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Consumers in all 50 states report company used misleading tactics to sell vehicle service contract of dubious value Milwaukee, Wis. – Consumers across the United States are alleging that Wentzville, MO-based US Fidelis, a company touting itself as “America’s leading provider of extended auto warranties,” pressured them into buying expensive and unnecessary vehicle service contracts from which they received little...

The UW Family Business Center (FBC) is pleased to announce two additions to their Advisory Board of Directors: Eric Schwartz of Sara Investment Real Estate and Brian Donley of Thompson Investment Management. The FBC is a not for profit, membership organization for family-owned businesses. Its mission is to provide family businesses with an opportunity to address...

New headquarters sets standard for energy-efficient facilities nationwide MANITOWOC, Wis. — April 22, 2009 — Orion Energy Systems Inc. (Nasdaq: OESX) presents an “enormous economic opportunity in Wisconsin” through the development of green collar jobs and energy efficient technologies, according to Wisconsin Gov. Jim Doyle, who celebrated Earth Day at the energy management company’s new state-of-the-art technology center. Orion’s technology center,...

For additional information, contact: Julie Cole jcole@quarles.com (414) 277-5212 MADISON, Wis. (April 22, 2009) – The law firm of Quarles & Brady LLP is pleased to announce that Ave M. Bie, managing partner of the Firm’s Madison office, has been appointed to the 10-member New York Independent System Operator (NYISO) board of directors, after being recommended by a nationwide selection committee. The NYISO, formed...

For more information contact: Lauren Cook 414-276-6237 Edgewood College and Corporate Report Wisconsin award recognizes environmental stewardship, community relations and customer appreciation TOMAHAWK, Wis. — Plum Creek was recently honored with a 2009 Wisconsin...

Burger Boat Company is pleased to announce that ShowBoats International has nominated both INGOT, a 153' (47m) Burger Tri-Deck Motor Yacht, and Tò-Kalòn, a 101’ (31m) Burger Enclosed Bridge Motor Yacht, for “Best Custom Motor Yacht Interior” as well as for “Best Motor Yacht Under 50m.” The 19th annual ShowBoats International Awards will be presented at the 2009 Fort Lauderdale...

CONTACT Chris Forslund Director of Business Development The Selmer Company 2200 Wooddale Ave. Green Bay, WI 54313 920-593-8227 Green Bay, Wisconsin – The Selmer Company announces that Vice President, Dave Schleis, and Senior Superintendent, Gary Huc, have recently become LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) Accredited Professionals. As LEED Accredited Professionals, both Schleis and Huc have demonstrated a thorough understanding of green building practices, principles,...

For further information: Tammy Frievalt (920) 469-3110, ext. 18 Green Bay, WI – Harmann Studios recently welcomed pets and their owners for the Bay Area Humane Society Pet Portrait Contest. Voting for the portrait contest will be held Apr. 25 and 26 at Bay Park Square Mall in Ashwaubenon. The photos will be displayed in the Harmann Studios kiosk near Younkers...

Contact: Cheryl Van Tessier, PR Specialist, 608-467-4408, ctessier@finessepr.net Darin Tessier, Marketing Manager 608-210-2701, darin.tessier@mastergraphics.com MasterGraphics will work with Autodesk to provide free education and resources to assist customers in remaining competitive during the down economy MADISON, Wis. — MasterGraphics, design process experts and leading Midwest supplier of design data solutions for the manufacturing, building and civil engineering industries, today announced it will participate in the...

Contact: Kate Fox kate.fox@castingforrecovery.org Phone: 802.362.9181 Casting for Recovery and The Hartford have teamed up to sponsor the first local retreat serving Wisconsin and Minnesota women recovering from breast cancer Manchester, VT, April 21, 2009: Women recovering from breast cancer in Wisconsin and Minnesota have received a very special invitation from a Vermont non-profit organization and the...

Contact: Joe Kresl 414-258-5525 email: joekresl@hawksnursery.com Hawks Nursery will be planting a twelve to fifteen foot Sienna Glen Maple on Arbor day, April 24th in honor of landscaping pioneer John Orton. The tree will be planted at 11:00 am near the new picnic pavilion overlooking McKinley Marina (near the former location of the Coast Guard station). Joe Kresl, current owner of Hawks...

From WisBusiness.com ... -- Unemployment rates increased in each of the state's 12 metro regions last month compared to February as well as a year ago. The Madison metro area had the lowest rate in March at 6.4 percent. The Janesville metro area recorded the highest rate at 13.5 percent. See more: http://dwd.wisconsin.gov/dwd/newsreleases/2009/unemployment/0309_local_lmi.pdf -- A legal opinion...

Remarks by the president on clean energy Trinity Structural Towers Manufacturing Plant Newton, Iowa 12:52 P.M. CDT THE PRESIDENT:  Thank you so much.  Thank you, Rich, for the great introduction.  Thank you very much.  Please, everybody have a seat. It is good to be back in Newton, and it's a privilege to be here at Trinity Structural Towers.  I've got a couple of special...