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MEDIA CONTACT: Jocelyn Berkhahn, Wisconsin Department of Tourism Phone: 608-261-8203 Email: jberkhahn@travelwisconsin.com Media Room: http://media.travelwisconsin.com MADISON, Wis. (September 9, 2010) -- Governor Doyle has appointed Paul Upchurch, President and CEO of VISIT Milwaukee, to the Governor’s Council on Tourism. “Paul’s experience, knowledge and dedication to the tourism industry will be an asset to the Council of Tourism,” Governor Doyle said. “Tourism is a...

For more information: Pat Seitz 262-626-8611 (office) pseitz@regalware.com Kewaskum, Wisconsin (September 9, 2010) - The Saladmaster division of Regal Ware, Inc. was recently recognized by the Direct Selling Association (DSA) in that organization’s inaugural Code of Ethics Communication Initiative. DSA began the program to recognize member companies who exhibit and promote the Direct Selling Association’s Code of Ethics to its field sales force and...

Contact: Bill Bessette (608) 246-6127 The Madison Area Technical College Board of Trustees unanimously approved a resolution tonight that will ask voters for $133,770,000 to build a new Health Services Education Center, Advanced Green Manufacturing Center and a Protective Services Education Center. The plan, which will be included on the November ballot, also includes renovation, expansion and upgrades for all...

Burger Boat Company is pleased to announce SYCARA IV, 151′ (46m) Fantail Motor Yacht has been selected by the International Superyacht Society membership as finalists for the 2010 International Superyacht Society Design Awards in the Power: 40-65m category. Each year the International Superyacht Society recognizes yacht owners, builders, designers, interior designers, naval architects and stylists at its annual awards gala....

FOR MORE INFORMATION CONTACT: (Andrea Patnode, 414-203-3125, apatnode@marchofdimes.com) SPONSORS: Thank you to our Presenting Sponsor Concours Motors and Road America as well as the Milwaukee Region Sports Car Club of America who provides all of the volunteer workers and driver coaches for this event. WHAT: Rev up your engines,...

Madison WI (September 9, 2010) September marks the 3rd year anniversary date of the launch of the innovative brain health supplement Prevagen®. Manufacturer Quincy Bioscience is using the occasion to announce Prevagen has reached a significant milestone – Prevagen is now available in over 6,000 stores nationwide including both independent health food stores and Rite Aid pharmacies...

Final phase of CommonBond Maplewood housing developments now complete MINNEAPOLIS (Sept.9, 2010) – CommonBond Communities announces the completion of Century Trails senior housing in Maplewood, Minn. — a 40-unit apartment building on track to achieve LEED for Homes Gold Level Certification. The development focuses primarily on four essential building components: site stewardship, building enclosure, indoor air quality, and...

Contact: Donna Gilson 608-224-5130 donna.gilson@wi.gov MADISON – Jane Larson, a 21-year employee of the Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Communication, will receive a national award for her work in communications, DATCP Secretary Randy Romanski announced today. Larson will accept the 2010 Communications Honor Award Sept. 18 from the National Association of State Departments of Agriculture at the association’s annual meeting...