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Irapuato Sister City Delegation Visit Highlights
July 19-25, 2009

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Education

One on one tour and visit with International Student Exchange Program at UWGB.
Tour by Dr. Rafn of NWTC
Community Press Conference and Lunch at NWTC
Tour and discussion at Howe Family Resource Center
Tour of Danz Elementary by Principal
Tour of Bellin College of Nursing

Art & Culture

Better by the Bay Presentation at Arketype by Jim Rivett
River Walk and sculpture discussion along Fox River
Tour and meeting with Neville Public Museum
Tour and meeting with Art Garage Organization

Business

Formal business meeting with Fred M. of the Chamber of Commerce at Advance.
Tour of Business Incubator
Tour of Parallel 44 Winery, Entrepreneurial Business Owner
Welcome Lunch sponsored by Hotel Sierra with area business owners and sponsors
Tour and meeting of Boys & Girls Club of Green Bay

Health

Unveiling of new Cancer Center for St. Vincent
Tour and lunch at Bellin Cancer Center
Meeting at Bellin College of Nursing
NEW Community Shelter
Family Services/Sexual Assault Center

Government

One on One meetings with Green Bay City Planner, Public Works, Economic Development, Parks and Recreation and City Attorney.
Ride-a-long with Green Bay Police Department
Tour of Green Bay Fire Department
Tour of Green Bay Police Department
Tour of Aging and Disability Resource Center
Visit and introduction at City Council Meeting
Tour of Courthouse and personal meeting with Circuit Court Judges

Leisure

Dinner at Titletown Brewery – Complimentary
Dinner at Brett Favre Steakhouse - Complimentary
Foxy Lady Dinner Cruise - Complimentary
Picnic Sponsored by UWGB at Lambeau Cottage
Visit to On Broadway Farmers Market
Tour of Lambeau Field
Friday Fish Fry at 1951 Restaurant – Complimentary
Concert in the Park (Jackson Square) – Lunch compliments of Apple Spice Junction
Tour of Bay Beach and Wild Life Sanctuary
Visit to St. Willebrod’s and Cathedral
Shopping at Bay Park Mall & West Side Target
City Band Concert (St. James Park) and Introduction

Sponsors

Hinkuss. Petijean and Sickel
Sanimax
Associated Bank
Leonard and Finco
Jerry Weizbiski
NWTC
JBS Packerland
Let Me Be Frank Productions
Green Bay Area Chamber of Commerce

Sister City Form

Negotiations begin for Green Bay to host 2010 International Convention

Contract negotiations have begun between the Greater Green Bay International Sister Cities Executive Committee and the USMSCA International Board of Directors to host the 47th Annual USMSCA International Conference and Convention here in Green Bay. The planned venue is KI Convention Center in downtown Green Bay and the host hotel is Hotel Sierra. The Greater Green Bay International Sister Cities Executive Committee is also in the beginning process of designating event sub-committee chairs for the areas of fund raising, marketing and programming in preparation for this event. More information will be forthcoming as negotiations progress.

Sister Cities Kick-off luncheon held at City Hall- Thursday January 5th 2009

The official kick off luncheon was held at City Hall today to begin the initiative that will usher in a new agenda for Green Bay Sister Cities. Hosted by Pioneer Credit Union and catered by Hotel Sierra, the luncheon brought together government leaders, business leaders, and leaders from the fields of healthcare and education to introduce and discuss the status of Green Bay's relationships with Lucca, Italy and Irapuato, Mexico. Mayor Schmitt, committee member Matt Hollenbeck, and committee member Fred Monique spoke to an invited group of approx. 40 invitees about future potential for greater involvement, including Green Bay's bid to host the 47th Annual International Sister Cities Conference in 2010. The committee's new logo and promotional video were also unveiled.

Irapuato Delegation Green Bay hosts delegation from Irapuato- July 20-25th 2009

A delegation of 10 to 15 people from various sectors of healthcare, government, education, and culture are visiting Green Bay the week of July 20th thru the 25th. The delegation is led by Irapuato Mayor Mario Turrent Anton. Fifteen government officials and community leaders visited various cultural, educational, medical, and civic points of interest within the greater Green Bay area.