News Release - Source:  2008-2009 The Sheboygan Press – Living Here Magazine, pg 10

Top 50 Major Employers

According to the Wisconsin Department of Workforce Development, these are the top 50 employers in Sheboygan County, in terms of numbers of employees:

1. Kohler Co., enameled iron and metal sanitary ware manufacturing, 1000+
2. Sheboygan Area School District, 1000+
3. Bemis Mfg. Co., plastics product manufacturing, 1000+
4. County of Sheboygan, nursing-care facilities, 1000+
5. J.L. French Automotive Castings, aluminum die-casting foundries 500-999
6. Aurora Medical Group Inc., physician offices, 500-999
7. Aurora Health Care Central Inc., general medical and surgical hospital, 500-999
8. Sargento Foods Inc., cheese manufacturing, 500-999
9. Heritage Mutual Insurance Co., direct property and casualty insurers, 500-999
10. Johnsonville Sausage, meat processing, 500-999
11. Rockline Industries Inc., converted paper products manufacturing, 500-999
12. Fresh Brands Distributing Inc., managing offices, 500-999
13. Wal-Mart Associates Inc., discount department stores, 500-999
14. St. Nicholas Hospital, general medical and surgical hospital, 500-999
15. Locate Staffing Inc., temporary help services, 500-999
16. City of Sheboygan, police protection, 500-999
17. Plymouth Joint School District, 250-499
18. Dairy Farmers of America Inc., cheese manufacturing, 250-499
19. The Vollrath Co., kitchen utensil, pot and pan manufacturing, 250-499
20. Times Printing Oc., Inc., commercial lithographic printing, 250-499
21. Richardson Industries Inc., truss manufacturing, 250-499
22. Nemschoff Chairs Inc., institutional furniture manufacturing, 250-499
23. Pentair Water, plastics product manufacturing, 250-499
24. Lear Operations Corp., plastics product manufacturing, 250-499
25. Blue Harbor Resort, hotel, 250-499
26. Park & Save Foods, supermarkets, 250-499
27. Lakeland College, 250-499
28. Kettle Moraine Correctional Institution, 250-499
29. Plastics Engineering Co., plastics material and resin manufacturing, 250-499
30. McDonald’s limited-services restaurant, 250-499
31. Curt G. Joa Inc., paper industry machinery manufacturing, 250-499
32. School District of Sheboygan Falls, 250-499
33. American Orthodonitcs Corp., dental equipment and supplies manufacturing, 250-499
34. Extendicare Homes Inc., nursing care facilities, 250-499
35. Great Lakes Cheese of Wisconsin Inc., dairy-product merchant whole-salers, 250-499
36. Osthoff Resort, 250-499
37. Dutchland Plastics Corp., plastics product manufacturing, 250-499
38. The Progressive Step Corp., specialty therapists, 100-249
39. Wigwam Mills Inc., hosiery and socks, 100-249
40. Healthcare Services Group Inc., specialty therapists, 100-249
41. Manpower Inc., temporary help services, 100-249
42. Midwest Dental Care Sheboygan Inc., dental offices, 100-249
43. Thomas Industries Holdings Inc., air and gas compressor manufacturing, 100-249
44. Sheboygan YMCA, civic and social organization, 100-249
45. Thomas Industries Inc., air and gas compressor manufacturing, 100-249
46. Masters Gallery Foods Inc., dairy-product merchant wholesalers, 100-249
47. Carl Budding & Co., meat markets, 100-249
48. Pine Haven Christian Home Inc., nursing-care facility, 100-249
49. Cedar Grove Belgium Area School District, elementary and secondary schools, 100-249
50. Community Bank & Trust, commercial banking, 100-249

News Release - Source:  The Sheboygan Press, May 3, 2007

LTC honors students, community leaders at awards banquet

Cleveland, WI – Lakeshore Technical College recognized community leaders and students at its 36th Annual Awards Banquet on April 27.

LTC President Mike Lanser, LTC Board Vice Chair Cindy Huhn and LTC Marketing Team Leader Tammie Stahl officiated at the event.

Dr. Patrick Lacey received the 2007 Educational Leadership Award.

The Educational Leadership Award is given annually to an individual who exhibits outstanding service above self in building an educational foundation to help others become their personal best.

For more than 29 years, Dr. Lacey held instructional management positions at LTC, including associate administrator of Adult and Continuing Education, dean of Business and Marketing Division and dean of Economic Development and Community Services.  From May 1992 until his retirement in December 2006, Dr. Lacey was Vice President of Instruction.

At LTC, Dr. Lacey provided leadership in the development of an Instructional Master Plan that has led to the development of new programs, program expansion, facility renovation, facility expansion and the hiring of new staff.

Janelle Koren received the 2007 Alumnus of the Year Award.  The Alumnus of the Year Award is given annually to a graduate of Lakeshore Technical College who has achieved both professional and personal success.

Koren is a 1994 LTC graduate in Accounting and president of Locate Staffing, a successful staffing agency with offices in Wisconsin and Arizona.  Koren founded Locate Staffing in 1999.  In the first five years, Locate Staffing grew into a $5 million business, placing 1,600 people in jobs in 2005.

Inc. Magazine and Ernst & Young have recognized Locate Staffing’ growth by naming it a finalist in the “Top 500” and “Wisconsin Entrepreneur of the Year” programs, respectively.

