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WisBusiness.com Midwest Airlines shouldn’t need to lay off any more employees if jet fuel prices remain stable, Tim Hoeksema, the company’s president and CEO says. Last week, Midwest announced it will furlough 109, including 35 pilots. And earlier today, oil prices broke new records, topping out at more than $117 a barrel after a rocket attack on a Japanese...

WisBusiness.com Gov. Jim Doyle is headed abroad on another trade mission. The governor has been on at least six in his two terms. He missed one to Europe last month because of negotiations with the Legislature. Commerce Secretary Jack Fischer headed the group in his stead. Doyle's office said he will leave this week to Ireland and the United...

- Expanded clubhouse and culinary offerings, new PGA professional-directed golf academy and course upgrades showcased - WISCONSIN DELLS, Wis., April 18 /PRNewswire/ -- Award-winning Trappers Turn Golf Club in Wisconsin Dells, WI kicked off the 2008 golf season in style as it unveiled new first-class amenities while dazzling special guests with an eye-catching array of golf tricks performed by...

WAUKESHA, Wis., April 18 /PRNewswire/ -- Markel American Insurance Company, the market leading insurer for high performance boats, today announced its continuing commitment to the high performance boating market with the introduction of the Safe And Friendly Environment (SAFE) program. The program is designed to champion and reward participant safety at poker runs and other similar events. "Safety doesn't happen...

Trip to Focus on Building Business Relationships & Promoting Wisconsin’s Leadership in Stem Cell Research, Addressing Climate Change   Governor Jim Doyle will depart this week on a business trip to Ireland and the United Kingdom to build relationships with business and government officials and discuss Wisconsin’s leadership in stem cell research and addressing climate change.  The Governor will...

Green Bay, Wisconsin – (April 21, 2008) – Numerous industries today are managing their operations in a more environmentally progressive way, and the grocery industry is one of these that is actively taking on a greener role.   In Wisconsin, Festival Foods is an example of a grocery story chain that is continuing to look for ways to manage its environmental...

MADISON, Wis. – University of Wisconsin System President Kevin P. Reilly today announced five finalists who are being considered for the position of chancellor at UW-Whitewater.   A 22-member search and screen committee, chaired by UW-Whitewater Professor Jimmy Peltier, recommended the finalists to Reilly and a special committee of the UW System Board of Regents chaired by Regent Danae Davis...

Madison – Mayor Dave Cieslewicz today nominated Dave Gawenda to serve as Treasurer for the City of Madison. The City Treasurer is responsible for managing the city’s assets, including the City and the Madison Metropolitan School District’s $400 million investment portfolio.   “Dave Gawenda will be an outstanding steward of public resources as Madison’s City Treasurer,” said Mayor Cieslewicz. “He...

Madison, Wisconsin-  In 1970, former Wisconsin Governor and Senator Gaylord Nelson founded Earth Day, a day to reflect on the state of the environment and make changes to ensure a clean, healthy planet for future generations.  Clean Wisconsin, the state’s largest environmental advocacy organization, was founded on the first Earth Day and encourages individuals to celebrate Earth Day 2008...