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By Victor Dupuy For WisBusiness.com AimsBio is a biotechnology company that aims to re-root itself in the fertile start-up soil of Madison. AimsBio, which focuses its research on tapping into potential drugs obtained from the world of leaf surfaces, has moved from Ames, Iowa to Madison. It is a biotechnology company that develops pathogen control products, diagnostic kits, and analytical services for...

Advocates Frame Health Issue as a Personal Freedom VIROQUA, WI (December 21, 2009) Unpasteurized milk—often referred to as raw milk—is at the center of a rally and court appearance today in Viroqua, Wisconsin.  The controversial product can contain bacteria, like E. coli, Salmonella and Campylobacter, which can severely sicken those who consume it—bacteria removed by the pasteurization process.  Advocates believe...

MILWAUKEE, WI, December 22, 2009 – Northwestern Mutual is the “Best Place to Start” an internship as a financial representative in the insurance industry, according to survey results from Bloomberg BusinessWeek magazine. Northwestern Mutual’s ranking was determined by feedback from career services directors across the U.S., Bloomberg BusinessWeek’s Best Places to Launch a Career ranking, and self-reported internship data...

(Madison, Wis.) Axley Brynelson, LLP promoted Attorney David M. Pelletier and Attorney Melissa K. Warner to partners in the firm. David M. Pelletier primarily practices in the areas of bankruptcy, insolvency law, creditor's rights, commercial litigation, foreclosure, Chapter 128 Receiverships and workouts. He received his law degree from the Villanova University School of Law. Melissa K. Warner’s practice concentrates on issues...

December 2009, Appleton, WI (Phone: 920-751-1555, Website: http://www.appletonmfg.com): With Appleton Mfg. Division’s compact, battery-powered CartMover™, you can easily ensure worker safety whenever heavy loads on wheels need to be moved, in addition to increasing productivity. The material handler is ideal for moving just about anything on castors or wheels, weighing 100 lbs to 20,000 lbs. Whether it’s mobile carts...

CONTACT: Carrie Skogsberg PR Etc. (608) 239-0745 cskogsberg@pretc.net Madison, WI (December 22, 2009) – Savant Capital Management, a regional fee-only wealth management firm, has again been recognized on InvestmentNews’ lists of RIA Giants and Regional Movers and Shakers in the Midwest. These two lists are part of the financial publication’s Top RIA...

Contact: Jane H. Larson (608) 224-5005 MADISON--A recently completed study by the Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection and the Department of Natural Resources has increased the understanding of air emissions and odors on larger-sized livestock farms, and lays the groundwork for future studies in this important area, officials say. The multi-year project to study odor and air emissions...

Contact: Frank Borg, 715.829.0080 MADISON – State grant funds are available to help Wisconsin manufacturers improve performance, stimulate growth, and respond to new challenges as the economy recovers from the recession. “Wisconsin manufacturers who adopt Next Generation Manufacturing principles can improve their competitiveness, win a greater share of global markets, and react quickly to market opportunities,” said Department of Commerce...