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Contact: Allan Degner 414.383.3131 adegner@pdr-usa.net     Milwaukee, WI – July 11, 2011 - Paul Davis Restoration & Remodeling of Southeast Wisconsin has completed a local project and the donation of time, labor and materials during the company’s annual Restoring America community service project. The work began on May 13 with the remodeling of Dan and Amy De Matthew’s kitchen at 3618 Poe...

July 11, 2011 For Immediate Release Contact: Cullen Werwie, 608-267-7303 MADISON — Governor Scott Walker and State Superintendent Tony Evers will lead a collaborative effort with other educators, policymakers, and parents to develop a new statewide accountability system for education. “Working together we can improve Wisconsin’s education accountability system,” said Governor Walker.  “We must ensure that our students are...

U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Tom Vilsack Invites You to Save the Date for the New Markets, New Jobs: The National Export Initiative Small Business TourWednesday, August 3, 2011Milwaukee Grain Exchange, Mackie Building225 E. Michigan St., Milwaukee, WIHosted by the U.S. Department of Agriculture in coordination with the U.S. Trade Representative, U.S. Department of Commerce,U.S. Small Business Administration and the...

Werner Electric Supply is happy to announce a new addition to our team. Rick Henes recently started as a Solar Specialist, a new position within the company. We are excited to have him “on board” to help develop our Clean Energy division. We are starting a new Clean Energy division that will help Wisconsin businesses come up with alternate...

For More Information Contact: Bill Cosh, 608/266-1221 MADISON – Attorney General J.B. Van Hollen announced today that his office has obtained a stipulated judgment resolving a Dane County civil action filed against Steven M. Beck and Absolute Well & Pump Service, LLC. The civil complaint filed against the defendants on December 1, 2010, alleged that the defendants violated...

Find properties easily based on desired features, location and more Brookfield, Wisconsin – From leading real estate company Shorewest, Realtors® comes an innovative new search feature, allowing site visitors to search for properties based on specific landmarks or general features. For example, one could enter a generic term such as “pool” or “fireplace” into the search field, or...

Contact: Mike Ruzicka 414.778.4929 or 414.870.1876 July 11, 2011 – Sales of homes in the Metropolitan Milwaukee real estate market improved dramatically over May’s housing numbers. Sales increased 15.3% in June to 1,419 over May’s sales of 1,231 in the 4-county metropolitan area. Sales in June were down 8.5% year-over-year compared to June 2010. However, last...

Contact: David Volz, 608-266-2125 MADISON - Governor Scott Walker recently announced the winners of the annual Governor's Procurement Awards. These awards recognize state firms that have not only shown significant growth in their federal sales, but are recognized as outstanding suppliers to the federal government. "Congratulations to these companies who have worked hard to obtain and build success in...

Welcome to a new episode of "WisBusiness: The Show," a twice-a-month Web show covering state business news and issues. In this episode, host Liz Shrum talks to Ted Lasser of Veteran Entrepreneurial Transfer, Inc., who is working to create business opportunities for veterans. Also, Tom Still discusses Herb Kohl's role in the Federal Trade Commission’s inquiry into the Internet...