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Co-Founder Josh Kanner to Present with Tekla's Stacy Scopano on the Use of Field BIM and RFID to Build the New Meadowlands Stadium in New Jersey; Presentation Takes Place Friday, August 22 at 1:00 p.m. BURLINGTON, Mass., Aug. 21 /PRNewswire/ -- Vela Systems announced today that Josh Kanner, its co-founder and vice president of marketing, will give a presentation...

SPRING, Texas, Aug. 21 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Go Healthy, Inc. (Pink Sheets: GOHE) announced today that the company has received a letter of recognition from Reverend Andy Shanholtz, a pastor in the Praise Fellowship Church in Sheboygan, Wisconsin. The pastor was quoted as saying, "I have been trying since 2003 to reduce my total cholesterol to a healthy level under...

This new must attend will provide new insight to business leaders responsible for delivering their company's growth and innovation strategies during today's economy and changing consumer trends. APPLETON, Wis., Aug. 20 /PRNewswire/ -- The first 'Innovation Leader Summit', developed by partnering innovation consultant companies Pure Insight and Innovationedge, will take place on November 3-4, 2008 at the Copthorne Hotel...

ATLANTA, Aug. 20 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- More than $30 million in U.S. Small Business Administration Disaster Assistance loans have been approved for residents and business owners in Wisconsin who were affected by the severe storms, tornadoes and flooding that occurred June 5 - July 25, 2008. "Currently, 1,252 home and business disaster loans have been approved in the amount of $30,087,200...

Kohl's continues executive succession plan, reiterates commitment to long term growth strategy MENOMONEE FALLS, Wis.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Aug. 21, 2008--Kohl's Corporation (NYSE: KSS) today announced that Kevin Mansell, a 26-year veteran of the organization who has served as president since 1999, has been named president and chief executive officer and will continue to serve on the Board of Directors, effective immediately. Mr. Mansell,...

MADISON - For Charles Darwin, the problem of the peacock's tail, in light of his theory of natural selection, was vexing in the extreme. Indeed, in 1860, writing to Asa Gray, his most ardent American champion, Darwin confessed: "The sight of a feather in a peacock's tail, whenever I gaze at it, makes me sick!" In his struggle to explain why...

Madison, Wis. (August 21, 2008) – On Saturday, Edgewood College will welcome the class of 2012 to campus. This year’s incoming freshman class, expected to be more than three hundred students, is one of the largest in school history. It is also the most diverse class of freshmen in school history. Nearly thirteen percent of incoming students identify themselves...

According to the Wisconsin Office of Energy Independence, biodiesel consumption is growing in Wisconsin. Here are some important facts: According to estimates, in 2007, Wisconsin consumed 809,000 gallons of B100, which is 100% biodiesel. In 2007, the Wisconsin state government and the UW system purchased 60,331 gallons of B20, up from 6,404 gallons in 2006. That...

Blood Center of Wisconsin Event Set For September 11th At The Mile West Allis, Wis. (August 21, 2008) – It was announced today that The Milwaukee Mile will partner with the NASCAR Foundation and the Blood Center of Wisconsin on Thursday, September 11th to help save lives in Wisconsin. “We are proud to host the September 11th NASCAR Foundation...

WALNUT CREEK, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Westaff, Inc. (NASDAQ:WSTF), a leading provider of staffing services, announced today the opening of a new franchise office in Madison, Wis., located at 4261 Lien Road, Suite Q. The office will provide clerical, light industrial and technical temporary staffing services and employment opportunities to the Madison community. Franchise owner Jim Holwerda will be overseeing the new...

From WisBusiness.com ... -- Outgoing UW-Madison Chancellor John D. Wiley calls Wisconsin Manufacturers & Commerce (WMC) the "biggest driver of our toxic political environment" in the new issue of Madison Magazine. Wiley complains the state's largest business organization has allowed itself to be "hijacked by highly partisan, ideologically driven staff" and is the biggest obstacle to the recovery...

WisBusiness.com Outgoing UW-Madison Chancellor John D. Wiley decries Wisconsin Manufacturers & Commerce as the "biggest driver of our toxic political environment" in the new issue of Madison Magazine. Wiley complains the state's largest business organization has allowed itself to be "hijacked by highly partisan, ideologically driven staff" and is the biggest obstacle to the recovery of Wisconsin's economy. The story...