UW-Madison: Wisconsin Alumni Association seeks nominations for Forward Under 40 awards
CONTACT: Ben Wischnewski, 608-265-5125, bwischnewski@waastaff.com
MADISON - As the Wisconsin Alumni Association's Forward under 40 awards program enters its fifth year of honoring outstanding Badger graduates under age 40, great things continue to happen.
These University of Wisconsin-Madison alumni have heard from former classmates and professors inspired by their stories, returned to campus to talk with students at events and commencement,...
Wisconsin Dental Association: 985 volunteers from 163 communities to provide $1 million in free dental care in central Wisconsin
CONTACT: Carol S. Weber, APR, Director of Public Relations
PHONE: 414-755-4108 (direct); 414-315-9321 (cell for after normal business hours)
E-MAIL: cweber@wda.org
WEST ALLIS, WIS., June 16, 2011 – Approximately 985 volunteers from 163 Wisconsin communities will be in the Wausau area next week to provide $1 million in free dental care to some 2,000 children and adults on June 24 and 25 at Greenheck...
The Boldt Company: Appleton Alliance Church groundbreaking set
FOR MORE INFORMATION CONTACT
Patrick Casey
Phone: 920-225-6159
Email: Patrick.Casey@Boldt.com
MEDIA ALERT
What: Appleton Alliance Church groundbreaking ceremony for 120,000 sq. ft. expansion
When: Monday, June 20th 2011 at 9:00 a.m.
Where: 2693 W. Grand Chute Blvd., Appleton, WI, 54913
Details: In addition to a traditional shovel ceremony, Appleton Alliance Church’s Senior Pastor Dennis Episcopo will be making remarks.
The ceremony, in partnership with The Boldt Company,...
Herzing University-Brookfield: Lakeside School of Massage to close, CEO and faculty to join Herzing University-Brookfield as it launches new therapeutic massage program
Contact:
Tracy Shilobrit
StrateVantage Communications, LLC
262.825.2613
tshilobrit@stratevantage.com
BROOKFIELD, WI, (June 13, 2011) – As one door closes, another one opens for the CEO, faculty and key staff of Lakeside School of Massage, who will be joining Herzing University – Brookfield in June as Herzing launches its new Therapeutic Massage program in July, while Lakeside transitions toward closing its doors in September. ...
Senior Helpers: New quiz helps you decide if dear ol’ dad needs help
Contact: Dennis Fleischer – Senior Helpers
Research shows dads won’t ask for help! Quiz helps adult children have that ‘oh‐so tough’ talk.
It’s one of the most difficult conversations adult children can have with aging parents, especially those stubborn dads. Can your parents live independently? Or is it time to reach out for help? Just in time for...
Gov. Walker: Appoints Ellen Nowak as Public Service Commissioner
Contact: Cullen Werwie, 608-267-7303
Madison – Governor Scott Walker named Ellen Nowak as one of three Public Service Commissioners today, joining Chairman Phil Montgomery and Commissioner Eric Callisto on the Public Service Commission (PSC).
“Ellen’s experience and unique skill set will be a great addition to the Public Service Commission,” Governor Walker said. “An important role of the Public Service Commission...
DWD: May jobs, unemployment numbers announced for state
CONTACT: John Dipko, Communications Director, 608-266-6753
On the Web: http://dwd.wisconsin.gov/dwd/newsreleases/2011/unemployment/110616_june_state.pdf
Net gain of 1,600 in manufacturing jobs helps sustain Wisconsin’s overall job growth
MADISON – Department of Workforce Development (DWD) Secretary Scott Baumbach announced today preliminary state unemployment and jobs data for the month of May 2011 that show Wisconsin’s economy continues to grow at a pace reflecting national and global...
Wisconsin Bio Industry Alliance: Statement on Senate decision to end ethanol tax credit for bio fuel blenders
Contact: Joshua Morby 414.791.9120
MILWAUKEE, Wis. – Joshua Morby, executive director of the Wisconsin Bio Industry Alliance (WBIA) issued this statement following the Senate amendment vote to repeal the ethanol tax credit, known as the Volumetric Ethanol Excise Tax Credit (VEETC), currently in place for ethanol producers. The amendment passed on a vote of 73 to 27, with Wisconsin Senator...
TDS: Praises Wisconsin governor on selection of new PSCW commissioner
For more information contact:
Cindy Tomlinson, Associate Manager-Public Relations
TDS Telecommunications Corp.
608-664-4471 / cindy.tomlinson@tdstelecom.com
MADISON, Wis. (June 16, 2011) — Earlier today, Wisconsin Governor Scott Walker announced his selection of Ellen Nowak as a Commissioner to the Public Service Commission of Wisconsin (PSCW).
The following statement may be attributed to Drew Petersen, vice president of external relations and corporate communications for TDS Telecommunications...
UW-Madison: Morgridge Institute researchers release first educational game
CONTACT: Nathan Patterson, 608-265-9819, npatterson@morgridgeinstitute.org; Jennifer Sereno, 608-770-8084, jsereno@warf.org
MADISON - Researchers at the new Morgridge Institute for Research at the University of Wisconsin-Madison have released the biomedical research organization's first digital learning game created through collaborations among scientists and education researchers.
Virulent is an action and strategy game designed to teach key concepts in systems biology, an interdisciplinary research...
Wisconsin Business Council: Congratulates Brian Taffora on Milwaukee County appointment
Contact: Thad Nation, nation@nationconsulting.com
MADISON – The Wisconsin Business Council is pleased to announce that executive director Brian Taffora has been named Milwaukee County’s new director of economic development.
“Brian brings a wealth of experience to this position from his tenure at the Wisconsin Business Council,” says WBC President Phil Prange. “He’s a proven advocate and advisor to the business community....
