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Contact: David Volz, 608-266-2125 MADISON - Governor Scott Walker announced that two companies, Asthmapolis and Door 6, Inc., both of Madison, have received the Qualified New Business Venture certification from the former Department of Commerce. The QNBV status makes investors in the companies eligible for a 25-percent tax credit on the amount they invest in the businesses. "It’s important to encourage investors...

For more information contact: Rachel McCormick 414-224-0210 rmccormick@n-s.com MILWAUKEE, Wis. – July 12, 2011 – Nelson Schmidt, a leading full-service marketing communications firm, announced today that Jason Schultz has joined the account service team as a senior account executive in its Milwaukee office. Schultz will be primarily responsible for providing strategic guidance and day-to-day client support, including project management, market data analysis, website development...

Contact: Cullen Werwie, 608-267-7303 Madison—Today Governor Walker released the following statement regarding the Legislature’s action to extend unemployment benefits: I support the Legislature continuing to move forward to extend unemployment benefits. I will sign the bill when it gets to my desk. I am pleased the Legislature has chosen to take up this legislation, which I called for earlier...

For more information, contact: Emily Friedrich 414-287-9485 efriedrich@gklaw.com MILWAUKEE (July 11, 2011) − Godfrey & Kahn, S.C. is pleased to announce that attorney shareholder Todd G. Smith has been named chair of the Appellate Practice Section of The State Bar of Wisconsin effective immediately. He was elected chair-elect of that section in 2010. Smith represents clients in state and federal appellate courts, focusing on...

Contact: Tom Still or Gina Leahy at 608-442-7557 MADISON – Please watch the latest edition of “WisBusiness: The Show” the twice-a-month Web show covering state business news and issues. In this edition, Ted Lasser of Milwaukee-based VETransfer.org talks about efforts to help veterans become entrepreneurs. Tom Still, president of the Tech Council, talks about the Federal Trade Commission inquiry into...

MADISON, Wis. (Monday, July 11, 2011) — The American Girl Benefit Sale for Madison Children's Museum & American Girl’s Fund for Children is quickly approaching! This year’s two-day sale is on Saturday and Sunday, July 16–17, at the Benefit Sale Warehouse, 8830 N. Greenview Drive, Middleton. Donated American Girl overstock and returned merchandise will be sold at a discounted rate...