WisBusiness

Contact: Kim Straka kim@hypecomm.com or 608.772.7207 (Madison, WI) A new option has just opened up to those looking for somewhere to go in the form of nightlife. It’s called Plan B. Plan B is Madison’s newest LGBT friendly nightclub that will open on Thursday August 14, 2009 at 924 Williamson Street in Madison. Plan B is co-owned by Cory Gresen and...

Contact: Steph Sabo Greater Madison Convention & Visitors Bureau sabo@visitmadison.com or 608.441.3958 Madison, known for its commitment on green initiatives and dedication to environmental forward thinking was represented by the Greater Madison Convention and Visitors Bureau’s (GMCVB) Jeff Holcomb at a history making meeting as the daughter’s of two environmental legacies met for the first time. Jeff, joined by Tia Nelson, daughter of...

Contact: Laurie Fischer Executive Director E-mail: lfischer@widba.com Phone: (920) 491-9956 GREEN BAY, WI -- In these difficult economic times, the Dairy Business Association (DBA) says only market-based solutions will solve the problem of low milk prices over the long term. Supply management, milk quota system, high guaranteed minimum prices, government cow buyouts, more MILC, and even a moratorium on large farms have all been...

For more information, contact: Cheryl Van Tessier, Finesse Public Relations LLC (608) 467-4408, ctessier@finessepr.net Rebecca Gerothanas, Summit Credit Union (608) 243-5000x4700, rebecca.gerothanas@summitcreditunion.com MADISON, Wis. — Summit Credit Union has donated $15,000 to the East Madison Community Center (EMCC) to support the expansion of the Center’s health and fitness services for area children and their parents. ...

Contact: Bill Rubin/Jacki Bradham St. Croix EDC 715-381-4383 Software and Management Solutions Company Will Create 15 Jobs On August 7th, Wisconsin Department of Commerce Secretary Richard Leinenkugel awarded Cities Digital, Inc. (CDI), $250,000 in Technology Zone tax credits to support the company’s expansion in Hudson, Wisconsin. CDI recently acquired an 18,000 square foot facility at 2000 O’Neil Road in the St. Croix Business Park,...

Contact: Joshua Morby Mobile: 920.968.4197 Email: media@thenewnorth.com Analysis identifies feedstock potential for possible plant location NIAGARA, August 10, 2009 – For more than a year, officials at the New North, Inc. have explored the economic development opportunities surrounding cellulosic ethanol production in Northeast Wisconsin. After several meetings with prospects, discussions with researchers, and contracting with industry experts, New North, Inc. is excited to announce...

Contact: Mike Ruzicka 414.778.4929 August 10, 2009 – Milwaukee County marked the 4th straight month of higher sales than a year ago, according to housing statistics released by Metro MLS, Inc. today. The increase in sales has been fueled by a marked improvement in affordability in the county, and seems to have spread to adjoining counties as well. Milwaukee County registered a...

Contact: Teresa Cuperus 608-224-5101 MADISON -- Secretary of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection Rod Nilsestuen today asked for grant pre-proposals to increase local food sales and grow the state’s economy. The state’s second round of the Buy Local, Buy Wisconsin grant program will award $222,700 total this year; the maximum grant amount is $50,000. “We’re looking for projects that will help...

Contact: Kate Scoptur, Director of Client Relations 608.260.2484 kscoptur@axley.com (Madison, WI) 19 attorneys from Axley Brynelson, LLP were named in the 2010 edition of The Best Lawyers in America®. Regarded as a top reference guide to the legal profession, Best Lawyers has been published biennially since 1983. The Best Lawyers lists are compiled through an extensive peer-review survey in which thousands of lawyers in...