Madison Children’s Museum: To celebrate grand opening August 14–15
MADISON, Wis. ― Madison Children’s Museum will mark 30 years of serving the community by opening the doors of its new Capitol Square location for the first time on Saturday and Sunday, August 14–15, with a spectacular Grand Opening Celebration.
A festive lineup of special events for families will fill the weekend, which also will be an opportunity...
Gov. Doyle: Announces funding for senior center project in Rock County
Contact: Tony Hozeny, Department of Commerce, 608/267-9661
MADISON — Governor Jim Doyle announced today that the City of Evansville, Rock County, will receive a $500,000 grant from the Community Development Block Grant–Public Facilities (CDBG-PF) program of the Department of Commerce (Commerce) to help fund a new senior center to be known as Creekside Place.
“It is essential for Wisconsin communities...
Lands’ End: Clean Lakes Festival to offer fun for a cause
Contact:
Kim Straka, HYPE Communications
608.772.7207 or kim@hypecomm.com
(Madison, WI) On Saturday, August 28, 2010 the Clean Lakes Festival, sponsored by Lands' End, will take place at Olin Park on the shores of Lake Monona in Madison, WI. The one-day festival is free and open to the public. The festival will feature a variety of events that connect to the...
Dept. of Health Services: Consortium releases evaluation on Ask Me 3™ pilot program
Contacts: Stephanie Smiley, Department of Health Services, (608) 266-1683
Cindy Schlough, Wisconsin Collaborative for Healthcare Quality, (608) 826-6839
Program Engages Patients in their Healthcare
MADISON –A consortium of organizations working to improve the quality of healthcare in Wisconsin released a report today on the Ask...
Zizzo Group Marketing + PR + New Media: Promotes Ninmer to vice president, public relations
Contact: Lisa Ninmer, APR
414.319.5700
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Snap-on Tools: NO COMPROMISE TOUR heads to Madison area
For More Information, Contact:
Sara Scarlato
(262) 656-5350
sara.scarlato@snapon.com
KENOSHA, Wis. – July 30, 2010 – The Snap-on Tools NO COMPROMISE TOUR™ is heading to the Madison area with stops scheduled for Beaver Dam (August 4), and Middleton (August 5).
“The NO COMPROMISE TOUR™ is designed to give ‘Snap-on Nation’ an interactive opportunity to see firsthand the newest and most exciting...
Leadership Wisconsin: Leaders challenged to shape our future
Media Contact: Kimberly Clist, 608/263-0817 or kimberly.clist@ces.uwex.edu
MADISON, Wis. Twenty-seven leaders from across the state of Wisconsin completed their two-year intensive leadership development experience from the Leadership Wisconsin. These leaders were recognized during the Legacy of Leadership Celebration held in Stevens Point on July 17.
Leadership Wisconsin is the only statewide, leadership development program in Wisconsin.
For...
Wood Communications Group: Economic Summit I set for Monday, Aug. 2
Contact: Jim Wood
Wood Communications Group
608-259-0757
WoodComm@wcgpr.com
Madison – Five statewide partners will host a series of Economic Summits to focus public, media, opinion leader and policy-maker attention on how to reduce unemployment and energize Wisconsin’s ability to grow and maintain a strong economy. The first Economic Summit is dedicated to developing comprehensive...
American Speed Association: The best of the best go head-to-head in the “Dixieland 150”
LOCAL WIR FAVORITES TAKE ON SAUTER, WIMMER, AND THE STARS OF THE ASAMT
By: Kari Shear-Carlson
(Friday, July 30, 2010)- Regional racing heroes seem to be few and far between these days, but let's face it, what would short track racing be without them? There is no question that Wisconsin race fans are proud of the accomplishments of those who have...
Wisconsin Credit Union League: Congress yet to act on credit union provision to help main street businesses
Contact: Christine Henzig
800-242-0833, Ext. 6019
chenzig@theleague.coop
League says $30 billion provision for bank credit won’t help in light of banks’ own reasons for restricting loans
Pewaukee, Wis. – A key amendment to a bill directed at helping small businesses obtain credit and create jobs is sitting on a shelf, while Congress directs billions of additional taxpayer dollars at for-profit banks - the...
First Business Financial Services, Inc.: Lynn Sigfred of First Business Bank-Milwaukee earns Certified Treasury Professional Designation
Contact:
Kelley Dixon
Marketing & Events Coordinator
First Business Financial Services, Inc.
Phone 262-792-1400
kdixon@firstbusiness.com
MILWAUKEE, WI, July 30, 2010 – First Business Bank-Milwaukee announced today that Lynn Sigfred has been granted the highly regarded designation of Certified Treasury Professional® (CTP) by the Association for Financial Professionals® (AFP). First Business Bank-Milwaukee is a part of First Business Financial Services, Inc. (NASDAQ: FBIZ).
Lynn has more than...
WisBusiness: The Show
Welcome to a new episode of "WisBusiness: The Show," a twice-a-month Web show covering state business news and issues.
In this episode, an interview with Jeff Madden, construction executive for Mortenson Construction. Plus, we have the Wisconsin stock report for late July and commentary from Wisconsin Technology Council President Tom Still on one tech niche that quietly creating a...
