UW-Madison: Implanted neurons, grown in the lab, take charge of brain circuitry
CONTACT: Jason P. Weick (608) 262-8969, weick@wisc.edu; Su-Chun Zhang (608) 265-2543, zhang@waisman.wisc.edu
MADISON - Among the many hurdles to be cleared before human embryonic stem cells can achieve their therapeutic potential is determining whether or not transplanted cells can functionally integrate into target organs or tissues.
Writing today (Monday, Nov. 21) in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, a...
Alliant Energy: Energy remains a value for preparing Thanksgiving dinner
Media Contact: Scott Reigstad (608) 458-3145
Alliant Energy encourages customers to use energy-efficiency practices
Madison, Wis. – November 21, 2011 – As loved ones gather across Wisconsin to enjoy Thanksgiving Day dinner, Alliant Energy encourages its customers to remember the value of energy by implementing energy-efficiency practices as they prepare their holiday feast.
According to the Wisconsin Farm Bureau, the average...
Gov. Walker: Signs special session bills to encourage small business growth
Contact: Cullen Werwie, 608-267-7303
Madison – Today Governor Scott Walker signed Special Session Senate Bill 2 and Special Session Senate Bill 20 into law at S&S Cycle in La Crosse.
SS SB 2 allows the Wisconsin Housing and Economic Development Authority to better allocate the Small Business Loan program funding to guarantee a loan to an eligible borrower. SS SB 20...
NFIB-WI: Small business weekend: Invest in the community by shopping small for the holidays
Contact: Bill G. Smith, 608-255-6083
Madison (November 21, 2011) – Bill G. Smith, state director of the National Federation of Independent Business, the state’s leading small-business association, is encouraging holiday shoppers to invest in their communities by shopping at small businesses the Saturday and Sunday after Thanksgiving.
"Black Friday is when a lot of people get up early and line...
Wisconsinmade.com: Give the gift of local dining with CityTins from Wisconsinmade.com
MADISON, WISCONSIN (11/21/2011) – CityTin gift cards are the latest addition to the Wisconsinmade.com gourmet food store. Gift giving experts carefully select only the finest Wisconsin gifts to be included in the online store which gives customers the opportunity to support local Wisconsin businesses with the convenience of online shopping. "CityTins encourages diners in Madison and Milwaukee...
Alsum Farms & Produce: Larry Alsum recognized by Second Harvest for his charitable contributions
CONTACT: Michelle Rothmeyer Content Strategist TMA+Peritus 715.849.4200 mrothmeyer@tmaperitus.com
Friesland, WI -- Larry Alsum, Owner of Alsum Farms & Produce Inc., isn’t easily surprised. But he was on October 22, 2011 when Jim Scheuerman, Food Resource Manager for Second Harvest Foodbank of Southern Wisconsin, presented him with a plaque for his efforts on behalf of Second Harvest. The plaque...
The Women’s Center: General Electric helps The Women’s Center
For over 34 years, The Women’s Center of Waukesha has provided safety, shelter & support to women & their families in Southeast Wisconsin that have been affected by domestic violence.
Recently, General Electric of Waukesha employees with their family & friends painted the Sister House Emergency Shelter, staff offices, & hallways at The Women’s Center. The General Electric...
