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Wind Market Logistics Provider Enables Broadwind to Manage Transportation of Key Components NAPERVILLE, Ill., April 28 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Broadwind Energy, Inc. (BULLETIN BOARD: BWEN) has reached a definitive agreement to acquire Badger Transport, Inc., a heavy hauler based in Clintonville, Wis. Broadwind expects to complete the acquisition, which is subject to customary closing conditions, during the second quarter of...

MILWAUKEE, April 29 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Wisconsin Energy (NYSE:WEC) today reported net income from continuing operations of $123 million or $1.04 per share for the first quarter of 2008. This compares with earnings of $101 million or 85 cents per share from continuing operations in last year's first quarter. "A cold, snowy winter drove electric and natural gas usage higher across...

MILWAUKEE, April 28 /PRNewswire/ -- Mortgage Guaranty Insurance Corporation (MGIC) now offers a fully integrated, MISMO based, MI Request & Response interface for ordering MGIC mortgage insurance (MI) to mortgage lenders that are using LoanQuest(TM) from MortgageFlex(TM) Systems, a provider of innovative software solutions for the mortgage industry. The new interface makes it possible to send MI applications directly from...

MILWAUKEE, April 28 /PRNewswire/ -- Midwest Airlines took home another "best" award when its popular frequent flyer program -- Midwest Miles -- earned the Freddie Award for Best Customer Service at the 20th Annual Freddie Awards on April 24 in Phoenix. It is the third consecutive year the airline has won the coveted award. Founded in 1988 by Randy Petersen,...

Cudahy, Wis., April 28 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Ladish Co., Inc. (http://www.ladishco.com/) (NASDAQ:LDSH) today reported 2008 first quarter sales of $117.2 million in comparison to $97.7 million of sales in the first quarter of 2007. The Company reported net income of $6.0 million, resulting in diluted earnings per share of $0.41 for the first quarter of 2008, versus a net income...

MILWAUKEE, April 29 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- MGIC Investment Corporation (NYSE:MTG) today announces that it intends to hold a special meeting of its shareholders. This special meeting is in addition to its 2008 annual meeting of shareholders, which is being held on May 15, 2008. A date for the special meeting will likely be set in the next several weeks and...

MILWAUKEE, April 28 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Marshall & Ilsley Corporation (NYSE:MI) (M&I) today announced that three of its executives have exercised stock options which were expiring this year. The stock options were granted to the executives in 1998 under the Corporation's 1997 Executive Stock Option and Restricted Stock Plan. Dennis J. Kuester, chairman of the board, exercised stock options for...

MILWAUKEE, April 28 /PRNewswire/ -- Over the past decade, women have increasingly embraced the sport of motorcycling -- seeking the freedom and empowerment associated with riding solo on the open road. Today, in celebration of the growing presence of women in the sport, Harley-Davidson is participating in International Female Ride Day and encouraging female riders around the world to...

- First-quarter 2008 net sales totaled $1.1 billion, an increase of 25 percent from the first quarter of 2007 - First-quarter 2008 diluted earnings from continuing operations totaled $0.78 per share, an increase of 56 percent from the first quarter of 2007 - Crane segment backlog increased to $3.3 billion - Net sales, operating earnings, and margins increase in...

Live webinar focuses on using technology to heal the healthcare-staffing shortage MADISON, Wis., April 28 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Sonic Foundry, Inc. (NASDAQ:SOFO) , the recognized market leader for rich media webcasting and knowledge management, will host a webinar featuring faculty from the School of Nursing at Ball State University. WHO: -- Linda Siktberg, Director of the School...

Facility Increases In-house Capabilities and Quality Control ST. LOUIS, April 29 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- SAFC Hitech(TM), a focus area within SAFC(R), a member of the Sigma-Aldrich Group (NASDAQ:SIAL) , today underlined its commitment to the electronic materials markets with the opening of a $9 million state-of-the-art cleanroom located on the Company's Sheboygan Falls, Wisconsin campus. The 5,000 square foot facility...

MADISON, Wis., April 28 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- In connection with the upcoming American Gas Association Financial Forum, Alliant Energy (NYSE:LNT) will webcast its formal presentation to the financial community on Monday afternoon, May 5, at 3:40 p.m. eastern time. (Logo: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20020405/LNTLOGO) Interested parties can access a live audio webcast of the presentation on the company's Web site at http://www.alliantenergy.com/investors. A replay of...

Oakbrook Terrace, IL (April 29, 2008) – Eight companies from the Midwest region will present to investors at the 10th Annual AeA Micro Cap Financial Conference. Up to 100 companies representing 25 states will present at the conference. This year for the first time, the conference will feature a track on alternative energy/green tech companies, including a panel discussion...

State offers enticing ideas for spending tax rebates on travel to Illinois   CHICAGO – Taxpayers can soon enjoy the fruits of their labor by using their rebate checks for a rewarding retreat in Illinois.  According to a recent Expedia.com® survey, 51 percent of Americans are somewhat likely to spend their upcoming tax rebate on travel or a vacation.   Travelers...

Stratford, Wisconsin – (April 29, 2008) – Bob Kulp, a businessman from Stratford, Wis., has been named to the U.S. Small Business Administration’s Region V Regulatory Fairness Board.    Kulp was appointed to the board by Nicholas Owens, National Ombudsman and Assistant Administrator for Regulatory Enforcement Fairness at the SBA (www.sba.gov).   In acting as an advisor to Owens along with...