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Media Contacts: Jennifer Neighbors (414) 476-5781 jennifer_neighbors@hotmailcom or Nancy Deptolla (262) 236-4175 nbdeptolla@sbcglobal.net WEST ALLIS, Wis. – A dozen ABC Supply Co. Inc. Solution Centers in Wisconsin – major suppliers of roofing, siding, windows and other select exterior building products for area contractors – have recently been redesigned. They are now premier destinations for product information and selection for contractors and their clients. The stores are located...

MILWAUKEE – The University of Wisconsin–Milwaukee Research Foundation (UWMRF) announced that the Lynde and Harry Bradley Foundation will fund up to $500,000 in new Catalyst Grants in 2009. The Catalyst Grant Program provides seed funding for promising research projects at the University of Wisconsin–Milwaukee (UWM) that have strong potential for commercialization and making an impact on the local economy. Projects...

Media Contact: Scott Reigstad (608) 458-3145 Community Grants Program application deadline is February 2 MADISON, WI – January 5, 2009 – The Alliant Energy Foundation is pleased to alert organizations seeking funding for projects, programs or initiatives that improve the quality of life in their communities to apply for an Alliant Energy Foundation Community Grant. There are four grant cycles...

For further information contact: Kitty Knutson Director of Advertising & Public Relations kknutson@wpbpepsi.com Announcement has been made of the sale of Pepsi-Cola of Huron, South Dakota with locations in Mitchell, Huron, Chamberlain and Pierre to WP Beverages. WP Beverages, a subsidiary of Wis-Pak, Inc., is based in Windsor, Wisconsin. With this...

From WisBusiness.com ... -- A federal stimulus package focused on "getting people to work" would stem widespread unemployment, Gov. Jim Doyle said as he warned about an upcoming budget plan without "any big new initiatives of any kind." While he is hopeful that a federal stimulus package will provide relief, Doyle cautioned that there isn't a cure-all for...