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Five Year Progress Report Shows Significant Gains for Women Here GREEN BAY – Significant strides were made to improve the status of Wisconsin women in the five years since the launch of Wisconsin Women = Prosperity (WW=P), according to a report issued today by Lt. Governor Barbara Lawton. WW=P is an economic development initiative launched by Lt. Governor Lawton in response...

From WisBusiness.com ... -- The Badger State will send around 120 people and spend at least $250,000 to show off Wisconsin's biotech prowess during this year’s BIO 2008 International Convention, which runs from June 17-20 in San Diego. More than 55 companies, plus UW-Madison and other entities will be represented at the 1,600-square-foot Wisconsin Pavilion, where Gov. Jim Doyle...

WisBusiness.com A large number of Milwaukee business operators are upset with the Brew City’s business climate – with 62 percent of respondents stating they have serious problems with regulation - according to a new report from the Lakeland College Center for Economic Education. The survey says the high cost of complying with government rules, inconvenience, and the perception that...

New Survey Shows Regulatory Climate Creating a Competitive Disadvantage for Milwaukee   MILWAUKEE…High costs, inconvenience, and a striking disconnect between the perceptions of business and local government concerning Milwaukee’s business and regulatory climate threaten Milwaukee’s competitiveness when compared to four other cities, according to new research from the Lakeland College Center for Economic Education.   According to the study, Milwaukee businesses rank the...

Provides forum to discuss UCC benefits and options   (Madison) The State of Wisconsin Department of Financial Institutions is joining with Godfrey and Kahn, S.C. and the Wisconsin Indian Business Alliance to offer the first-ever tribal UCC workshop.  The three entities will host the event at the Mole Lake Casino, Lodge and Conference Center in Crandon on June 24 from 10:00...

MADISON - Biddy (Carolyn A.) Martin sees the challenges facing higher education, but beyond those tests she sees a future rich in opportunity and promise, especially at the University of Wisconsin-Madison.Martin, who was recommended by a special Board of Regents committee to become the campus' next chancellor, sees a bright future for the campus as the demands of the...

Milwaukee – Momentum in support of ethanol continues to grow.  The Wisconsin Ethanol Coalition today announced seven new partners in the effort to promote ethanol in Wisconsin.   Labor unions joining the coalition today included: Wisconsin Pipe Trades Association and the United Association of Plumbers and Steamfitters – Local 434.   Agricultural organizations joining the coalition today included: the Wisconsin Farmers...

From WisBusiness.com ... -- A large number of Milwaukee business operators are unhappy with the Brew City’s business climate – with 62 percent of respondents stating they have serious problems with regulation - according to a new report from the Lakeland College Center for Economic Education. The survey says the high cost of complying with government rules, inconvenience,...

Sponsored by: WisBusiness.com-Edgewood College MBA Speaker Series: Corey Chambas, President and CEO of First Business Financial Services, Inc.Monday, June 16, 5:45 pm Sonderegger Science Center, Rm. 108, Edgewood CollegeWisBusiness.com and Edgewood College present the MBA Executive Speaker Series on Monday, June 16, with special guest Corey Chambas, President and CEO of First Business Financial Services, Inc. First Business is consistantly...

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