of independence, assist with follow ups, interviews, job offers, orientation and training and long-term job coaching. Sometimes the process involves setting up job shadows for career exploration or temporary work experience internships for them to gain experience working.
What is the process like for employers at VaryAbility?
VaryAbility will contact employers on behalf of job seekers to gain information about a particular job, the work environment, learn about openings or to set up informational interviews to learn as much as we can about the organization, job openings, and their hiring and training process. Once a job seeker is hired and the employer knows of our involvement, we will support the job seeker and the employer during the orientation and training phase as well as on going as needed depending on the relationship. We maintain regular contact with the employer to check in and ensure their new hire is performing to a standard at which is expected and offer support if needed in any way. This support can be consultation but is often job coaching.
Job coaching consists of a VaryAbility consultant coming onsite to be with the job seeker while they are learning their job. We do not take over training, but rather, assist during it. We follow the employer’s lead and their typical training practices. Our assistance could be creating assistive aides like checklists or picture boards, offering alternative communication suggestions, breaking down the training process with the employer into a more step by step process rather than all at once, and setting up performance and communication standards between the new employee and their coworkers. Sometimes we will offer training to the staff working with the new hire educating them about that person’s disability and suggestions for being successful while working with them.
Once we have developed a trusted relationship with employers, we receive messages asking if we have candidates for openings they have. We also can assist employers with reviewing their current needs to determine if job creation or customization is a good option. If so, we will assist in rearranging job tasks for better efficiency while customizing a job for one of our job seekers within their organization.
Something that is surprising to many is that a major benefit of working with VaryAbility for both the job seeker, employee and employer is that our services are free! Sometimes we are compared to staffing agencies, but we are different in our service offerings and philosophy. We don’t have contracts with employers to place an employee in and our job seekers are not employees or ours. Instead, we work with each job seeker and find out what kind of job they want, assess what will be a good fit or not, assist them in finding that right fit, and then to maintain successful employment.
Share some success stories with us!
VaryAbility was working with Jennifer for a couple of years before she successfully accepted a position she loves and has been there now 1.5 years! She would not settle for just any job and the wait was worth it. Jennifer is a classroom technician at Acceptional Minds. Jennifer has held a couple of different jobs and internships in the past, but she says this job is her favorite. She loves how inclusive her manager is and how supportive the entire team is. Jennifer is able to do many things she loves, help others, work with youth and children, as well as office work. The owner, Becky, explains that the work they do for the students they serve is constantly thinking about accommodations for others to achieve independence, so why would it be any different for them to offer accommodations to Jennifer or any employee. She is offered some accommodations that differ from others, but really, when you think about it, every employee has some type of accommodation, you just don’t know about it.
Abby has been delivering excellence with a smile at Culver’s as a food runner for 6 years! Way to go Abby! She loves her job and can’t believe it has been that long already. Her favorite thing about her job is the consistent schedule, her coworkers, and being able to interact with other people. Initially Abby was looking for a part time role where she could still have time off to hang out with her friends and do other activities during the week. Culver’s worked with her to create a schedule that works for her and them. Culver’s loves how dedicated and trustworthy she is. She is a great team member for them.
Seth has successfully been working at B3 Recycling for a little over a year now. He loves that he gets to do the one thing he wanted to do when we initially met with Seth, take apart electronics. B3 is an electronics recycler of all sizes of electronics. During the process of an informational interview, I learned that at times it was hard to find someone to consistently take apart and sort their smaller electronics, saying it is tedious and not as fun as larger items. VaryAbility then approached B3 explaining how Seth wanted to do just that. He has some physical limitations that would not allow him to carry heavy items or use larger tools. This was a win-win for everyone! Seth tried out the job temporarily to make sure it would be a great fit and now he has been a great addition to their team for over a year. We get feedback from one of the owners of B3 stating that they are very happy they have hired Seth and thanking us, that he is reliable and does a great job for them.
Through the years, VaryAbility has developed some trusted relationships with employers in the area. We will get phone calls from places who have previously hired a job seeker we supported asking if we have any other great candidates like the others they have hired. We are grateful for these partnerships and look forward to making more.
Our first hire was in December of 2017, and we have helped 94 job seekers obtain employment to date.
Wisconsin Public Service (WPS) is building a bright, sustainable future to power all of the moments that connect and strengthen northeast and north central Wisconsin. From thriving businesses in Green Bay to the picturesque communities in Wisconsin’s Northwoods, WPS delivers affordable, reliable and clean energy to its customers.
The company’s renewable energy investments in Wisconsin continue to grow — with plans underway for new clean energy facilities to power hundreds of thousands of homes. These facilities will help WPS achieve its goals to reduce carbon emissions from electricity generation 80% below 2005 levels by the end of 2030, and exit coal as a fuel source by the end of 2032. WPS also is planning for a net-zero electric generation fleet by 2050.
The commitment by WPS and its employees to their communities goes beyond delivering energy. The WPS Foundation supports hundreds of nonprofit organizations each year, helping them improve the quality of life in their communities. WPS employees volunteer their time and talents, providing hands-on support to strengthen the culture, development, education, environment and health of their communities.
