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MILWAUKEE, March 31 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Marshall & Ilsley Corporation today announced it will release its first quarter 2008 earnings on Tuesday, April 15, at 8:00 a.m. (Central Daylight Time). A conference call will be held at 11:00 a.m. (CDT). Individuals interested in listening should call 1-888-711-1825 and ask for M&I's quarterly earnings release conference call. A replay of the...

Ultimate Light Beer Receives Updated Visual Identity Befitting of World Beer Cup Champion MILWAUKEE, March 31 /PRNewswire/ -- Miller Brewing Company announced it has designed new packaging for its four-time World Beer Cup gold award winner and top selling brand, Miller Lite. (Photo: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20080331/CLM168-a ) (Photo: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20080331/CLM168-b ) Beginning in April 2008, beer drinkers across...

Leinenkugel's Summer Shandy's Adventurous Flavor Drives Countrywide Expansion CHIPPEWA FALLS, Wis., March 31 /PRNewswire/ -- This summer, the Jacob Leinenkugel Brewing Company is sharing its twist on a European recipe with craft beer lovers across the country. Leinenkugel's Summer Shandy, which was initially introduced in Upper Midwest markets in 2007 as a seasonal summertime brew, quickly became the 141-year-old...

MILWAUKEE, April 1, 2008 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- For a limited time, travelers can save on summer and fall travel on America's top-rated airline. Midwest Airlines is offering sale fares for travel April 15 through Nov. 19, 2008. Purchase Tuesday, April 1 through midnight, Central time, on Tuesday, April 8 and at least 14 days in advance of travel. A minimum...

New specification-based monitoring approach to catch most sophisticated emerging threats for Windows XP and Vista users MADISON, Wis., April 1, 2008 /PRNewswire/ -- NovaShield, Inc., a leader in advanced anti-malware technology, today launched a free 60-day trial version of its cutting-edge anti-malware product, NovaShield AntiMalware, for both Windows XP and Vista. Developed to detect rapidly morphing and sophisticated malware...

CRI Inc., a Leading Recruitment Process Outsourcing Service Provider, to Operate Under the Manpower Business Solutions Service Line MILWAUKEE, March 31 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Manpower Inc. (NYSE:MAN) , a world leader in the employment services industry, announced today that it has entered into an agreement to acquire CRI Inc., a leading recruitment process outsourcing (RPO) service provider headquartered in Los...

MADISON, Wis., March 31 /PRNewswire/ -- Thompson Plumb Funds, Inc. (http://www.thompsonplumb.com/) announces the launch on March 31, 2008 of its new no-load fund, to be headed by 37-year veteran portfolio manager John W. Thompson, CFA. The Thompson Plumb MidCap Fund (THPMX), focusing on domestic equity securities with market capitalizations in the $1 billion to $10 billion range, will be...

HALES CORNERS, Wis., March 31 /PRNewswire/ -- Splice, a video and audio facility, today announced the addition of two new staff members as well as a significant expansion of its Hales Corners facilities, allowing the company to offer new services and become a full-service digital video and audio facility. Steve Comeau recently joined Splice as partner and co-owner. Comeau brings...

MADISON – Governor Jim Doyle announced the appointments today of Stan Davis, Jon Geenen, and Terry Erickson to the Wisconsin Technical College System Board.  The Governor also announced the reappointment of Phil Neuenfeldt to the board, which establishes statewide policies and standards for the educational programs and services provided by the 16 technical college districts in the state.   “Now...

Part of Governor’s Grow plan,  Skills Jump Start to serve low-wage workers, including those lacking high school diploma; tech schools to develop programs combining basic ed, job skills training      MADISON – As part of Governor Doyle’s Grow Wisconsin – The Next Steps plan, Department of Workforce Development (DWD) Secretary Roberta Gassman and Wisconsin Technical College System (WTCS) President...

Draft Environmental Impact Statementand Notice of Public MeetingProposed New Suite-Style Residence Hall ProjectUW-Whitewater A public meeting to present the Draft Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) for the proposed UW-Whitewater New Suite-Style Residence Hall project will be held at 5:30 PM on Thursday, May 8, 2008 at the UW‑Whitewater Welcome Center located at 826 Starin Road in the City of Whitewater....

Project to create 32 jobs   MADISON- Governor Jim Doyle today announced a $7,000,000 Industrial Revenue Bond (IRB) allocation for Professional Plating, Inc. in Brillion, Calumet 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 to provide...

MADISON – Governor Jim Doyle today announced that Inviragen, Inc., Mt. Horeb, Dane County, will receive a $250,000 Technology Venture Fund loan from the Department of Commerce (Commerce).    “My administration is committed to furthering the development of technology,” Gov. Doyle said. “Wisconsin is a worldwide leader in this field. I am pleased we could further the opportunities of a...

FOUNDATION TO DONATE $1 MILLION TO HELP ALLEVIATE SOCIETAL WORRIES MILWAUKEE, March 31 /PRNewswire/ -- Northwestern Mutual, the proverbial Quiet Company, is turning up the volume with http://www.letyourworriesgo.com/, an interactive website that will empower people to let go of their worries using a medieval catapult, rocket ship, submarine or hot air balloon. To address the most frequent societal worries...

Firm Gains Strong West Coast Sales Force; Provides TIC Investment Options to Empire Securities MADISON, WI-White Cap Real Estate, a Wisconsin-based real estate investment firm specializing in 1031 Tenant-In-Common solutions, announced today that it has engaged Empire Securities as the Managing Broker-Dealer for the firm's syndicated offerings.     Empire Securities, with established offices in Southern California, has served investors for over...