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Two RIvers, Wis. -- Hamilton Wood Type and Printing Museum is excited to announce a $10,000 Sustainability Grant from Hoefler & Frere-Jones (H&FJ) of New York. H&FJ, known for creating original typefaces with deep historical roots, recognizes Hamilton for their “unique role in both safeguarding and celebrating wood type, a vital part of our visual culture, and our national...

Milwaukee, WI, May 1, 2013 — Heartland Advisors, investment advisor to the Heartland Funds, today announced that Robert Sharpe has joined the firm as Co-Portfolio Manager of the Heartland International Value Fund (HINVX). Sharpe will co-manage the International Value Fund with Bill Nasgovitz, Heartland’s Founder and CIO. The International Value Fund focuses on smaller equity dividend-payers in developed and emerging...

CONTACT: Yoshihiro Kawaoka kawaokay@svm.vetmed.wisc.edu MADISON - Yoshihiro Kawaoka, a professor of pathobiological sciences in the University of Wisconsin-Madison School of Veterinary Medicine and leading expert on influenza, has been elected to the U.S. National Academy of Sciences (NAS). Kawaoka, who also holds a faculty appointment at the University of Tokyo, was one of 105 individuals worldwide elected to the country's preeminent...

For more information contact: Michael Fuchs, President 715-803-4290 Michael.fuchs@eps.aero Engineered Propulsion Systems, Inc. (EPS), recently hosted an Open House at its New Richmond, Wisconsin headquarter location. The Open House held on April 26th, included an update on the development of the Vision 350 engine and plans to build a new state-of-the-art manufacturing facility, a demonstration of the Vision...

From: Mike Counter, St. Norbert College, mike.counter@snc.edu, 920 403-3089, http://www.snc.edu Sunday, May 12, at 1:30 p.m. DE PERE, WIS. Allen H. (Bud) Selig, commissioner of Major League Baseball, will be the St. Norbert College commencement speaker on Sunday, May 12, at 1:30 p.m. in Schuldes Sports Center on the college’s De Pere campus. Selig will also receive...

Contact: Jennifer R. Rupkey Director, Client Development Direct Dial: 414.225.8262 E-Mail: jrrupkey@michaelbest.com Milwaukee, WI (May 1, 2013) – Michael Best is proud to announce that partners J. Donald Best, Luke W. DeMarte, Charles A. Laff, Jonathan H. Margolies, Kevin P. Moran, David R. Price and David B. Smith have been named “IP Stars” for 2013 by Managing Intellectual Property. IP Stars are chosen...

KENOSHA, Wis. – (May 1, 2013) – Riley Construction and Johnson Bank have teamed up to sponsor the fourth annual Shalom Center Golf Outing to be held on Friday, August 9 at Maplecrest Country Club in Kenosha. The outing is a fundraising event to support the center’s many offerings to those in need in Kenosha County. Shalom Center works to...

Media Contact Information Michelle Rothmeyer, TMA + Peritus mrothmeyer@tmaperitus.com (877) 296-7114 Wisconsin Potato Recipe Contest Announces Winners Antigo, WI - May 1, 2013 - This Cinco de Mayo, celebrate with a collection of creative Cinco de Mayo Wisconsin potato recipes. Because potatoes are a versatile, low-calorie, cholesterol-free, fat-free, gluten-free vegetable, they are the perfect centerpiece for any Cinco de Mayo celebration. The Wisconsin Potato and...

For more information, contact: Eric Skrum, Wisconsin Bankers Association, 608/441-1216, eskrum@wisbank.com, Twitter: @wisbank Statement by Rose Oswald Poels, Wisconsin Bankers Association president/CEO, regarding the recently released audit of WEDC. “The recent audit report by the Legislative Audit Bureau reaffirms why WEDC has taken an active approach in implementing improvements with its internal controls. By moving as quickly as they have to...

Wausau, Wis. -- Jim Waldron has been named president of Wausau Window and Wall Systems, a manufacturer of custom aluminum window systems and curtainwall for the commercial construction market, located in Wausau, Wis. He joins Wausau on April 29 and will report to Joe Puishys, chief executive officer of Apogee, parent company of Wausau. “Jim brings extensive leadership experience to...

FOR MORE INFORMATION CONTACT Patrick Casey Phone (W): 920-225-6159 Phone (M): 920-246-4195 Email: Patrick.Casey@Boldt.com OR Mary Schmidt Phone: 920-284-7165 Email: mkschmidt@centurytel.net Walter looks to help Boldt grow its power industry presence in the South The Boldt Company announces the addition of Rick Walter to its power and energy executive team as vice president of power. Boldt has developed a strong presence...

Results Predict Continued Fluorescent Popularity, Show Industry Growth MEDIA CONTACT: Lou Preston National Marketing Director lpreston@p-2.com (714) 386-5550 Yorba Linda, Calif. -- Energy-efficient lighting manufacturer Precision-Paragon has released the results of its 2012 Energy-Efficient Lighting Industry survey, distributed to over 4,000 energy efficiency professionals. The survey results show that 77% of survey respondents expect their energy-efficient lighting revenue to grow in 2013. In past years, respondents’...

Contact: Bill Rubin/Jacki Bradham, St. Croix EDC, 715-381-4383 The April 2013 edition of the St. Croix Valley Economic Dashboard has been released by the Center for Economic Research (CER) at UW-River Falls and St. Croix Economic Development Corporation (SCEDC). The dashboard is a snapshot of the economic condition of the labor, consumer and housing markets in the seven...