Edgewood College: ‘Tee Up for Nursing’ raises $500,000 for nursing scholarships
Fundraising Event Continues to Raise Awareness of National Nursing Shortage
Contact: Ed Taylor, Director of Marketing & Communications 608-663-2333
Madison, Wis. (July 21, 2010)– The Edgewood College Tee Up for Nursing surpassed the half-million-dollar fundraising mark with this year’s event held July 12, at Nakoma Golf Club.
In response to the nursing shortage that affects Wisconsin and the nation, Edgewood College launched...
Quarles & Brady: Attorney elected to board of Waukesha County Community Foundation
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Caroline Letiecq, Communications Manager
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DNR, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service: Environmental assessment for statewide public water access development available for comment
Ashley Spratt, 612-713-5314
Paul Glander, 612-713-5134
The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, in coordination with the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR), is seeking comments from the public on a draft generic Environmental Assessment (EA) for the construction of public water access (boat launching) sites in Wisconsin. The draft generic EA evaluates two action alternatives, along with the “No Action” alternative...
Dept. of Health Services: State releases 10-year health plan
Contact: Beth Kaplan
(608) 266-1683
Comprehensive plan offers guidelines for increasing access to care and maintaining lifelong prevention efforts
MADISON—The state’s latest 10-year health plan, “Healthiest Wisconsin 2020, Everyone Living Better, Longer,” is now available to focus public health efforts over the next decade. The plan calls for building...
UW-Madison: Program recognizes Wisconsin companies committed to sustainability
CONTACT: Thomas Eggert, 608-267-2761, teggert@bus.wisc.edu
MADISON - When it comes to sustainable business practices, Serigraph has done everything from finding less environmentally hazardous ink solvents to charging employees for a cup when getting coffee from the vending machine.
The West Bend, Wis.-based printing, molding and custom graphics company is among a handful of state businesses to join the Green Masters...
U.S. Sen. Feingold: Sees small business bill as another chance to help Wisconsin businesses
Contact: Zach Lowe (202) 224-8657
Pushes Amendments to Help Farmers and Rural Businesses, Protect Businesses from Bad Contractors and Support American Jobs
Washington, D.C. –U.S. Senator Russ Feingold is working to help Wisconsin businesses as a small business bill moves through the Senate. The Senate is currently debating the Small Business Jobs and Credit Act of 2010, legislation designed to...
Wisconsin Dental Association: Wanted — smiling children for annual WDA Smile Contest at State Fair
CONTACT: Carol S. Weber, APR, Director of Public Relations
PHONE: 414-755-4108 (direct)
E-MAIL: cweber@wda.org
WEST ALLIS, WIS., July 19, 2010 – Children, newborn to 16 years old, are invited to compete for the title of “best smile” at the Wisconsin Dental Association’s 23rd annual Smile Contest on Friday, Aug. 13 at the Wisconsin State Fair presented by U. S. Cellular.
Registration is from 11:30...
MetLife: Recognizes Green Bay resident Robert Hatton with “Super Starter” designation
Contact: PETER THOMAS
(414) 615-4866
pathomas@metlife.com
DE PERE, WI -- MetLife announced that Green Bay resident Robert Hatton has been awarded the designation of ‘Super Starter,’ in recognition of superior sales achievement.
“The Super Starter designation recognizes outstanding production by newly-hired producers during their first quarter of active service with MetLife,” said Mike Vietri, senior vice president of MetLife. “Developing a reputation as...
Ford: Join us for the all new Explorer reveal
CONTACT: Lindy Kampman – Midwest Comm.
515-280-4857 office
515-343-6262 cell ...
Uptown Ford, AJ Bombers: Celebrate the arrival of Ford’s new 2011 Fiesta in style
Contact: Lindy Kampman
515-280-4857
WHO: Uptown Ford is teaming up with AJ Bombers to host a Fiesta Party to celebrate the arrival of the all-new 2011 Ford Fiesta. Former Milwaukee Fiesta Agent Ryan Dembroski and two other Fiesta owners who recently picked up their new vehicles...
Board of Commissioners of Public Lands: Board approves the purchase of 1,053 acres of land in Forest County and loans totalling $11.8 million
CONTACT: Tia Nelson, Executive Secretary (608) 266-8369
MADISON – The Board of Commissioners of Public Lands approved the purchase of 1,053 acres of land in Forest County from Plum Creek at today’s meeting. The purchase of these lands will increase productive timberland and revenue for the Trust Funds through future timber sales, while also contributing to the timber...
