UW-Stevens Point: Wisconsin Environmental Education Board awards grants
University Relations and Communications, 715-346-3046, Fax 715-346-2042, http://www.uwsp.edu/news
May 7, 2009
The Wisconsin Environmental Education Board (WEEB), located at the University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point, has awarded 75 grants worth more than $502,000. Projects comprise both statewide and grass roots initiatives that will enable the target audiences to obtain a better understanding of and appreciation for both the built and natural environments.
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Veit: Opens office in Milwaukee
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Libby Hager
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Chuck Geisler
Veit
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Veit’s trusted specialty contracting services now closer to Wisconsin customers
ROGERS, Minn. – May 7, 2009 – Veit, a specialty contracting and waste management company headquartered in Rogers, Minn., announces that it has opened a new office in Milwaukee. Through its new Milwaukee location, Veit offers specialty contracting services including earthwork, demolition, utilities, foundations and...
Wisconsin Bio Industry Alliance: Biodiesel Basics #33 – researchers create race car powered by chocolate
Contact: Joshua Morby 414.791.9120
Researchers at the University of Warwick in the UK have created and tested a Formula 3 race car that runs on biodiesel. Here are some facts:
* The Formula 3 car is powered by a biodiesel engine that is fueled by chocolate and vegetable oil, making it an environmentally friendly alternative to regular diesel.
* The car...
Citizens Utility Board: Alliant Energy hits customers with large rate hike request
More Information: Charlie Higley (608) 251-3322 x. 14
MADISON – The Citizens Utility Board has grave concerns for the ratepayers of Alliant Energy, which today applied with the Public Service Commission to raise electricity rates for 2010 by 9.2 percent, or $85.5 million, and...
WisBusiness: Permanent new jobs key to Madison’s success
By WisBusiness Staff
Tim Cooley, Madison's new economic development director, says creating and keeping new jobs is the key to the economic future of the capital city and its region.
Though Madison enjoys benefits of having state government and UW-Madison centered in its boundaries, Cooley said without permanent new jobs the glittering condos and office space are illusions of prosperity....
