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Funding to accelerate market deployment of hyper-targeted digital deals and incentives (Prewards®) by financial institutions and digital publishers. (August 1, 2011) – Advertising technology innovator EDO Interactive (EDO) today announced that it has secured a Series B financing to fuel the growth of Prewards®, EDO’s flagship digital deals and incentives platform. The financing was co-led by Baird Venture Partners and...

CONTACT: Dave Pagliarini, 608-890-3254, pagliarini@wisc.edu MADISON - Every student of basic biology learns that mitochondria are the powerhouses of the cell - little factories turning oxygen and food into energy. But when it comes to mitochondria, it's really just the basics that are clear, according to Dave Pagliarini, a University of Wisconsin-Madison biochemist. "They have are hundreds of parts with unknown...

For additional information contact: Christopher Nolte (414) 287-9880 christophernolte@marcusinvestments.com Milwaukee, Wis., August 1, 2011 -- Marcus Investments, LLC today announced it has purchased the assets of the Milwaukee Verlo® Mattress franchise out of Chapter 128 receivership. The Milwaukee franchise includes six Verlo Mattress Factory Stores located at 13735 W. Capitol Drive in Brookfield, 5530 N. Port Washington Road in Glendale, 6501 W....

- Pursuitist is a destination site that curates the good things in life - Contributors have written for The Wall Street Journal, TechCrunch, Condé Nast Traveler, Forbes, Mashable and Saveur - Upcoming functionality will include community reviews, luxury ranking and on-the-go recommendations with the Pursuitist iPhone App - Advertising managed by Halogen Media Group, with initial advertisers including BMW, Coach and Burberry July,...

Contact: Erika Monroe-Kane or Stephanie Hayden, 608-266-9000 MEDIA ADVISORY A new resource for working parents and a statewide campaign will be kicked-off at an event led by Department of Children and Families Secretary Eloise Anderson. A local parent, on hand to share her own personal story, and community children will join in the celebration. Among parents, children, child care providers, legislators and...

MADISON, Wis.— The Motorcycles on State Custom & Classic Showcase, scheduled for Saturday, August 20, 2011, in Madison, Wis., has been postponed until next summer. The Greater State Street Business Association (GSSBA) will announce the new date early next year, or see http://www.motorcyclesonstate.com. We apologize for the inconvenience.

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For more information: Kanoe Fish (414) 978-5358 kfish@whdlaw.com Milwaukee, Wis. – August 2, 2011 – The law firm of Whyte Hirschboeck Dudek S.C. is pleased to announce the addition of several attorneys to its Milwaukee and Madison offices. Milwaukee Office Michael McFarlane is a member of the Worker's Compensation Team. He focuses his practice on worker's compensation defense. He earned his B.B.A. at the University...

Contact: Julie Redders, Marketing Manager julie.redders@m3ins.com 608-288-2812 Madison, WI – M3 Insurance Solutions, Inc. continues to solidify its ranking in the top 1% of insurance brokers nationwide by taking the 74th spot on the list of 100 largest brokers of U.S. business. Rankings were recently released by Business Insurance magazine, a leading, weekly publication for insurance executives, and were based on 2010...

CONTACT: Tricia Dickinson, (608) 265-9005, pmdickinson@wisc.edu MADISON - The University of Wisconsin-Madison will celebrate its long-standing tradition of service and outreach in the state of Wisconsin at the State Fair on Wednesday, Aug. 10. As part of UW-Madison Day at the State Fair, more than 20 scientific "Exploration Stations" will be located throughout the central mall. In addition, fairgoers can visit...

CONTACT: Corinna Gries, 608-890-3446, cgries@wisc.edu; Thomas H. Nash III 608-262 -5489, thnash@wisc.edu MADISON - Lichens and mosses are well-known barometers of the environment. With no real roots, they literally soak up their food from thin air - living on water and nutrients extracted mostly from the atmosphere. They come and go depending on factors of environmental quality such as air...

For more information contact Mike Smith at 715-698-7320/mikes@oemfab.com WOODVILLE, WI—OEM Fabricators Inc. of Woodville, Wis., will be celebrating their 25th anniversary September 9th at the Neillsville, WI facility and September 10th at the Woodville, WI facility. Plans to host this milestone include tours, refreshments, raffle prizes and some surprise activities. “It’s our way of saying thanks to our employees, their families,...

Contact: Jane Larson (608) 224-5005, jane.larson@wisconsin.gov MADISON—Pesticide applicators or buyers who purchase product in bulk tanks or containers should be aware of August 16, 2011, the effective date of changes to federal pesticide container regulations, remind officials with the Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection. “The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency published a new pesticide container rule in...

For more information contact: Rachel McCormick, 414-224-0210 rmccormick@n-s.com MILWAUKEE, WIS. – August 2, 2011 – Nelson Schmidt Inc., a leading full-service marketing communications firm, announced today that it has hired Allan Behring as interactive designer in its Madison office and Jason Mazurek as interactive developer in its Milwaukee office. Behring has more than 14 years of experience with traditional and interactive design. He...

SATURDAY: Massive Sidewalk Chalk Art Festival, includes artists from Chicago, Mpls, Superior, and Western WI WHAT: Chalkfest 2011 - an art festival featuring professional and amateur artists doing large-scale chalk artwork on sidewalks WHEN: Saturday, August 6 - Public Hours: 11am-7pm WHERE: Wilson Park, downtown Eau Claire, WI (between Barstow and Farwell Streets) WHO: Anyone may attend FREE. Artists are encouraged to pre-register,...