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For more information, contact: Emily Friedrich 414-287-9485 efriedrich@gklaw.com MILWAUKEE (May 10, 2011) − The American Health Lawyers Association (AHLA) has reappointed attorney Thomas Shorter as chair of its Labor and Employment Practice Group. This one-year appointment is effective June 25, 2011. The AHLA is the nation's largest, nonpartisan, 501(c)(3) educational organization devoted to legal issues in the healthcare field with more than 10,000 members....

For More Information: Peter Raisch, 608-288-9000 ext. 141 praisch@kennedyc.com Kubala Washatko Architects of Cedarburg WI, working with Madison-based Sergenian's Floor Coverings has been announced as the recipient of the 2011 Environmental Achievement Award by StarNet Worldwide. StarNet is one of the largest flooring organizations in the world, representing over $2 billion in sales from 170 partners. According to StarNet, this prestigious honor “rewards...

Contact: Cullen Werwie, 608-267-7303 Three Major Credit Rating Agencies Affirm Wisconsin’s Ratings Madison– The three major credit agencies have all affirmed their credit ratings for the state of Wisconsin. Moody’s affirmed its Aa2 rating, Fitch affirmed its AA rating, and Standard & Poor’s will affirm its AA rating. “Having our bond rating confirmed is great news for Wisconsin taxpayers that will...

MADISON, Wis. (Tuesday, May 10, 2011) — Madison Children’s Museum has received a two-year, $22,000 grant from the Helen Bader Foundation to continue intergenerational arts programming that connects people with memory loss to their families and community. In December 2009, the Helen Bader Foundation awarded the museum $6,500 to pilot a free program for elders with early memory loss and...

Contact: Allison Kubacki (920) 884-9296 “Congress was right to make reasonable changes to the interchange system last year and I look forward to finally seeing those changes enacted this summer.” – Lynn McDonough, owner of Connell’s Restaurants WASHINGTON -- Local business owners joined more than 50 small business owners from across the country in Washington, D.C....

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Shorewood BID Contacts: Christel Henke 414-332-2933 christel@shorewoodwi.com Paula Wheeler 414-906-1663 paula@shorewoodwi.com Jim Plaisted, Executive Director 414-916-8975 jim@shorewoodwi.com Owners who have offered “Deals of the Day” share experiences, advice Shorewood, Wis., May 10, 2011 – Area small business operators thinking about whether “deal- of-the-day” marketing is right for them can learn from Shorewood business owners’ experiences with Groupon, at a free business networking...

PALMYRA, Wis. (May 10, 2011)—Standard Process Inc. announces the recent hiring of Michael Kemp, Ph.D., and Kristi Prokop, and the recent promotion of Trisha Zarling. Kemp, of Whitewater, joins Standard Process as a research scientist. He earned his doctorate degree from the University of Arizona in 2005 and completed his postdoctoral fellowship through Michigan State University. Kemp is the recipient...

CONTACT: Ann Mazer, Jannsen + Company, (262) 513-9292, marketing@jannsen.com Pewaukee, Wis. – With more businesses than ever using the popular QuickBooks accounting software, a May 24 seminar at Jannsen + Company will explore many of its in-depth features to help companies maximize their efficiency and productivity. “QuickBooks Advanced” will delve into many elements of QuickBooks that extend beyond “day to day”...

Contact: Jason A. Smith, communications director MADISON—The Wisconsin Academy of Sciences, Arts and Letters today announced its 2011 Fellows: atmospheric scientist Steven Ackerman, geologist Robert H. Dott Jr., Epic Systems Corporation founder Judith Faulkner, musician and composer Maury Laws, economist Donald A. Nichols, visual artist JoAnna Poehlmann, and historian Jeremi Suri. Complete biographies and images of the Wisconsin Academy’s 2011...

Contact: Mike Ruzicka 414.778.4929 or 414.870.1876 May 10, 2011 – Sales in the Metropolitan Milwaukee real estate market are progressing well despite the appearance that the market is declining. Home sales were down 31.3% in April, according to housing statistics released today by Metro MLS, Inc., but that decrease is in comparison to the tax credit fueled market of...

MSOE Regent Timothy W. Sullivan will deliver the keynote address and receive an Honorary Doctor of Business and Economics degree at Milwaukee School of Engineering’s Spring Commencement. During the ceremony, 386 undergraduate and 47 graduate students in engineering majors, the Rader School of Business and the School of Nursing will receive their diplomas. Commencement takes place at 10 a.m....

More Information: Charlie Higley (608) 251-3322 x. 14 Cell: (608) 843-6996 MADISON — The Citizens Utility Board is calling on legislators to offer amendments to legislation that will deregulate telephone service, otherwise households that rely on basic phone service may see skyrocketing costs, poor service quality, and even loss of phone service entirely. Senior citizens...

Media Contact: Scott Reigstad (608) 458-3145 Investor Relations: Susan Gille (608) 458-3956 CEO and new President & COO reflect on solid 2010 and express optimism for the future CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa – May 10, 2011 – Alliant Energy Corporation (NYSE: LNT) Chairman and CEO Bill Harvey and President and Chief Operating Officer Pat Kampling reflected on a solid 2010, while...

Contact: Cullen Werwie, 608-267-7303 MADISON – Governor Scott Walker today congratulated this year’s recipients of the Governor’s Export Achievement Awards. Every year, the Governor recognizes firms and organizations that have achieved extraordinary results in international sales or have contributed to Wisconsin’s increased ability to compete in a global market. The Governor made the awards at the 47th Annual Wisconsin...

Last night, Badger Army Ammunition Plant officials told the Town of Sumpter board that local dairy farmers, graziers, stables, and other farm operators would be expected to abandon their existing livestock wells and pay for water from the Army’s proposed municipal water system. “We expect that farmers would get a bulk rate for water usage,” Army officials said....