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MEDIA CONTACT: Mark Treichel Hoffman York (414) 225-9554 mtreichel@hyc.com -Completed proposals due April 30, 2011- MADISON, Wis. (March 11, 2011) - Today, Focus on Energy, Wisconsin utilities' statewide program for energy efficiency and renewable energy, announced that businesses can compete for incentives for large renewable energy systems. The Large Renewable Energy System Competitive Incentives allow Wisconsin businesses and organizations to apply for funds to help...

From: Barry McNulty 414-221-4444 MILWAUKEE – Wisconsin Energy Corporation (NYSE: WEC) has been recognized as one of the 100 best corporate citizens in the United States for the fourth consecutive year. The annual rankings are prepared and published by Corporate Responsibility Magazine. The publication evaluates approximately 1,000 publicly held companies on the basis of environmental performance, employee relations, philanthropy, finance and...

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SPONSOR SIGNS AS TITLE SPONSOR FOR ASA MIDWEST TRUCK TOUR The American Speed Association® Kwik Trip Midwest Tour presented by ECHO Outdoor Power Equipment and GrandStay Hospitality is proud to welcome back Scag Power Equipment as a sponsor for the 2011 season. Scag is excited to be a part of the ASAMT again. They are looking forward to showing some...

CONTACT: Jen Pino-Gallagher Communications Director Madison International Trade Association Ph: 608-516-3257 Communications@mitatrade.org From natural disasters to kidnappings, travelers must prepare for the unexpected when abroad MADISON – From natural disasters, like the earthquake that hit Japan today, to kidnappings and medical emergencies—international travelers face a plethora of situations that can compromise their personal safety and the security of their companies while abroad. Last Tuesday,...

For more information contact: Marshall Space Flight Center, Huntsville, Ala. steven.e.roy@nasa.gov Stephanie Hungerford, APR, 414-266-5420 Children's Hospital of Wisconsin, Milwaukee, Wis. SHungerford@chw.org Robin Schumacher, 608-924-3000 Quantum Devices, Inc., Barneveld Wis. rschumacher@quantumdev.com Jennifer Lollar, 205-934-3888 University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB) Hospital, Birmingham, Ala. jpark@uab.edu HUNTSVILLE, Ala. – A NASA technology originally developed...

CONTACT: Ruth Johnson Marketing Director Faivre Implement PH: 715-592-4300 TOLL-FREE: 800-622-2611 rith@faivre.com http://www.faivre.com Real leadership often generates from the humblest persons - those who do not seek the limelight and prefer instead to remain quietly within their own environments. However, Craig Giese, 2011 President of Plover Whiting Youth Athletics (PWYA) believes generosity deserves to be recognized, which is why he was...

Contact Scott Gurholt Riley Construction Company 262-658-4381 scottg@rileycon.com PLEASANT PRAIRIE, Wis. – (March 3, 2011) – The Daily Reporter, Wisconsin’s premier construction publication, has selected the Village of Pleasant Prairie’s LakeView RecPlex Aqua Arena addition project as one of its 2010 Top Projects. Recognized as one of the most challenging construction projects completed in...

Michael Corradini, a University of Wisconsin-Madison professor of engineering physics, is an expert on nuclear power and nuclear safety. He can discuss aspects of nuclear power and reactor safety as they relate to the events at the Fukushima power plant in Japan. Japanese nuclear regulations regarding radiation release dictated the plant announce a site emergency; however, says Corradini, radiation...

Contact: Brenda Hicks-Sorensen, (920) 929-2063 or brenda@fcedc.com Fond du Lac County Economic Development Corporation (FCEDC) is pleased to announce the release of our new, detailed industry profiles which reveal market opportunities for business growth in this area. FCEDC completed an in-depth industry analysis for the following seven targeted industries: advanced manufacturing (machinery and metals); advanced materials manufacturing; agribusiness, food processing and...

Entry deadline: Friday, May 6th MADISON, Wis. (March 14, 2011)—The Cars on State Classic Car Show returns to State Street in Madison for a fifth year on Saturday, June 4, 2010, from 10 am to 3 pm. More than 150 classic cars will be on display on State Street from the State Capitol to the UW campus. For...

Contact: Ed Eberle, 608-266-3516 Madison--Lt. Governor Rebecca Kleefisch will host a Small Business Roundtable discussion in Kenosha as part of Governor Walker’s effort to gain input and recommendations to improve the business climate in Wisconsin. Governor Walker's focus is to catalyze the private sector for job growth, and to create the conditions for small businesses and entrepreneurs to adapt...

Business owners and developers that are looking to construct a new building but cannot find an affordable lot should contact the City of Chilton. The City of Chilton is seeking proposals from business owners and developers to construct a building on a .45 acre city-owned lot located in the city’s Uptown central business district, located on West Main Street (U.S....

(Madison, WI, March 15, 2011) To help celebrate Henry Vilas Zoo’s 100th birthday, Executive Director, Boris Frank, is looking for Madison-area residents who were the first visitors of the Zoo when it opened in 1911. “There must be some centenarians still living in the Madison area who remember those earliest days when the most thrilling exhibit was five...

Contact: Joshua Wescott, Office of the County Executive (608) 267-8823 Dane County, Numerous Partners Explore Feasibility of Developing New Packing Facility Dane County along with a number of private and public partners are launching a study to gauge the interest and feasibility of opening a brand new packing facility in the county. This new facility would wash, pack, label, distribute, and...