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From: Mike Counter, St. Norbert College, http://www.snc.edu, 920-403-3089, mike.counter@snc.edu De Pere, Wis.: Following the end of the 4 ½ month NFL lockout and labor peace, The Green Bay Packers will begin moving into St. Norbert College on Thursday, July 28 with the first practice on Saturday night, July 30. The Packers will break camp at...

Contact: Ed Taylor, Director of Marketing & Communications 608-663-2333 When: Thursday, July 28, 2011 Time: 9:30 am – 11:30 am. Where: United States Capitol Visitor Center 200 Washington, DC Notes: Cutting Edge graduate Claire Bible will take part in a panel hosted by the Congressional Black Caucus Foundation, Inc. The policy briefing, presented to members of Congress, will cover “Pathways to Postsecondary...

Contact: Bill Rubin/Jacki Bradham, St. Croix EDC, 715-381-4383 or jacki@stcroixedc.com On Thursday, July 28th, a bill sponsored by U.S. Senator Amy Klobuchar (Minnesota) will receive a hearing by the Senate Committee on Energy and Natural Resource, Subcommittee on National Parks. The bill, S1134, will authorize the St. Croix River Crossing Project with appropriate mitigation measures to promote river values. A modern...

For more information: Brenna Sadler (414) 276-6237 or bsadler@zeppos.com MENOMONEE FALLS, Wis. (July 27, 2011) – Cousins Subs® today announced that Joe Ferguson has been promoted to vice president of development. In this new role, Ferguson will serve as a member of the company’s management...

Foley & Lardner LLP is pleased to announce that Elizabeth A. N. Haas and Brian H. Potts have been named Wisconsin Law Journal 2011 “Up & Coming Lawyers.” According to the Wisconsin Law Journal, this honor recognizes individuals who have demonstrated leadership, contributed to their community, successfully achieved legal outcomes early in their career and have been practicing for...

CONTACT: Paul M. DeLuca Jr. (608) 262-1304, pmdeluca@wisc.edu MADISON - The exit of Chancellor Biddy Martin has put on hold the search for a new University of Wisconsin-Madison vice chancellor for research and dean of the Graduate School. "With the departure of Chancellor Martin, we have decided to delay filling the vice chancellor for research position," says UW-Madison Provost Paul M....

Biotech jobs grow, challenges continue MADISON, Wis.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Connie S. Austin of Ernst & Young’s Boston office will present the findings of the firm’s 25th annual Biotechnology Global Report 2011 at BioForward’s 2011 Bioscience Vision Summit on September 8 at the Madison Marriott West. The report is available online. According to the report, the number of biotechnology companies in the U.S. has...

Contact: Ann Duginske Mobile: 920.336.3860 Email: Aduginske@thenewnorth.com NEW NORTH, July 27th, 2011 – Forbes magazine ranks Appleton (#40), Oshkosh (#70), Sheboygan (#100) and Fond du Lac (#107) as ‘Best Small Places for Business...

Media Contact: Caroline Letiecq, Communications Manager 602-229-5377 / caroline.letiecq@quarles.com MADISON, Wis. (July 27, 2011) — The national law firm of Quarles & Brady LLP announced that Emily M. Feinstein, a partner in the Firm's Madison office, was elected to the Western District of the Wisconsin Bar Association's board of directors. Ms. Feinstein helps businesses protect their intellectual property and guides health care entities...

Jack Borgo, Marketing Communications 608-824-7815 jborgo@standardardimaging.com Middleton, Wisconsin, July 28, 2011 – Leading medical physics experts and industry professionals will share cutting-edge quality assurance practices in a series of events hosted by Standard Imaging at the 2011 Joint American Association of Physicists in Medicine (AAPM)/Canadian Organization of Medical Physicists (COMP) Meeting July 31 – August 4 in Vancouver, British Columbia. Headlining...

(Viola, WI) S&S Cycle Inc. of Viola, Wisconsin is pleased to announce the hiring of Stephen K. Iggens as company President. The duties of President have been handled by Executive Chairman and CEO George B. Smith since late 2008. Iggens first official day on the job will be August 8, 2011 and he is planning on attending the rally...

Proceeds will benefit Stoughton’s sister city in Norway following the nation’s recent tragedy (STOUGHTON, WI) July 27, 2011 -- To help support Stoughton’s sister city, Gjøvik, Norway, following the nation’s tragic events on July 22, Nazareth Health and Rehabilitation Center is holding a fundraiser lunch on Friday, August 5. Proceeds will be routed directly to those affected through the Sons...

Contact: Kristy Klug 262.677.3407 kklug@dcicheeseco.com August/September promotion provides consumers with enticing Italian cheese & wine pairings RICHFIELD, Wis., July 27, 2011 – The cheeses and wines of Italy combine to make "The Perfect Pair" in DCI Cheese Company's ("DCI") newest enter-to-win contest. This August and September, consumers are invited to visit http://www.IlGiardinoCheese.com to access a wide variety of recipes, serving...

Contact: Jennifer R. Rupkey Director, Client Development Direct Dial: 414.225.8262 E-Mail: jrrupkey@michaelbest.com Milwaukee, WI – The law firm of Michael Best & Friedrich LLP is pleased to announce Michael E. Hirsch has joined the firm as a staff attorney in its Milwaukee office, effective July 27, 2011. Mr. Hirsch will join the firm’s Transactional Practice Group, focusing his practice on real...

FOR INFORMATION CONTACT: Tom Lochner – (715) 423-2070 Kris Naidl – (414) 276-6237 *** State Cranberry Growers Partner with Wisconsin Confectioner to Create Newest ‘Must Try Stick-Fare’ WISCONSIN RAPIDS, Wis. – The Wisconsin State Cranberry Growers Association (WSCGA) today announced that it will debut Chocolate Covered Cranberries on a Stick at the 2011 Wisconsin State Fair. The product features Wisconsin grown, sweetened dried...