Dept. of Commerce: Governor Walker announces funding for redevelopment project in Portage County
MADISON---Governor Scott Walker announced today that the City of Stevens Point, Portage County, will receive a $750,000 grant from the Community Development Block Grant–Public Facilities (CDBG-PF) program of the Department of Commerce (Commerce) to fund a downtown redevelopment project.
“It is important to assist projects that can have a major impact on community revitalization,” Governor Walker said. “I’m pleased...
Bounce Realm: Read 2 Bounce program launched
Contact: Robert E. Hurst II
Phone: (414) 771-4171
Bounce Realm, a minority family, locally owned & operated family fun center is proud to announce their exclusive Read 2 Bounce Program, a free reading incentive program offered to all local schools in the Milwaukee area with children in Kindergarten up to 6th grade.
To qualify for the Read 2 Bounce...
DATCP: New farmland preservation tax credit available for 2010 tax returns
Contact: Jane Larson (608) 224-5005
MADISON--The new farmland preservation tax credit available for farmers to claim on their 2010 income tax return is generating a number of questions from farmers and tax preparers.
“Farmers are eligible for Wisconsin income tax credits in exchange for keeping land in agricultural use and complying with state soil and water conservation requirements,” explained Keith...
Madison Children’s Museum: Parents Magazine rates MCM one of 10 best children’s museums in the U.S.
MADISON, Wis. -- Madison Children’s Museum (MCM) has earned a spot in a Parents Magazine ranking of the 10 best children’s museums in the U.S.
Parents writer Karen Cicero began the selection process by surveying the leading children’s museums that belong to the Association of Children’s Museums, then focused specifically on museums that have a lot to offer kids under...
DCI Cheese Company: Named exclusive U.S. distributor of Port Salut® and Leerdammer®
Contact: Kristy Klug
262.677.3407
kklug@dcicheeseco.com
RICHFIELD, Wis. – DCI Cheese Company (“DCI”) is pleased to announce a new business agreement with Bel Brands USA naming DCI as the exclusive distributor for Port Salut and Leerdammer in the United States. Retailers interested in purchasing Port Salut and Leerdammer can contact a DCI sales representative by e-mail at moreinfo@dcicheeseco.com or by phone...
BioForward: Issues request for session proposals for 2011 Bioscience Vision Summit
Greetings,
BioForward’s annual conference, the 2011 Bioscience Vision Summit, will be held on Thursday, September 8th at the Madison Marriott West in Middleton Wisconsin. Over 350 industry professionals are expected to attend, including internationally known business leaders across the bioscience and financial industries.
Given the growing diversity and depth of bioscience activity taking place in Wisconsin and across the Midwest, for...
Competitive Wisconsin Inc.: Predicts dynamic business growth under Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation
Contact:
Bill McCoshen
Executive Director
Competitive Wisconsin, Inc.
(608) 258-8411
Supports Paul Jadin as CEO of new corporation
(MADISON) - The creation of the Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation is being hailed by business leaders across the state as a game-changing step in improving Wisconsin's ability to focus efforts on business attraction, expansion and startup. The Legislative action today has advanced plans to create the...
UW-Madison: Report assesses climate change impacts, adaptation strategies
Contact: Lewis Gilbert, (917) 837-2893; Jack Sullivan, (608) 225-8756
MADISON - A statewide collaborative of scientists and diverse stakeholders is proposing a multitude of measures to help protect and enhance Wisconsin's natural resources, economic vitality, and public well-being as the state's climate becomes warmer and wetter.
Their report, Wisconsin's Changing Climate: Impacts and Adaptation, was released today by...
Lt. Gov. Kleefisch: To speak on business initiatives in Wisconsin
Contact: Jeanne Tarantino, 608-266-3516
Madison--Lt. Governor Rebecca Kleefisch will speak to the American Electroplaters and Surface Finishing Society tomorrow evening February 8, 2011 at 6:30 p.m. The event is being held at Clifford’s, 10418 West Forest Home Avenue, Hales Corners.
The topic of conversation will be economic development and business initiatives in Wisconsin. In addition, the Lieutenant Governor will be...
WisBusiness: The Show – Dept. of Commerce Secretary Paul Jadin
Welcome to a new episode of "WisBusiness: The Show," a twice-a-month Web show covering state business news and issues.
In this episode, Department of Commerce Secretary Paul Jadin talks to Liz Schrum about economic development while the stock report for early February looks at energy and financial health. Also, Tom Still's commentary looks at one Wisconsin town that is...
