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Third Acquisition by AAAG in the Last Twelve Months CHARLESTON, S.C., January 11, 2011 - Baird Capital Partners (BCP), the U.S.-based buyout fund of Baird Private Equity, announced today that its portfolio company American Auto Auction Group, LLC (AAAG) has acquired Texas Lone Star Auto Auction (TLSAA) based in Carrollton, Texas. AAAG was established in early 2010 in partnership...

CONTACT: Carol Edds, 608-263-4779, cedds@education.wisc.edu MADISON - Later this month, the Careers Conference, hosted by the University of Wisconsin-Madison Center on Education and Work, will mark 25 years of career education and development with its annual event in Madison. What started as a local event has grown progressively to a national affair that also reaches audiences from other countries. The conference...

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CONTACT: Tom Jahns, 608-262-5702, jahns@engr.wisc.edu; Keith Cornacchia, 615-373-7662, KeithC@orchidinternational.com MADISON - Monroe, Wis., is a small city with a big reputation for its cheese. Now, a partnership between manufacturer Orchid Monroe and University of Wisconsin-Madison engineers may expand the city's expertise to include innovative clean vehicle technology. Orchid Monroe is providing support for researchers from the Wisconsin Electric Machines and Power...

CONTACT: Chris Barncard, 608-890-0465, barncard@wisc.edu MADISON - Eight members of the University of Wisconsin-Madison faculty have been elected fellows of the American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS), it was announced today (Jan. 11). Selection as a AAAS fellow is a high honor conferred by peers in recognition of distinguished efforts to advance science and its applications. AAAS is the...

Triple pane glass for improved energy performance Wausau, Wis. -- Demonstrating its continued commitment to energy efficiency, Kolbe unveils window products featuring triple pane glass to meet the new ENERGY STAR® criteria for U.S. and Canadian climate zones: Majesta® Double Hungs, Ultra EP casements and awnings, Windquest® EP casements and awnings. Other windows and sliding patio doors also may be...

Contact: Cullen Werwie, 608-267-7303 Madison–Today Governor Walker announced the members who will serve on Commission on Waste, Fraud and Abuse that was created on his first day in office. In addition, the first meeting has been scheduled for tomorrow at 2 p.m. in the Governor’s conference room. Craig Rakowski—Rakowski worked as a certified public accountant for nine years primarily dealing...

CONTACTS: Mike Brown, 618/634-2231; Tina Shaw, 612/713-5331 The Midwest Region of the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (Service) is inviting public comment on a draft Environmental Assessment that considers two issues: 1) the use of row crop farming as a technique to manage National Wildlife Refuge System lands in the Midwest Region, and 2) the use of glyphosate-tolerant corn and soybeans...

VDL fuel systems will return as a contingency sponsor for the American Speed Association® Kwik Trip Midwest Tour presented by ECHO Outdoor Power Equipment and grandstay.net for the 2011 racing season. VDL will once again be a part of the Fast Qualifier Award presentation. The quick qualifier of each race will receive a $100 bonus from VDL. VDL Fuel...

Media Contact: Kimberly Clist, 608/263-0817 or kimberly.clist@ces.uwex.edu The Leadership Excellence Awards recognize youth, individuals and organizations whose leadership has made a significant impact in their communities. This work may confront societal or civic issues, address health or environmental concerns, or promote arts and humanities, etc. The Leadership Excellence Awards showcase individual or organizational excellence in leadership as demonstrated...

CONTACT: Terry Jannsen, CPA, CFP®, Jannsen + Company, S.C. (262) 513-9292 Pewaukee, Wis. – For most people, Social Security is a simple equation. They work. They pay in. They retire. They collect benefits. In truth, Social Security offers many opportunities for retired workers to further supplement their income. A well-planned strategy can increase the benefit levels that recipients get from the...

Contact: Cullen Werwie, 608-267-7303 Madison–Today Governor Walker released the bill draft of his special session bill to overhaul Wisconsin’s regulatory process. “We need to ensure that state agencies are focused on job creation,” said Governor Scott Walker. “The proposed review process will make sure only the most necessary rules are implemented so businesses are no longer held back by the...

MILWAUKEE – German artist and landscape architect Herbert Dreiseitl, who specializes in incorporating themes of water into his designs, is the recipient of the 2011 Urban Edge Award given by the School of Architecture and Urban Planning (SARUP) at the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee (UWM). This $50,000 award recognizes excellence in urban design and the ability of individuals to create major,...