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Contact: Angie Langer Marketing Communications email: alanger@sajan.com phone: 877-426-9505 RIVER FALLS, WI- February 17th, 2009 - Sajan, the leader in on-demand language translation technology and services, has announced the addition of Peter Shutte as the new VP of Business Development. In his role of Vice President of Business Development, Shutte will be developing strategic alliances to help further accelerate the current increasing revenue stream. Bringing...

Media Contact: Mark Treichel Hoffman York (414) 225-9554 mtreichel@hyc.com - Wisconsin Timber Rattlers save $9,338 annually with LED sign - MADISON, Wis. (February 17, 2009) - The Wisconsin Timber Rattlers had quite a year in 2008. Pitcher Phillippe Aumont played on the World Team for Major League Baseball's All-Star Futures Games, the Midwest League named the Timber Rattlers' grounds crew the best in the league...

Mayor Kevin Crawford to spearhead government relations, policy initiatives and strategic business development on local, regional and national levels MANITOWOC, Wis. — Feb. 17, 2009 — Orion Energy Systems Inc. (Nasdaq: OESX), a leading provider of energy management solutions to the commercial and industrial sectors, announced today that Kevin Crawford will join the company upon completion of his sixth term...

For additional information, contact: Attorney Jeff Peelen (414) 277-5773 jdp@quarles.com MILWAUKEE (February 16, 2009) – The law firm of Quarles & Brady is pleased to announce the formation of a national Stimulus Legislation & Opportunities Task Force dedicated to assisting clients with evaluating and taking advantage of the opportunities arising under the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009. The firm's Stimulus...

The MIT Club of Wisconsin and Lathrop & Clark LLP are pleased to invite you to join us on Wednesday, February 25, 2009 at the Pyle Center, Madison, for the MIT Enterprise Forum/MIT Club of Wisconsin program: "Surviving and Thriving During the Recession of 2009" This program will include the MIT Enterprise Forum Global Broadcast: "Paint It Black: Avoiding The Financial Beast Of Burden In 2009 And Beyond" and Registration,...

FOR INFORMATION CONTACT Kate Knox (262) 797-3323 Topics to include credit repair, financial literacy and home buying BROOKFIELD, Wis. – North Shore Bank today announced that it will hold a series of financial seminars in February and March at the Social Development Center, 4041 N. Richards St. The sessions, which focus on credit, financial literacy and purchasing a home, are free and...

CONTACT: Robert Radwin, (608) 263-6596, radwin@engr.wisc.edu MADISON - A new multidisciplinary course at the University of Wisconsin-Madison is preparing entrepreneurial graduate students to bring biomedical innovations to the patients who need them. The UW-Madison Bio Innovations and Opportunities in Medicine and Engineering (BIOME) course brings together students from academic backgrounds as diverse as engineering, medicine, education and business. "This breadth is...

CONTACT: Drew Lake, Wisconsin Alumni Student Board, (715) 520-0341, dlake@wisc.edu MADISON - Students looking to prepare for life, from first-year students to seniors about to graduate from the University of Wisconsin-Madison, are invited to get expert financial advice at an exclusive weekend event. The Wisconsin Alumni Student Board (WASB) and Wisconsin School of Business will co-host the annual Financial Independence...

EAU CLAIRE — Two University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire alumni were ranked as the top financial advisers in Wisconsin and Minnesota on a list that appeared in the Feb. 9 issue of Barron's magazine. A third UW-Eau Claire graduate was ranked No. 7 in Wisconsin. Barron's — a prestigious weekly business publication for investors — created a state-by-state list of...

Contact: Julie Vike Marketing/Events Manager 608-257-6051 x23 vike@appliedtech.us Nathan Toth – Systems Specialist Nathan joined Applied Tech in January 2009 as a Systems Specialist. Nathan, previously of Direct Networks, Inc joined Applied Tech as a seasoned engineer with notable certifications, including CompTIA A+, CompTia Net+, Microsoft Certified Systems Engineer (MCSE) and Cisco Certified Network Associate certification (CCNA) in Security. For further information, please contact...

Increases Investment in Education, Economic Development MADISON – Governor Jim Doyle tonight proposed a budget that protects Wisconsin priorities – education, health care, and public safety – while making $2.2 billion in spending cuts and protecting middle class tax cuts. Governor Doyle outlined his plan to grow Wisconsin’s economy and use one-time federal recovery funds to generate jobs. ...

Contact: Joshua Morby (414) 791-9120 A scientist at Southern Illinois University-Carbondale has found another use for the distillers grains produced during the ethanol process that helps cut pork producers feed costs. Here are some facts: * Distillers grains mixed with soybeans are as nutritional a meal for hogs as soybeans alone. * While soy...

Contact: Tom Becker PRS President/CEO 541-857-7211 PRS to roll out several new technologies for its growing system of retirement communities (Medford, Oregon) February 17, 2009 – Pacific Retirement Services, Inc. (PRS), a national not-for-profit leader in the senior living and health care industry and the parent company of Capitol Lakes in Downtown...

From WisBusiness.com ... -- Miniature Precision Components Inc. in Prairie du Chien has filed notice with the state about approximately 100 layoffs on or around April 17. See the state filing: http://www.wisbusiness.com/1008/090216mpc.pdf -- A "Coalition Against New Taxes" is already voicing its opposition to expanding the sales tax to professional or business services in case Gov. Jim Doyle proposes a...