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MADISON - A cadre of North America's leading stem cell scientists will land in Madison April 16 for the third annual Wisconsin Stem Cell Symposium.The public symposium, coordinated by the University of Wisconsin Stem Cell and Regenerative Medicine Center and the BioPharmaceutical Technology Center Institute, will center on the conserved biological mechanisms of stem cell control and regeneration.Featured speakers...

Project to create 11 jobs   MADISON- Governor Jim Doyle today announced a $1,500,000 Industrial Revenue Bond (IRB) allocation for Germantown Iron & Steel Corporation in Jackson, Washington County.   “One of the top priorities of my administration is to help move industries, companies, and communities forward, and ensure there are good, family-supporting jobs for our citizens,” Governor Doyle said. “I am pleased...

MADISON— Governor Jim Doyle announced today that the City of Sparta, Monroe County, will receive a $170,000 grant from the Community Development Block Grant–Public Facilities (CDBG-PF) program of the Department of Commerce (Commerce) to fund its water and sanitary sewer main replacement project.   “Investing in infrastructure is an important part of enhancing the ability of communities and businesses to grow,”...

Customers traveling to, from, or through the state may rebook without service charge to avoid storm EAGAN, Minn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Due to the forecast for severe weather conditions throughout the portions of the Upper Midwest, Northwest Airlines has issued temporary travel reaccommodation options for customers scheduled to travel Thursday, April 10 or Friday, April 11, 2008. The temporary reaccommodation options...

HARTLAND - Governor Jim Doyle today announced $7,200,000 for Midwest Composite Technologies, Inc. in Hartland to help the company expand and create job opportunities in the area. The company will use the funds to help acquire an existing 69,000 square foot manufacturing facility. The project will create 13 jobs.   “Manufacturing is a big part of who we are in...

MADISON - On Tuesday, April 22, the University of Wisconsin-Madison will host a symposium on the career and legacy of Melvin R. Laird, a longtime member of Congress from Wisconsin and Secretary of Defense. The event will take place at the Wisconsin Veterans Museum on the Capitol Square."Mel Laird was one of the most influential figures in the Republican...

NEW ASSESSMENTS TO BE RELEASED The notices of changes in assessments for 2008 are being mailed to property owners. Assessment notices will be mailed only when assessments have been changed from the 2007 value. Of the 71,939 parcels in the City, 34.9% are being changed (18,149 increases and 6,975 reductions). Property owners may inspect the 2008 preliminary assessment roll...

MILWAUKEE, April 11 /PRNewswire/ -- Johnson Controls (NYSE:JCI) will release the results of the second annual Energy Efficiency Indicator, a research report that examines the perceptions of North American businesses with regard to rising energy prices, energy independence and climate change, and looks at the ways in which they plan to respond. Immediately following the presentation, a panel of...

MILWAUKEE, April 10 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Johnson Controls, Inc. (NYSE:JCI) announces the following webcast: (Logo: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20070930/AQSU001LOGO) What: Johnson Controls Second Quarter 2008 Earnings Conference Call When: Wednesday, April 16, 2008, at 11 a.m. Eastern time How: Live over the Internet -- Log on to the...

MADISON - Governor Doyle today announced “smart growth” comprehensive planning grants for 149 local governments throughout Wisconsin.  This funding will help communities develop and adopt locally-created plans to address long-term needs, promote economic development, and guide future land use decisions.    “These grants help local citizens and governments draw a roadmap for their future growth and development,” Governor Doyle said. ...

Announcing a Special "Dads and Grads" Offer from Snap-on / Blue-Point Tools KENOSHA, Wis., April 10 /PRNewswire/ -- Snap-on Tools makes it easy to find the ultimate gift for the dads and grads in your life this spring with their special "Buy One, Pick One" promotion. (Photo: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20080410/CLTH056 ) During this promotion, which began April 1 and runs through June 30,...

Madison, Wis. (April 11, 2008) – Edgewood College today announced that Dominican Hall, the newest residence hall on campus, has been awarded LEED® Silver certification by the U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC). LEED, or Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design, is the USGBC’s rating system for designing and constructing the world’s greenest, most energy efficient, and high performing buildings....

Revenue Secretary Ervin encourages last minute filers to choose e-file         This year to date       Last year to date      Total Received  2,146,089       2,073,196         -Paper       626,878 659,425   -Electronic  1,519,211       1,413,771      Average refund  $638    $589   MADISON – Electronic filing for individual income tax returns increased this year over last, Department of Revenue (DOR) officials announced at events this week throughout the state.  With...

Brighter Concepts Ltd., Offers Eco-Friendly Lighting All Year Long_________________________________________________Madison, WI April 2008: In honor of this year’s Earth Day on Tuesday,Apr. 22, local Solatube Premier Dealer Brighter Concepts Ltd. isencouraging homeowners within Southern Wisconsin to celebrate Earth Daydaily. The company is best known for its Solatube Daylighting System, a“green” natural lighting solution that allows homeowners to reducetheir energy consumption...

From WisBusiness.com ... -- Madison-based Famous Footwear is moving its corporate headquarters to St. Louis, home to its parent company, Brown Shoe. The relocation had been rumored for months and will affect 270 workers at the Famous Footwear offices on Mineral Point Road. Madison Mayor Dave Cieslewicz said he was "very disappointed" by the Brown Shoe decision. “The...