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For more information, contact: Cheryl Van Tessier, Finesse Public Relations LLC (608) 467-4408, ctessier@finessepr.net Rebecca Gerothanas, Summit Credit Union (608) 243-5000X4700, Rebecca.gerothanas@summitcreditunion.com Contest is part of financial’s new ‘DoMore’ social media initiative MADISON, Wis. —Building upon its new ‘DoMore’ social media initiative, Summit Credit Union held a contest on FaceBook, awarding Madison resident, Janine Phomsavanh, a FlipCamera for her inspiring response regarding how she would...

CONTACTS: The Hoyt Organization Erik Hamilton, ehamilton@hoytorg.com Medha Paliwal, mpaliwal@hoytorg.com JUNEAU, Wis.—Sept. 30, 2010—Lee & Associates, one of the largest national commercial real estate providers with regional expertise, negotiated the $3.1 million sale and purchase of a 28,717-square-foot shopping center in Juneau, Wis. ...

FEMA News Desk: 262-780-3271 NEW BERLIN, Wis. - Residents of Grant and Milwaukee counties who lost time from work due to severe storms, tornadoes and flooding July 20-24 may be eligible for unemployment insurance benefits under the federal Disaster Unemployment Assistance (DUA) program. DUA is one of many federal programs that were made available when President Obama declared Grant and Milwaukee...

For more information contact Mary Schmidt mkschmidt@centurytel.net 920-284-7165 Projects range from historic renovation to two LEED certified buildings The Boldt Company took top honors in award programs sponsored by industry organizations. Winning projects range from renovating a 125-year old historic building to two new LEED Gold certified buildings. The 2010 SE2 (Sustainability and Energy Efficiency) Leadership Award presented by the Wisconsin Green Building Alliance (WGBA)...

FEMA News Desk: 262-780-3271 NEW BERLIN, Wis. - Low-interest disaster assistance loans from the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) are available to qualified homeowners, renters, businesses and most private nonprofit organizations in Milwaukee and Grant counties. Some individuals received disaster loan applications from the SBA after President Obama declared Individual Assistance to help the counties recover from severe storms, tornadoes...

KENSETH, MCGRATH, BILDERBACK, ANDERSON, LAMONTE September 28, 2010 - The drivers in the American Speed Association® Kwik Trip Midwest Tour presented by ECHO Outdoor Power Equipment and grandstay.net are some of the most talented drivers in the country. This talent is not limited to the veterans in the series. Five of those drivers are 2010 ASAMT Rookie of the Year...

CONTACT: Vance Kepley, vikepley@wisc.edu, 608-890-3274 MADISON - Errol Morris' Twitter bio lists writer, filmmaker and anthropoid... in that order. It's curious that an Academy-award winning filmmaker doesn't lead with that accomplishment. And anthropoid? A little digging into his work and it becomes clear that outsider Morris might feel he has just a toe or two in the human race rather...

Contact: Paul Zimmerman Executive Director of Public Affairs 608-828-5708 MADISON – The Volunteers for Agriculture Committee, the political action arm of the Wisconsin Farm Bureau Federation, has announced its endorsements in key State Assembly and Senate races in the Nov. 2 general election. “These endorsements represent the key voices for agriculture...

CONTACT: J. Michael Collins, 608-616-0369, jmcollins@wisc.edu (e-mail is best for first contact) MADISON - The Social Security Administration has awarded $3.1 million to support research on financial education at the University of Wisconsin-Madison. The funding will go for a basket of projects aimed at identifying audiences for financial education, measuring financial literacy and testing the impact of different educational tactics....

Contact: Tony Hozeny, Department of Commerce, 608-267-9661 MADISON—Governor Jim Doyle today announced a $5.4 million Economic Development Administration grant to the City of Wauwatosa and the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee Real Estate Foundation, Inc. to build a Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) certified business accelerator and industrial park site to accommodate the region’s advanced manufacturing sector. “Strengthening Wisconsin’s economy and...

Contact: Tony Hozeny, Department of Commerce, 608-267-9661 MADISON—Governor Jim Doyle today announced a $268,000 grant for Crawford County to help construct a business development center. “Strengthening Wisconsin’s economy and giving our businesses a competitive advantage has always been one of my top priorities,” Governor Doyle said. “I am pleased to help Crawford County undertake this important project to improve its business...

Contact: Tony Hozeny, Department of Commerce, 608-267-9661 MADISON—Governor Jim Doyle today announced a $121,000 grant for the Village of Cashton, Monroe County, to help the village construct an addition to its community center in order to house a senior citizen facility. “These kinds of investments in our communities are really what Wisconsin is all about,” Governor Doyle said. “The community center...

Contact: Tony Hozeny, Department of Commerce, 608-267-9661 MADISON—Governor Jim Doyle announced today a $2 million Economic Development Administration grant to the City of Viroqua and the Vernon Economic Development Association in Vernon County to help turn an empty manufacturing plant into a local food hub. “I am proud of the work we have all done together – the local government, the...

Contact: Laura Smith, Office of the Governor, 608-261-2162 SHANGHAI, CHINA – Governor Jim Doyle today visited Harley-Davidson’s newest dealership in Shanghai as part of his ongoing work to promote the iconic Wisconsin company and its growth in China. The Shanghai Harley-Davidson dealership is one of several to have opened in China since the Governor’s first trade mission to China...

CONTACT: Treasury Public Affairs (202) 622-2960 Funds Strengthen Main Street Financial Institutions in 26 States, the District of Columbia, and Guam, Help Deliver Credit to Small Businesses and Families WASHINGTON – Following through on a commitment to provide support to Main Street banks, thrifts, and credit unions that lend to small businesses and families in underserved communities, the U.S. Department...