WEDC: Governor Walker announces certifications for Qualified New Business Venture
Contact: Tom Thieding, 608-267-9661 tom.thieding@wisconsin.gov
Link to Release: http://wedc.org/qnbv-2-22
MADISON, February 22, 2012 – Governor Scott Walker today announced certification for seven businesses for the Qualified New Business Venture tax credits from the Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation (WEDC). Those businesses receiving certification include:
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WEDC: Governor Walker announces Technology Development Loans for emerging companies
Contact: Tom Thieding, 608-267-9661 tom.thieding@wisconsin.gov
Link to Release: http://wedc.org/tdl-2-22
MADISON – Governor Scott Walker today announced two companies are eligible for Technology Development Loans from the Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation (WEDC).
Swallow Solutions, Madison, will receive a loan up to $135,000, and Zurex PharmAgra, Madison, will...
Gov. Walker: Statement on Public Service Commission reform legislation
Contact: Cullen Werwie, 608-267-7303
Madison—Today Governor Walker applauded the Legislature for passing Senate Bill 428, bipartisan legislation aimed at streamlining the work done at the Public Service Commission (PSC).
“It’s not often that members of both political parties agree to changes to the regulatory duties of any state entity,” said Governor Walker. “This bill will allow the PSC to operate more...
SWIB: Michael Williamson named SWIB executive director
Contact: Vicki Hearing
Email: vicki.hearing@swib.state.wi.us Phone: (608) 261-2415
Madison, WI (February 22, 2012) – Michael Williamson has been appointed executive director of the State of Wisconsin Investment Board (SWIB). A former University of Wisconsin – Madison administrator, Williamson is currently deputy director of the District of Columbia Retirement Board in Washington, D.C. His 35 years of experience working in the public sector...
Gov. Walker: Statement on the passage of the Wisconsin Working package
Contact: Cullen Werwie, 608-267-7303
Madison—Yesterday the Legislature passed Governor Scott Walker’s Wisconsin Working package. Specifically the Legislature passed AB 450, AB 429, and AB 438.
“Reforming unemployment benefits will ultimately improve the economic climate in Wisconsin,” said Governor Walker. “Allowing unemployment recipients to gain useful job training without losing benefits will help those seeking work gain meaningful experience. ...
Gov. Walker: Statement on Senate passage of Wisconsin Wins legislation
Contact: Cullen Werwie, 608-267-7303
Madison—Yesterday the State Senate passed AB 450 also known as Wisconsin Wins legislation, which allows Wisconsinites receiving unemployment benefits to take part-time training jobs with employers potentially looking for full-time employment. This program will allow current job seekers to receive training and demonstrate their skills for potential employers. Wisconsin Wins is part of the...
Suttle-Straus: Receives NAPL Management Plus Award — A national distinction as a leader within the graphic communications industry
Suttle-Straus, Waunakee based communications company, has earned NAPL’s 2011 Silver Management Plus Award for its performance and management standards. It was presented at the industry-wide Vision 3 Summit in Marco Island, Florida on February 21. The national awards distinguish Suttle-Straus as a top company in its field, with consistent results over a period of years. Management Plus participants are...
