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CONTACT: J. Michael Collins, 608-616-0369, jmcollins@wisc.edu (e-mail is best for first contact) MADISON - The Social Security Administration has awarded $3.1 million to support research on financial education at the University of Wisconsin-Madison. The funding will go for a basket of projects aimed at identifying audiences for financial education, measuring financial literacy and testing the impact of different educational tactics....

Contact: Tony Hozeny, Department of Commerce, 608-267-9661 MADISON—Governor Jim Doyle today announced a $5.4 million Economic Development Administration grant to the City of Wauwatosa and the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee Real Estate Foundation, Inc. to build a Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) certified business accelerator and industrial park site to accommodate the region’s advanced manufacturing sector. “Strengthening Wisconsin’s economy and...

Contact: Tony Hozeny, Department of Commerce, 608-267-9661 MADISON—Governor Jim Doyle today announced a $268,000 grant for Crawford County to help construct a business development center. “Strengthening Wisconsin’s economy and giving our businesses a competitive advantage has always been one of my top priorities,” Governor Doyle said. “I am pleased to help Crawford County undertake this important project to improve its business...

Contact: Tony Hozeny, Department of Commerce, 608-267-9661 MADISON—Governor Jim Doyle today announced a $121,000 grant for the Village of Cashton, Monroe County, to help the village construct an addition to its community center in order to house a senior citizen facility. “These kinds of investments in our communities are really what Wisconsin is all about,” Governor Doyle said. “The community center...

Contact: Tony Hozeny, Department of Commerce, 608-267-9661 MADISON—Governor Jim Doyle announced today a $2 million Economic Development Administration grant to the City of Viroqua and the Vernon Economic Development Association in Vernon County to help turn an empty manufacturing plant into a local food hub. “I am proud of the work we have all done together – the local government, the...

Contact: Laura Smith, Office of the Governor, 608-261-2162 SHANGHAI, CHINA – Governor Jim Doyle today visited Harley-Davidson’s newest dealership in Shanghai as part of his ongoing work to promote the iconic Wisconsin company and its growth in China. The Shanghai Harley-Davidson dealership is one of several to have opened in China since the Governor’s first trade mission to China...

CONTACT: Treasury Public Affairs (202) 622-2960 Funds Strengthen Main Street Financial Institutions in 26 States, the District of Columbia, and Guam, Help Deliver Credit to Small Businesses and Families WASHINGTON – Following through on a commitment to provide support to Main Street banks, thrifts, and credit unions that lend to small businesses and families in underserved communities, the U.S. Department...

Welcome to a new episode of "WisBusiness: The Show," a twice-a-month Web show covering state business news and issues. This week's installment of WisBusiness.com: The Show talks to John Neis, managing director of Venture Investors. Commentator Tom Still talks broadband over a broad area and this week's stock report takes on the state budget and an organic farm. The show...

This week's installment of WisBusiness.com: The Show talks to John Neis, managing director of Venture Investors. Commentator Tom Still talks broadband over a broad area and this week's stock report takes on the state budget and an organic farm. The show is produced by Tweedee Productions of Madison and sponsored by GrantThornton, Madison Gas & Electric and Whyte Hirschboeck Dudek...

By Brian E. Clark For WisBusiness.com Wisconsin has done a good job assembling pools of angel investors with deep pockets to fund nascent companies here in the Badger State. When it comes to raising additional money to back start-ups as they begin to grow, however, Wisconsin has fallen behind its neighbors. But the state may be poised to create a so-called “fund of...