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For more than four years, Suzanne Wittman has led the 100‑year‑old Shawano Country Chamber of Commerce, which covers both Shawano and Menominee counties.

Wittman draws upon a vibrant career working with communities and nonprofits to serve as an ambassador for the region and promote it as a great place to live and work.

Read the Personalities feature in our October issue of Insight today! https://loom.ly/vxV-eGg

Shawano Country Chamber of Commerce

Have you had a chance to see our October Cover Story? Read about the work of Fond du Lac-based Spark Ops Metalworks, owned by Maria and Bryan Perl.

Spark Ops manufactures structural trusses to build staging for some of the nation’s biggest sports and entertainment broadcasts including the NFL, FIFA World Cup and the Olympics. The company also manufactures temporary structures called Infinite Cubes, or I-Cubes, which have been used as VIP rooms during Live Nation, Coachella and Lollapalooza.

Read the feature by Nikki Kallio and be sure to follow us to learn more about special Northeast Wisconsin companies! Thank you to Shane Van Boxtel of Image Studios for photography and Zury Romo for styling!

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Spark Ops Metalworks

Before UW-Green Bay Chancellor Michael Alexander was chancellor, he was a full‑time orchestra conductor.

Read the Down Time feature in October's issue of Insight on Business today! https://loom.ly/ePY1XqI


UW-Green Bay

Barbara Koldos, who has served as vice president of business development for New North since 2021, has been named interim president and chief executive officer of the organization, announded New North Co-Chairs Sachin Shivaram and Mary Goggans.

She replaces Patti Habeck, who has resigned from the position, effective Oct. 15, to return to a community-focused opportunity in the nonprofit sector. Read the story and be sure to follow us for more Latest News: https://loom.ly/2j0yL8w

New North, Inc.

Inaugural Executive of the Year
Alongside the 17 Executive Excellence honorees, Insight has named Wisconsin Aluminum Foundry CEO Sachin Shivaram its inaugural Executive of the Year, a distinction recognizing his broader leadership and accomplishments at the 120-year-old Manitowoc manufacturer.

See the full list of honoree. https://loom.ly/3CQXNQ4

Insight and the NEW Manufacturing Alliance kicked off Manufacturing Month Oct. 1 with a live recording of the New Manufacturing Insights podcast focused on the Robinson Inc. Training Academy.

Read the story & listen to the podcast at https://loom.ly/R4NkXMg!

Northeast Wisconsin Manufacturing Alliance (NEWMA)
Robinson Inc
Stoke RGA

The 2026 Executive Excellence Technology & Digital Transformation honorees are:

• SriRaj Kantamneni, Executive VP & Chief Information & Digital Officer, Schreiber
• Kyle McMillan, Chief Information & Technology Officer, Plexus
• Joe LaChapell, Vice President of Information Technology, M2 Logistics

See the complete list of honorees. https://loom.ly/3CQXNQ4

In Fond du Lac, Spark Ops Metalworks has been quietly manufacturing structural trusses used to build staging for some of the nation’s biggest sports and entertainment broadcasts including the NFL, FIFA World Cup and the Olympics.

Read the Cover Story by Nikki Kallio featuring owners Maria and Bryan Perl in our October issue today! A big thank you to Shane Van Boxtel of Image Studios for photography and Zury Romo for styling!
https://loom.ly/-hraD3I

Image Studios
Spark Ops Metalworks

The 2026 Executive Excellence Operational Innovation & Efficiency honorees are:

• Sharla Baenen, Chief Operating Officer – Bellin Region, Emplify Health by Bellin
• Holly Brenner, SVP of Strategic Development and Marketing, C.D. Smith Construction
• Lindsay LaCourse, VP, Product Growth, Fox Communities Credit Union
• Jeff Shipley, Executive Vice President of Operations, The Boldt Group
• Brian Wetzel, Vice President, Operations, Immel Construction

See all the 2026 Executive Excellence honorees. https://loom.ly/3CQXNQ4

There’s something powerful about women coming together to learn from one another, share experiences, and lift each other up. 💜

That’s what the 2026 Women’s Leadership Conference is all about.

A space to celebrate leadership, spark new ideas, build meaningful relationships, and create opportunities for the future.
Together, we lead. Together, we grow. Together, we make an impact.

Join us at the 2026 Women’s Leadership Conference! https://loom.ly/sK3h95o