WMC: Wisconsin CEOs cautiously optimistic about state economy
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:James S. Haney, (608) 258-3400 Jim Pugh, (608) 219-0157
Moderate Growth Projected In Next Year
MADISON -- Wisconsin 's largest employers are cautiously optimistic about job creation next year, and smaller companies are even more confident about job prospects, according to two surveys conducted by WMC released Wednesday. "There is cautious optimism among state CEOs about...
UW-Madison: Have turf, will travel — UW turf expert helped design the world’s first portable soccer field
Contact: John Stier: (608) 262-1624, jstier@wisc.edu
MADISON - When John Stier watches World Cup soccer or any other match, he generally keeps one eye on the game and the other on the grass. It's what you'd expect from a lifelong fan who also leads one of the nation's top turfgrass research programs.
But in 1993, in the biggest game of...
DATCP: More than 9,400 acres requested for purchase of agricultural conservation easements
Contact: Jane Larson (608) 224-5005 Office or 608-212-3094 Mobile
MADISON— In response to the first-ever request for Purchase of Agricultural Conservation Easement (PACE) funding, 36 applicants have requested matching funds to protect 9,400 acres of Wisconsin’s best farmland. Applications to the program, which is part of the Working Lands Initiative, came in from farms across Wisconsin.
“Agriculture is a $59 billion...
Madison Gas and Electric: Smart grid stimulus grant to benefit MGE customers
Madison, Wis., June 9, 2010—Madison Gas and Electric (MGE) is receiving a $5.5 million grant from the U.S. Department of Energy. MGE will use the grant to install technologies to boost efficiency, enhance service and improve reliability for customers.
The stimulus grant will help fund the following projects, which will begin next month:
Advanced metering infrastructure
MGE will install meters capable of...
MetLife: Recognizes De Pere resident Kathy Schmidt with ‘Super Starter Designation’
Contact: PETER THOMAS
(414)615-4866
pathomas@metlife.com
DE PERE, WI JUNE 4 – MetLife announced that De Pere resident Kathy Schmidt 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...
ZGM+PR+NM: Brooke Infusino joins Zizzo Group Marketing + PR + New Media as editor
MILWAUKEE – (June 9, 2010) – Zizzo Group Marketing + PR + New Media (ZGM+PR+NM) – the region’s most fearless, results-driven, integrated marketing firm – welcomed Brooke Infusino to its creative team as editor.
In her new role, Infusino manages the editing process for many of ZGM+PR+NM’s health care clients. In addition to copyediting, Infusino uses critical and strategic...
