UWM: Wage gap linked to customer bias
MILWAUKEE — Researchers have helped solve the mystery of why white men continue to earn 25 percent more than equally well performing women and minorities. Managers and business owners must pay a premium for white male employees because customers prefer them, says David Hekman, assistant professor in the Sheldon B. Lubar School of Business at the University of Wisconsin–Milwaukee....
St. Croix EDC: Regional health co-op extends deadline: confidential health questionnaires due June 19; coverage still on track for October 1st
Contact: Bill Rubin/Jacki Bradham, St. Croix EDC, 715-381-4383
The deadline to submit a series of documents for inclusion in a regional health cooperative has been extended to Friday, June 19, 2009.
“The extension is based on the growing response from prospective members of the cooperative,” said William Rubin, a representative of Cooperative Health Choices of Western Wisconsin (CHC). “We want to...
Thrive: Announces support for creation of a regional transit authority
Contact: Julia Popolizio, Thrive, 608-443-1964/jpopolizio@thrivehere.org
Find this release and white paper online: http://www.thrivehere.org/media
To encourage regional transportation options and increase global economic competitiveness, Thrive today announced its support for legislation enabling the creation of a Regional Transit Authority, or RTA.
“Transportation is about job creation, about how we get to work, how we connect, how we recreate, and how we transport...
Greater Madison Chamber of Commerce: RTAs provide transportation options for business and employees
Contact: Kevin Little
(608) 443-1949
GMCC Supports RTA Enabling Language in State Budget
(Madison) - To encourage regional transportation and increase economic competitiveness, the Greater Madison Chamber of Commerce (GMCC) urged state legislators today to enable creation of a Dane County Regional Transit Authority (RTA) as part of the state budget bill. Current law requires state approval before municipalities can...
Better Business Bureau: Advice on what do to if your local car dealer closes
CONTACT: Susan Bach, Director of Communications
PHONE: 414- 847- 6085
FAX: 414-302- 0355
E-MAIL: sbach@wisconsin.bbb.org
Both General Motors and Chrysler have announced that they are...
Dept. of Commerce: June brings many celebratory moments for women-owned businesses in Wisconsin
Contact: Tony Hozeny, Department of Commerce, 608-267-9661
MADISON - Several events celebrating the accomplishments of women-owned businesses across Wisconsin will take place this month. From award ceremonies to competitions, business women across the state will be recognized and applauded for their achievements.
“Women-owned businesses continue to play an important role in Wisconsin’s economy,” said Department of Commerce Secretary...
U.S. Chamber of Commerce: Wisconsin business leaders blitz Capitol Hill to oppose card check bill ‘compromise’
Contact: Justin Hakes 202-329-0608
As Key Senators Meet Today to Discuss the Bill, Wisconsin Businesses Join Chorus of Opposition
WASHINGTON, D.C.—More than 150 local business and community leaders from across Wisconsin today flooded Capitol Hill to urge Senator Herb Kohl and others not to “compromise” on the so-called “Employee Free Choice Act,” or Card Check bill. The group joined...
