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Awards acknowledge performance, collaboration and partnership CINCINNATI, Oct. 8, 2010 -- The Procter & Gamble Company (NYSE:PG) recognized its top performing external business partners during an awards ceremony last night as the conclusion of the P&G Supplier and Agency Summit. The objective of the annual summit is to recognize and celebrate those key contributors who have demonstrated partner excellence. This...

CONTACT: John Dipko, Communications Director, 608-266-6753 On the Web: http://dwd.wisconsin.gov/dwd/news.htm Wisconsin's unemployment rate of 7.8 percent reflects slight drop from August MADISON - Department of Workforce Development (DWD) Secretary Roberta Gassman announced today that Wisconsin's unemployment rate for September was 7.8 percent seasonally adjusted, down 0.1 percentage point from August and a full percentage point lower than the rate in September 2009....

FOR MORE INFORMATION CONTACT: Jen Stelse at 608-243-7764 or 800-747-DIME Email: jstelse@marchofdimes.com 14th Annual March of Dimes Benefit (Madison, WI, October 21, 2010)— On Tuesday, November 9 at the Monona Terrace, 16 of the areas top chefs will offer Madison diners an opportunity to enjoy a great night out while raising funds, making friends and growing visibility for the critical work of...

Contact: Laura Smith, Office of the Governor, 608-261-2162 MADISON – Governor Jim Doyle issued the following statement regarding today’s vote by the Export-Import Bank to grant final approval for a major project for Bucyrus. The U.S. Export-Import Bank voted to approve loan guarantees for mining equipment that will be produced by Bucyrus in the Milwaukee area and create and retain...

For more information, contact: Emily Friedrich 414-287-9485 efriedrich@gklaw.com New talent expands firm’s depth of practice areas Milwaukee, Wisconsin (October 21, 2010)-- Godfrey & Kahn, S.C. is proud to announce the addition of eight new attorney associates to its Milwaukee office location. “We are excited to welcome this group of talented young lawyers to the growing Godfrey & Kahn team,” said Rick Bliss, Managing Partner. “Their...

CONTACT: Carol S. Weber, APR, Director of Public Relations PHONE: 414-755-4108 (direct) E-MAIL: cweber@wda.org WEST ALLIS, WIS., Oct. 21, 2010 – October is National Dental Hygiene Month and the Wisconsin Dental Association invites all children and adults across the state to celebrate by taking a “no cavities” pledge. The Wisconsin Department of Health Services’ recent “Burden of Oral Disease in Wisconsin – 2010” report says...

For more information, please contact: Melissa Duffy, 608-334-0624 melissa.duffy@charter.net Contract agreement latest in string of successes for the pharmacy benefit coalition 2010 has been a landmark year for WisconsinRx, a Wisconsin-based pharmacy benefit purchasing collaborative owned by employers and labor organizations across the U.S. The company recently mailed sizeable rebate and dividend checks to members, and now has extended its Pharmacy Benefit Management...

Contact: Bill G. Smith at (608) 255-6083 Ed Lump at 608/270-9950 Jack Mozloom at (609) 989-8777 Wisconsin NFIB Joins State Restaurant Association to Endorse Scott Walker for Governor MADISON (Oct. 21, 2010) – The National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB), the state’s leading advocate for small businesses, today joined the Wisconsin Restaurant Association in endorsing Milwaukee County Executive Scott Walker for Governor. “Scott...

Contacts: Laura Smith, Office of the Governor, 608-261-2162 Tony Hozeny, Department of Commerce, 608-267-9661 State Providing $5.7 Million in Assistance, Project to Create 189 Jobs Sturtevant – Governor Jim Doyle today announced that Seda International Packaging Group SpA (Seda) will locate its new North American manufacturing facility in Racine County, Wisconsin and create 189 new jobs. Governor...

Contact: Laurie Fischer Executive Director E-mail: lfischer@widba.com Phone: (920) 366-1880 Green Bay, Wisconsin --- Ron Johnson, candidate for the U.S. Senate, has earned the endorsement of the Dairy Business Association (DBA) in the November 2, 2010 general election. Mr. Johnson understands how important the dairy industry is to Wisconsin and the need to advance policy items that enhance the $26 billion industry. "Since...

Contact: Laurie Fischer Executive Director E-mail: lfischer@widba.com Phone: (920) 366-1880 Green Bay, Wisconsin --- The Dairy Business Association (DBA) is proud to endorse the candidacy of Reid Ribble in the November 2nd general election. Mr. Ribble has the tools and experience necessary to best represent the people of the 8th Congressional District in Washington, DC. "Mr. Ribble recognizes the important role dairy plays...

Contacts: Tony Hozeny, Department of Commerce, 608-267-9661 Laura Smith, Office of the Governor, 608-261-2162 Projects to create 165 positions MADISON—Governor Jim Doyle today announced that HUSCO International, Inc. (HUSCO), Waukesha, Waukesha County, will invest approximately $30 million to expand its manufacturing capabilities at its Waukesha and Whitewater...