WisBusiness

A year ago, a handful of local entrepreneurs decided to create a program that would help newer, early-stage entrepreneurs achieve their business goals. Today, Madison Entrepreneur Resource, Learning and Innovation Network, otherwise known as MERLIN, includes 68 mentors, 17 mentoring teams and, scores of MERLIN mentees. As part of the 2009 Wisconsin Early Stage Symposium, MERLIN mentors and entrepreneurs will...

For More Information Contact: Bill Cosh 608/266-6686 GLENWOOD CITY - Attorney General J.B. Van Hollen announced today that the Wisconsin Department of Justice (DOJ) has filed a civil consumer protection enforcement action against John Rassbach of Glenwood City, Wisconsin, alleging numerous instances of fraudulent billing of customers of his...

CONTACT: Dian Land, 608-261-1034, 608-516-9937, dj.land@hosp.wisc.edu MADISON - Researchers at the University of Wisconsin-Madison School of Medicine and Public Health have eliminated cervical cancer in mice with two FDA-approved drugs currently used to treat breast cancer and osteoporosis. Published in this week's (Nov. 9) Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, the findings offer hope for the 500,000 women around...

CONTACT: Lisa Ninmer 414-319-5700 lisaninmer@zizzogroup.com MILWAUKEE – (November 9, 2009) – Zizzo Group Advertising and PR (ZGA+PR); the region’s most fearless, results-driven integrated marketing firm; has announced the launch of a community health and awareness initiative in Colorado. Collaborating with Kaiser Permanente Colorado, The Denver Post, and CBS4-TV, ZGA+PR launched a multi-year health outreach program titled Elevate...

Contact: Jordan Leahy (608) 695-2651 jordanwilliamleahy@gmail.com WHITEWATER ­ Entrepreneurs from across Wisconsin will have the chance to network and learn valuable information from a diverse group of presenters in new and attractive industries at the state's first conference for young entrepreneurs. The Wisconsin Youth Entrepreneurs Conference will be held at the University of Wisconsin-Whitewater on Thursday, Nov. 19, in the Old Main Ballroom...

For More Information Contact: Bill Cosh 608/266-1221 SPOONER - The Wisconsin Department of Justice (DOJ) announced today it has filed an enforcement action against Auto Restore, Inc. and its owner, Michael D. Janey with a Washburn County Circuit Court. The lawsuit alleges violations of Wisconsin's Motor Vehicle Repair Code, Wisconsin Admin. Code...

Contact: Steph Sabo Greater Madison Convention & Visitors Bureau sabo@visitmadison.com or 608.441.3958 SELF Magazine places Madison at #8 out of 100 in its article, “The healthiest places for women” in its November issue. Madison was noted for having one of the lowest average body mass indexes and Madison women reported spending more time getting fit than any other city in the...

MEDIA CONTACT: Mary Carbine, BID Executive Director, 608.443.1973, mcarbine@downtownmadison.org Activities for Kids & Families – Special Offers & Complimentary Refreshments at Select Merchants - Trolley Rides & Gift Bags - Holiday Lights - Carolers Free Holiday Trolley, Carolers, Downtown Info Table continues weekends through Dec. 20. MADISON, Wis. (September 21, 2009) – Downtown Madison welcomes one and all to kick off...

Contact: Joshua Wescott, Office of the County Executive (608) 267-8823 or cell (608) 669-5606 Clear Horizons Wins Approval for Next Phase of State’s First Community Manure Digester The final decision on construction go-ahead is still a couple months away, but the Dane County Cow-Power Project has taken another major step forward. Dane County announced today that Wisconsin-based biogas...

Contact: DeAnne Boegli, National PR Manager 608.664.4428 or 608-225-2472 deanne.boegli@tdstelecom.com Madison, Wis. – On Friday morning, U.S. Reps. Rick Boucher (D-VA) and Lee Terry (R-NE), both senior members of the House Commerce Committee, introduced bi-partisan legislation to reform, preserve and advance the federal Universal Service Program, one of the nation’s most successful public policy programs. The following statement can be attributed...

Burger Boat Company is pleased to announce the presentation of the 19th Annual ShowBoats International Award for “Best Motor Yacht Under 50m” to INGOT, a 153’ (47m) Tri Deck Motor Yacht, on Saturday October 31, 2009 in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. This award recognizes a motor yacht that accomplishes the goals of her owner, builder and designer with undeniable...

Madison, WI -- This month marks the 10-year anniversary of Wisconsinmade.com, and the company is celebrating! In 1999, Linda Remeschatis launched the on-line gourmet food and gift store with 20 Wisconsin artisans offering 100 products. Today Wisconsinmade.com partners with over 250 Wisconsin artisans and sells more than 2000 products. More artisans are joining all the time, which means lucky...

Contact: Diane Washa, Marketing Director 608-824-7810 dwasha@standardardimaging.com Standard Imaging, Inc. is extremely proud to announce and celebrate its 20th anniversary. Incorporated on November 10, 1989, the company has continuously grown to become a leader in the medical physics field. Standard Imaging wishes to sincerely thank its employees, customers, suppliers and worldwide university-based collaborators....