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ATLANTA, April 24 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- The U.S. Small Business Administration is reminding businesses in Iowa, Minnesota and Wisconsin that Economic Injury Disaster Loans are still available to small businesses economically impacted by the severe storms and flooding August 18-31, 2007. "Businesses that suffered economic losses as a result of the disaster and want to apply for low-interest loans from the...

MILWAUKEE, April 24 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- The boards of directors of Wisconsin Energy Corporation (NYSE:WEC) and Wisconsin Electric Power Company today declared regular quarterly dividends. Wisconsin Energy The Wisconsin Energy board of directors declared a quarterly dividend of 27 cents a share on the company's common stock. The dividend is payable June 1, 2008, to stockholders of record on May 14, 2008. Wisconsin...

Awards 139 Diesel Truck Idling Grants   MADISON – Governor Jim Doyle today announced that the Department of Commerce (Commerce) has awarded 139 Diesel Truck Idling Grants totaling $2 million. The recipients of these grants will use the funding to purchase diesel truck idling devices, which will help to reduce fuel consumption and air pollution emissions from heavy-duty diesel truck-tractor engines....

MADISON-- Governor Jim Doyle announced today that the City of Marion, Waupaca/Shawano Counties, will receive a $253,000 grant from the Community Development Block Grant-Public Facilities and Economic Development (CDBG-PFED) program of the Department of Commerce (Commerce) to provide the infrastructure necessary to support a business expansion.   “My administration is committed to helping communities with their efforts to support new economic...

MADISON— Governor Jim Doyle announced today that the Village of Endeavor, Marquette County, will receive a $340,000 grant from the Community Development Block Grant–Public Facilities (CDBG-PF) program of the Department of Commerce (Commerce) to fund its multi-purpose community center project.   “Investing in area development projects is important because it allows city residents to take full advantage of public resources and...

MADISON— Governor Jim Doyle announced today that the City of Mellen, Ashland County, will receive a $200,000 grant from the Community Development Block Grant–Public Facilities (CDBG-PF) program of the Department of Commerce (Commerce) to fund its senior center and library project.   “Investing in area development projects is important because it allows city residents to take full advantage of public resources...

100 vintage autos on State Street   MADISON, Wis. (April 25, 2008)—The second annual Cars on State Classic Car Show returns to State Street in Madison on Saturday, May 10, 2008, from 10 am to 3 pm, showcasing 100 classic cars.  Organized by the Greater State Street Business Association with support from Madison’s Central Business Improvement District (BID), this family-friendly event...

MADISON—Governor Jim Doyle today announced that 21 Wisconsin community-based organizations will share grants totaling $637,100 from the Community-Based Economic Development (CBED) Program administered by the Department of Commerce (Commerce).   “By investing in our communities, we will grow Wisconsin by creating new economic opportunities and jobs for hardworking families,” Governor Doyle said.  “I’m pleased to announce these awards that will leverage...

MADISON, Wis (Apr 25) – The Wisconsin School of Business Center for International Business Education and Research (CIBER) hosted its third CIBER MBA International Business Case Competition last week at the Fluno Center for Executive Education at the University of Wisconsin-Madison. As part of the competition, teams of MBA student from 11 top-ranked domestic and international business schools spent...

From WisBusiness.com ... -- The declining dollar is a two-edged sword. Economists say it's making the price of gasoline, food, most imported goods and a trip overseas more expensive. But for Wisconsin-based companies that sell products or services abroad, the shrinking value of the once-mighty greenback is proving to be a boon, analysts say. Badger State firms benefiting from...

WisBusiness.com Gov. Jim Doyle met today in London with British stem cell expert Dr. Stephen Minger to discuss Wisconsin’s increasing role in the global stem cell industry. Doyle's office said the pair also discussed the Badger State's deepening relationship with United Kingdom stem cell leaders, and to promote the 2008 World Stem Cell Summit, which Madison will...