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WisBusiness: Future looking bright for northern Wis. biofuel plant

By Samantha Hernandez For WisBusiness.com ASHLAND -- Robert Byrne, president of Flambeau River Biofuels, says "the political climate looks really good" for his company's planned $267 million biorefinery project that will create the country's first fossil fuel-free integrated pulp and paper mill. Speaking at the the Lake Superior Technology Conference, Byrne said U.S. Rep. David Obey, D-Wausau, had been to the plant on Tuesday...

Dept. of Commerce: Building contractors required to register with Commerce

Contact: Tony Hozeny, Department of Commerce, 608/267-9661 MADISON-- Building contractors are required to register with the Department of Commerce (Commerce) as a result of an administrative rule change in Ch. Comm 5, Wis. Adm. Code, and finalized March 2, 2009. The rule applies to businesses, including one person shops, that act as building contractors or subcontractors that are...

Dept. of Commerce: Governor Doyle announces funding for Cities Digital, Inc.

Contact: Tony Hozeny, Department of Commerce, 608/267-9661 MADISON— Governor Jim Doyle today announced that Cities Digital, Inc. located in Hudson, St. Croix County, will receive $250,000 in Technology Zone tax credits. The related project is expected to create 15 jobs and retain 11 positions. “To grow Wisconsin, we must continue to invest in our economy and foster technology growth, even...

White House: New report shows how health insurance reform will benefit Wisconsin

Contact: HHS Press Office (202) 690-6343 Health and Human Services Secretary Kathleen Sebelius today released How Health Insurance Reform Will Benefit Wisconsin, a new report outlining how health insurance reform will improve health care for all in Wisconsin. Sebelius announced the availability of the new report as part of a webcast – “Health Insurance Reform: What’s in it For You”...

Alliant Energy: Announces Reschke as vice president of human resources

Media Contact: Rob Crain (608) 458-4469 Investor Relations Contact: Susan Gille (608) 458-3956 Madison, Wis. -- Alliant Energy Corporation (NYSE: LNT) today announced the appointment of Wayne Reschke as vice president of human resources. Reschke brings with him more than 30 years of experience in human resources and leadership and organizational development consulting, as well as a Master’s degree in Counseling and...

UW-Stevens Point: What questions should people ask before deciding to purchase waterfront property?

CONTACT University Relations and Communications, 715-346-3046, Fax 715-346-2042, http://www.uwsp.edu/news “Choosing the Right Waterfront Property,” a guide for purchasing lake or riverfront property, has just been published by UW-Extension and the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources. Lynn Markham, land use specialist for the Center for Land Use Education (CLUE) located in the College of Natural Resources at the University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point (UWSP),...
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