UW-Madison: Online engineering grad programs ranked No. 1 by U.S. News
Contact: Wayne Pferdehirt, 608-265-2361, wppferde@wisc.edu; Colleen Barrett, 608-235-0464, barrett@epd.engr.wisc.edu
MADISON - U.S. News and World Report has ranked the University of Wisconsin-Madison No. 1 for its online graduate engineering programs in the categories of teaching practices and student engagement. and student services and technology.
UW-Madison is one of only three universities that made the U.S. News and World Report honor...
FatWallet: Presents winter blues deals and HDTV expert picks featuring the biggest savings of the season on at-home entertainment
Finding the hottest coupon codes and deep discounts for HDTV’s, games, movies and other winter entertainment is quick and easy at FatWallet.com, and just in time for big game parties and stay-at-home winter activities
Beloit, WI (PRWEB) January 10, 2012 -- FatWallet, the preferred online shopping resource for millions of savvy consumers, offers the fast track to winter entertainment savings...
Wisconsin Potato and Vegetable Growers Association: Warm Up in Winter with Wisconsin Potatoes recipe contest winners chosen
Media Contact Information: Michelle Rothmeyer Content Specialist TMA+Peritus mrothmeyer@tmaperitus.com (877) 296-7114
Wisconsin Potato and Vegetable Growers Association Offers Free Recipe Tearpads
Antigo, WI — January 10, 2012 — Whether people winter in Wisconsin or Florida, they appreciate a healthy, hearty potato soup or stew — quintessential winter comfort foods. And the Wisconsin Potato and Vegetable Growers Association (WPVGA) has three winning...
NFIB-Wisconsin: Wisconsin small business applauds governor’s jobs plan
Contact: Bill G. Smith, 608-255-6083
Madison (January 11, 2012) – The state’s leading advocate for small business owners today applauded the first phase of Governor Scott Walker’s jobs plan for its heavy emphasis on workforce training and job placement.
“Our members tell us consistently that one of their biggest challenges is finding qualified candidates to fill open positions,” said Bill...
Gov. Walker: Wisconsin’s Main Street Program creates 232 business and 899 jobs in 2010-2011
Contact: Cullen Werwie, 608-267-7303
Wisconsin Main Street Program Contact: Jim Engle 608-267-0766
WEDC: Tom Thieding 609-267-9661
MADISON – Governor Scott Walker announced that Wisconsin’s Main Street Program helped start 232 businesses, expand 80 businesses, and create 899 new full-time jobs, according to its 2010-2011 annual report. The Wisconsin Main Street Program is coordinated by the Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation (WEDC) as part...
Family Farm Defenders: Rally for raw milk to defend local food
Contact: John E. Peck, executive director, Family Farm Defenders #608-260-0900
John Kinsman, president, Family Farm Defenders #608-986-3815
Wed. Jan. 11th 12:00 Noon Sauk County Courthouse Steps (515 Oak St. in Baraboo)
Local fresh food advocates will gather and speak out in support of WI farmer, Vernon Herschberger, who must appear in court today for providing healthy...
Shorewest, Realtors: Waukesha office welcomes experienced sales associate Kimberly Dove
Contact: Wendy Norem Marketing Director Shorewest, Realtors(r) (262) 827-4111, ext. 232 wnorem@shorewest.com
Brookfield, Wisconsin. We're pleased to welcome Kimberly Dove to the Shorewest, Realtors(r) Waukesha Office, located at 921 Meadowbrook Road in Waukesha. With her valuable real estate experience -- combined with the services and benefits of Shorewest, Realtors(r) (shorewest.com)...
WisDOT: More than 800 jobs created and retained by transportation grants in 2011
For more information, contact:
Don Uelmen, WisDOT Economic Development Programs
(608) 266-3488, don.uelmen@dot.wi.gov
Governor Scott Walker announced today that 805 jobs will be created or retained through Transportation Economic Assistance (TEA) grants in 2011. The grants are administered through the Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WisDOT) and awarded to municipalities to foster economic growth through transportation-related improvement projects.
"These awards keep quality jobs in...
U.S. Cellular: Builds 16 new cell sites in Wisconsin in 2011
Company readies select state markets for 4G LTE service in 2012
BROOKFIELD – U.S. Cellular (NYSE: USM) continued its investment in its high-speed nationwide network by building 16 new cell sites in Wisconsin during the course of 2011.
U.S. Cellular, which has won 12 consecutive awards from J.D. Power and Associates for best call quality performance in the North Central Region,...
Thrive: Explore the strategy for the Madison Region’s future at Thrive’s Advance Now Community Leadership Summit on January 18
Contact: Betsy Lundgren
608.443.1961 | blundgren@thrivehere.org
WHAT: Thrive, the economic development partnership for the eight-county Madison Region, hosts the next Advance Now Community Leadership Summit to explore draft strategic goal areas based on key findings from the Competitive Assessment and Target Cluster Analysis research phases.
Under leading economic development strategist Mac Holladay's facilitation, attendees will discuss and help prioritize objectives...
Madison College: To dedicate advanced cell culture education suite
Contact: Bill Bessette Media Relations
(608) 246-6127
Only Community College Professional Program in Human Embryonic Stem Cell Technology
(MADISON) – Madison Area Technical College is dedicating its new Advanced Cell Culture Education Suite on Tuesday, Jan. 10, at the Truax campus.
The 2,700 square foot expansion will support Madison College’s place as a pioneer in stem cell biotechnology education. It will also expand...
