Gov. Walker: Announces funding for city of Elroy
Contact: David Volz, 608-266-2125
MADISON - Governor Scott Walker announced today that the City of Elroy, Juneau County, will receive a $373,000 grant from the Community Development Block Grant - Public Facilities (CDBG-PF) program administered by the Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation (WEDC).
“I’m pleased the state is able to...
UWM Real Estate Foundation: Hosts Innovation Park groundbreaking Aug. 9
The University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee Real Estate Foundation will host a groundbreaking on Tuesday, Aug. 9, to mark the start of construction on its world-class, public-private research complex, Innovation Park.
The ceremony begins at 10 a.m. just east of the Milwaukee County Parks headquarters building, 9480 W. Watertown Plank Road, in Wauwatosa.
Earlier this year, UWM finalized the purchase of 71 acres...
Heartland Business Systems: GE Capital executive Ben Turner named managing director at Heartland Business Systems
LITTLE CHUTE, WI - Ben Turner, a 16-year veteran executive from GE Capital, has been named Managing Director of Heartland Business Systems, based in Little Chute, Wis. “Ben’s 16-plus years of executive experience will bring new perspective and leadership to executing our vision,” says Peter Helander, CEO of Heartland Business Systems and its sister companies, Heartland Label Printers and...
Murphy Desmond: Kraft recognized by the International Municipal Lawyers Association
Contact: Amy Gores, Marketing Director
Email: agores@murphydesmond.com
Direct Dial: 608.268.5582
Madison, WI - Attorney Warren P. Kraft was the unanimous choice for the inaugural Brad D. Bailey Assistant City/ County Attorney Award from The International Municipal Lawyers Association (IMLA).
Kraft currently serves of-counsel to the law firm of Murphy Desmond S.C. and as the Assistant City Attorney and Director...
Madison Children’s Museum: Awarded $86,180 grant to develop science programming for ages 8–12
MADISON, Wis. (August 4, 2011) — Madison Children’s Museum has received an $86,180 grant from the Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS) to spend the 2011–12 year developing science, technology, engineering, and mathematics programs to engage children ages 8 to 12.
The "Building Big Ideas" program intends to extend the age range of the museum’s audience and better serve...
Burger Boat Company: Burger’s first Great Lakes Gathering
Burger Boat Company held its first Great Lakes Gathering July 22 through July 24, 2011 at Bay Harbor Resort, Bay Harbor, Michigan for yacht owners, their guests, captains and crew.
A variety of yachts ranging from a 1937 36’ Burger to a 2003 127’ Tri-Deck Burger, cruised to Bay Harbor for the three day Great Lakes Gathering. Owners and...
Ross: Mayoral experience helps in regulatory agency revamp
By Brian E. Clark
For WisBusiness.com
If Dave Ross accomplishes anything at the new Department of Safety and Professional Services during his tenure, he hopes to make the agency more business-friendly.
And that, he says, should help Gov. Scott Walker achieve his goal of adding 250,000 jobs over the next four years.
But Ross says the agency – formed by combining the former...
