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...
U.S. Sen. Feingold: Seeks feedback from Wisconsin businesses, constituents on jobs tax credit
Contact: Zach Lowe (202) 224-8657
Feingold’s Legislation Would Extend and Expand the Jobs Tax Credit Passed in March
Washington, D.C. – After hearing positive responses in meetings with business leaders from across Wisconsin, U.S. Senator Russ Feingold is seeking feedback from all Wisconsinites about his legislation to extend and expand the recently enacted jobs tax incentive. Feingold worked to get...
Autonomous Mind Consulting: Wisconsin solar energy professionals remain optimistic about growth prospects
Contact: Joseph Pagano
(608) 698-8216
joe@autonomousmind.com
Survey Results Reveal Expectations for Strong Growth and Job Creation, Concerns about Increased Competition
Madison, Wis. — 74 percent of solar energy professionals in Wisconsin expect company revenue to grow by more than 10 percent annually during the next 2 to 3 years, according to a recent survey. Respondents also anticipate taking action in the next year to promote such...
Crave Brothers: Crave Brothers Farmstead Cheese helps celebrate summer with Caprese salad variations – from classic to creative
Contact: Linda Funk
Phone: 515-334-1041 ...
USDA: Highway G landfill begins upgrades; USDA rural development provided more than $4.5 million in financing
CONTACT: Kelly Edwards
Phone: 715-340-1264
E-mail: ...
Chippewa County Economic Development Corporation: Workplace Safety 101 workshop set for June 14
Chippewa County Economic Development Corporation (CCEDC), Chippewa Valley Technical College (CVTC) and the Chippewa Valley Innovation Center (CVIC) have partnered up to host a Workplace Safety 101 Workshop to be held on Monday, June 14th from 8-10am at the CVIC located at 3132 Louis Avenue, Eau Claire.
The main topics Workplace Safety 101 are:
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Xcel Energy: Plantings begin on innovative woody biomass plantations in Lake Superior basin
For immediate release:
Xcel Energy Media Relations (715) 737-2565
Test stations to be used to educate local farmers, public on woody biomass development and costs
ASHLAND, WIS. – Plantings began today on two innovative woody biomass energy plantations in the Lake Superior basin that will be testing hybrid species of poplar and black willow trees. The plantations at the Ag Experiment Station...
