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CONTACT: Susan Bach, Director of Communications PHONE: 414- 847- 6085 FAX: 414-302- 0355 E-MAIL: sbach@wisconsin.bbb.org October 19, 2011, Milwaukee, Wis. – The Better Business Bureau of Wisconsin...

For more information, contact: Emily Friedrich 414-287-9485 efriedrich@gklaw.com MILWAUKEE (Oct. 19, 2011) − Godfrey & Kahn is proud to announce that Randall J. Erickson, 52, has joined the firm's Securities Practice Group in the Milwaukee office location. Erickson was the Senior Vice President, Chief Administrative Officer and General Counsel of Marshall & Ilsley Corporation (M&I) prior to M&I's acquisition by the Bank of Montreal...

Contact: Mojgan Hall, 608-266-3512Mojgan.Hall@legis.wisconsin.gov Or: Andrew Nowlan, 608-266-5350andrew.nowlan@legis.wisconsin.gov Madison, WI – On Wednesday, Senator Frank Lasee (R-De Pere) and Representative Garey Bies (R-Sister Bay) will introduce a bill permitting wineries to hold more than one license. Now, a winery can only have one retail liquor license. That means if the winery wants to open additional restaurants where they can sell...

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MADISON, Wis. (October 19, 2011)—Stephan & Brady, a full-service marketing communications agency located in Madison, Wis., recently hired Kate Salkin as Interactive Designer and Nicole Jenkins as Account Coordinator. Salkin is a graduate of the University of Wisconsin-Madison, receiving a bachelor’s degree in Journalism and Mass Communication. She previously worked at IQ Foundry, Spot Filmworks and is co-founder of Salkin...

MADISON, Wis. (October 19, 2011) – There’s something fun for everyone this Halloween at Madison Children’s Museum. Be sure to stop in during the week for spooky good times for all ages! On Wednesday, October 26, from 10 a.m.–noon, Madison Children’s Museum and Happy Bambino present the third annual Baby’s First Halloween. Join us for your little one’s first Halloween...

MADISON, Wis. (Wednesday, October 19, 2011) — Bring your nonperishable food items to Madison Children’s Museum to help imagination grow and end hunger at the same time. The museum’s food drive lasts now until Saturday, November 5. That day from 10 a.m.–3 p.m. children can participate in Food Fab, part of Careers in Construction Week, to create sculpture-buildings out of...

Big consumer savings is something to celebrate during International Credit Union Month & ICU Day on Oct. 20 Pewaukee, Wis. – Consumers fed up with recent news about escalating bank fees have an alternative: credit unions. And as credit unions celebrate International Credit Union Month in October, it’s a good time to remember that by using a credit union for...

From: Mike Counter, St. Norbert College, http://www.snc.edu, 920-403-3089, mike.counter@snc.edu DE PERE, WIS.: Iron Mountain, Mich. native Erin Celello, a 1999 graduate of St. Norbert College, has had her debut novel, “Miracle Beach,” published by Penguin Group. She will be a guest on “Conversations from St. Norbert College” television show on...

Contact: Cullen Werwie, 608-267-7303 Madison—Today the State of Wisconsin Building Commission approved a number of key projects across the state. These projects include, but are not limited to: * The expansion of Marquette University Dental School; * Approval of the design report for the UW-Madison’s School of Nursing; * Approval of the design report for the School of Freshwater Sciences at UW-Milwaukee;...

Media Contact: Caroline Letiecq, Communications Manager 602-229-5377 / caroline.letiecq@quarles.com MILWAUKEE, Wis. (October 19, 2011) — The national law firm of Quarles & Brady LLP announced that Julianna Ebert, a senior partner in Public Finance Group of the Firm’s Milwaukee office, was selected to receive the Frederick O. Kiel Distinguished Service Award from the National Association of Bond Lawyers (NABL) Board of Directors. Established...

Donation of more than 75 computers gives local children tools to help them learn MILWAUKEE, October 19, 2011 – University of Phoenix Milwaukee Campusannounced today the donation of more than 75 desktop and laptop computers to Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Milwaukee. This donation will allow the Clubs to upgrade existing computer labs and provide access to current...

MILWAUKEE — The University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee (UWM) announced that Magda Peck will become the founding dean of the Joseph J. Zilber School of Public Health, effective March 1, 2012. Peck, a nationally recognized expert in maternal and child health, comes to UWM from the University of Nebraska Medical Center in Omaha, where she is professor of pediatrics and public health...

MGS Mfg. Group, Inc. Rebecca Reed | Marketing Manager rebecca.reed@mgstech.com W188 N11707 Maple Rd. Germantown, WI 53022 (262)255-5790 phone Germantown, Wisconsin-- MGS Mfg. Group, a leading provider of engineered manufacturing solutions to the plastics industry, expanded and relocated its automation department into a new 14,000 square foot facility. The division, formally named MGS Automation, is located in an industrial park...

MEDIA CONTACTS: Alison Jones Chaim Dena Wortzel Carrie Kilman Wisconsin Humanities Council 608-262-0706 MADISON, WI – Oct. 18, 2011 – With support from major backers, the Wisconsin Book Festival will celebrate its 10th year as a major cultural attraction in downtown Madison, this Wednesday through Sunday, Oct. 23. “The Book Festival would not exist without an incredibly strong and diverse community network – which is obvious...