WisBusiness: Cranberry expansion could mean 1,115 state jobs
By Brian E. Clark
WisBusiness.com
A coalition of cranberry producers and processors announced today a potential expansion of cranberry acreage in Wisconsin that could eventually bring 1,115 new jobs to the state and have an annual economic impact of $75 million.
The coalition is seeking fast-track approval from the state for permits that would allow growers to increase the number of...
WisBusiness: Water symposium draws Chinese officials, scholars
By Brian E. Clark
WisBusiness.com
More than 25 government officials and environmental experts from China are in Madison to attend the first “China-US Water Symposium: A Wisconsin Idea Approach, Connecting Science, Policy and Practice.”
The gathering is the brainchild of Xiaojun Lu, a UW-Madison microbiology doctoral candidate from Beijing and one of 1,300 Chinese students and 100 Chinese faculty...
Manpower Reports 2nd Quarter and First Half 2008 Results
MILWAUKEE, July 18 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Manpower Inc. (NYSE:MAN) today reported that earnings per diluted share for the three months ended June 30, 2008 were $1.34 compared to $1.86 in the prior year period. Net earnings in the quarter were $107.4 million compared to $160.4 million a year earlier. Revenues for the second quarter were $5.9 billion, an increase of...
Hologic, Inc. Accepts Shares of Third Wave Technologies, Inc. in Tender Offer and Commences Subsequent Offering Period
BEDFORD, Mass. and MADISON, Wis., July 17 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Hologic, Inc. (NASDAQ:HOLX) and Third Wave Technologies, Inc. (NASDAQ:TWTI) ("Third Wave"), today jointly announced the expiration of the initial offering period of the tender offer by its wholly-owned subsidiary Thunder Tech Corp. (the "Purchaser") for all outstanding shares of common stock of Third Wave. The initial offering period expired, as...
Kaua’i Vacations New ‘Three for Free’ Deal
MILWAUKEE, July 17 /PRNewswire/ -- Now more than ever, vacationers are wanting maximum value out of their vacation investment. With perfect timing comes a brand new deal from United Vacations to a destination most would consider beautiful, luxurious ... and now affordable.
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With the 'three for free' deal, travelers can experience all the splendor of Kaua'i with a vacation...
WEYCO Group, Inc. Second Quarter 2008 Earnings Conference Call
MILWAUKEE, Wis., July 17 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- WEYCO Group, Inc. (NASDAQ:WEYS) , a global marketer of men's branded footwear, plans to announce second quarter 2008 financial results after the close on Monday, August 4, 2008. Additionally, Thomas W. Florsheim, Jr., Chairman and CEO, will host a conference call on Tuesday, August 5, 2008 at 11:00 a.m. Eastern Time to discuss...
