DWD: Wisconsin worker’s compensation, first in nation, celebrates 100 years!
CONTACT: John Dipko, Communications Director, 608-266-6753
On the Web: http://dwd.wisconsin.gov/dwd/news.htm
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Secretary Perez, business & labor leaders to celebrate centennial at Alliant Energy
Madison – Department of Workforce Development (DWD) Secretary Manny Perez will join business and labor leaders to celebrate the 100th Anniversary of Wisconsin Worker’s Compensation, First in the Nation, at 10 a.m., tomorrow, Tuesday, May 3, 2011, at Alliant...
UW-Madison: Karen Holden advises Sesame Street financial education initiative
Contact: Karen Holden, 608-263-8293, kcholden@wisc.edu
MADISON - Karen Holden, UW-Madison Center for Financial Security affiliate and professor emerita of consumer science in the School of Human Ecology, served as an adviser on the recently launched Sesame Street financial education initiative "For Me, for You, for Later: First Steps to Spending, Sharing, and Saving."
The project was developed by Sesame Workshop, the...
Walmart: The latest in Walmart’s store design comes to Janesville
Contact: Shannon Magsam, Mitchell Communications Group
Phone: 479-409-0424
Grand re-opening celebration marks completion of renovation
JANESVILLE, Wis., May 2, 2011 – The Janesville Walmart, located at 3800 Deerfield Drive, will celebrate a grand re-opening next week, giving local shoppers a glimpse of the company’s next generation of store design and customer experience. The results of...
AG Van Hollen: Announces judgment against Hugo I. Loyo and Credenciales USA, LLC
For More Information Contact:
Bill Cosh
608/266-1221
MILWAUKEE - Attorney General J.B. Van Hollen announced today that the Wisconsin Department of Justice has obtained a default judgment against Hugo I. Loyo and his company, Credenciales USA, LLC for violating state law in the course of marketing and selling fake international driver’s licenses and state identification cards in Milwaukee County. The...
Baird Private Equity: Reports significant increase in activity as second-half 2010 momentum continues
CHICAGO, May 2, 2011 –Baird Private Equity, the global private equity group of Robert W. Baird & Co. (Baird), continues to be very active in the lower middle market, reporting a steady increase in activity for new and follow-on investments and exits across its U.S., UK and China-focused funds. Activity over the past nine months includes:
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Wisconsin Dental Association: During Family Wellness Month, dentists stress importance of proper dental care
CONTACT: Carol S. Weber, APR, Director of Public Relations
PHONE: 414-755-4108 (direct)
E-MAIL: cweber@wda.org
WEST ALLIS, WIS., May 2, 2011 – Evidence shows that tooth decay, gum disease and other oral health complications may be linked to a variety of universal health conditions, yet many individuals and health care professionals are still unaware of this important mouth-body connection. This is according to a new...
Silver Spring: Beer ‘n Brat Mustard takes gold at world-wide competition
Media Contact: Joan Collins or Deb Lee at Joan Collins Publicity, Inc.
(608) 222-2899
(Eau Claire, WI)… Silver Spring Beer ‘n Brat Horseradish Mustard and Silver Spring Organic Deli Mustard with Horseradish took home medals at the World-Wide National Mustard Competition, Madison, Wisconsin. Beer’n Brat, which even sports a mascot in honor of Silver Spring’s most popular mustard, won gold....
Batzner Services: Batzner establishes new company for bed bug control
From: Batzner Bed Bug Services
16948 West Victor Road
New Berlin, WI 53151
Contact: Jerry Batzner or...
Madison College: Takes home silver medal in regional culinary competition
Contact: Bill Bessette (608) 246-6127
Madison Area Technical College took fourth place and won a silver medal at the recent regional culinary competition in New Orleans. Madison College competed against teams from Minnesota, Illinois, Indiana, Michigan, Kansas, Missouri, Oklahoma and Texas.
“To put this into perspective, consider there are more than 700 culinary schools across the country and Madison College...
Peak Ridge Capital: Invests in Zurex Pharma, Inc.
MADISON, Wisconsin -- Peak Ridge Capital announced today that it made investments in Zurex Pharma, Inc. and its subsidiary, Zurex PharmAgra, LLC, Madison, WI-based specialty pharma and agricultural technology companies. This investment is Wisconsin Act 255 certified and marks Peak Ridge Capital’s eleventh investment into a Wisconsin-based company. The Series A financing involves...
St. Norbert College: Number one in the state for graduation rate
From: Mike Counter, St. Norbert College, http://www.snc.edu, 920-403-3089, mike.counter@snc.edu
DE PERE, WIS: Of Wisconsin’s 34 colleges and universities, St. Norbert College is ranked number one when it comes to four-year graduation rates. “This is just one of the reasons why a St. Norbert College education is an...
