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Contact: Cullen Werwie, 608-267-7303 Tourism: Lisa Marshall, 608-267-3773 Approximately $30 million generated for Wisconsin’s economy on nearly $1.3 million investment Madison – Local economies throughout Wisconsin are expected to receive a $30 million boost in traveler spending as a direct result of the Department of Tourism’s Joint Effort Marketing (JEM) and Ready, Set, Go! (RSG) grants awarded in the past year (July...

Vice President of Human Resources Adds Role as Vice President of Administration Appleton, Wis. (August 17, 2011) – Integrity Insurance announces Cindy Heindel, Vice President of Human Resources, expands her role to include Vice President of Administration, effective immediately. Beginning her career with Integrity in August 2004 as human resources director, Heindel was promoted to assistant vice president of HR in...

Oostburg, WI – Founded in 2005 with much fanfare to develop, produce, and market an industry-changing technology: a Powered-Lift category aircraft, capable of vertical take-off and landing (VOTL), Morgan Aircraft LLC has quietly made progress towards completing its technical validation process and significant engineering advances in both the airframe and power train configurations. Additionally, Morgan Aircraft LLC has...

Contact: Ashley Huibregtse, 608-224-5002, ashley.huibregtse@wisconsin.gov Local food sales mean more business in Wisconsin, and now there is a new, unique opportunity to build those local food relationships. The Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP) invites local food producers, buyers, sellers, distributors, and farmers to attend the first Wisconsin Local Food Expo titled, “Local Food Means Business.” The Wisconsin Local...

MEDIA CONTACT: Danielle Johnson, Wisconsin Department of Tourism 608-266-0458; djohnson@travelwisconsin.com MADISON, Wis. (August 16, 2011) – Tourism Deputy Secretary Dave Fantle will present $25,500 in grants from the Wisconsin Department of Tourism to three local tourism organizations, Wednesday August 17. Grants awarded to the Fox Cities Convention & Visitors Bureau, Greater Green Bay Convention & Visitors Bureau and the Algoma Chamber...

Contact: Amy Gores, Marketing Director Email: agores@murphydesmond.com Direct Dial: 608.268.5582 Madison, WI - Attorney Mario Mendoza has joined the law firm of Murphy Desmond S.C., practicing in the areas of Business Law, Municipal Law and Administrative / Regulatory Law & Government Relations. Mendoza has extensive experience in contracts and contract disputes, business organizations, collections, employment and litigation....

Contact: Wendy Norem Marketing Director Shorewest, Realtors(r) (262) 827-4111, ext. 232 wnorem@shorewest.com Brookfield, Wisconsin – Real estate sales are up and Shorewest, Realtors® is hiring! “The real estate market in Wisconsin is starting to improve,” says Joseph A. Horning, president of Shorewest, REALTORS®. “Closed sales in July were up 49.6 percent compared to last year, plus...

CHIPPEWA FALLS, Wis. (August 16, 2011) – For the 10th year, Leinenkugel’s is rolling out barrels of its seasonal Oktoberfest brew in time for crisp, cooler temperatures. Celebrating a decade of brewing Leinenkugel’s Oktoberfest, the brewer will again bring the traditional German Marzen-style flavor to bottles and draft across the U.S. beginning late-August through October. First introduced in 2001 to...

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Leah Goodman, The Rosen Group 212.255.8478 leah@rosengrouppr.com New York, NY (August 16, 2011) — Working Mother today revealed which of the Working Mother 100 Best Companies lead the way in offering the crucial child care, parental leave and other kid-focused benefits working parents need to be successful both at work and at home. From prenatal programs to summer camps and...

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Stevens Point, WI -- Aug 15, 2011 / (http://www.myprgenie.com) -- If increased regulations, taxes and rising costs weren't sufficient enough, entrepreneurs and small businesses are at a distinct competitive disadvantage with their larger competitors. This is due to a lack of a highly trained workforce. Research has demonstrated that companies with better-trained employees are more productive and profitable. Both...

Sommer's Subaru in Mequon is in the middle stages of completing its new Subaru signature facility project. The Sommer's Subaru project started at the beginning of summer and a Grand Opening is planned for October. Sommer's is currently in process of hiring new employees to staff the building and putting some finishing touches on the plans for the project....

Contact: Kelley Dixon Marketing & Events Coordinator First Business Financial Services, Inc. Phone 608-232-5774 kdixon@firstbusiness.com MADISON, WI, August 17, 2011 – First Business Financial Services, Inc. (NASDAQ: FBIZ) announced today that Alton Multhauf has been hired as a Credit Analyst. Alton comes to First Business with two years of banking experience and is a graduate of UW – Whitewater with a degree in Finance. He is...