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(Madison, WI) Wisconsin has already been invaded.  While our liberties are safe, our gardens, parks, wetlands, lakes and rivers are not.  The invaders are not foreign troops, but non-native plants that threaten the beauty and vitality of Wisconsin’s natural environment.  Fortunately, a battalion of more than 450 AmeriCorps members is joining forces with the Natural Resources Foundation and the...

NEW NORTH, May 6, 2008 – The New North Small Business and Entrepreneurial Council will hold an open meeting on Thursday, June 24 from 9 – 11 a.m. at the D. J. Bordini Center in Appleton. All interested people should attend with an exciting agenda featuring a panel discussion on best practices for “Productive Marketing Concepts for Entrepreneurs.”   Attendance is...

MADISON, Wis.—May 6, 2008—GWC Technologies Inc. of Madison today announced an agreement with Biotron Healthcare (India) P. Ltd. under which Biotron Healthcare will serve as exclusive distributor for GWC’s label-free array systems in India.  Previously niche products, “label-free” systems are now taking center stage in proteomics analysis, drug discovery research and diagnostics development, where they deliver special benefits over...

Workshop to provide training on grant-writing scheduled at the Madison Community Foundation   A Fund For Women, a component fund of the Madison Community Foundation, is now accepting grant applications for its 2008 funding cycle. The Fund expects to distribute approximately $100,000 this year.   Nonprofit organizations that would like to know more about the grant-writing process are invited to attend a workshop...

Travel now through summer and save up to $300! MILWAUKEE, May 1 /PRNewswire/ -- United Vacations has just launched a major sale where customers can save up to $300! It's the perfect opportunity to get a jump on vacation plans whether you intend on traveling in the next month or are looking to plan something a little farther out...

MILWAUKEE, May 5 /PRNewswire/ -- The National Fire Sprinkler Association - WI Chapter Recognizes National Building Safety Week, May 5 - 11th. This year's theme is "Building Safety: Where You Live, Work and Play." Sponsored by the International Code Council (ICC), Building Safety Week increases awareness of the important role that safe, sound and accessible buildings play in our state...

MANITOWOC, Wis., May 5 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- The Board of Directors of The Manitowoc Company, Inc. (NYSE:MTW) at its meeting today, declared its regular quarterly dividend of 2 cents per share of common stock, payable on June 12, 2008, to shareholders of record on June 2, 2008. About the Manitowoc Company The Manitowoc Company, Inc. is one of the world's largest providers...

KOHLER, Wis., May 5 /PRNewswire/ -- Kohler Co. -- a global leader in kitchen and bath products, fine home furnishings, power systems, hospitality and golf destinations -- announces the acquisition of Mark David, an upscale provider of sourced case goods and upholstered seating to the hospitality industry. The acquisition was completed May 2; terms were not disclosed. Mark David joins...

Bright Lights' in Education Acknowledged for National Teacher Appreciation Week DODGEVILLE, Wis., May 5 /PRNewswire/ -- What makes a great teacher? According to the almost 5,000 essay entries in the 2008 Lands' End "Teachers Light the Way" contest, a great teacher has an impact that goes far beyond the classroom. In honor of National Teacher Appreciation Week, Lands' End...

Exceeds Consensus Analyst Estimates; Posts Same Store RevPAR Gains of 6.3 Percent John Emery Announces Intention to Step Down as Chief Executive Officer MADISON, Wis., May 6 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Great Wolf Resorts, Inc. (NASDAQ:WOLF) , North America's leading family of indoor waterpark resorts, today reported results for the first quarter ended March 31, 2008. Highlights -- Recorded...