(WisBusiness) THU News Summary — 22 Oct. 2009
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Clean Wisconsin: State businesses speak out against the U.S. Chamber and in favor of a clean energy jobs bill
Contact: Katy Walter, 414‐852‐3680, kwalter@cleanwisconsin.org
MADISON – Business leaders from around Wisconsin have declared their support for a clean energy jobs bill, joining the growing number of American businesses criticizing the United States Chamber of Commerce on the issue.
“The U.S. Chamber does not speak for American business,” said Lisa Schaal, UrbanRE Vitalization...
Management Association: MRA to host Blue Ocean briefing for leaders on November 17 in Waukesha
Media Contact:
Janet Arnold-Grych
Director of Marketing and Communications
Tel: 262-696-3365
Fax: 262-696-3366
E-mail: janet@mranet.org
Featured Speaker is CEO from Only Certified Training Facility in the U.S .
October 21, 2009 Waukesha, Wis. – MRA – The Management Association (MRA) has announced that Ralph Pontillo, CEO of the Manufacturers and Business Association (MBA) in Erie, PA will present an overview for business leaders...
Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield: Expands cost disclosure tool to northcentral Wisconsin
Care Comparison gives Anthem members complete picture of costs associated with medical procedures
MILWAUKEE – Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield in Wisconsin (Anthem) announced today the expansion of its industry-leading transparency initiative to northcentral Wisconsin. Now, all members in Florence, Forest, Langlade, Lincoln, Marathon, Oneida, Portage, Vilas and Wood counties will be able to access Anthem Care Comparison, an...
WBIA: Bio Industry Basics #6 – Biodiesel has positive energy balance
Contact: Joshua Morby 414.791.9120
A new study from the University of Idaho and the US Department of Agriculture has found that biodiesel produces 4.5 units of energy for every one unit needed to create the fuel. Here are a few key facts:
* Farmers are using less fuel to grow soybeans because of technology advances that allow...
Department of Health Services, 211 Wisconsin: “Clinic Finder” connects public to flu shot clinics statewide
Contacts: Eric Ostermann, Executive Director of 211 Wisconsin, 920-560-3304
Stephanie Marquis, Wisconsin Department of Health Services, 608-266-1683
Call 211 from anywhere in Wisconsin 24/7 to find flu vaccination sites
Looking for a flu shot...
Orion Energy Systems: Named to list of fastest growing companies in North America on Deloitte’s 2009 Technology Fast 500™
CEO Verfuerth attributes Orion’s 549 percent revenue growth to demand for energy-efficient technology, compelling value proposition
MANITOWOC, Wis. — Oct. 21, 2009 — Orion Energy Systems Inc. (Nasdaq: OESX) today announced that it ranked number 241 on the Technology Fast 500™ — Deloitte LLP’s ranking of 500 of the fastest growing technology, media, telecommunications, life sciences and clean technology companies...
