Chamber Strategic Plan unveiled, UW-Green Bay at the heart of talent development

The Greater Green Bay Chamber unveiled an action plan Wednesday morning to strengthen and grow the Green Bay area’s economy, the Green Bay Press-Gazette reported. “The Economic Development Strategic Plan attaches short- and long-term goals to 11 strategies to enhance Brown County’s strengths…” UW-Green Bay Chancellor Gary L. Miller spoke about the new Strategic Plan Wednesday morning. Watch the video. “…Miller welcomed the report’s call for a multifaceted expansion of the University that includes the development of an engineering program in the only region of the state without one, expansion into downtown and more funding for research. ‘For 30 years, this community has wanted an engineering program, but we will need your help to show this community will support the startup costs,”’ Miller said. “‘Right now is our window. This is the time for Green Bay to step up and develop an engineering and technology center.'” More here.