Wisconsin Entrepreneurs’ Network: Wisconsin selected as part of a national effort to encourage innovation in defense technologies
Contact: Pat Dillon, WEN Regional Director
Phone: (715) 836-5056
Email: Dillonp@uwec.edu
Madison, Wis. −The Wisconsin Entrepreneurs’ Network will partner with the Defense Alliance of Minnesota as part of a U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) program to create an Advanced Defense Technologies (ADT) Cluster. The program is part of the Innovative Economies Pilot Initiative, which centers around regional clustering of high-technology enterprises, providing...
WMEP: Kristin K. Reid joins WMEP as director of consulting services
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Manufacturing Extension Partnership (WMEP) has named Kristin K. Reid Director of Consulting Services.
In this role, Reid will be responsible for leading WMEP’s team of manufacturing specialists in achieving performance and financial goals.
Reid brings more than 20 years of experience in consulting services, process improvement and project management to WMEP. Throughout her...
Gov. Doyle: Announces $12 million in funding to help more Wisconsin students prepare for college
Contacts: Laura Smith, Office of the Governor, 608-261-2162
Amy Kerwin, College Access Challenge Grant, 608-246-1785
MADISON – Governor Jim Doyle today announced $12 million to help students throughout the state by providing them the information and tools they need to plan to go to college. The funding comes from the U.S. Department of Education’s College Access...
FEMA: Prepare your furnace for winter
FEMA News Desk: (262) 780-3271
NEW BERLIN, Wis. -- Winter is around the corner. Homeowners should ensure home heating systems are in good working order.
Federal disaster assistance may cover furnace repairs that are related to severe storms and flooding July 20-24.
"Homeowners sometimes determine furnace repairs are required after storms and flooding," said Paul Ricciuti, Federal Coordinating Officer with the Federal...
UW-Extension: Enrollment up 66% for UW online degree
Online Degrees Are Part of the UW System Plan to Increase Degree Holders in the State
MADISON, Wis. - (Sept. 22) - The University of Wisconsin-Extension announced that fall registrations for the UW online degree in Sustainable Management are up by 66% over the fall semester of 2009. The Sustainable Management degree is the first of several new online...
Waukesha County Technical College: Quad/Graphics recognized as technical education champion
For More Information:
Jim Rehagen, 262-691-5055
jrehagen@wctc.edu
PEWAUKEE, Wis. (September --, 2010) – Waukesha County Technical College today announced that Quad/Graphics Inc. has received the 2010 Technical Education Champion Award from the Wisconsin Technical College District Boards Association. WCTC nominated Quad/Graphics for the award, which recognizes key community and industry leaders who demonstrate an exemplary level of partnership to promote...
Cotter Consulting: Opens office in Milwaukee as it celebrates 20 years in business
CHICAGO, Ill. – September 23, 2010 – Chicago-based Cotter Consulting, Inc. today announced the opening of its Wisconsin office at 735 North Water Street in Milwaukee. The Milwaukee office will serve as a center for business development in Milwaukee and southeastern Wisconsin. Cotter will offer our full range of program and project management, construction management and commissioning services to...
Gov. Doyle: Announces new incentives for small businesses to grow, hire more workers
Contacts: Laura Smith, Office of the Governor, 608-261-2162
Kate Venne, WHEDA, 608-266-8655
MADISON – Governor Jim Doyle today announced that local community banks in Wisconsin will be able to participate in a funding program that will generate $30 billion in loans nationwide for small businesses to help small businesses grow and hire more workers. The funding...
