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Contact: Casey Langan, Wisconsin Farm Bureau, 608-828-5711 Kevin Kiley, Sand County Foundation, 608-663-4605 ext. 31 MADISON – Sand County Foundation and the Wisconsin Farm Bureau Federation are pleased...

MILWAUKEE (November 11, 2010) – Metrix, the field service software company, today announced the addition of Doug Baker as their new vice president of professional services. Doug Baker brings to Metrix more than 20 years of experience in the IT and software industry with a focus on leveraging technology and software solutions for business transformation. Most recently, Doug directed Manpower’s...

FOR INFORMATION CONTACT: Emily A. Flock (414) 225-7508 OSHKOSH— Davis & Kuelthau, s.c. is proud to announce that Edward J. Williams of the firm’s Oshkosh office has been presented with the Wisconsin School Attorneys Association’s (WSAA) George Tipler Award. The award is presented annually to an attorney for distinguished service in school law to Wisconsin school districts. The individual receiving the...

Firm Wins 2010 Contractor of the Year Honor; Firm Owner Wins Professionalism Award Blue Mounds, WI, November 11, 2010 – The National Association of the Remodeling Industry (NARI) has named JG Development, Inc., a local design-materials-build firm, the winner in the Entire House $250,000-$500,000 category of the 2010 Contractor of the Year (CotY) annual awards competition. In addition, Jeff Grundahl, President...

CONTACT: Susan Bach, Director of Communications PHONE: 414- 847- 6085 FAX: 414-302- 0355 E-MAIL: sbach@wisconsin.bbb.org November 11, 2010, Milwaukee, Wis. -- Many job hunters will get an early present this year as retailers are increasing the number of hires for the holiday season. Competition for these jobs will likely be fierce, and the Better Business Bureau recommends applying early and taking steps...

CONTACT: Susan Bach, Director of Communications PHONE: 414- 847- 6085 FAX: 414-302- 0355 E-MAIL: sbach@wisconsin.bbb.org November 11, 2010, Milwaukee, Wis. -- Unless you’re among a select group of people, sitting down and creating a budget does not sound like very much holiday fun. Nevertheless, in tough economic times, the Better Business Bureau recommends that mapping out your spending in November will help...

Contact: Teresa Weidemann-Smith, (608) 266-9600 MADISON – The Public Service Commission of Wisconsin (PSC) today took steps to postpone the implementation of the 274 area code in eastern Wisconsin, from 2012 to 2014. The PSC previously directed that a new area code, 274, be “overlaid” on the existing 920 area code to ensure that an adequate supply of telephone numbers...

For More Information Contact: Bill Cosh 608/266-1221 TWO RIVERS — A civil asbestos enforcement action arising from the demolition of a large industrial building owned by Eggers Industries at 1819 River Street, Two Rivers, Manitowoc County, has been filed and resolved, Wisconsin Attorney General J.B. Van Hollen announced today. All three named defendants...

MADISON, Wis. (November 11, 2010) — Tickets are on sale at MadisonChildrensMuseum.org for Madison Children’s Museum’s annual holiday event, Tea & Trains, which will be held Saturday, December 4, from 10:30 a.m.–2 p.m. at the Madison Club, 5 E. Wilson Street. Families can get in the holiday spirit with a variety of activities, including: * a special reading of Robert L....

MADISON, WISCONSIN (11/5/2010) – Wisconsinmade.com, an e-commerce gift store, is pleased to announce that Schumann Sculpture, of Cedarburg, Wisconsin, has joined our artisan group. Wisconsinmade.com carefully selects only the finest-quality products made in Wisconsin and offers them for sale on the Internet. "We are delighted to present Schumann Sculpture pewter ornaments and pins to our shoppers this holiday season....

For More Information Contact: Leah Nell Adams 608.288.8201 ladams@jawis.org     -- Junior Achievement is recognizing E. David Locke with the Bronze Leadership Award for exceptional service and volunteerism to the organization. JA is dedicated to educating students in grades K-12 about business, economics, and the free enterprise system. The organization will impact nearly 9000 students in the Dane County area this year.    ...

MILWAUKEE - Jerome M. Janzer, Chief Executive Officer and Chairman of Reinhart Boerner Van Deuren s.c., announces the addition of seven attorneys to the firm. Employee Benefits: Beth A. Bulmer brings 11 years of experience to the firm's Employee Benefits Practice, where she represents Taft-Hartley (multiemployer) pension and welfare trust funds. She most recently was a shareholder at Previant, Goldberg, Uelmen,...