SBR Coaching: Triathlon, cycling lead to booming business for local coaching company
Verona, Wisconsin - October 11, 2010 - While Wisconsin may be traditionally known as Packer and Badger country, the impact of endurance sports is fast becoming a major player in the local economy. One local business owner, Jessica Laufenberg of SBR Coaching, can attest to the influence that hallmark events like IronMan Wisconsin and the Madison Marathon have...
Greater Milwaukee Committee: To unveil new diversity initiatives
WHEN: Monday, October 11, 2010
Noon – 1:30 p.m.
WHERE: ...
American Speed Association: Carlson and Fredrickson take home championship titles
41ST ANNUAL OKTOBERFEST IN THE HISTORY BOOKS
October 11, 2010 - After starting in the fourth position, Dan Fredrickson took the lead from pole sitter, Nick Panitzke by lap 15 of the 41st annual 100 lap Oktoberfest event. Fredrickson never looked back, dominating the 30-car field all the way to the checkered flag. This was Fredrickson's third Oktoberfest Championship out...
FEMA: Almost 25,000 Wisconsin residents have registered for federal disaster assistance; $31.6 million disbursed
State News Desk: 608-242-3239
FEMA News Desk: 262-780-3271
NEW BERLIN, Wis. - As of today, 24,673 renters, homeowners and business owners have registered for assistance with the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) since President Obama declared a federal disaster on Sept. 18.
Federal assistance for residents of Grant and Milwaukee counties residents has topped $31.6 million for the July 20-24 severe storms,...
Henry Vilas Park Zoological Society: 24th annual Halloween at the Zoo event
Contact:
Suzy Reynolds
Special Events Coordinator
(608) 258-9490
suzy@vilaszoo.org
MADISON, Wis. - Dane County’s free Henry Vilas Zoo and the Friends of the Zoo once again present their signature Halloween event and fundraiser, Halloween at the Zoo.
Halloween at the Zoo is a community celebration that offers free trick-or-treating, a fun house activity tent, live music, and more for the entire family. Throughout the...
University Research Park: Study finds URP has $825-million annual statewide economic impact
Contacts:
Mark Bugher
Director, University Research Park
608-441-8000
Rod Hise
The Luminis Group, Ltd. for University Research Park
608-770-7850
MADISON, Wis., Oct. 11, 2010 – The University Research Park (URP) in Madison contributes more than $825 million to Wisconsin’s economy each year, according to a study released today. The study, conducted by NorthStar Economics Inc., Madison, also found that the park supports nearly 9,300 jobs...
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