(WisBusiness) TUES News Summary — 2 Sept. 2008

Radford Co. ends 137 year run in Oshkosh: Radford employed 52 people in Oshkosh in early June when its parent company, Illinois-based Dyson, Dyson and Dunn Inc., announced it was closing the company. By Friday, most of the former Radford workers had already found and started other jobs, but some still came back to work part-time to help out in the company’s last days, Radford Corporate Human Resources Manager Judith Kallman said. “Our concern was to be there for the employees,” Kallman said. “We’ve made due with what is left. It has been dwindling, though.”
http://www.postcrescent.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20080830/OSH03/808300390/1167

Logging industry trade show set to roll into Green Bay: The 2008 Lake States Logging Congress convention will roll into Green Bay Thursday through Saturday, bringing 10,000-15,000 people to the area. Logging Congress is the largest Midwest logging industry trade show of its kind, drawing internationally from Canada, to as far away as Finland. The show is at Lambeau Field and inside Shopko Hall. “With large conventions such as this, spending at restaurants, hotels and area attractions is estimated to be more than $3 million,” said Beth Peters, director of sales at the Greater Green Bay Convention and Visitors Bureau.
http://www.postcrescent.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20080901/GPG03/809010556/1247

Harley event means big business: Harley-Davidson Inc.’s 105th anniversary celebration has city of Milwaukee officials scrambling to accommodate special permit requests. The city has issued a variety of permits, from temporary liquor licenses to vendor licenses, for activities and events surrounding the celebration, which is occurring throughout the Milwaukee area this weekend. The applicants include bars, restaurants and other businesses looking to capitalize on the thousands of Harley riders who will be attending the event.
http://www.bizjournals.com/milwaukee/stories/2008/09/01/story4.html?b=1220241600^1692626

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TECHNOLOGY (back to top)
– Video conferencing is growth area; Better technology, carbon-emissions concerns may help Polycom
http://www.jsonline.com/story/index.aspx?id=789452

BIOTECH (back to top)
– Pumped up about medical research; BloodCenter does more than keep the supply flowing smoothly
http://www.jsonline.com/story/index.aspx?id=789449

ECONOMY (back to top)
– Marshfield ODC plans to raise funds for needed expansion
http://www.thenorthwestern.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20080902/MNH0101/809020344/1732&located=RSS

– New Oshkosh chamber leader seeks heightened cooperation on economic development
http://www.thenorthwestern.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20080902/OSH03/809020416/1128&located=RSS

– Inflation shows signs of leveling off: Some Fox Valley businesses breathing sigh of relief
http://www.postcrescent.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20080831/APC03/808310476/1028

MANUFACTURING (back to top)
– Kimberly-Clark Watch: Fortune delves into making of a diaper
http://www.postcrescent.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20080830/APC0701/808300551/1436/APC03

– Lean manufacturing series set at FVTC
http://www.postcrescent.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20080830/APC03/808300535/1028

– Tradition runs strong at Jagemann Stamping; Manitowoc company tries for zero defects, on-time delivery
http://www.postcrescent.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20080902/GPG03/809020573/1247&GID=FjeyF6SVPhB3/y4JCR/SRQaMgaWaiRsIOcn4aUlHZBY%3D

– Peshtigo company manufacturing jet seats
http://www.postcrescent.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20080831/GPG03/808310655/1247

– Cream of the crop: Schoep’s is 80 and going strong
http://www.madison.com/wsj/home/biz/302735

– Great Lakes Cheese produces cheese for McDonald’s, many others
http://www.rivervalleynewspapers.com/articles/2008/09/01/business/01greatlakes.txt

LABOR (back to top)
– Waste Management wants pension change
http://www.jsonline.com/watch/?watch=20&date=8/31/2008&id=45515

SMALL BUSINESS (back to top)
– City (Stevens Point) may develop at closed business
http://www.stevenspointjournal.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20080902/SPJ0101/809020522/1657&located=RSS

– Eagle Graphics, Sign expand in Kaukauna
http://www.postcrescent.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20080831/APC03/808310482/1028

– Commando paintball aiming for more area business; Relocation to U.S. 41/141 paintball site boosts visibility
http://www.postcrescent.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20080831/GPG03/808310652/1247

– Entrepreneur’s tide comes in with beach souvenirs
http://www.jsonline.com/story/index.aspx?id=789064

– Planet Fitness targets a core area, seeing results
http://www.postcrescent.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20080831/OSH03/808310391/1167

AGRIBUSINESS (back to top)
– Wis. first lady urges buying local food
http://www.wisconsinrapidstribune.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20080902/WRT0101/809020525/1806&located=RSS

– Tight supplies bring spike in potato prices
http://www.rivervalleynewspapers.com/articles/2008/08/30/business/01potatoes.txt

TRANSPORTATION (back to top)
– Airline changes to include higher fares; Amenities, flights, service also to be cut
http://www.jsonline.com/story/index.aspx?id=789058

RETAIL (back to top)
– De Pere thrift store opens at new site
http://www.greenbaypressgazette.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20080902/GPG0101/809020538/1207&located=RSS

– Home accessories shop joins downtown (Appleton) mix
http://www.postcrescent.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20080831/APC03/808310484/1028

– Best Buy coming to Oshkosh in 2009
http://www.postcrescent.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20080830/OSH03/808300392/1167

REGULATION (back to top)
– Bellevue board approves construction of sidewalk
http://www.greenbaypressgazette.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20080902/GPG0101/809020589/1207&located=RSS

TOURISM (back to top)
– Oshkosh-based hotel company thinks small; Cobblestone takes course different from major chains
http://www.postcrescent.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20080901/GPG03/809010553/1247

UTILITIES (back to top)
– Esslinger calls for scaling back of city power in neighborhood plan
http://www.thenorthwestern.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20080902/OSH0101/809020417/1128&located=RSS

– Getting a jump on power needs
http://www.postcrescent.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20080902/APC03/809020438/1028&GID=FjeyF6SVPhB3/y4JCR/SRQaMgaWaiRsIOcn4aUlHZBY%3D

HEALTH CARE (back to top)
– St. Francis Home receives honor
http://www.postcrescent.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20080827/FON03/808270409/1327&GID=FjeyF6SVPhB3/y4JCR/SRQaMgaWaiRsIOcn4aUlHZBY%3D

– Who’s news: ThedaCare Physicians names internist
http://www.postcrescent.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20080831/APC03/808310473/1028

– Heath care groups assign ratings to doctors
http://www.jsonline.com/story/index.aspx?id=789061

FINANCIAL SERVICES (back to top)
– Plan to protect more than your income if laid off
http://www.postcrescent.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20080831/MAN03/808310358/1397&GID=FjeyF6SVPhB3/y4JCR/SRQaMgaWaiRsIOcn4aUlHZBY%3D

MANAGEMENT (back to top)
– Green Bay HR group to hear national director
http://www.postcrescent.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20080901/GPG03/809010557/1247

BUSINESS COLUMNS (back to top)
– Dave Willems column: Consistent marketing key to building momentum
http://www.postcrescent.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20080901/APC0701/809010483/1436/APC03

– Larry Avila column: Optimism about the economy can be contagious
http://www.postcrescent.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20080902/APC0701/809020443/1436/APC03

– John Torinus: Investment credits offer bonanza
http://www.jsonline.com/story/index.aspx?id=789057

– Steve Cahalan: Burnstad’s to begin remodeling, expansion
http://www.rivervalleynewspapers.com/articles/2008/09/01/business/00cahalan.txt

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