BizTimes Media held the Sheboygan County 2035 event Wednesday at Lakeland University in Plymouth.
The event, sponsored by Froedtert & the Medical College of Wisconsin, focused on the unique challenges facing Sheboygan County and how its business community and higher education institutions are adapting to an ever-changing world. More than 100 attendees heard from area corporate and community leaders on topics ranging from workforce development and leadership to affordable housing access and diversity, equity and inclusion.
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- The event was held at Lakeland University’s business center.
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- Brian Doudna, executive director of the Sheboygan County Economic Development Corp.
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- The first panel, led by BizTimes editor Andrew Weiland, focused on Sheboygan County’s affordable housing issues and the impact of rising construction costs on area development projects.
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- Bob Werner, president of Werner Homes.
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- Chad Pelishek, director of planning and development for the City of Sheboygan.
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- Sig Strautmanis, partner at General Capital Group.
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- Don Hammond, Sheboygan County Economic Development Corp. board chair and executive vice president at Mersberger Financial Group.
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- The second panel, led by Deidre Martinez, executive director of Sheboygan County Chamber of Commerce, focused on how employers and higher education can collaborate to create innovative solutions around talent attraction and retention.
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- Christine Loose, vice president of lodging and wellness at Destination Kohler.
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- Beth Borgen, president of Lakeland University.
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- Anne Troka, community engagement manager at Sargento Foods.
