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Contact: Douglas Robinson 202-220-2360 drobinson@nw.org Washington, D.C. – NeighborWorks® America, one of the nation’s largest community development corporations, today named Deborah Boatright and John Santner, Directors for the Northeast Region and Midwest Region, respectively. Each Regional Director will oversee two District offices – the Great Lakes and North Central Districts in the Midwest Region and the Northeast and New England districts...

JUMPS ON BOARD TO PROMOTE $10,000 TO WIN AT ELKO SPEEDWAY April 13, 2011 - The American Speed Association® Kwik Trip Midwest Tour presented by ECHO Outdoor Power Equipment and GrandStay Hospitality continually prides itself on the support of its sponsors and their continued commitment, and 2011 is no different. "GrandStay Hospitality is honored to be part of such a great...

Contact: Brian Knox (414) 276-6237 bknox@zeppos.com *** Winner to help open for Vassar July 2nd on new Briggs & Stratton Big Backyard stage at World’s Largest Music Festival, Summerfest in Milwaukee MILWAUKEE, Wis., - Briggs & Stratton, a Milwaukee-based manufacturer of air-cooled engines for outdoor power equipment, today announced Rodeowave Entertainment recording artist Phil Vassar has taped several videos encouraging fans to vote...

Contact: Mark Kastel, 608-625-2042 Charlotte Vallaeys, 978-369-6409 Factory Farm Egg Production, without Mandated Outdoor Access, Challenged CORNUCOPIA, Wis. The Cornucopia Institute announced it has filed a formal legal complaint with the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA), alleging that one of the nation's largest industrial egg producers, Michigan-based Herbruck’s Poultry Ranch, is violating the federal organic standards by confining their laying hens...

Contact: Scott Pigeon Hoffman LLC | Director of Marketing Phone: 920-380-2175 | Email: spigeon@hoffman.net Director of Architectural Services will present to senior living providers at annual conference (Appleton, WI) Hoffman LLC Director of Architectural Services Miles Girouard will co-present on implementing culture change within assisted living facilities to administrators, managers and direct care staff during the...

CONTACT: Bill G. Smith, 608-255-6083 Jack Mozloom, 609-989-8777 Madison (April 13, 2011) – President Obama’s call today for a “balanced” approach to reducing the country’s enormous debt is code language, according to Wisconsin small businesses, for raising taxes on the people who create most of the jobs in America. Earlier this year the President abandoned his plan to raise income taxes on people...

MEDIA CONTACT: Robyn Nowak Hoffman York 414.225.9520 rnowak@hyc.com New program addresses energy-efficiency and quality-control needs specific to Wisconsin homes MADISON, Wis. (April 13, 2011) — Focus on Energy, Wisconsin utilities' statewide program for energy efficiency and renewable energy, recently debuted the Focus on Energy New Homes Program. The program pairs Wisconsin builders with leading energy experts in order to construct new homes that are...

Contact: Joshua Morby 414.791.9120 Issues include education, expanding blender pumps MILWAUKEE – Founding members of the Wisconsin Bio Industry Alliance (WBIA) were in Washington, DC early this week to meet with the Wisconsin Congressional delegation about issues related to ethanol. Discussions on key issues involved educating members of Congress about the environmental and, particularly, economic benefits of ethanol for Wisconsin, as well...

For more information, contact: Stacey Stark 414.248.3626 stacey.stark@stark-white.com Chris Davidian 414.964.8871 chris@cdavidian.com Company also honored with innovation partnership award for collaboration with Chrysler Group LLC SOUTHFIELD, MICH. (APRIL 13, 2011) – Janesville Acoustics, a Jason Incorporated company, today announced it has earned a prestigious 2011 Automotive News Premier Automotive Suppliers’ Contributions to Excellence (PACE) Award for superior innovation in its development of a molded...

Wausau, Wis. -- Linetec has earned a long-standing reputation as a leader in environmentally-conscious practices and finishing options. Environmental responsibility is written into the company’s core values and its practices have yielded notable savings. Recognizing the company’s accomplishments, leaders from Wisconsin Public Service toured Linetec’s facility on April 5, 2011 to learn more about its operations and its effective use...

By Brian Clark For WisBusiness.com Manny Perez, the new head of DWD, says Wisconsin has failed to align its training programs with industry needs. But he says that's about to change. Especially now that the economy seems to be turning the corner. “It’s our mission to advance the Wisconsin economy toward a coordinated workforce development system that supports job creation and helps individuals...

Welcome to a new episode of "WisBusiness: The Show," a twice-a-month Web show covering state business news and issues. Zach Brandon has joined the staff of the Wisconsin Technology Council as director of the Wisconsin Angel Network and takes center stage during this week's featured interview. This edition also features commentary from Tom Still highlighting DWD Secretary Manny Perez's...

By Nell McGann For WisBusiness.com Appleton's Will Bloedow battles a heart condition, diabetes, and asthma and is one of the many patients who has benefited from and is in support of electronic medical records. This past summer, Bloedow was traveling from Wisconsin to Minnesota, when he began to feel a sharp pain in his chest. He was quickly was admitted...