Dept. of Commerce: Grant Furthers Export Development

Contact:
Tony Hozeny, 608/267-9661

MADISON- Gov. Jim Doyle today announced that Lucigen Corporation, Middleton,
Dane County, has received a $5,000 Wisconsin Trade Project Program grant.
Lucigen Corporation is a global supplier of advanced molecular biology
reagents for use in research, therapeutics, and diagnostics.

“My Grow Wisconsin initiative calls for investing in expanding
international markets to create important growth opportunities for Wisconsin
firms,” Governor Doyle said.

“This grant program helps small companies attend international trade shows
where they can make valuable sales contacts and learn firsthand about
prospective markets,” Department of Commerce (Commerce) Secretary Cory L.
Nettles said. “Lucigen Corporation will use the grant to attend the
Bio-Partnering North America trade show in Vancouver, Canada.”

The Wisconsin Trade Project Program provides individual grants up to
$5,000 to reimburse small Wisconsin companies for expenses incurred while
attending an international trade show, such as booth rental, product
literature translations, or displays. High-tech companies can also receive a
grant to attend a trade show held in the U.S. that has international
attendees. The program does not pay for travel, lodging, or related costs.
Wisconsin companies with annual sales under $25 million are eligible for the
program. For more information, contact Lou Janowski, Commerce, at
608/266-0393.