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Contact: Nick George, President 608-255-9946 Nick.George@mwfpa.org Brian Elliott Dir. of Communications 608-255-9946 Brian.Elliott@mwfpa.org The Midwest Food Processors Association (MWFPA) has awarded six $1,500 scholarships to undergraduate students majoring in agriculture or food science at UW-Madison, UW-Platteville and UW-River Falls. Three students were chosen to each receive $1,500 from the Kenneth G. Weckel/MWFPA Scholarship Fund. The students selected were: Charles...

Contact: Weldon Freeman (202) 690-1384 USDA Support Will Help Create Jobs and Economic Opportunity in Rural Areas WASHINGTON – USDA Rural Development Under Secretary Dallas Tonsager today announced that 45 states, the Western Pacific region and the commonwealth of Puerto Rico will benefit from funding made available under the Rural Business Enterprise Grant program (RBEG). “The funding...

Contact: Jeff Landin Phone: 920.574.3752 (work) Appleton – A study released today conducted by Fisher International, a market leader in pulp and paper mill data, states that over 43,000 jobs and 92 paper mills could be lost in the United States if the new air emission controls, commonly referred to as Boiler MACT, and other air regulations being considered by...

CONTACT:　　　　 Craig Thompson, Transportation Development Association (TDA) Executive Director (608) 256-7044; Craig.Thompson@tdawisconsin.org Measure will be on ballot in at least 51 of Wisconsin’s 72 counties MADISON – Voters in at least 51 of Wisconsin’s 72 counties will have the opportunity to make their voices heard on the importance of keeping the state’s transportation fund intact, now that Bayfield and Iron County Boards have...

Experience as Executive, Investor Add to Private Equity Firm’s Commitment to Investors, Niche Companies Milwaukee, WI – September 1, 2010 – Blackthorne Partners, a Milwaukee-based private equity firm, is pleased to announce the addition of finance and management veteran Steve Balistreri as managing director, enhancing the firm’s ability to advance the success of both its clients and the niche businesses...

CONTACT: Brian Rust, 608-263-9484, rust@doit.wisc.edu MADISON - The old Mac-versus-PC and laptop-versus-desktop debates have given way to cell phone versus smart phone for University of Wisconsin-Madison students. Just under half of UW-Madison students own a smart phone (handheld Internet device) - almost double the number in 2009. More importantly, these students are expecting their UW course, records and collaboration tools...

MADISON - A University of Wisconsin-Madison La Follette School of Public Affairs professor has won a three-year, $183,000 grant from the National Science Foundation to explore options for public-policy mechanisms to address climate change. In the project "Choosing a Portfolio of Technology Policies in an Uncertain World," assistant professor Greg Nemet will examine how different technology policies could affect climate...

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For More Information Contact: Joshua Morby 414.791.9120 Joshua.Morby@miron-construction.com Neenah, Wis. – Miron Construction Co., Inc. was recently chosen by Deloitte to receive the Community Distinguished Performer Award as part of the 2010 Wisconsin 75 award program. The Wisconsin 75 Distinguished Performer Awards were established in 2003 to recognize a local company or organization which has implemented an innovative, creative program or initiative that effectively...

For More Information Contact: Joshua Morby 414.791.9120 Joshua.Morby@miron-construction.com Milwaukee, Wis. - Miron Construction Co., Inc. has recently hired a new senior project manager. Andre Lorenzen will serve as a Senior Project Manager in Miron’s Milwaukee Office. Lorenzen has more than sixteen years of experience in the construction industry, having most recently served as project manager for a large general construction firm located in Milwaukee....