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Project Will Add 21 Positions in West Bend Contact: Tom Thieding, 608-267-9661 tom.thieding@wisconsin.gov Link to Release: http://commerce.wi.gov/wedc/News-085.html MADISON – Governor Scott Walker today announced a state award for an expansion of Discount Ramps.com, LLC, in West Bend, Washington County, which is expected to lead to the creation of 21 new full-time jobs. “The expansion of DiscountRamps.Com is great news for the...

CONTACTS: The Hoyt Organization Erik Hamilton, ehamilton@hoytorg.com Mike Besack, mbesack@hoytorg.com (310) 373-0103 The appointment of Chris Etmanczyk in its Madison office further signals Lee’s swift growth in the region MADISON, Wis. — Sept. 21, 2011 — In another move signaling Lee & Associates’ rapid growth in the Midwest, the firm appoints Chris Etmanczyk as vice president of Lee’s Madison, Wis., office. Etmanczyk’s appointment is the...

For more information, contact: Holly Jensky, Public Relations Manager & Social Media Strategist (920) 725-4848; hjensky@directionsmarketing.com Agency also receives finalist honors for its “Virtual Grocer” concept NEENAH, Wis., Sept. 26, 2011—Directions Marketing, a full-service integrated marketing communications agency, was awarded the Grand Prize for a futuristic package design concept it created for “Project 2020: The...

Ford is committed to delivering vehicles with the best or among the best fuel economy. Ford has 12 vehicles with best-in-class fuel economy - more than any other full-line automaker – giving consumers a real choice when choosing a vehicle that suits their needs and saves money at the pump. Ford’s Power of Choice tour will be rolling...

STURGEON BAY, WI – September 19, 2011 – Fincantieri Marine Group (FMG) announced that its Bay Shipbuilding Company started steel-cutting on two 92.4-meter (303’) platform supply vessels (PSVs), of the MMC 887 LH PSV Design from MMC Ship Design of Poland, for New Orleans, La.-based Tidewater Marine, LLC, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Tidewater Inc. The deepwater PSVs are state-of-the-art...

Contact: Jeff Jansen Sperry Van Ness (608) 821-1401 jeff.jansen@svn.com http://www.svnmadison.com MADSON, WI, September 23, 2011 – Sperry Van Ness, one of the nation’s largest commercial real estate investment brokerage firms, has announced that Jeff Jansen, CCIM, of the Madison, WI office has completed a lease of office space at 6315 Odana Rd, to Puckette Chiropractic. They are one of the only clinics in...

Contact: Charlie Whittlesey: 952.887.5838 Minneapolis, Minn. (September 23, 2011) — Ziegler Ag Equipment is pleased to announce the opening of a new facility in DeForest, Wis. The facility, located at 201 Zoi Lane, near the intersection of I-90/94 and County Road I, serves the agricultural market, offering new and used equipment, service, parts, and technology support for Ziegler customers in...

Contact: Jeff Jansen Sperry Van Ness (608) 821-1401 jeff.jansen@svn.com http://www.svnmadison.com MIDDLETON, WI, September 23, 2011 – Sperry Van Ness, one of the nation’s largest commercial real estate investment brokerage firms, has announced that Jeff Jansen, CCIM, of the Madison, WI office has completed a lease of retail space at 1960 Cayuga St, to Think It Then Ink It, a Verona based company. They are...

Monroe, Wisconsin – September 23, 2011 Tom Liszka has been named Mortgage Loan Originator at the Wisconsin Community Bank at 1717 10th Street in Monroe. He brings 6 years’ experience in the banking industry as a Mortgage Loan Originator. Liszka holds a Bachelor of Arts degree from Marquette University in Milwaukee. New or current clients can reach him at 608.328.4015...

Contact: Nate Myszka 715-573-5725 Affordable Care Act Consumer Protections Empower Patients, Require Comprehensive Coverage Madison, WI – Today marks the one-year anniversary of the Affordable Care Act’s Patient’s Bill of Rights, and millions of patients across Wisconsin have benefited as a result of this fundamental piece of the law. The Patient’s Bill of Rights, which went into effect a year ago today, stops...

For more information, contact: Mary Schmidt, mkschmidt@centurytel.net, 920-284-7165 Plans in place to expand business and staffing Cherney Microbiological Services, Ltd. will host a Ribbon Cutting Ceremony on Friday, September 30th, 2011 from 2:00pm to 3:00pm to feature the completion of a 15,000 sq ft., $3M expansion and also an Open House to allow the public to view their expanded operations on Saturday,...

Contact: Jeff Mayers, President, WisBusiness.com, mayers@wisbusiness.com, 608-212-9422 --Set for 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. Wednesday Oct. 12 at the Madison Club, Madison, Wis.-- MADISON – A WisBusiness.com panel discussion on Wednesday Oct. 12 will examine the future of broadband in Wisconsin. The panel discussion comes in the wake of the major telecommunications regulation update signed into law earlier this year by Gov. Scott Walker,...