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CONTACT: Sarah Goldberg, 202-331-6943 New standard is affordable, would cut pollution and boost state economy CHICAGO (March 24, 2010) -- Wisconsin has more than enough potential from wind, biomass and other renewable energy sources to meet the proposed increase in the state’s renewable electricity standard to 25 percent by 2025, according to a report released today by the Union of Concerned...

Contacts: Laura Smith, Office of the Governor, 608-261-2162 Tony Hozeny, Department of Commerce, 608-267-9661 Project to Retain 543 Jobs, Create 48 Jobs MADISON – Governor Jim Doyle announced today that Vollrath Company, LLC, of Sheboygan will receive $258,000 in tax credits from the Department of Commerce....

For More Information: Peter Raisch, 608-288-9000 ext. 141 praisch@kennedyc.com Sergenians wins award based on innovative green practices Madison-based Sergenian’s Floor Covering was recently announced as Greenworks National Dealer of the Year by Mohawk Industries, one of the world's largest floor covering manufacturers. Sergenian’s was selected as a result of a comprehensive green program highlighted by its longstanding promise to “keep every scrap of carpet...

Kip Ritchie named COO Milwaukee, WI -- Pepi Randolph, a former president of Forward Wisconsin, has been named CEO of the Potawatomi Business Development Corporation (PBDC). Pepi joined PBDC in 2007 as vice president Sales and Marketing. Kip Ritchie, PBDC’s vice president of Business Development has been named COO. The appointments come as part of a leadership...

CONTACT: John Dipko, Communications Director, 608-266-6753 On the Web: http://dwd.wisconsin.gov/dwd/newsreleases/2010/100324_feb_jobs_ui_rates_announced.pdf Jobs Added for Second Consecutive Month; Unemployment Rate Holds Steady MADISON – Department of Workforce Development (DWD) Secretary Roberta Gassman announced today that Wisconsin added jobs for the second consecutive month on a seasonally adjusted basis. Current employment statistics show a gain of 5,200 jobs in February on a seasonally adjusted basis. Without...

Media Contact: Kathy Kiedrowski, Marketing Senior Associate (608) 662-8600 Kathy.Kiedrowski@cliftoncpa.com MIDDLETON, Wis. (March 24, 2010) – Clifton Gunderson, ranked as one of the nation’s largest certified public accounting and consulting firms, today announced the addition of Danielle Sesko to the Middleton office of Clifton Gunderson. Sesko joined Clifton Gunderson as an assurance associate. Her area of specialization includes auditing for small-to medium-sized businesses....

For more information, contact: Kathryn Dustin, Local Transportation Programs & Finance (608) 264-7336, kathryn.dustin@dot.wi.gov Governor Jim Doyle today announced that 24 Wisconsin counties will share $284,700 in state funds to help counties maintain and improve public roads in county forests. The 2010 fiscal year funds are being distributed through the Wisconsin Department of Transportation’s County Forest Road Aids program and will help improve...

Contact: Keith Reopelle, senior policy director, 608.251.7020 ext. 11, 608.212.2935 (cell) Regionally diverse large and small businesses among supporters Madison, Wis – In a show of support for the Clean Energy Jobs Act, the Wisconsin business community delivered a letter signed by 200 Wisconsin businesses to state legislators today highlighting the economic and job-creation benefits...

Milwaukee, Wis. – March 24, 2010 – RedPrairie Holding, Inc. (“RedPrairie” or the “Company”) announced today that New Mountain Partners III, L.P., a private equity fund sponsored by New Mountain Capital, L.L.C. (“New Mountain”), has closed its acquisition of RedPrairie. Terms of the deal were not disclosed. RedPrairie, founded in 1975, is a...