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By Jessica Schaeffer For WisBusiness.com People will spend $45.4 billion on their pets this year alone, according to the American Pet Products Association, creating a large market that entrepreneurs are wagging their tails over. White Bear Technologies and Unique Beast are two such companies that have created products to satisfy the growing number of animal lovers willing to spend...

For more information, contact Eric Skrum 608-441-1216 or eskrum@wisbank.com Bank lending continues to outpace national average; Deposits increase (MADISON) High unemployment and poor economic conditions contributed to a decline in bank earnings, according to consolidated 3rd quarter performance numbers released today by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC). But despite the strong economic headwinds, most Wisconsin banks made a profit, total...

NEWS MEDIA CONTACT: (202) 586-4940 Recovery Act funding will upgrade the electrical grid, save energy and create jobs WASHINGTON, DC – Energy Secretary Chu announced today that the Department of Energy is awarding more than $10 million for projects in Wisconsin to demonstrate advanced Smart Grid technologies and integrated systems that will help build a smarter, more efficient, more resilient electrical grid....

Media Contact: Nancy Craig (319) 786-4788 Alliant Energy offers gift certificates CEDAR RAPIDS, IA – November 24, 2009 – Do you dread fighting crowds and waiting in long lines at the sales register? Do you have a hard-to-buy-for person on your list, and don’t know what to get them? If so, Alliant Energy suggests giving the gift of energy this holiday...

CONTACT: Anne Miner, aminer@bus.wisc.edu, 608-263-4143; John Surdyk, jsurdyk@bus.wisc.edu, 608-262-9041 MADISON - In high school, computer programmer Tim McGowan enrolled in advanced-placement Latin. When it came time to study for the big exam, he was ready to admit that languages weren't his thing. Desperate for a more effective way to study, McGowan turned to his computer and created a virtual-flashcards application. It's this...

Media Contact: Jen Barnum 608.848.0873 jbarnum@naviant.com ...

New Writing Instruments Celebrate Understated Elegance and Excellence in Fine Writing New York -- Leading pen maker Parker Pens introduces Parker Premier – a collection of state of the art, high-precision writing instruments that demonstrates Parker Pen’s know-how, craftsmanship and quality. Parker Premier, which is available in four finishes and three modes, combines three manufacturing techniques – lacquering, chiseling and plating...

Contact: Tom Bernd Marketing and Communications Manager DeWitt Ross & Stevens, S.C. 608-252-9356 tsb@dewittross.com MILWAUKEE, WI (November 24, 2009) — DeWitt Ross & Stevens is pleased to announce the addition of John F. Gaebler to the Business group.  Gaebler joins the firm as a partner in our Brookfield, Wisconsin office. Gaebler concentrates his practice on Corporate and International law. He is a frequent advisor on...

Contact: Bill Dougan (262) 472-1159 douganw@uww.edu WHITEWATER ­ A recent trip to Chicago paid dividends for University of Wisconsin-Whitewater young entrepreneur Jordan Leahy. The Darlington native won $3,000 in capital for his business, Clest LLC, at Northwestern University's third annual elevator pitch competition. Leahy beat 30 teams from major universities including the University of Michigan, University of Chicago, DePaul University...

CONTACT: Chris Forslund The Selmer Co. Business Development and Marketing Director 2200 Woodale Ave, Green Bay, WI 54313 Tel. 920-434-0230 920-434-0454 fax chrisf@theselmerco.com St. Francis Xavier Cathedral in Green Bay, December 5th, 2009 – The Selmer Co. will sponsor the second annual Carols for a Cause, which will feature Advent and Christmas musical selections to benefit Paul’s Pantry. This event will consist of well-known Advent and Christmas...

Contact: Colin Hutt @ (414) 765-2311 colin@primumagency.com - Public Invited to Holiday Open House to See Community and Join in Celebration - Neenah, Wis. (November 24, 2009) – CRL Senior Living Communities, an industry innovator in independent and assisted living, will celebrate the one-year anniversary of the Bella Vista and Bella Vista Manor communities with a holiday open house Saturday, December 5...

For More Information Contact: Bill Cosh 608/266-1221 MADISON — A civil asbestos enforcement action arising from the demolition of the Aldrich Chemical Building as part of the Marquette Interchange Project has been filed and partially resolved, Wisconsin Attorney General J.B. Van Hollen announced today. Two of the three named defendants have settled the...