BioForward: Wisconsin bioscience industry workers have earnings 64% higher than average Wisconsin worker
FOR MORE INFORMATION
Bryan Renk
608-236-4753
Total 2009 Badger Bioscience Payroll Tops $1.6 Billion
Potential Growth in Small Bioscience Firms Could Yield Powerful Economic Punch for Wisconsin
MADISON, WIS. – Wisconsin’s leading bioscience industry group today released a statewide economic impact study showing that the average worker in the bioscience field has earnings that are 64 percent higher than all average earnings of Wisconsin...
Wisconsin Academy: Names Alison Alter as new development director
Contact: Jason A. Smith, communications director
Madison—The Wisconsin Academy of Sciences, Arts and Letters recently named Alison Alter as their new development director. Alter is the former associate director of the University of Wisconsin–Madison's Center for World Affairs and the Global Economy (WAGE), an interdisciplinary research center that promotes understanding of globalization and its governance in Wisconsin and beyond. At...
Greater Madison Chamber of Commerce: Business leaders urge support for MATC referendum
Contact: Jessica Burda
(608) 443-1952
http://www.greatermadisonchamber.com/about/press_room/55
Passage Critical for Jobs and Regional Economy, Says Chamber Board
Madison – In a positive statement for jobs and affordable, advanced job training, the Greater Madison Chamber of Commerce (GMCC) Board of Directors announced today their support for Madison College (MATC) and the proposed Smart Community Plan, which will go before voters on the November ballot.
The Smart...
Bradley Center: Unveils new, custom-designed scoreboard system
FOR INFORMATION CONTACT - Brenna Sadler, (414) 276-6237 or (414) 614-6207
Larger, more impactful video scoreboard – with 3 times more display space than previous JumboTron – to create ‘stunning, more visual, more interactive’ experience for sports and entertainment events
MILWAUKEE, Wis. – The Bradley Center Sports & Entertainment Corporation today unveiled a new, custom-designed scoreboard, demonstrating to media the brighter...
My Health Direct: Expands executive team with new SVP
For more information and interviews contact:
Christine Brenneman
Executive Assistant
262.787.3430
cbrenneman@myhealthdirect.com
Company hires seasoned business development leader to direct growth into managed care and other markets
BROOKFIELD, WI. - September 29, 2010 -- My Health Direct, an innovative web-based health care service, has recruited another member onto their senior management team, Zachary Fritz, who is their Senior Vice President of Sales and Marketing.
Mr. Fritz...
AG Van Hollen: Marcus Glass and Kimberly Brown charged with defrauding Wisconsin Shares program
For More Information Contact:
Bill Cosh 608/266-1221
MILWAUKEE – A criminal complaint alleging a scheme to defraud the Wisconsin Shares Program has been filed by the Milwaukee County District Attorney’s Office against Marcus Glass and Kimberly Brown. The charges follow an investigation led by the Wisconsin Department of Justice – Division of Criminal Investigation...
Transportation Development Association of Wisconsin: 2010 Wisconsin Freight Rail Week is October 4-10
CONTACT:
Craig Thompson, Executive Director
Transportation Development Association of Wisconsin
(608) 256-7044
Freight Rail Industry is Important Partner in High-Speed Passenger Rail
MADISON - Governor Jim Doyle has officially proclaimed October 4-10 as Wisconsin Freight Rail Week. In his proclamation, Governor Doyle salutes the 12 railroads that serve Wisconsin - including four major (Class I) railroads - and he honors freight rail for contributing...
UW-Madison: Report casts world’s rivers in ‘crisis state’
CONTACT: Peter McIntyre, 608-890-3416, pmcintyre@wisc.edu; Ellis Simon, 212-650-6460, esimon@ccny.cuny.edu
MADISON - The world's rivers, the single largest renewable water resource for humans and a crucible of aquatic biodiversity, are in a crisis of ominous proportions, according to a new global analysis.
The report, published today in the journal Nature, is the first to simultaneously account for the effects of such...
SpecPro: Proposed public water system would provide clean water to all residents near the Badger Army Ammunition Plant
Contact:
Joan Kenney
Commander’s Representative
Badger Army Ammunition Plant
(608) 644-0073
(BARABOO, Wis.)—A preliminary study conducted by SpecPro, Inc., for the U.S. Army at the Badger Army Ammunition Plant (BAAP) determined that a public water system would be the most cost-effective and best solution for ensuring clean water for the residents in portions of the Towns of Sumpter, Prairie du Sac, and Merrimac.
“Our goal...
DATCP: Habitat for Humanity project honors Nilsestuen’s memory
Contact: Donna Gilson 608-224-5130, Dr. Beth Patton 608-224-4891
MADISON – Employees of the Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection are volunteering and raising funds to help Habitat for Humanity in memory of Secretary Rod Nilsestuen, who gave at least a week to the charity every year. Nilsestuen was in Upper Michigan volunteering with Habitat in July when...
Gander Mountain: Collecting clothes for those in need this fall
Media Contact:
David Ewald
Direct: 651-290-6276
Partnership with Clothes4Souls is the next step in assisting leading national charities
ST. PAUL, Minn., September 29, 2010 --- Gander Mountain, a national retailer for outdoor clothing and gear, announce their next step in a partnership program to help national charities provide assistance to people in need of footwear, clothing and other items important to daily...
