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MADISON, Wis., March 12, 2007 – The following is a statement by Jim Leonhart, executive director of the Wisconsin Biotechnology & Medical Device Association, regarding this morning’s announcement that Madison, Wis., will host the international 2008 Stem Cell Summit in September. "Wisconsin’s bioscience industry looks forward to the opportunity in September to showcase not just the state’s leadership in...

WAUKESHA, Wis., March 12 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Markel American Insurance Company today announced the enhancement of their Markel High Performance Insurance program that provides coverage for boats with speeds up to 120 mph. This program, the longest-running program for insuring high performance boats, joins their other Specialty Personal Lines, such as motorcycle and various boat products, providing essential coverage to...

WASHINGTON, March 12 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- More than 250 YMCA leaders from across the country are in Washington, D.C., to ask their representatives in Congress to help build strong kids, strong families and strong communities by increasing funding and supporting legislation that reduces the nation's chronic disease rates and protects child care and afterschool programs. The congressional visits on Thursday...

RACINE, Wis., March 12 /PRNewswire/ -- As a family company, SC Johnson takes very seriously the responsibility of providing consumers with high quality, safe and effective products. The company has recently learned that there are postings on the Internet claiming that Glade(R) PlugIns(R) products are linked to fires. Like all of the company's products, Glade(R) PlugIns(R) are safe and...

Urban Pavement Conditions Likely to Worsen as Traffic Volumes and Cost of Pavement Materials Rise While Highway Revenue Falls Short; Greater Investment Needed to Ensure Smoother Rides and Longer-Lasting Roads WASHINGTON, March 12 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Wisconsin's major urban roadways are deteriorating at a time when transportation funding in the state is inadequate to keep pace with needed repairs, and...

As part of a rebranding effort, Data Dimensions officially adopts the tagline, 'Driven by people, powered by technology(R),' a new logo design, and website redesign. JANESVILLE, Wis., March 12 /PRNewswire/ -- Data Dimensions Corporation announced today the launch of a new identity with the official adoption of the tagline, "Driven by people, powered by technology(R)," a new logo, and...

MADISON, Wis., March 12 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Sonic Foundry, Inc. (NASDAQ:SOFO) today announced that on March 10, 2008, Sonic Foundry, Inc. (the "Company") received notice from the Nasdaq Listing Qualifications Department (the "Staff") stating that for 30 consecutive business days the bid price for the Company's common stock has closed below the minimum $1.00 per share requirement for continued inclusion...

Project to create 7 jobs   MADISON- Governor Jim Doyle today announced $8,000,000 in Industrial Revenue Bond allocations for Gaco Western, LLC in Waukesha, Waukesha County.   “For more than 50 years, Gaco Western has been a national leader in roofing, decking and waterproofing systems. I am pleased to provide Gaco Western with a bond that will allow the company to grow in...

MADISON, Wis., March 13, 2008 – The Wisconsin Biotechnology and Medical Device Association, the member organization that represents the state’s bioscience industry, today announced the election of five new members to its board of directors.  Each will serve a three-year term that began on Jan. 1, 2008.   The new WBMA board members are:   ·        Jeanine Burmania.  Ms. Burmania is a licensing...

Designate a sober driver before celebrating the March 17th holiday   Wearing green clothing, singing “Danny Boy,” and a host of other St. Patrick’s Day traditions will be prevalent on March 17. But unfortunately, St. Patrick’s Day celebrations may turn to tragedies if people drive while impaired by alcohol.   Last year in Wisconsin, the St. Patrick’s Day weekend was deadly with...

From WisBusiness.com ... -- Tom Still, president of the Wisconsin Technology Council, said the news that Wisconsin will host the World Stem Cell Summit in September "is another sign that we have become a world center for stem cell research and development." "Really, it's only natural that it be held here," Still said. "We are thrilled...

WisBusiness.com In a major coup for the state, Gov. Jim Doyle announced today that Madison will host the World Stem Cell Summit on September 22 - 23. Doyle said the conference will bring together top researchers, advocates, investors and other industry leaders to advance stem cell research and the promising technologies that will save lives. The World Stem Cell Summit will...