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In these challenging economic times, what can businesses do to maximize every customer interaction? Your phone system might just be your most strategic resource. OK, you’re thinking, “Really, my phone system?” When was the last time you called your own business to experience your “customer experience”? Are you satisfied with the experience? More often than not, there’s room for improvement....

Contact: Ben Nuckels, Office of the Lieutenant Governor, 608-266-3516 Laurel Cavalluzzo, ITAWi, 608-663-9867 Innovative Online IT Career Matching Service Available Now for Employers and Students Statewide MADISON - Lieutenant Governor Barbara Lawton and the Bill Mortimore, Acting President and Chairman of the Board of the Information Technology Association of Wisconsin (ITAWi), announced on a conference call with reporters...

Two top state politicians told new economy leaders the state and national economies can grow despite the current tough times. But Democratic Senator Russ Feingold and Republican Congressman Paul Ryan outlined different remedies this week before about 300 attendees of the Wisconsin Biotechnology & Medical Device Association meeting in Pewaukee. Feingold said it was time for a national nuts...

From WisBusiness.com ... -- The Dow Jones average fell sharply immediately after the opening bell, before recovering somewhat. It was down about 300 points as of 9 a.m. -- Several companies have notified the state about a combined 290 layoffs, although not all of those are expected to be permanent. *Tecumseh Power Systems announced 70 permanent layoffs in Grafton and...