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MILWAUKEE – The Wisconsin Ethanol Coalition officially launched a statewide radio campaign this morning aimed at promoting the positive benefits that ethanol production and use has in Wisconsin.   “This ad campaign is another important step,” said Joshua Morby, spokesman for the Wisconsin Ethanol Coalition.  “The goal of this campaign is to work to dispel some of the myths about ethanol....

CHARLOTTE, N.C., May 27 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- SPX Corporation (NYSE:SPW) today announced that it will host a meeting for investors and analysts on Thursday, May 29, 2008, at the Milwaukee Marriott West in Milwaukee, WI, featuring its Industrial Products and Services segment, including an in-depth presentation on its Waukesha Electric Systems business. Patrick O'Leary, Executive Vice President and CFO, SPX,...

Volunteers to Attempt Selling More Than 200,000 Brats - a World Record for Brats Served During a Single Event Memorial Day Weekend Event Raises Funds for Numerous Groups and Charities MADISON, Wis., May 23 /PRNewswire/ -- Grilling is more popular now than ever. In fact, according to the NPD Group, outdoor grill use is nearly twice what it was...

Madison- With the signature of Governor Doyle today, Wisconsin approves the Great Lakes Compact, an agreement between eight state governors and two Canadian provinces not to divert water outside of the Great Lakes Region. “The Great Lakes provide Wisconsin residents with abundant recreational opportunities, they support strong industry and foster tourism,” said Melissa Malott, Water Program Director at Clean Wisconsin. “The need for their...

MADISON – Successful downtown revitalization techniques were honored at the 20th annual Wisconsin Main Street awards reception held May 22at the Monona Terrace in Madison.   “The Main Street Program has proven its worth as a successful downtown revitalization tool for the past 20 years, and every year we recognize the efforts put forth by volunteers, businesses, and communities to restore...

President George W. Bush Presents Award Recognizing Leading Sausage Brand’s International Expansion   SHEBOYGAN FALLS, Wis. – May 27, 2008 – Since 1994, Johnsonville Sausage, LLC has been committed to increasing its international reach with the goal of being the no. 1 sausage brand in the world.  The company took one step closer to its goal with the recent achievement of...

GLENDALE -- HSI Development Partners LLC, a Glendale-based real estate development and construction management company, announced today that it has chosen Hunzinger Construction as the general contractor for what will be the largest project to date in Milwaukee’s Menomonee Valley Industrial Center. The 160,000-square-foot facility will be built at the gateway to the redeveloping Valley, just east of Miller...

LGBT professionals, business owners and their allies are invited to join QShare Business Network - a project of the Cream City Foundation (CCF) Wednesday June 18 at 12noon, Alverno College. Pat Walsh, Professor Alverno College and Principal Walsh Communication Strategies will lead us in developing our elevator speech (a short introductory speech about who you are and what you...

MILWAUKEE, May 23 /PRNewswire/ -- Midwest Airlines today announced that it will charge a $20 fee for customers choosing to check a second bag. This practice is in line with many other domestic carriers and is in response to the impact of record-high fuel prices on the cost of operations. The new fee applies to tickets purchased on or after...

MILWAUKEE, May 23 /PRNewswire/ -- Midwest Airlines today announced that it will charge a $20 fee for customers choosing to check a second bag. This practice is in line with many other domestic carriers and is in response to the impact of record-high fuel prices on the cost of operations. The new fee applies to tickets purchased on or after...

MILWAUKEE, May 23 /PRNewswire/ -- The second unit at We Energies' Port Washington Generating Station was placed into commercial service today after final testing and commissioning activities were successfully completed. (Photo: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20080523/AQF042) The Port Washington Station consists of two 545-megawatt natural gas-fueled units. The first unit achieved commercial operation in July 2005. "This is a major part of our investment in upgrading...

ATLANTA, May 23 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- The U.S. Small Business Administration reminds small businesses in the counties of Boone, Bureau, Cook, DeKalb, DuPage, Grundy, Kane, Kankakee, Kendall, La Salle, Lake, Lee, Livingston, Marshall, McHenry, Ogle, Putnam, Will, Winnebago and Woodford in the State of Illinois, Lake county in the State of Indiana and Kenosha county in the State of Wisconsin...

'Fine Malt Liquor' and 'The Prodigy' form powerful alliance MILWAUKEE, May 23 /PRNewswire/ -- Two greatly respected Mixed Martial Arts (MMA) powers are combining forces to bring added excitement to the popular sport. The partnership between BJ "The Prodigy" Penn -- his league's current lightweight title holder -- and Mickey's Fine Malt Liquor promises action inside and outside the...

Increases Slated for Third Quarter 2008 Implementation Driven by Cost Inflation DALLAS, May 23 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Kimberly-Clark Corporation (NYSE:KMB) today announced that its baby and child care and consumer tissue businesses are notifying customers of plans to raise prices in the U.S. during the third quarter of 2008. The company said the increases are necessary to offset significant inflationary...