UW-Madison: Poor dads — A ‘perfect storm’ of adverse events works against young families
Contact: Timothy Smeeding, (608) 890-1317, smeeding@lafollette.wisc.edu; Irwin Garfinkel, ig3@columbia.edu; Serena Klempin, sck2130@columbia.edu
MADISON - In the beginning of the 21st century economy, almost half of all children are being raised by at least one parent with a low educational background and a poor expected economic future.
At the same time, more than 40 percent of all births are...
Greater Madison Convention & Visitors Bureau: Announces new board members
Contact: Judy Frankel
608.441.3958 or frankel@visitmadison.com
(Madison, WI) The Greater Madison Convention & Visitors Bureau (GMCVB) is pleased to welcome the newest members of their Board of Directors:
* Mark Clear, District 19 Member, City of Madison Common Council
* Lynn Hobbie, Senior Vice President, Madison Gas...
Dept. of Tourism: Secy. Stephanie Klett presents tourism grant to promote Port Wing Plein Air Painting Festival
MEDIA CONTACT:
Lisa Marshall, Wisconsin Department of Tourism
Phone: 608-267-3773
Email: lmarshall@travelwisconsin.com
PORT WING, Wis. (May 3, 2011) – Tourism Secretary Stephanie Klett today presented a $406 Joint Effort Marketing (JEM) grant to the Port Wing Area Business Association. The grant will help festival organizers fund marketing efforts to promote the second annual Port Wing “Plein Air Painting Festival,” August 4-7, 2011.
“Lake Superior’s...
Maistelman & Associates: Court orders removal of “Discount Liquor” from store name
Wisconsin retailer prevails again over trademark violations
Milwaukee - The owner of Wisconsin’s “Discount Liquor” stores declared victory again today as the Milwaukee County Circuit Court ordered a third Milwaukee-area liquor store to change its name. Vliet Discount Liquor is no longer allowed to use the words “Discount Liquor” in its name.
In the lawsuit, Discount Liquor, with locations at 5031...
Quality Assembly & Logistics, LLC: Acquires rehabilitation equipment division from Otto Bock Healthcare Canada, Ltd.
FOR INFORMATION CONTACT:
Guy Meyerhofer (715-735-4723
John Reinke (414) 291-8915
MARINETTE, Wis. – Quality Assembly and Logistics, LLC (QAL) and Generation Growth Capital Fund I, LP (GGC) today announced the acquisition of the Continuous Passive Motion (CPM) division from Otto Bock Healthcare Canada, Ltd. Located in Pickering, Ontario, the CPM division manufactures devices that are used in the post-surgical rehabilitation process...
Wisconsin Business Council: Endorses proposed Badger Partnership
Contact: Brian Taffora, 608-252-9245 ...
DATCP: Workshops offered to prepare for a career in the meat industry
Contact: Ashley Huibregtse, 608-224-5002
MADISON – The Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP) encourages those interested in entering the meat industry to attend one of three planned workshops. Preparing for a Career in the Meat Industry workshops will be held across Wisconsin in June.
Presenters for all three workshops will be: Livestock and Meat Specialist Jeff Swenson, DATCP;...
Cross Plains Chamber: Preparing for annual chicken barbecue
CONTACTS: Amy Hansen, CPACC (608-843-3166)
The Cross Plains Area Chamber of Commerce (CPACC) is busy preparing for its annual Chicken Barbecue to be held at the American Legion Park on Monday, May 30 (Memorial Day). This event, sponsored by CPACC, helps support community events and projects.
The parade, organized by the American Legion Post 245, will begin at 11...
American Speed Association: Kenseth wins the ASAMT 3rd annual “Joe Shear Classic” at Madison International
May 2, 2011 - 17 year-old, Ross Kenseth won the 3rd Annual “Joe Shear Classic” at Madison International Speedway this afternoon. This event was the American Speed Association® Kwik Trip Midwest Tour presented by ECHO Outdoor Power Equipment and GrandStay Hospitality season opener.
Twenty-eight cars started the 136-lap event. Bryan Reffner of Wisconsin Rapids, WI was the fast qualifier. However,...
Miron Construction Co., Inc.: Announces personnel additions in Neenah
For More Information Contact:
Joshua Morby, josh.morby@miron-construction.com
414.791.9120 ...
Performa: Announces new team member
Contact:
Scott Wohr
Performa, Inc.
920-336-9929
scottw@performainc.com
Performa, Inc. of De Pere, Wisconsin, hired Matt Marek, P.E., LEED AP, as an electrical engineer. Marek has over 10 years of experience as a project engineering manager and has designed power distribution, communications and lighting systems for over 1.5 million square feet of manufacturing and healthcare facilities.
Xcel Energy: Public open houses provide opportunity to discuss proposed transmission project in Sawyer County
EAU CLAIRE, WIS.– Several open house events to discuss Xcel Energy’s plans for a project to strengthen the transmission system and improve electric reliability in northwestern Wisconsin are planned for the second week of May. The public is invited to attend any of the following open houses:
* Wednesday, May 11, from 1:30 to 4 p.m. or 6:30 to 9...
Citizens for Safe Water Around Badger: Army should provide rural residents with better choices
The Army has just released a report which asks the public to choose between three alternative solutions to groundwater contamination in and around Badger Army Ammunition Plant. A 90-day clock is ticking to choose either a new municipal drinking water system or continued active steps to clean and protect groundwater, wetlands, rivers and streams.
So how do...
Rice Design Alliance: Milwaukee firm LA DALLMAN honored with Rice Design Alliance’s Spotlight Award
Contact: Katie Plocheck
Phone: (713) 348-5668
Email: Katie.Plocheck@rice.edu
Houston, TX (May 3, 2011) RDA’s third annual Spotlight Award is being given to partners Grace La and James Dallman of the firm, LA DALLMAN. The international award, which recognizes exceptionally gifted architects in the early phase of their professional careers, carries a cash prize and invitation to lecture at The Museum of...
