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CONTACT: Chris Lato Avicom Marketing Communications 262.547.8000 chris.lato@avicomdirect.com Ngozi Nwosu receives PMP credential recognizing commitment to service and quality MENOMONEE FALLS, Wis. – Nov. 24, 2008 - DDN Associate Director of Corporate Projects Ngozi Nwosu has earned her certification as a project management professional (PMP) through the industry-leading Project Management Institute (PMI), DDN Vice President of Sales and Marketing Michael Bartholomew announced today. “DDN...

University Relations and Communications, 715-346-3046, Fax 715-346-2042, http://www.uwsp.edu/news An eight-week training opportunity for starting or improving business will be offered in Wisconsin Rapids by the Small Business Development Center (SBDC) at the University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point. The Entrepreneurial Training Program (ETP) is for business owners and those thinking about starting their own business. A free introduction to the program will be...

For further information, contact Jeff Bentoff, (414) 791-1215, bentoff@ameritech.net Hiring Follows Departure of Executive Director J. Mikel Ellcessor to WDET Milwaukee, Wisconsin (November 24, 2008) – Non-commercial 88Nine RadioMilwaukee (88.9 FM and http://www.radiomilwaukee.org) announced the start of a search for a general manager to replace the station’s top exec, J. Mikel Ellcessor, who was recently hired as GM of WDET 101.9FM...

HANOI, Vietnam, Nov 24, 2008 /PRNewswire-FirstCall via COMTEX News Network/ -- Manpower Inc. (NYSE: MAN), a world leader in the employment services industry, announced today that it has entered into a partnership with Vietnam's Ministry of Labor, Invalids and Social Affairs (MOLISA) to jointly create employment opportunities and stimulate economic development in Vietnam. "This historic partnership is a tremendous milestone, as...

Media Contact: Joan Collins Publicity Inc. (608) 222-2899 The Employer Group, Verona, was among eight Wisconsin small businesses to receive an award from the UW-Oshkosh School of Business and Corporate Report Wisconsin Magazine. Angela Heim, owner of The Employer Group, was recognized for her innovation in growing the company by taking on the challenge of finding a vendor to develop a...

For additional information, contact: Julie Cole jcole@quarles.com (414) 277-5212 MADISON, Wis. (Nov. 21, 2008) – The national law firm of Quarles & Brady LLP announced that attorneys Josephine Benkers and Sara Vinarov have been promoted to partner at the Firm’s Madison office. “Each of our new partners has contributed to the success of the Firm and has shown her commitment to the practice of...

For additional information, contact: Julie Cole jcole@quarles.com (414) 277-5212 MILWAUKEE , Wis. – The national law firm of Quarles & Brady LLP announced that attorneys Sarah Brindley, Amy Ciepluch and Katie Maloney Perhach have been promoted to partner at the Firm’s Milwaukee office. “Each of our new partners has contributed to the success of the Firm and has shown her commitment to the practice...

By Brian E. Clark WisBusiness.com MADISON – More than 40 state banks may end up applying for aid under the U.S. Treasury Department’s Capital Purchase Program, part of the federal government’s Troubled Asset Relief Program, according to Wisconsin Bankers Association CEO Kurt Bauer. “We are anticipating that anywhere from 10 to 15 percent of the total 300 Wisconsin banks...

Logistics Health officials decided it was time to fight back last week. The La Crosse-based health management company had been under fire for allegedly dragging its feet in providing health services to responders who helped in New York after the Sept. 11, 2001, terrorists’ attack. LHI was awarded an $11 million federal contract in June to provide medical care and health...