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Contact: Bill Rubin/Jacki Bradham, St. Croix EDC, 715-381-4383 Health Questionnaires, Acknowledgments, Business Associate Contracts Due June 5th Following a May 14th webcast that attracted almost 150 on-line viewers, Cooperative Health Choices of Western Wisconsin (CHC) is asking interested parties to complete a series of documents that will lead to health insurance coverage later this year. The material is posted at http://www.unitedscv.com/chchealth.htm...

CONTACT: Andy Renaud, arenaud@wisc.edu, 608-772-4716 MADISON - It's a challenge that parents face every day: Make healthy food taste good so their kids will actually eat it. A University of Wisconsin-Madison food development team has done just that, and on Monday, June 8, they'll head to Disneyland to showcase their creation before a panel of industry judges. The team has made...

Contact: Jodie Johnson Assistant Vice President - Marketing First Business Financial Services, Inc. Phone 608-232-5910 jjohnson@firstbusiness.com MILWAUKEE, WI, May 27, 2009 – First Business Equipment Finance announced today that Tom Rude has been promoted to First Vice President. First Business Equipment Finance is part of First Business Financial Services, Inc. (NASDAQ: FBIZ). Tom has over 27 years experience in equipment leasing and financing. Prior to joining...

CONTACT: Daniel Okoli, 608-263-3159, dokoli@fpm.wisc.edu MADISON - How the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee and the city of Milwaukee cooperate on urban planning and architectural issues will be the focus of a brown-bag session at Madison's Overture Center on Tuesday, June 2. Co-sponsored by UW-Madison, the city of Madison and Mayor Dave Cieslewicz, and the American Institute of Architects-Southwest Wisconsin chapter, the event...

Contact: Julia Luther Dells Raceway Park Wisconsin Dells, WI-With over 100 cars at Dells Raceway Park, an American Speed Association track, on Saturday, May 23rd the crowd was in for some great racing and a night of firsts as new drivers brought home the win, and DRP favorites were welcomed back. Dan Lensing, in the Super Late Model division, set his first Quick...

For more information contact: Pat Barone at 608.231.6750 Cynthia Loy Darst, one of the star coaches on NBC's "Starting Over", will visit the Madison area chapter of the International Coach Federation (ICF-Madison) for a 12:00 noon presentation on Wednesday, June 10, 2009 at the Edgewater Hotel entitled "Past the Point of Reason." Named “One of the Top Ten Most Influential Coaches in...

Contact: Laura Stevens The Rosen Group 202.862.4372 lauras@rosengrouppr.com Kiplinger’s Names 10 Best Cities of 2009 —Stable Employment and New Career Opportunities Give These Cities An Edge— Washington, DC (May 26, 2009)—Kiplinger’s Personal Finance has named its 10 Best Cities of 2009, selecting locales offering solid employment opportunities and the talent to create new, well-paying positions. A healthy job market means these cities will suffer less during...

For more information, contact Eric Skrum 608-441-1216 or eskrum@wisbank.com FDIC Numbers Prove Wisconsin Banks Continue to Lend, Outperform Peers Nationally MADISON—Lending by Wisconsin’s depository bank and thrift institutions grew in the first quarter of 2009, according to consolidated numbers released by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC) today. Overall, mortgage refinancing and a stabilizing financial sector helped improve bank earnings in Wisconsin...

For More Information Contact: Bill Cosh 608/266-1221 SETTLEMENT FUNDS PAIRED WITH CITY OF MILWAUKEE FUNDS AND COMMUNITY ASSETS FOR FORECLOSURE MEDIATION EFFORTS LEAD BY MARQUETTE UNIVERSITY LAW SCHOOL Of particular concern to me are the significant public safety concerns related to foreclosed and abandoned properties in Milwaukee… Attorney General J.B. Van Hollen MILWAUKEE - ...

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