FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Contact: Sue Zittlow, 920.593.3412, [email protected]
STAGE AT WHITNEY PARK
Green Bay, Wis.- (May 8, 2017) – Leadership Green Bay, a community-based leadership
program, is here to help participants grow as leaders and become more engaged in our
community. The vision of the program is to inspire leaders to enrich our community. Each year, the
program includes team community projects. On May 6, 2017, Team One from Leadership
Green Bay Class of 2016 completed their project with a ribbon cutting at Whitney Park. Their
project was a stage at Whitney Park in Green Bay, Wisconsin.
Whitney Park is used for the music in the park series. The stage will enhance the experience
for those attending the park and provide a better venue for the performers. Many dignitaries
were present at the ribbon cutting ceremony, including Mayor Jim Schmitt; Executive Director
of Olde Main Street Inc. Jeff Mirkes; and Leadership Green Bay Class of 2016 Team One
members, Pete Dewar from Humana, Lauri Welhouse from the University of Wisconsin-Green
Bay, Nicole Raisleger from Brown County Oral Health Partnership, Katie Hess from Big
Brothers/Big sisters, Joe Hanrahan from Valley Cooperative Association, Megan Loritz from
BayCare Clinic and Brian Hasser from Green Bay Packaging.
Congratulations to Leadership Green Bay Class of 2016 Team One for raising over $28,000 to
get the stage accomplished. Thank you to the sponsors who contributed to the project: SMET
Construction, Green Bay Packers Give Back, Kress Foundation, Exclusive Use Express, BayCare
Clinic, Superior Transport, Festival Foods, Toonen Properties, Well-House Air Duct Cleaning,
Fox Communities Credit Union, The Attic, CTS, Fairchild Equipment, KOS Management, Tax
Management Services, GBBCF, RODAC, De Pere Foundry, Bellin Hospital, Nicolet, Hermsen
Wealth Management and VOS Electric.
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Established in 1882, the mission of the Greater Green Bay Chamber is to strengthen member
businesses, enhance economic and workforce development, and improve the quality of life in
our community and region. For more information about Leadership Green Bay, visit
leadershipgreenbay.org. For more information about the Greater Green Bay Chamber, call
920.437.8704 or visit greatergbc.org.
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