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Applications Due August 11 MADISON Don’t miss the opportunity to receive recognition as one of Wisconsin’s top minority-owned businesses. From now until August 11, the Wisconsin Department of Commerce Bureau of Minority Business Development is accepting applications for the 2008 Minority Business Awards. There are three award categories: Outstanding Minority Business (two awards based on...

From WisBusiness.com ... -- The state Supreme Court has ruled in favor of the Menasha Corp. and against the state in a high-profile sales tax case that will cost the state nearly $300 million. A divided court affirmed the appeals court decision in the case, ruling that the state incorrectly collected sales tax on customized computer software sales....

WisBusiness.com A Northwest Airlines representative said today the company doesn’t know how many employees will be terminated in Wisconsin as a result of cutbacks announced yesterday that will result in a total of 2,500 layoffs systemwide. “It depends on how many people take voluntary separations,” said Leslie Parker, a Northwest spokeswoman. “It will take a while to sort this...

America's Two Ugliest Yards Will Get First Aid from the Briggs & Stratton Yard Doctor MILWAUKEE, July 10 /PRNewswire/ -- Four of America's ugliest yards have been identified and now it's up to everyone to decide which two will receive landscaping cash, new yard care equipment and a house call from the Yard Doctor for some emergency care. Vote...

Limited release doppelbock called “One of America’s great beers” MIDDLETON, WI (July 10, 2008) — Autumnal Fire, a limited edition doppelbock beer from Capital Brewery, was honored by a mention in the June 16, 2008 issue of ForbesLife magazine. In his article entitled “Czech Mate: Free the Clydesdales! Cold beer you can love”, ForbesLife Senior Editor Richard Nalley...

MADISON – Governor Jim Doyle today announced that he would make available $15 million in federal Small Cities Community Development Block Grant Funds (CDBG) to assist Wisconsin communities affected by the June 2008 flooding. The Department of Commerce has also requested assistance from the federal Economic Development Administration. “The June flooding has had widespread and devastating impact...

Freedom (LCS 1) Begins Final Dockside Testing in Preparation for Underway Trials MARINETTE, Wis., July 10 /PRNewswire/ -- The propulsion plant of the nation's first Littoral Combat Ship, Freedom (LCS 1), has completed testing in preparation for dock trials. The ship is now ready to begin dock trials -- the final stage of testing before underway trials. "Freedom is now...