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Manitowoc council approves ordinances, endorses Breece Malting and hears Progress Lakeshore report
Summary
The council adopted several routine ordinances and licenses, approved a TIF resolution for review by the joint review board, presented a proclamation honoring Breece Malting and heard an annual report from Progress Lakeshore highlighting entrepreneurship, broadband gaps and childcare initiatives.
The Manitowoc Common Council used its June agenda to clear a slate of committee reports, ordinances and licenses, adopt a tax-increment financing resolution for further review, and recognize local economic development efforts.
Proclamation and business remarks: The council proclaimed Manitowoc the “specialty malt capital of the world” in recognition of Breece Malting; Craig Breece, introduced as CEO and a fifth-generation family member, thanked the council and described investments the company has made in Manitowoc. “Today, Briess [sic/Breece] is a proud Wisconsin specialty malting company that provides all natural non-GMO products to ultimately beer, spirits, and food markets,” Craig Breece said, and he invited the council and public to a proclamation event at the…
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