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The local law firm of Moertl, Wilkins & Campbell S.C. and Life Navigators, formerly known as ARC of Milwaukee will be holding a seminar regarding Special Needs Pooled Trusts on Wednesday, April 3 2013 at the Milwaukee Bar Association located at 424 East Wells Street, Milwaukee, Wisconsin 53202. The seminar begins at 12:30 p.m. and will end at 1:30 p.m....

When: Friday, May 31, 2013, 9:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. Where: World Headquarters of ManpowerGroup in Milwaukee, WI What is this conference about? This is a conference about how to build strong workforce training services for adults with limited literacy or English language skills who come to literacy agencies, college prep programs, workforce training programs, refugee service agencies, or their local...

Contact: Dave Branson, 608-770-1021 The Building and Construction Trades Council of South Central Wisconsin is hosting the 11th annual Careers in Construction Event. Careers in Construction will host area high school students in an interactive career fair at the Arena Building of the Alliant Energy Center. The BCTC of SCW is made up of 14 International Building Trades Unions and represents...

CONTACT: Stephen J. A. Ward, 608-263-2845, sjward2@wisc.edu MADISON - Can journalists remain independent as the line between editorial and advertorial blurs, and as journalists write increasingly for corporations, academic centers and nonprofit agencies? The question will be explored at the fifth journalism ethics conference, to be staged by the University of Wisconsin-Madison's Center for Journalism Ethics on Friday, April 5, entitled:...

Contact: Donna Gilson, 608-224-5130, donna.gilson@wi.gov Jim Dick, Communications Director, 608-224-5020, jim.dick@wi.gov MADISON – The public can comment through March 31 on a special pesticide registration that would allow corn growers to treat seed with a non-lethal repellant...

FOR MORE INFORMATION, CONTACT: Brittany Dorfner, Trefoil Group 414.270.3518, bdorfner@trefoilgroup.com Melinda Galow, Patina Solutions 262.754.2237, melindagalow@patinasolutions.com Greg Voeller brings 25 years of experience to lead company’s national Communication Effectiveness practice MILWAUKEE – Patina Solutions, a firm that provides proven, accomplished professionals with 25+ years of experience for key projects and engagements, has appointed Greg Voeller as National Practice Director for its newly formed Communication...

CONTACT: Janet L. Kelly, 608-890-1491 or 608-772-2868, jkelly@warf.org MADISON - After more than tripling attendance last year, the Wisconsin Science Festival is coming back for year three with plans for more activities at more sites that reach more people. The organizers announced today the 2013 festival will be held September 26-29 and issued an open call for presenters, communities,...

For more information, contact: Emily Friedrich 414.287.9485 efriedrich@gklaw.com MILWAUKEE (March 19, 2013) -- Godfrey & Kahn, S.C. is proud to announce that the M&A Advisor has named the firm a 2013 M&A Advisor Turnaround Award winner in the Restructuring Community Impact category. The firm was also nominated in the category of Industrial Goods and Basic Resources (Between $10mm to...

KOHLER, Wis. -- Kohler Co. is delighted to announce the appointment of Michael Belot as General Manager of Destination Kohler. His responsibilities include lodging oversight of The American Club resort hotel (one of 45 five star and five diamond hotels in the world), the Inn on Woodlake (a three diamond hotel), and Riverbend (a private membership club) plus River...

For further information, contact Ana Tackett at 480.318.1238 or ana@tonyfelicepr.com MortgageMarvel.com sees strong swing in purchase/refinance mix over the past year MEQUON, Wis. – Since the housing market crashed in 2008, most mortgage loans nationwide have been taken out for refinancing loans, not purchasing homes. Based on a study by MortgageMarvel.com, this continued to be true in 2012, when 55...

Contact: Wendy Norem Marketing Director Shorewest, Realtors(r) (262) 827-4111, ext. 232 wnorem@shorewest.com Brookfield, Wisconsin. We're pleased to welcome Shari Szerbat to the Shorewest, Realtors® Northshore Office, located at 4559 North Oakland...

Contact: Jason A. Smith, communications director, 608.263.1692 x21 Meg Domroese, Wisconsin Initiatives director, 608.263.1692 x20 MADISON—It’s been ten years since the Wisconsin Academy of Sciences, Arts & Letters issued its landmark Waters of Wisconsin recommendations on safeguarding the future of our aquatic ecosystems and resources. Join us for a provocative afternoon forum on April 9 from 12:00–4:00 pm in the...

CONTACT: Dustin McGuinness, 608-262-3690, dmcguinness@wisc.edu MADISON - Teresa Alpert's career took her on a path from the University of Wisconsin-Madison to special education teacher and engineer before leading her to a career in advertising. Alpert, director of Crimea River Ltd., a London-based global brand consultancy that works with entrepreneurial businesses of all sizes, will bring that experience back to UW-Madison for...

Even in unpredictable weather, Madison can always count on B-cycle (Madison, WI) – Today marks the first day of spring, and with it the return of the capital city's iconic red B-cycle bikes. Join Mayor Paul Soglin and Trek President John Burke today, as they kick off the 2013 season of active transportation at 4:00pm on the steps of the...

A third TV commercial for the Department of Tourism will be directed by Shorewood native David Zucker. That commercial will follow a summer TV ad -- Zucker's second -- that debuted Monday at the Governor's Conference on Tourism. The latest spot features Robert Hays, who appeared in the Zucker-directed "Airplane!" in 1980, as will the forthcoming third TV ad. Tourism officials...