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CONTACT: Judi Murphy, Vice President, Strategic Alliances ActionCOACH of Elm Grove P: 262-790-1213 F: 262-790-1516 E: JudiMurphy@actioncoach.com W: http://www.actioncoach.com Elm Grove, WI, June 30, 2010 – ActionCOACH of Elm Grove announces that nine of their workshops, seminars and programs have been certified for 2010 CPE (Continuing Professional Education) credits for CPAs and Accountants by NASBA (National Association of State Boards of Accountancy). “We are pleased to be...

CONTACT: Steven Capozzola, 202-550-4322 David Roscow, 703-276-2772 x21 38,035 Wisconsin Jobs at Risk as China Primes Global Overcapacity in Paper WASHINGTON – Heavily subsidized by the Chinese government in violation of global trading rules, the Chinese paper industry has tripled production over the past decade, killing jobs throughout the United States and driving up the massive U.S. trade...

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Faith Technologies’ Jerry Ahrenholz Memorial Golf Outing donations provide 40,000 meals for Second Harvest Foodbank MADISON, Wis. (June 30, 2010) – Faith Technologies, a full-service electrical and specialty systems contractor, has raised nearly $6,000 this year for the Second Harvest Foodbank of Southern Wisconsin. The seventh annual Jerry Ahrenholz Memorial Golf Outing was held at The Oaks Golf Course...

Contact: Lina Garcia 202-693-4661 Scott Allen 312-353-6976 WASHINGTON – The U.S. Department of Labor today announced a $1,377,250 grant to assist about 1,680 dislocated workers who either are currently receiving intensive services and training from the state of Wisconsin or are on waiting lists due to funding shortages. “This grant will ensure that more than 1,600 workers in Wisconsin, who lost their jobs...

Contact: Brian Taffora 608-252-9245 MADISON – The Wisconsin Business Council (WBC) on Wednesday applauded member organization MillerCoors for its sustainability efforts, which are highlighted in a new report released by the company this week, titled “Great Beer, Great Responsibility.” The report details company performance in five areas over the course of 2009: alcohol responsibility, environmental sustainability, sustainable supply chain, people and...

Contact: Rep. Ted Zigmunt 1-888-534-0002 MADISON – State Representative Ted Zigmunt (D- Francis Creek) told the Public Service Commission today that when reviewing wind farm siting situations like the Ledge Wind Farm project, alternative renewable energy technologies recently approved by the...

Contact: Thad Nation 414.412.7814 Eau Claire company receives $101,000 to expand product line EAU CLAIRE – Applied Data Consultants, Inc., an Eau Claire-based provider of geographic information systems, web, and information technology solutions, has received $101,000 from the Wisconsin Department of Commerce, Governor Doyle announced on Wednesday. The funding – provided through the Department of Commerce’s Economic Development Tax Credit Program – will...

MADISON, WISCONSIN (7/1/2010) – Wisconsinmade.com, an e-commerce gourmet food and gift store, is excited to welcome Norseman Wood Designs of DeForest, Wisconsin into its growing family of Wisconsin artisans. Wisconsinmade.com carefully selects only the finest-quality products made in Wisconsin and offers them for sale on the Internet. Now the beautifully-crafted wooden jewelry boxes and candle holders of master...

Contact: Zach Lowe (202) 224-8657 “I spoke with Export-Import Bank Chairman Fred Hochberg today, and am so pleased the Bank is reconsidering the proposed loan guarantee that would fund the purchase of $600 million in trucks and equipment from Bucyrus and its suppliers. I thanked Chairman Hochberg for finding a way to keep this proposal alive. This is...

Contact: Laura Smith, Office of the Governor, 608-261-2162 MADISON – Governor Jim Doyle issued the following statement regarding today’s decision on Bucyrus: “I appreciate the decision by the Export/Import Bank to move this important project forward. Today's agreement will support good manufacturing jobs at Bucyrus and clean energy jobs both of which are critical to driving our economic recovery. “I really appreciate...

MILWAUKEE (June 30, 2010) – Zizzo Group Marketing + PR + New Media (ZGM+PR+NM) – the region’s most fearless, results-driven, integrated marketing firm – received awards for a social media campaign that helped to build excitement and launch a new restaurant and for its work with U.S. Cellular on its Calling All Communities campaign at the 2010 PRSA Paragon...

An active Business Retention and Expansion effort has been ongoing in Sheboygan County since 2008. This effort involves visiting local company officials and surveying their opinions regarding local business conditions. Between January 2009 and June 2010, a combined effort of the Business Retension and Expansion Committees from the Sheboygan County Chamber of Commerce and Sheboygan County Economic...

North American Cup 50-Saturday July 3 Join us Saturday, July 3rd for the North American Cup 50. Racing action includes the Bandits, Pure Stocks, Sportsman, and a special 50-Lap feature in the Late Model division. Following the show, Thundercat Fireworks will be providing a spectacular fireworks display!! Kids Night!! Saturday July 10 Kids rule the track Saturday July 10th...