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For more information, contact: Captain David Pabst, Wisconsin State Patrol (608) 266-0305, david.pabst@dot.wi.gov Intensified traffic safety enforcement from October 14 to 20 To prevent traffic crashes involving large trucks, buses and other commercial motor vehicles, Wisconsin State Patrol motor carrier inspectors will participate in Operation Safe Driver from Sunday, October 14, to Saturday, October 20. Sponsored by the Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance, the mission...

CONTACT: Oguzhan Alagoz, 608-890-0399, alagoz@engr.wisc.edu MADISON - How early and how often should women have mammograms? In theory, it's, "Annually, beginning at age 40." As of late, however, that answer has been up for debate - in part because of the risk of false positives, unnecessary biopsies, and the fear and anxiety that go along with such a diagnosis -...

KENOSHA, Wisconsin -- Recently, Riley Construction’s Safety and Risk Manager, Mark Toepfer, completed the Management Liability Insurance Specialist (MLIS®) program. Management liability exposures and coverages are quite complex and completing the MLIS curriculum will assure that the in-house risk manager understands the most important aspects of professional and management liability. The program also establishes the individual’s commitment to the industry...

Contact: Tom Thieding, 608-210-6767 tom.thieding@wedc.org EAU CLAIRE -- The Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation (WEDC) today announced it is providing a $100,000 “Capital Catalyst” matching grant to expand the Innovation Fund with the Innovation Foundation of Western Wisconsin to provide funding for entrepreneurs in western Wisconsin. “This is just the start of our investment...

Contact: Ashley Andre (Huibregtse), 608-224-5002, ashley.andre@wisconsin.gov Jim Dick, Communications Director, 608-224-5020, jim.dick@wi.gov MADISON – One of the biggest challenges when exporting your product from Wisconsin around the world is staying current with procedures, terms and paperwork. To keep you connected on the latest updates, the Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP) encourages companies to register for the...

Glendale, WI – What do you get when you wet hop Sprecher Special Amber with 300 pounds of fresh Wisconsin Cascade hops and age the beer for six weeks? A remarkably easy drinking Wisconsin lager with a smooth mouthfeel; fruit notes; dry toast and biscuit matliness in the middle; and a tantalizing hop bitterness on the finish? Hopfuzion --...

Glendale, WI – Come alone, with friends or bring the kids in for some Halloween fun at Sprecher Brewery. Throughout the month of October the Sprecher Gift Shop will have Black Widow IPA, a sinfully delicious Black IPA (22oz); Vampire’s Blood Wheat Ale, frightfully good Hefe Weizen (1 liter swing top); and Wicked Root Beer, a delicious non-alcoholic beverage...

Contact: Debi Miller, Marketing Communications Administrator (414) 277-5628 / (262) 716-7868 debra.miller@quarles.com MILWAUKEE, Wis. (October 12, 2012) — The national law firm of Quarles & Brady LLP announced that Kathleen A. Gray, a partner in the firm's Milwaukee office, was selected as a Fellow of the Wisconsin Law Foundation. The Fellows of the Wisconsin Law Foundation is an honorary program, which recognizes lawyers,...

Wausau, Wis. -- Linetec earned a 2012 Wisconsin Corporate Citizenship Award in the "Environment" category. It was one of only five in the state to win in a Corporate Citizenship Award and the only company honored in this category for "positive programs in place such as pollution reduction, recycling, and energy-saving measures." Located in Wausau, Wisconsin, Linetec was recognized for...

CONTACT: Anne Pryor, Wisconsin Arts Board Folk and Traditional Arts Specialist apryor@travelwisconsin.com Paula McCarthy Panczenko, Executive Director of Tandem Press panczenko@education.wisc.edu Media Room: Artsboard.Wisconsin.gov LOCAL FOLK ARTISTS FEATURED IN EXHIBIT AT DANE COUNTY REGIONAL AIRPORT MADISON, Wis. (October 12, 2012) — The treasured stories, talents and cultural heritages of artists in the Wisconsin Arts Board’s Folk Arts Apprenticeship Program are now on public display...

CONTACT: Marilyn Burke 608) 836-5559 October 10th, 2012 – Middleton, WI, The (DMBA) will host its Third Halloween Trick or Treat Event on Friday, October 26th, 11:00 – 3:00 PM. Last year was great fun for all with all the little goblins running around in the downtown. The businesses had as much fun as the kids! The Downtown is decorated with corn...

CONTACT: Jeff Ostermayer (202) 637-3090 WASHINGTON, D.C., October...