UW-Madison: Projected food, energy demands seen to outpace production
CONTACT: David Zaks, 608-890-0337, zaks@wisc.edu
MADISON - With the caloric needs of the planet expected to soar by 50 percent in the next 40 years, planning and investment in global agriculture will become critically important, according a new report released today (June 25).
The report, produced by Deutsche Bank, one of the world's leading global investment banks, in collaboration with the...
Wilderness Hotel & Golf Resort: Adds great new attractions for summer 2009
FOR INFORMATION CONTACT: Heidi Fendos, PR Counsel
(414) 778-0766 or heidi@fendospr.com
WISCONSIN DELLS, Wis. — The Wilderness Hotel & Golf Resort, America’s largest waterpark resort, located in Wisconsin Dells, is planning to unveil several new amazing and fun attractions by early July. They include:
Wilderness Canyon Zip Line Adventure
If...
Baird Venture Partners: Former Monster Worldwide executives launch ClickFuel with $2.5 million Series A financing
Baird Venture Partners Leads Investment in Internet Marketing Services Provider
BOSTON, JUNE 25, 2009 – ClickFuel Inc., a Boston-based provider of Internet marketing services to small and mid-sized businesses (SMBs), announced today it has raised $2.5 million in a Series A financing, led by Baird Venture Partners..
ClickFuel was founded in 2008 and is led by former Monster Worldwide senior executive...
Wisconsin Credit Union League: Teachers looking to improve students’ financial skills get help from credit unions
Contact: Christine Henzig
(800) 242-0833, Ext 6019
chenzig@theleague.coop
Economic squeeze heightens statewide effort to help more young people learn money management
Pewaukee, Wis. – With financial pressures bearing down on families across the state, Wisconsin teachers are taking up the task of preparing young people for their financial futures by attending a series of workshops starting this week that will help...
UW-Whitewater: Promising summer research program kicks off
Contact: Seth Meisel
(262) 472-5150
meisels@uww.edu
WHITEWATER Students and University of Wisconsin-Whitewater faculty members will spend the summer researching and collaborating through the summer undergraduate research fellowship program.
"This program gives students applied experiences while giving them the opportunity to work closely with professionals," said Seth Meisel, UW-Whitewater Undergraduate Research Program director.
Faculty mentors are an essential part...
DATCP: Wisconsin Farm Center cautions farmers about predatory lenders
Contact: Paul Dietmann 608-224-5038
MADISON -- The Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade & Consumer Protection (DATCP) cautions farmers against predatory loan companies that are taking advantage of the current economic situation to the detriment of farmers.
“As farmers find it increasingly difficult to obtain loans, the Wisconsin Farm Center is aware that companies are seeking to prey on cash-strapped farmers...
