WisDOT: EAA AirVenture travel advisory; road construction update in Winnebago County
For more information contact:
Kris Schuller, US 41 Project communication manager
Kris.Schuller@dot.wi.gov (920) 492-4109
(Green Bay) The Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WisDOT) Northeast Region is reminding motorists heading to EAA AirVenture in Oshkosh, that while US 41 road construction may be taking a brief break during the annual event in Winnebago County, drivers will still encounter road conditions in work zones that...
Milwaukee Succeeds: Awarded $500,000 grant from Northwestern Mutual Foundation
Contact: Rob Guilbert, VP of Communications and Marketing rguilbert@greatermilwaukeefoundation.org 414.336.7030
Milwaukee, WI – Milwaukee Succeeds, the cradle-to-career community education collaborative that began nearly a year ago, has been awarded a $500,000 grant over five years from Northwestern Mutual, through its foundation, to support its work toward improving educational outcomes for all children in Milwaukee.
The funding will provide key operating support...
WisDOT: Wisconsin’s aviation industry landing in the spotlight next week
For more information, contact:
Brock Bergey, WisDOT Office of Public Affairs
(608) 267-3300, brock.bergey@dot.wi.gov
Laurel Cavalluzzo, Transportation Development Association
(608) 663-9867, laurel@madisonmc.com
MADISON – Governor Scott Walker has proclaimed July 23 - 29 Wisconsin Aviation Week. The Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WisDOT) and the Transportation Development Association of Wisconsin (TDA) are teaming up to promote, educate and celebrate the state’s aviation industry.
“Air transportation...
FirstPathway Partners: Commits $20 million in EB-5 funding to Erik Buell Racing LLC
CONTACT:
Jennifer Globig, FirstPathway Partners – (414) 559-6174
Evan N. Zeppos, Laughlin Constable – (414) 276-6237
Investment to help EBR create hundreds of Wisconsin jobs, build new top-of-the-line street motorcycles and expand East Troy manufacturing and design facility
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Dane County: $3.7 million facelift for Fish Hatchery complete
Contact: Casey Slaughter Becker, Office of the County Executive 608.267.8823 or cell, 608.843.8858
Road Re-Opens On Schedule, All Four Lanes Available Friday
The $3.7 million facelift that began this spring on Fish Hatchery Road/County Highway D is complete on schedule, with all four lanes open beginning Friday, Dane County Executive Joe Parisi announced today.
Needed upgrades will help increase safety for...
Wisconsin Farm Bureau: Statement on current drought conditions
Contact: Casey Langan, Executive Director of Public Relations, 608.828.5711
Wisconsin Farm Bureau Federation’s President Bill Bruins issued the following statement on the current drought condition in Wisconsin.
“As a farmer, every morning when I get up I am thinking about the drought. Like other farmers across the state, I hope and pray...
Reinhart Boerner Van Deuren: Reinhart shareholder D’Amato named Five Star Wealth Manager
MILWAUKEE – Jennifer R. D'Amato, a Board of Directors member and shareholder with Reinhart Boerner Van Deuren s.c. (Reinhart), has been named a Five Star Wealth Manager for 2012. She was also named a Five Star Wealth Manager in 2011 and 2010.
The Five Star Wealth Program identifies wealth managers who satisfy 10 objective eligibility and evaluation criteria. Candidates were...
DATCP: Cost share available for organic farms and companies
Contact: Ashley Huibregtse, 608-224-5002, ashley.huibregtse@wisconsin.gov
Jim Dick, Communications Director, 608-224-5020, jim.dick@wi.gov
MADISON – Organic certification distinguishes a farm and company for its production techniques, but the price of certification can be costly. The Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP) again is announcing the opportunity for organic farms and companies that sell, process or package organic agricultural products to apply...
Riley Construction Company: Riley selected to build Zilber spec building in New Berlin
Jason France
Riley Construction Company
262-658-4381
jasonf@rileycon.com
Riley selected to build Zilber spec building in New Berlin
NEW BERLIN, Wis. – (July 18, 2012) – Riley Construction was selected by Zilber Property Group to provide construction services for its new 53,935-square-foot speculative industrial building with the Towne Corporate Park of New Berlin on the southeast corner of South Emmer Drive and Beloit...
WisBusiness: Walker says $62.5M in tax credits tied to Kohl’s job creation
By David A. Wise
WisBusiness.com
Gov. Scott Walker today announced an agreement between Kohl’s and the Wisconsin Economic Development Corp. to provide the company up to $62.5 million in tax credits over 12 years, contingent on the number of jobs created.
To receive the full amount, the company has to retain its existing 4,500 jobs and add another 3,000. Those jobs, Walker...
WisBusiness: The Show – ScooterCabs co-owner Justin Sisley
Welcome to a new episode of "WisBusiness: The Show," a twice-a-month Web show covering state business news and issues.
In this edition, ScooterCabs co-owner Justin Sisley talks about his Madison-based business that helps drinkers get their cars home safely. Also, Tom Still's commentary takes on immigration and Wisconsin startups and the WisBusiness.com Stock Report features a merger that has...
WisBusiness: Wisconsin Economic Scorecard finds majority see state headed in right direction
The latest edition of the Wisconsin Economic Scorecard finds a majority of state residents feel Wisconsin is headed in the right direction, an increase compared to the last quarter.
The survey found 51.1 percent of the 594 people surveyed feel Wisconsin is going in the "right direction," compated to 41.9 percent who see the state "on the wrong track." This...
