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Contact: Refuge Manager Don Hultman (507) 452-4232 The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service today published a proposed rule in the Federal Register to amend the hunting regulations for the Upper Mississippi River National Wildlife and Fish Refuge. The amendments will implement the final major recreation changes outlined in the Refuge’s Comprehensive Conservation Plan (CCP) approved in 2006. The public has 30 days...

CONTACT: Kristal Kowalski, Public Relations Assistant PHONE: 414- 847- 6049 FAX: 414-302- 0351 E-MAIL: kjkowalski@wisconsin.bbb.org Milwaukee, Wis. – The Better Business Bureau will host a...

Hosted “Metrix OnDemand” solution to help field service organizations through recession Milwaukee, WI (April 28, 2009) – Metrix, the field service software company, today announced their new software-as-a-service (SaaS) product, called “Metrix OnDemand,” at the Field Service 2009 conference near Palm Springs, California. The new Metrix offering enables companies to utilize an internet-based service to automate their field service...

Contacts: Julissa Salamanca, BioSentinel Pharmaceuticals LLC 949-273-5409 jsalamanca@biosentinelpharma.com Dr. Bill Checovich, 608-334-1778 BoTest™ A/E Product information Web site: http://www.biosentinelpharma.com MADISON – A breakthrough test to rapidly and accurately detect small amounts of the most deadly strains of botulinum toxin has been released by BioSentinel Pharmaceuticals LLC, a Madison-based company. The company’s new “BoTest”™ offers nearly a 300-fold increase in sensitivity compared to other botulinum neurotoxin protein-based assays...

CONTACT Linda Profaizer National Assn of RV Parks & Campgrounds (303) 681-0401 lprofaizer@arvc.org LARKSPUR, Colo., April 2009 – Private campgrounds and RV resorts are collectively moving ahead with plans to spend millions of dollars in capital improvement projects this year, despite the recession, according to private park operators and industry officials. “The recession is temporary, and most campground and RV resort operators believe that it...

Friday, May 15, 2009 7:30 a.m. Madison Hilton Monona Terrace 9 East Wilson Street Madison, WI 53703 Continental Breakfast and Informal Networking Event Registration and Continental Breakfast: 7:30 am Adjourn: 9:00 am For more information or to register: http://www.mitaweb.org Event Description: Wisconsin businesses have multiple resources at their disposal in their efforts to expand international business. Each May, the directors of Wisconsin' international trade offices visit the state...

CONTACT: Carrie Skogsberg, PR Etc. (608) 239-0745 cskogsberg@pretc.net Educational event will offer expert knowledge and tools for individuals to reevaluate their financial futures What: Savant Capital Management will host Am I Okay?, an educational event that will address the question everyone is asking about their financial future: “Am I Okay?” Savant advisors will discuss what individuals need to do to make sure they...

CONTACT: Carrie Skogsberg PR Etc. (815) 489-3955 cskogsberg@pretc.net April 27, 2009 – Savant Capital Management, a fee-only wealth management firm headquartered in Rockford, IL, is reaching out to educate individuals on vital financial topics through a series of events, online seminars and speakers’ bureau activities. Through the SAGE Advice Series, Savant’s experts will provide knowledge and tools for individuals, investors, associations and businesses to assist...

Lake Delton, Wis. Minnows and money teamed up this week to give Lake Delton a much-needed shot in the arm. A hatchery truck from Gollon Bait & Fish Farm in Dodgeville, Wis. delivered 1,600 pounds of fathead minnows and golden shiners, the first installment of fish to restock this man-made lake in the heart of Wisconsin’s tourist Mecca. John...

Cooperative Health Choices of Western Wisconsin (CHC) was formed in late 2008 as a solution to the rising cost of health insurance faced by small businesses. “Many businesses are at the mercy of double-digit rate increases or are priced out of the market and are unable to provide health insurance as a benefit,” said Steve Healy, president of CHC....

From WisBusiness.com ... -- Experts in economics, education, and entrepreneurship joined key business leaders Monday to chart a course out of the current economic downturn. "We believe that the way you get out of recessions and the economic doldrums is to grow your way out," Wisconsin Manufacturers & Commerce President James Haney told the Wisconsin Way economic development...