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CONTACT: Dan Olszewski, 608-265-3959, dolszewski@bus.wisc.edu MADISON - Agricultural experts at University of Wisconsin-Madison have long played a key role in a state known for corn, milk and cheese. But even as organic farms continue to be one of the hottest sectors of agriculture, a new approach that might be called production biology is evident in high-technology spinoffs related to energy, eggs,...

WPPI Energy announced today that it has reached an agreement with a subsidiary of NextEra Energy Resources, LLC for the purchase of approximately 162 megawatts (MW) of electric power output from the Point Beach Nuclear Plant. The Point Beach facility, which is located along Lake Michigan near the WPPI Energy member community of Two Rivers, Wis., is a two-unit nuclear...

Contact: Scott Pigeon Hoffman LLC | Director of Marketing Phone: 920-380-2175 | Email: spigeon@hoffman.net Former school district office building to house charter school (Appleton, WI) The Kimberly Area School District (KASD) has selected Hoffman LLC, a planning, design, and construction firm in Appleton, to renovate the former school district administrative office building at 217...

CONTACT Jim Plaisted Executive Director 414-272-5823 Jim@shorewoodwi.com Christel Henke Shorewood BID 414-332-2933 Christel@shorewoodwi.com Event Features Special Promotions, Chance to win Round-Trip Airline Tickets Shorewood, Wis., May 24, 2011 – The Shorewood Business Improvement District (BID) is hosting a new summer retail event, the Tour de Shops, to extend the excitement leading up to the 8th Annual Shorewood Criterium Cycling Classic, which takes place on June 16...

FEATURED EVENT Madison Night in Milwaukee Wednesday, June 1 | 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm | Marquette University Law School, Eckstein Hall REGISTER ( https://www.signup4.net/Public/ap.aspx?EID=MADI10E ) Hosted by MMAC President Tim Sheehy, Milwaukee Mayor Tom Barrett and Milwaukee County Executive Chris Abele Meet and mingle with elected officials while...

For more information, contact: Suzanne Freckmann, (414) 530-0844 suzannef@sbcglobal.net MENOMONEE FALLS, WIS., (May 24, 2011) – Bradley Corp. has received the Governor’s Export Achievement Award in the Larger Manufacturer business category for achieving extraordinary results in international sales and helping to contribute to Wisconsin’s increased ability to compete in a global market. The award was presented by Wis. Gov. Scott...

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Forrest B. Hillyer III brings experience and innovation to energy efficient lighting manufacturer MEDIA CONTACT: Lou Preston National Marketing Director lpreston@p-2.com (714) 386-5550 Yorba Linda, Calif. May 24, 2011 – Reflective of its growing business, Precision-Paragon , a leading national energy-efficient lighting manufacturer, today announced the appointment of a new regional sales manager. Forrest B. Hillyer III will use his expertise in the Pacific Northwest to...

MILWAUKEE, May 24, 2011 – Mattress Firm, Inc., the nation’s second leading specialty mattress retailer, will open four additional Wisconsin stores this week in Appleton, Green Bay, Lake Geneva, and Oak Creek. With these openings, the chain will operate 17 stores in the state, offering the best brands and the best prices on the largest selection of mattresses. In...

Waunakee, WI (MMD Newswire) May 24, 2011 -- Earlier this week, the National Motorists Association (NMA) designated June, one of the busiest driving periods of the summer, as Lane Courtesy Month. Lane courtesy is the practice of yielding or moving over for faster moving traffic on multi-lane roads. When all motorists adhere to the principles of lane courtesy, traffic...

For additional information, contact: Jessica Vollrath (414) 221-0218 jvollrath@vollrathpr.com Milwaukee, Wis., May 25, 2011. . . . .Marcus® Hotels & Resorts...

Contact: Cullen Werwie, 608-267-7303 Madison – The following is Governor Scott Walker’s travel schedule for Thursday, May 26. Governor Walker to Speak at Fox Valley Chamber of Commerce Breakfast Madison–Governor Walker will give remarks at the Fox Valley Chamber of Commerce Breakfast. This event is open to credentialed members of the press. Thursday, May 26 8:45a.m. Miron Construction 1471 McMahon Drive Neenah, WI 54956 Governor Walker to Make...

Media Contact: Linda Funk Flavorful Insight (866) 430-2590 lfunk@flavorfulinsight.com Waterloo, WI, May 25, 2011—Grilling season offers the perfect opportunity to pair two American classics—the hamburger, and Crave Brothers Farmstead Classics Cheeses. Adding artisan cheese to the recipe takes your favorite hamburger to a whole new level. Enhance the combination with...

Contact: Cullen Werwie, 608-267-7303 Madison – Governor Scott Walker chaired the Transportation Projects Commission (TPC) today at the State Capitol demonstrating his Administration’s deep commitment to improving Wisconsin’s transportation infrastructure. Today’s meeting of the TPC was to provide current and new members with an overview of the Major Highway Projects’ process and a status report on current and proposed transportation projects....