Standard Process Inc.: Makes contribution to Organic Seed Alliance
Contact: Karren Jeske, APR 262-495-6382 or 262-370-2092 (mobile) kjeske@standardprocess.com
Whole food supplement company gives over $1,000 to help raise awareness of the importance of organic farming
PALMYRA, Wis. (March 1, 2012)—Standard Process Inc. recently contributed $1,420 to Organic Seed Alliance (OSA). The contribution was a result of Standard Process’ 2010 pledge to support organic farming and farmers. The company said it...
Middleton Tourism Commission: Gloomy 2012? Middleton tourism contest lightens the mood with fun, travel
Contact: Alan Hamari, Pilch & Barnet, (608) 242-8895
Cash Prize, 12 Free Getaways Highlight Statewide ‘Shift Your Gears’ Contest
MIDDLETON, Wis. (March 1, 2012) – Judging by the news these days, 2012 is set to be one major bummer. But for tourism marketers here and across the state, the Shift Your Gears Contest—a new promotion that highlights off-the-beaten-path escapes in Wisconsin—may...
Exhibit Systems: Purchases assets of Green Tree Designs
Move Expands Company’s Capabilities in Exhibit Design, Custom Fabrication to Meet Customers’ Needs
CONTACT: Richard Magliocco, Exhibit Systems, (262) 255-4144 or rmag@exhibitsystems.com
Menomonee Falls, Wis. – Exhibit Systems, a premier display company offering one-stop service for trade shows and events, greatly expanded its manufacturing and design capabilities by purchasing the assets of Milwaukee-based Green Tree Designs Tuesday.
The move adds design...
Great Lakes Higher Education Guaranty Corporation: Opens grant opportunity for Wisconsin technical colleges
Program Designed To Support Disadvantaged Students Through Financial Emergencies
Madison, Wis. -- Great Lakes Higher Education Guaranty Corporation (Great Lakes) today announced a new grant opportunity made available through its Community Investments program. Open to colleges within the Wisconsin Technical College System (WTCS), the Emergency Grant Assistance for Pell- Eligible Students opportunity provides students in need with small grants to...
DATCP: Fraudulent sales pitches targeting satellite television customers
Minority groups and seniors targeted in scams
Contact: Jerad Albracht, 608-224-5007, jerad.albracht@wisconsin.gov Jim Dick, Communications Director, 608-224-5020, jim.dick@wi.gov
MADISON – Satellite television customers statewide are being targeted by scammers promising increased channel options or decreased bills in exchange for a one-time annual payment. The scammers appear to target Latinos and minority populations, seniors, and consumers that regularly use cash for...
WEDC: Gov. Walker announces Community Development Block Grant for Baldwin, Platteville and South Wayne
Contact: Tom Thieding, 608-267-9661 tom.thieding@wedc.org Link to Release: http://wedc.org/cdbg-3-1-12
MADISON, March 1, 2012 – Governor Scott Walker today announced Community Development Block Grant awards from the Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation to three Wisconsin communities.
The City of Baldwin will receive a $494,600 Community Development Block Grant for Public Facilities to help finance improvements within the downtown Main Street area. The grant...
Association Acumen: Chosen to manage and promote resident cataract surgery programs
CONTACT: Susan MacDonald, MD, Course Director e-mail: Susan.M.MacDonald@lahey.org Cindy Lemek, CORE Director, Association Acumen Office: (414) 386-0365 e-mail: core@associationacumen.com
Milwaukee, WI – Association Acumen, a full-service association management company based in Milwaukee, has been chosen to manage and promote a series of programs aimed at residents in ophthalmology. The programs, entitled CORE (Complimentary Ophthalmic Residents Education), are...
UW-Madison: Nelson Institute awarded UW-Madison’s first S-STEM grant from NSF
Contact: Cathy Middlecamp, (608) 263-5647, chmiddle@wisc.edu
MADISON - The Nelson Institute for Environmental Studies has been awarded UW-Madison's first-ever National Science Foundation S-STEM grant for undergraduate scholarships in Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM).
The five-year, $600,000 grant will provide scholarships for students in the Nelson Institute Community Environmental Scholars Program (CESP). These scholarships are need-based and include funding for...
Wisconsin Technical College System: Technical college students compete through video
Contact: Kyle Schwarm, 608-266-0050, kyle.schwarm@wtcsystem.edu
Public voting open through March 17
MADISON – The public is welcome to help choose the semifinalists in the Futuremaker Video Competition sponsored by Wisconsin’s Technical Colleges. The competition gives students a chance to demonstrate their creative spirit, their hard work, talents and innovation. It also demonstrates the importance of technical college experience from the...
UW-Rock County: Registration open for UW-Rock summer session
Contact: Carrie Hermanson (608)758-6565 ext. 350
JANESVILLE – Open enrollment for University of Wisconsin-Rock County’s summer session is underway. Summer session courses are condensed into three-, four- and seven-week sessions, so students can quickly earn college credits designed to transfer easily to UW System four-year campuses. Current UW-Rock County students, students attending other colleges who are in the area for...
WisDOT: Frozen road declaration ending in north central Wisconsin – spring thaw beginning south of US 8
For more information, contact: Michael Sproul, WisDOT Bureau of Highway Maintenance (608) 266-8680, michael.sproul@dot.wisconsin.gov
End of frozen road declaration on Friday, March 2 affects log haulers and transporters of salt or abrasives for roads in Zone 2. Declaration of Spring Thaw will take effect on all state and US highways south of US 8 on Wednesday, March 7.
Earlier this...
