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MILWAUKEE – The University of Wisconsin–Milwaukee Research Foundation (UWMRF) has received a $20,000 grant from the Helen Bader Foundation to support its technology transfer internship program. The technology transfer internship program employs UWM student interns to support a continuum of intellectual property management activities that include identification and assessment of intellectual property, management of patent prosecution and marketing and licensing...

For More Information, Contact: Christel Henke, 414-332-2933 chenke@prworks.biz June 23, 2010 –Flexo-Graphics located in Butler, Wisconsin is the $2,500 grand prize-winner of the “How I Got My Business Out Of Hot Water” Challenge sponsored by Reliable Water Services, a local provider of commercial water heaters, boilers and water softeners. J.W. Winco from New Berlin was awarded a second prize of $500 cash...

Contact: Tony Hozeny, Department of Commerce, 608/267-9661 MADISON—Wisconsin communities with population of 1,500 or less that are interested in revitalizing their downtowns and promoting community-wide business development should plan to attend one of two regional Small Town Forums, to be held July 13 in Shullsburg and July 14 in Tigerton. “Small communities face unique competitive challenges as they work to...

CONTACT: Kevin Tuttle Phone: 715-340-0832 E-mail: kevin.tuttle@wi.usda.gov USDA Rural Development Housing Funds Still Available STEVENS POINT, WI - JUNE 24, 2010 – USDA Rural Development...

Contact: Jim Armstrong 608-250-5148 jim@goodforbusiness.com Good for Business, a communications company headquartered in Madison, Wisconsin, designed the 2010 Hillary Institute Award. The award reflects the Hillary Institute logo and identity, also developed by Good for Business. The award consists of two glass ‘mountains’ and a square pounamu (green stone) situated at the ‘peak’....

Help save the day by donating blood through the American Red Cross Blue Mounds, WI, June 25, 2010–JG Development will host an American Red Cross, Badger Chapter blood drive on Wednesday, July 7 from 2:00 pm to 6:00 pm. The blood drive will be held at JG’s Natural Element Homes Gallery located at 4070 E. Brigham Road in Blue...

For More Information Contact: Bill Cosh 608/266-1221 “Reports of Carp progressing past the barrier is what we’ve feared.” “Before the Asian Carp was found to have crossed the barrier, it was plain to me that this was going to happen. That’s why, months ago, we asked the Supreme Court to close the locks. ...

1130 Davidson Road Brookfield, WI 53045 262-784-8219 gmswi@yahoo.com Brookfield, Wis. – Recent heavy rains that raked the area have left ponds in backyards, water in basements and, in all likelihood, questions in the minds of homeowners. The impact of the two-night deluge was worsened at homes lacking proper grading at their base or even clear gutters on their eaves, said Todd Ruedt, owner...

Contact: Jason Rae, 414.344.1733 MEDIA ADVISORY MILWAUKEE – The Center for Veterans Issues (CVI), in partnership with Cardinal Capital Management, will be holding a groundbreaking ceremony to recognize the construction of the Thomas H. Wynn Memorial Apartments: Veterans Manor on Wednesday, June 30, 2010 at 1:15pm at the Marquette University High School Athletic Fields at 35th Street and Wisconsin Avenue in...

For additional information, contact: Julie Cole jcole@quarles.com (414) 277-5212 MADISON, Wis. (June 24, 2010) — The national law firm of Quarles & Brady, LLP is pleased to announce that Valerie Bailey-Rihn, a partner in the Firm's Madison office, has been elected to serve as president-elect of the Dane County Bar Association (DCBA). She will serve as president-elect from May 2010 through May 2011,...

Contact: Peter Thomas (414)615-4866 pathomas@metlife.com Green Bay, WI June 23 – Tyler Degeneffe was among those who have been selected to attend MetLife’s Leaders level of recognition – an honor bestowed to a select set of MetLife producers, specifically who exemplify the highest standards of personal integrity, professionalism, and customer service across the company. Tyler Degeneffe is a member of the National...

Contact: Peter Thomas (414) 615-4866 pathomas@metlife.com RHINELANDER, WI, JUNE 23 – Michael Boyd was among those who have been selected to attend MetLife’s Leaders level of recognition – an honor bestowed to a select set of MetLife producers, specifically who exemplify the highest standards of personal integrity, professionalism, and customer service across the company. Michael Boyd attended Michigan Tech University, and he...

Contact: Lisa Kay Peters Development Director Bay Area Humane Society 920-469-3110 x112 lisakay@BayAreaHumaneSociety.com In honor of the pursuit of life, liberty ... and mouse toys! Green Bay, Wisconsin – Bay Area Humane Society is hosting a special adoption event from now until July 4, 2010. All adult cat and kitten adoptions will be just $17.76. Adopters who appreciate purrs and unconditional love can add to their...

Contact: Kelly Edwards, 715-340-1264 or kelly.edwards@wi.usda.gov - - - MEDIA ALERT - - - USDA Rural Development presents the honor READSTOWN, WI – TUESDAY, JUNE 29, 2010 – USDA Rural Development is honoring Valley View Apartments and presenting them with an Award of Excellence Valley View Apartments, managed by Readstown Housing for the Elderly, was selected as recipient of USDA Rural Development’s Award...

Contact: Kelly Edwards, 715-340-1264 or kelly.edwards@wi.usda.gov - - - MEDIA ALERT - - - USDA Rural Development presents the honor LOYAL, WI – WEDNESDAY, JUNE 30, 2010 – USDA Rural Development is honoring Thomas Street Apartments and presenting them with an Award of Excellence Thomas Street Apartments, managed by Loyal Housing Authority, was selected as recipient of USDA Rural Development’s Award of Excellence...