News Release - Source: The Sheboygan Press, August 13, 2005

Locate Staffing Establishes On-Site Staffing Division

Locate Staffing is pleased to announce the establishment of an On-Site Staffing Division for their Sheboygan location. Locate Staffing has been growing in the Sheboygan area since its inception in 1999. On-Site staffing is new for Locate but Janelle Koren, founder and President, is confident this is another way to take her temporary staffing business to the next level for local companies.

On-Site Staffing or VOP (Vendor on Premise) programs are gaining popularity at astonishing rates. These On-Site programs have grown to be a $12 Billion dollar industry since the early 1990’s. The average cost reduction to employers is between 9-12%, with 3% of Fortune 500 clients currently utilizing VOP programs. Many companies are turning to On-Site Staffing in order to reduce the costs associated with bringing on new employees, which may include but are not limited to recruiting, administration, payroll costs, training, unemployment, workers compensation and employment law issues.

Janelle Koren is extremely proud to announce that Rockline Industries has chosen Locate Staffing, Inc. to be their On-Site Staffing Company, effective August 1, 2005. “The opportunity to stream-line recruiting and hiring practices for Rockline Industries with regard to temporary and permanent staffing needs will be seamless” said Koren of Locate Staffing. “We are thrilled to have this opportunity to create a harmonious recruiting relationship by placing representatives of Locate Staffing right inside the building of Rockline Industries.

Old Wisconsin Sausage and Locate Staffing have also entered into an agreement to provide On-Site Staffing services to start approximately November 1st, 2005.

As companies turn to Locate Staffing to assist in placing employees in their locations, Locate consultants will complete the firing processes for the companies and customize a program to meet the guidelines set forth by those companies. Companies are finding that outsourcing to the professionals will allow their employees to focus on their core competencies and day-to-day operations.

To obtain more information about the On-Site Staffing Division, questions can be direct to Janelle Koren at 920/451-1313.

News Release - Source:  The Sheboygan Press, March 3, 2005

Certification Important to Locate Staffing

It’s more than just sending temporary employees to work!  Having a well qualified internal staff is so important to Janelle Koren, owner of Locate Staffing, that if you want to work in her office, you must go through training to become labor and employment law certified.

Locate Staffing, Inc. is a member of the American Staffing Association (ASA), an organization that represents the U.S. staffing industry.  Among the many services provided by ASA, individuals can receive the Certified Staffing Professional designation (CSP).  The CSP program offers a professional credential through completion of an in-depth, self-study course, and an exam of labor and employment law principles and ethical practices applicable to the staffing industry.

Member companies of ASA provide temporary help, contract labor, and permanent placement services through 15,000 offices across the nation and account for 85% of U.S. staffing industry revenues.

The CSP program promotes industry wide competence standards through a uniform national program.

News Release - Source:  Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, August 9th, 2004

Event Drives Businesses

Numbers uncertain but hopes are high.  Sheboygan – Tim Wasmer’s company will service the airplanes, Peggy Dean’s outfit will handle the toilets.  Janelle Koren will marshal a small army for litter patrol.  And Stefano Vigiletti figures he’ll be serving veal chops well past normal closing time.

The 86th PGA Championship, set for this week at Whistling Straits, is not just the biggest single event the Sheboygan area has seen; it’s a boon to scores of Wisconsin businesses doing everything from housing spectators to putting up picket fences. 

“We’re expecting it to be enormously busy,” said Vigliette, owner of a pair of downtown Sheboygan restaurants all but certain to be packed with hungry golf fans. 

And, indeed, the Professional Golfers’ Association of America is projecting a cascade of spending around its signature event.  The organization estimates that championship will have an economic impact on Wisconsin of $75 million.

“Very conservative,” tournament director Barry Deach said of the figure.  “Very conservative.”

Locate Staffing, will provide about 30 people to tap beer barrels and keep them well iced, and about 120 to pick up litter.  The Sheboygan company, owned by Janelle Koren, is paying about $9 and hour and doesn’t want temps interested in golf.  “Those types of people would not do well,” Koren said.  “They would be involved in watching the game.”

News Release - Source:  The Sheboygan Press, May 4th 2004

Koren advances in entrepreneur contest

Janelle Koren, president and founder of Locate Staffing has been selected as a semi-finalist for Entrepreneur of the Year by Ernst & Young.  The winner will be chosen at a reception provided to the finalists during June at the Midwest Express Center in Milwaukee. 

The winner will then compete in California on a national level for Entrepreneur of the Year.  Selection is based on innovative approaches, people philosophy, current business activity and future plans. 

News Release - Source:  The Sheboygan Press, May 18, 2003

3 From County Advance in State Entrepreneur’s Competition

Leaders of Locate Staffing, Wisconsin Business Bank in the running.  Janelle E. Koren, president and founder of Locate Staffing Inc., and Russell J. Schuller and Kevin Tenpas, chairman and president of Wisconsin Business Bank, respectively, have been selected Wisconsin business finalists in the 2003 Ernst & Young Entrepreneur Of The Year awards. 

Award recipients will be announced June 26 at a banquet at the Midwest Airlines Center in Milwaukee.  Those winners will become eligible for national Entrepreneur Of The Year honors, won by Herbert Kohler Jr. last year.

The awards program recognized entrepreneurs who have demonstrated excellence and extraordinary success in financial performance, innovation and personal commitment to their businesses and communities.

Entrepreneur Of The Year is produced by Ernst and Young.  Wisconsin co-sponsors are Godfrey & Hahn, LaSalle Bank and the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel.

The program was started in Milwaukee in 1986 and has expanded to six continents.