TUESDAY TRENDS: Jan. 15, 2008
By Brian E. Clark
RISING
Green Bay-area economy
If Saturday's NFL playoff game against Seattle this past weekend was
any indication, the coming contest with the New York Giants this Sunday
should pump an estimated $4 million into the Green Bay economy -- and
that does not include money spent for tickets and inside Lambeau Field
and the atrium.
Brad Toll, president and chief executive officer...
WisBusiness: Organic cranberry firm growing
By Robyn Donahoe
WisBusiness.com
REEDSBURG – Wisconsin is called the “Dairy State” for a reason; it’s known for its cows and the milk they produce.
But Wisconsin is a top producer of other commercially important crops, as well. In 2004, Gov. Jim Doyle declared the cranberry as Wisconsin’s state fruit because of its importance to the economy. ...
Governor Doyle Announces $4.1 Million for Door County Coastal Wetlands
MADISON – Governor Doyle announced today $4.1 million that will be used for land purchases in Door County that will increase protection of plant and animal species that are endangered, threatened, and of special-concern; preserve unique Lake Michigan coastal wetlands habitat; and provide additional opportunities for public recreation.
“Caring for our lakes and lakeshores is an important part of...
Johnson Controls Announces First Quarter 2008 Earnings Conference Call Webcast
MILWAUKEE, Jan. 11 /PRNewswire/ -- Johnson Controls, Inc. (NYSE:JCI) announces the following webcast: What: Johnson Controls First Quarter 2008 Earnings Conference Call
When: Friday, January 18, 2008, at 11 a.m. Eastern time
How: Live over the Internet -- Log on to the Web at
...
Midwest Air Group Reports December Performance
MILWAUKEE, Jan. 11 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Midwest Air Group, Inc. (AMEX:MEH) today reported December performance data for Midwest Airlines and Midwest Connect. Midwest Air Group, Inc. - Performance Report
...
Seek Adventure on Hawaii’s Big Island
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MILWAUKEE, Jan. 11 /PRNewswire/ -- Hawaii's Big Island, Hawaii's Island of Adventure(TM), begs to be explored. Here vacationers can find romance and adventure all in one location. They can see a volcano from a helicopter, take in Hawaiian culture at a lu'au, go deep in a submarine dive --...
OfficeMax Opens a New Store Location in Pewaukee
New OfficeMax Store Design Brings Better Shopping Experience and More Products
and Services
Naperville, Ill. -- OfficeMax(R), (NYSE:OMX) one of the nation's largest office supply retailers, today announced the opening of its new store located at 1275 W. Capitol Drive, Suite A, Pewaukee, WI 53072.
OfficeMax has introduced a new multi-purpose store layout that is designed to offer customers a better shopping...
U.S. Census Bureau Daily Feature for January 13
WASHINGTON, Jan. 13 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Following is the daily "Profile America" feature from the U.S. Census Bureau:
SUNDAY, JANUARY 13: SNOWMOBILES
Profile America -- Sunday, January 13th. There will be a distinctive sound this week around Eagle River, Wisconsin, as the town hosts the 45th annual World Championship Snowmobile Derby. From its modest beginnings, the derby has grown to a nine-day...
