Dept. of Workforce Development: July unemployment, jobs numbers announced
CONTACT: John Dipko, Communications Director, 608-266-6753
On the Web: http://dwd.wisconsin.gov/dwd/news.htm
Wisconsin adds thousands of private-sector jobs; unemployment rate falls from June
MADISON - Department of Workforce Development (DWD) Secretary Roberta Gassman announced today that Wisconsin added 6,500 private-sector jobs (seasonally adjusted) in July. Without adjusting for seasonal factors, the state added 16,400 jobs in the private sector.
"The Wisconsin economy created thousands of...
Main Street Ingredients: Expands branded ingredients group
Media Contact: Mike Homewood, Director of Sales, (608) 781-2345, michael.h@mainstreetingredients.com
La Crosse, WI – Main Street Ingredients, a leading manufacturer of functional food ingredients, is pleased to announce the appointment of Aaron Jordi and Joe Kretschmer to their Branded Ingredients Group.
Aaron Jordi joins Keystone™ Stabilizer Systems Group
“Aaron brings years of technical sales experience and a deep desire for customer...
Wisconsin Farm Bureau Federation: Fall harvest weight limits begin Sept. 1
Web site link:
http://www.wfbf.com/archivej/htmArchive/showPage.aspx?page=15735.htm&id=15735
Contact: Paul Zimmerman, Executive Director of Public Affairs, 608-828-5708
MADISON – The Wisconsin Farm Bureau Federation is reminding farmers and motorists that fall harvest weight limits take effect from Sept. 1 through Nov. 30.
“With the fall harvest just around the corner, farmers should note that state law allows an...
UW-Madison: Long collaboration with sewer district helps city, university
CONTACT: Daniel Noguera, 608-263-7783, noguera@engr.wisc.edu
MADISON - The passage of the Clean Water Act in 1972 ushered in a revolution in sewage treatment. Faced with tightening restrictions on the water and solids it must release after treatment, the Madison Metropolitan Sewerage District (MMSD) turned to experts at the University of Wisconsin-Madison for advice.
The goal of wastewater treatment is...
Core BTS: Level 5 Motorsports and Microsoft Office 2010 — fast friends
Media Inquiries:
Maria Schafer
608-661-7848
maria.schafer@corebts.com
Microsoft Office and Core BTS get up-close view
As one of the premier teams in the American Le Mans Series’ Le Mans Prototype Challenge, Level 5 Motorsports knows that it takes teamwork to mount a successful campaign in the highly competitive world of professional motorsports. That is what makes having Microsoft Office 2010 part of the team so...
Wired Wisconsin: New study shows more consumers “cutting the cord”
Contact: Thad Nation
414.412.7814
30% of US households now using wireless instead of landline phones
MILWAUKEE — A new report by Citigroup Investment Research and Analysis shows that 29.7% of US households are using wireless phone service instead of traditional landline phones, up from 24.8% during the same period in 2009.
The change in consumer behavior has remained steady since 2007, when...
Fed Ex Ground: Wausau small business honored with FedEx Ground regional entrepreneur award
Contact: Mark Graul, 920-884-9296
PITTSBURGH, Aug. 16, 2010 — FedEx Ground, a subsidiary of FedEx Corp., has recognized Bill Fischer of Wausau, Wis. as a regional Entrepreneur of the Year award recipient. Bill Fischer is the owner of Wild Bill’s Express, LLC which serves as a contracted delivery agent for FedEx Ground station in Wausau, serving customers in Medford,...
Gov. Doyle: Announces $57,229 in dairy plant investment tax credits for Lactalis American Group
Contact: Laura Smith, Office of the Governor, 608-261-2162
MERRILL – Governor Jim Doyle today announced that Lactalis American Group, Inc. will receive $57,229 in Dairy Manufacturing Facility Investment Tax Credits for its $2.7 million plant modernization project. Governor Doyle made the announcement at Lactalis’ Merrill facility, as part of his eighth annual “Up North” Tour.
“Agriculture and dairy are...
Gov. Doyle: Announces 62,000 acres of farmland to be designated Agricultural Enterprise Area
Contact: Laura Smith, Office of the Governor, 608-261-2162
ANTIGO – Governor Jim Doyle today announced that just over 62,000 acres of some of the state’s best farmland will be targeted for agricultural preservation and agricultural development in north central Wisconsin. Across the state, 200,000 acres of farmland will be designated as Agricultural Enterprise Areas (AEAs) under the Working Lands...
Wisconsin Credit Union League: Citizens support making more business credit available at no cost to taxpayers
Contact: Christine Henzig
800-242-0833, Ext. 6019
chenzig@theleague.coop
Voters say Congress should pass an amendment with lending bill that would create jobs, grow economy
Pewaukee, Wis. - The vast majority of Wisconsin voters polled by The Wisconsin Credit Union League – 75% – say they would support an amendment that’s been proposed to the U.S. Congress to make more credit available to Wisconsin companies...
