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The new travel planning website also includes information about upcoming sporting and entertainment events at more than half a dozen prominent venues throughout the DFW area CROWLEY, Texas, Jan. 26, 2011 – Texas Association of Campground Owners (TACO) typically spends the winter months marketing campgrounds, RV parks and resorts to snowbirds and other travelers seeking a sunny refuge from cold...

Contact: Casey Langan, Director of Public Relations, 608-828-5711 MADISON – Ag Day at the Capitol will be held March 9 at the Monona Terrace in Madison. Ag Day at the Capitol is the largest gathering of farmers from across the state representing a variety of farm groups to learn more about...

Media Contact: Steve Schultz (608) 458-3285 Colorless, odorless gas can prove deadly MADISON, WI – January 26, 2011 – The threat of carbon monoxide (CO) poisoning is typically highest in the winter. Wisconsin Power and Light Company (WPL), and Alliant Energy company, reminds customers that they most often come in contact with carbon monoxide after incomplete burning of natural gas,...

CHIPPEWA FALLS, Wis. -- Football, food and beer are undeniably a winning combination. The Wisconsin-based 144-year-old Jacob Leinenkugel Brewing Co. is showing football fans how Wisconsin celebrates with brew-based recipes and pairings as its home state team competes in the country’s biggest annual sporting event for the top spot in football. Leinenkugel’s Honey Beergarita Kick-off the Big Game with a new...

Contact: Sandra Kallio, 608-890-3558 sandra.kallio@uwex.edu President touring Orion Energy Systems in Manitowoc Madison, Wis. – January 26, 2011 – President Barack Obama’s Main Street Tour includes a stop today at Orion Energy Systems Inc., a Manitowoc-based company that has been served by the Wisconsin Entrepreneurs’ Network (WEN). Orion designs and manufactures energy efficient lighting and renewable solar technology for commercial and industrial customers....

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Contact: Bill Rubin/Jacki Bradham St. Croix EDC 715-381-4383 C. Willi Myles, called ‘America’s everyday comedian’, will provide the entertainment at St. Croix EDC’s Business of the Year banquet on Thursday, February 17th at the R&D Banquet Hall just south of New Richmond, Wisconsin. Myles takes everyday life challenges and applies humor to them. Banquet attendees are assured of laughs and a unique look at...

Contact: Lisa MacKinnon, Dane County Clean Air Coalition Project Coordinator, (608) 266-9063 or (608) 335-5193 (cell) Will Partner with Local Businesses to Offer Residents Cash Rebates and Other Incentives to Replace Old Wood Stoves with Efficient, Cleaner Burning Technologies WHAT: Press Conference to Announce the Dane County Wood Stove Changeout Program and a Live Demonstration of EPA-Certified Clean...

MILWAUKEE – Metrix, the field service software company, today announced that Ingenico, a leading international provider of payment solutions, has selected Metrix as its global service management system. Headquartered in Neuilly-sur-Seine, France, Ingenico plans to leverage a single global service system, supporting over 15 million electronic payment terminals across 125 countries, by rapidly rolling out Metrix to each region leveraging...

FEATURED EVENT Business After Hours @ Milwaukee Public Museum Wednesday, February 2 | 5:30 pm - 7:30 pm | Milwaukee Public Museum REGISTER (https://www.signup4.net/Public/ap.aspx?EID=BAHP12E) - Includes "Mummies of the World" Exhibit at a discounted rate! Join MMAC and Visit Milwaukee to network at...

Contact: Blair Latoff 202-463-5682 WASHINGTON, D.C. -- U.S. Chamber of Commerce President and CEO Thomas J. Donohue issued the following statement on the president's State of the Union address: "Tonight President Obama highlighted the urgent need to revitalize our economy, create jobs, build a world-class infrastructure system, and strengthen America's competitiveness in his State of the Union address. America must move...

For More Information Contact: Bill Cosh 608/266-1221 MADISON — Attorney General J.B. Van Hollen announced today that Wisconsin joined the federal government and other states to reach an agreement with pharmaceutical manufacturer, Allergan, Inc., and Allergan USA, Inc., to settle allegations of improper off-label marketing of the drug Botox. The agreement was reached...

For More Information Contact: Bill Cosh 608/266-1221 MADISON — Attorney General J.B. Van Hollen announced today that Forest Laboratories, Inc. and its subsidiary, Forest Pharmaceuticals, Inc., have paid $1,427,527.98 to Wisconsin Medicaid as part of a settlement to resolve allegations of the off-label marketing of Celexa and Lexapro, and filing false claims for Levathroid....

Contact: Bradley J Grzesiak 106 East Doty Street, Suite 210 Madison, WI 53703 brad@bendyworks.com MADISON, WI—The recent upsurge in Madison web-centric businesses gets a boost as Jim Remsik returns to his home state. A Ruby on Rails heavyweight, Jim has presented at more than 6 conferences—including twice in Scotland and once in Madrid—and was featured in The New York Times...