Leadership Wisconsin: Be inspired — Announcing the 2011 Leadership Excellence Awards finalists
Media Contact: Kimberly Clist, 608/263-0817 or kimberly.clist@ces.uwex.edu
The Leadership Excellence Awards recognize youth, individuals and organizations whose leadership has made a significant impact in their communities. This work may confront societal or civic issues, address health or environmental concerns, or promote arts and humanities, etc. The Leadership Excellence Awards showcase individual and organizational excellence in leadership as demonstrated...
Gov. Walker: Announces blizzard disaster aid
Contact: Cullen Werwie, 608-267-7303
Approved for 10 Counties
Madison – Governor Scott Walker announced today that federal disaster funds have been approved for 10 Wisconsin counties to supplement emergency response and cleanup efforts to the blizzard that hit southern Wisconsin in early February. The eligible counties named in the federal disaster declaration are Dane, Dodge, Grant, Iowa, Kenosha, Lafayette,...
AG Van Hollen: The state obtains a judgment against Indus Hotels, LLC and Amana Hospitality, LLC for environmental violations
For More Information Contact:
Bill Cosh
608/266-1221
GREENFIELD — The State of Wisconsin, by the Wisconsin Department of Justice (DOJ), has reached a settlement with Indus Hotels, LLC (Indus) and Amana Hospitality, LLC (Amana) of Greenfield for a series of civil environmental violations during the 2008 renovation of the Ramada Milwaukee Airport Hotel & Convention Center.
According to the complaint,...
WPPI Energy: Receives national award for outstanding safety practices
Contact: Patty Schenker
608-834-4598
SUN PRAIRIE, WIS. – WPPI Energy has earned the American Public Power Association’s (APPA) Electric Utility Safety Award for safe operating practices in 2010. WPPI Energy earned a second place award in the category for utilities with 110,000 to 249,999 worker-hours of annual exposure.
APPA’s Safety Awards are presented on an annual basis to emphasize the importance...
UW-Madison: Protecting children — new child welfare center finds “what works”
Contact: Kristen Shook Slack, (608) 263-3671, ksslack@wisc.edu, Jennifer L. Noyes, (608) 262-7990, jnoyes@ssc.wisc.edu
MADISON - A new research center at the University of Wisconsin-Madison promotes child and family well-being through interdisciplinary research and enhanced collaboration and communication among the researchers, policymakers and practitioners seeking best practices in preventing child maltreatment.
The Center on Child Welfare Policy and Practice,...
Gov. Walker: Announces funding for Link Snacks, Inc.
Contact: Cullen Werwie, 608-267-7303
Project to create seven jobs
MADISON—Governor Scott Walker today announced that Link Snacks, Inc., Minong, Washburn County, will receive $75,000 in Economic Development Tax Credits from the Department of Commerce (Commerce) to invest in new equipment.
“My number-one priority is helping Wisconsin businesses create jobs,” Governor Walker said. “I am pleased we could help Link Snacks, Inc. expand...
DATCP: Gypsy moth quarantine expands to two counties in Wisconsin
Contact: Nkauj (pronounced ‘gow’) Vang
608-224-4591, nkauj.vang@wisconsin.gov
MADISON—Trapping numbers and field surveys indicate that the gypsy moth, the insect that favors a diet of oak leaves, is reproducing and taking hold in two Wisconsin counties.
On May 1, 2011, Jackson and Price counties will officially join...
National Federation of Independent Business: Wisconsin small business cheers repeal of costly federal health care mandate
Contact: Bill G. Smith, 608-255-6083
Madison (April 5, 2011)– The National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB) today applauded passage in the US Senate of a bill to repeal one of the most burdensome elements of the federal health care law, known as the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act.
“The tax reporting provision of the health care law is enormously...
Jason Incorporated: As Jason Incorporated continues on growth track, company adds key executives to management team
For more information, contact: Stacey Stark
414.248.3626
stacey.stark@stark-white.com
Chris Davidian
414.964.8871
chris@cdavidian.com
Milwaukee-Based Parent Company Rebrands to Highlight Collaborative Manufacturing Approach
MILWAUKEE – Milwaukee-based Jason Incorporated, parent company to a global family of manufacturing leaders in the finishing, seating, components and automotive acoustics markets, today announced the addition of two key executives to its headquarters management team. Srivas Prasad has been appointed to...
Board of Commissioners of Public Lands: Approves state trust fund loans totaling $7.4 million
CONTACT: Tia Nelson, Executive Secretary (608) 266-8369
MADISON – The Board of Commissioners of Public Lands today approved ten loans totaling slightly more than $7.4 million to benefit school districts and municipalities across Wisconsin to fund their public purpose projects. Loans approved include:
* Town of Barronett – Washburn County / Purchase Kamotzu loader / $35,000
* Village of Cameron...
Wisconsin Technology Council: UW-Madison delegation part of Wisconsin group at 2011 BIO International show in Washington
Contact: Jodi Hoeser or Tom Still at 608-442-7557
MADISON - Wisconsin's pavilion and related events at the BIO International Convention will feature a "family" of organizations, colleges and programs with ties to UW-Madison, one of the nation's leading research universities in the life sciences.
Up to 20,000 people from 40 states and 50 countries are expected to attend the June 27-30...
Vilas Zoo: Food concessions open April 1
Media Contact:
Anna Reynolds
anna@vilaszoo.org
608.258.9490
MANY NEW FOOD CHOICES
(Madison, WI, April 1, 2011) The Vilas Zoo food stands open for the season Friday, April 1…no fooling!
In addition to the old favorites…great hamburgers and hot dogs, brats, crisp French fries and nachos…and, of course, popcorn, cotton candy, snow cones and ice cream…this year a number of new food choices will be introduced in...
