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MEDIA CONTACT: Lisa Marshall, Wisconsin Department of Tourism 608-267-3773; lmarshall@travelwisconsin.com Noreen Rueckert, Green County Tourism 608-328-1838; tourism@greencounty.org MONROE, Wis. (May 9, 2011) – Lt. Governor Kleefisch presented a $39,550 Destination Marketing grant to representatives from Green County and communities within the county on behalf of the Wisconsin Department of Tourism. The presentation took place in conjunction with National Tourism Week events being held...

Contact: Tony Hozeny, Department of Commerce, 608/267-9661 MADISON -- The Wisconsin economy is showing signs of recovery and manufacturing is leading the way, according to Department of Commerce Secretary Paul Jadin. “I’m encouraged to see Wisconsin and the nation moving out of the recession and into a growth mode,” Secretary Jadin said. “With the new Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation, we’ll...

Contact John Wells 608.225.1913 Free Admission to Oregon and Stoughton Residents Oregon, WI- (Monday, May 9, 2011)- It’s time to wave the green flag on the weekly racing program at Madison International Speedway. The Pepsi Weekly Racing Season Opener presented by Z-104 is scheduled for Sunday, May 22nd and will feature the Rockweiler Insulation Late Models, Ho Chunk Gaming Area Sportsman, Roto...

ANN ARBOR, Mich., May 9, 2011 – Ann Arbor-based MIR Acquisition, Inc, d/b/a Molecular Imaging Research, Inc (MIR), announced that it has raised $7.0 million in Series A financing co-led by Baird Venture Partners and Arcus Ventures. The funding will support the expansion and commercialization of MIR’s in vivo preclinical imaging capabilities. MIR is a contract research organization (CRO)...

From: James Imaging Systems 3375 Intertech Dr. Brookfield, WI 53045 Contact: Tom Tegeder, 262-781-7700 ...

For More Information Contact: Monica Baer, 262-522-9687 mbaer@baercarlson.com Pewaukee (May 9, 2011) – Due to client demand, CC&N is now offering iPad support as part of its CommWatch™ services. CC&N is Wisconsin’s largest provider of cabling and connectivity solutions with more than 600 clients and $25...

Pair Have Over 75 Years of Industry Leadership and Customer Support Waukesha, WI (May 9, 2011) – DUECO, Inc. the largest privately owned provider of Terex Utilities and Hi-Ranger bucket trucks, digger derricks, cranes, stringing and tension equipment and utility trailers in the country is pleased to announce the promotion of long time Western Region Manager, Ron Koosman, to Vice President...

Contact: Angela Hemauer Flavorful Insight Marketing Communications & PR Email: ahemauer@flavorfulinsight.com Phone: 715-212-2910 Who: Sarah “The Cheese Lady” Kaufmann, a Wisconsin native and nationally recognized cheese sculptor. What: Developed a 22-inch wide by 14-inch high “yellow” submarine sculpture out of two-year-old aged Wisconsin Cheddar Cheese for a 28 Boat Reunion at the Manitowoc Maritime Museum this weekend. The completely edible work of art is...

Contact: Peter Thomas (414) 615-4866 pathomas@metlife.com De Pere, WI – MetLife Great Lakes is pleased to announce that Steven Johnson has joined the firm as a Financial Services Representative. Johnson is a graduate of Northern Michigan University. He is a registered representative of MetLife. Great Lakes, an office of MetLife, offers a broad array of...

Contact: Matthew Pagel, (608) 266-9600 MADISON – Public Service Commission Chairperson Phil Montgomery today announced the appointments of four administrators at the PSC. Robert Norcross was reappointed as the administrator of the Division of Gas and Energy Division. Norcross has served in this position for the last eleven years under five different Chairpersons and has worked at the PSC for...

Contact: Casey Langan, Director of Public Relations, 608-828-5711 MADISON – Wisconsin Farm Bureau Federation President Bill Bruins issued the following statement regarding Governor Scott Walker’s four appointees to the Board of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection. “The Wisconsin Farm Bureau is very pleased with the appointments of Pamela Garvey, Miranda Leis and...

Contact: Cullen Werwie, 608-267-7303 Madison–Gov. Scott Walker today announced four appointees to the Board of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection. Pamela Garvey, Mark Schleitwiler, Miranda Leis and Andrew Diercks have all been nominated for the Board, which provides guidance on the actions of the Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection. The board meets approximately once a month. ...

CHICAGO (May 6, 2011) – U.S. Cellular (NYSE: USM), in conjunction with its partnership with King Street Wireless, announced today that it will deliver high-speed 4G LTE services and 4G-enabled devices to more than 25 percent of its customers across two dozen markets in time for the holiday season. U.S. Cellular customers with 4G LTE devices and service will...

The Coldwater Fish Culture Workshop and Vendor Fair, sponsored by the University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point Northern Aquaculture Demonstration Facility (NADF), will be held in Bayfield and Red Cliff on Wednesday and Thursday, June 8 and 9. The workshop will focus on research and advances in the culture of coldwater species that include arctic char, Coho salmon, Atlantic salmon and rainbow...

Contact: Robert E. Hurst II Phone: (414) 771-4171 For years, Prism Sportswear of Milwaukee has been a locally owned & operated one stop for big & small businesses looking for creative solutions to increase their name awareness. As the leader in business apparel, printed or embroidered business incentives, awards & gifts, trade show giveaways, logo design & repair the Customers...