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For More Information Contact: Bill Cosh 608/266-1221 MADISON — Attorney General J.B. Van Hollen announced today that Wisconsin has joined with other states and the federal government and reached an agreement in principle with AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP, to settle allegations it engaged in an off-label marketing campaign that improperly promoted the antipsychotic drug, Seroquel....

Addition of on-demand WMS means RedPrairie now provides a solution for distribution operations of all sizes and levels of complexities RedShift:2010 – ORLANDO, Fla. – RedPrairie Corporation, a productivity solutions provider, today announced it has completed the acquisition of SmartTurn, the leading on-demand inventory and WMS provider. The acquisition adds a multi-tenant software-as-a-service (SaaS) WMS to RedPrairie’s E²e™...

Automated initiation, processing and closeout enables greater efficiency prior to shipping RedShift:2010 – ORLANDO, Fla. – RedPrairie Corporation, a productivity solutions provider, has announced a touch screen packing operations enhancement in the 2010.1 release of its Warehouse Management solution. The new functionality will allow for automated initiation, processing and closeout of packages intended for shipment from a warehouse or...

Contact: Joshua Morby 414.791.9120 MILWAUKEE – The Wisconsin Bio Industry Alliance’s (WBIA) Bio Power Initiative officially launched a new statewide media campaign this morning aimed at promoting the positive benefits that bio power has in Wisconsin. The campaign includes editorial board visits, radio advertisements, media releases, and other educational materials. “The goal of this campaign is to continue our work to...

mmac events Get connected to the region's best business network. FEATURED EVENT12Understanding ObamacareWednesday, May 12WAUKESHA: 7:30-9:00 AM   | Country Springs Hotel   l   Register >>MILWAUKEE: 12:00-1:30 PM   | Milwaukee Athletic Club   l   Register >>MayThe new health care legislation will affect every employer, third party administrator and insurance broker in the country.  The WMC and the law firm of Michael Best...

Contacts: Laura Smith, Office of the Governor, 608-261-2162 Tony Hozeny, Department of Commerce, 608-267-9661 MILWAUKEE – Governor Jim Doyle today presented his annual Export Achievement Awards recognizing Wisconsin firms and organizations that have achieved extraordinary results in international sales or have contributed to Wisconsin’s ability to compete in...

Contacts: Tony Hozeny, Department of Commerce, 608-267-9661 Laura Smith, Office of the Governor, 608-261-2162 MADISON — Governor Jim Doyle announced today that the Madison Development Corporation and the City of Madison have received a Forward Innovation Fund award in the amount of $200,000 from the...

Contact: Brian Knox (414) 276-6237 bknox@zeppos.com Italy, Ohio and Missouri bands now face online fan vote; winner will play world’s largest music festival MILWAUKEE, WI – Briggs & Stratton Corporation today announced the top three finalists in its 2010 “Briggs & Stratton Battle of the Bands” contest. The winner of the Battle will be decided by music fans around the world who will vote...

Tyler Sailsbery's idea to make it easier for college students to find housing helped him win the fourth annual Warhawk Business Plan Competition at the University of Wisconsin-Whitewater. His business proposal for NoMoreDorms.com, a website serving students and property owners, impressed a six-judge panel and won the top prize...

Also Signs Nine Other Bills at Gundersen Lutheran in La Crosse, Including Legislation to Require Newborn Hearing Screening LA CROSSE – At Gundersen Lutheran in La Crosse today, Governor Jim Doyle signed into law 10 bills, including important electronic medical record legislation. Assembly Bill 779, the WIRED for Health Act, will strengthen the ability of Wisconsin health care providers...

Contact: Tony Hozeny, Department of Commerce, 608-267-9661 Project to create 14 jobs MADISON—Governor Jim Doyle announced today that Lake Assault Boats, LLC, Superior, Douglas County, will receive $111,000 in tax credits from the Economic Development Tax Credit Program from the Department of Commerce (Commerce) to move production from Minnesota to Superior. “One of my top priorities is to help move companies and...