Packerland Websites believes in building websites that open the door to relationships. We deliberately design websites that help our clients form relationships with customers, suppliers, vendors, and others. In so many ways, a website connects people and organizations that can benefit by working together. Collaboration comes in various forms, and you never know where an introduction might lead. Several years ago, Packerland Websites bult a website for Hope Center Pantry, and we met Marty Ochs, the executive director of the Green Bay Innovation Group. GBIG is a business consortium developed for manufacturers, converters, and supporting industries. Packerland Websites owner Bill Koehne serves on the GBIG Board of Directors, and our team co-publishes the GBIG News. We appreciate the relationships we made through GBIG and encourage other companies to get involved.
Why Join GBIG?
You’ve heard this saying before: “It’s not what you know, it’s who you know.” Relationships are unbelievably important in the business world. By interacting with powerful allies, companies set themselves up for success. Green Bay Innovation Group opens the door to building relationships in the 5P Industries (Paper, Pulp, Plastics, Printing, Packaging) and Converting. GBIG, a business-to-business consortium, yields endless opportunities for mutually beneficial collaboration.
- Led by Marty Ochs, Executive Director
GBIG provides numerous networking opportunities to meet and mix with other GBIG sponsors and GBIG’s executive director, Marty Ochs. With 50 years of experience in the 5P Industries and long list of contacts, Marty is an expert at bringing the right people together. Million-dollar deals come together when Marty makes an introduction. He is a tireless promoter of the 5P and Converting Industries, always looking for ways to strengthen the industry and support its workforce.
- Reaching 2,400 Readers of the GBIG News
One key to GBIG’s success is the ability to highlight the innovations of world class manufacturing in the region. GBIG publishes a free, bi-weekly e-newsletter called the GBIG News. The GBIG News shares the latest innovations, announcements, and events in the industry. The newsletter is emailed to 2,400 contacts, with an open rate of nearly 50%, which is 15% better than the industry average.
- Bringing People Together for Education & Events
GBIG started in 2017 in Green Bay, Wisconsin, with one sponsor. Since then, the nonprofit has attracted 175 sponsors from across the U.S. and the world. GBIG members participate in educational events, tours, seminars, an expo, and a golf outing for charity. The organization’s events focus on topics that are relevant to the 5P Industries, such as PFAS in Food Packaging and Converting, Coating, and Sustainability.
- Contributing to the Community
In addition to promoting collaboration and innovation, GBIG contributes to the broader community. GBIG created a Foundation and donates to nonprofits, community outreach initiatives, educational programs, and the business community. GBIG also empowers women in the profession by supporting an offshoot of the organization – Wi5P (Women in the 5P Industries).
Join GBIG Today
GBIG offers free membership, supported by sponsors. Why join GBIG? To leverage the 5P Industry’s networking connections, build mutually beneficial relationships, stay current on the latest news and trends, and support the broader community. Join GBIG today.