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MILWAUKEE, Aug. 14 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Mortgage Guaranty Insurance Corporation (MGIC) mortgage insurance (MI) now offers a fully integrated MI application interface to mortgage lenders that are using Loan Producer(R) from Financial Industry Computer Systems, Inc. (FICS). The new interface makes it possible to send MI applications directly from the Loan Producer system to MGIC. MGIC will automatically process the request...

For more information, contact Eric Skrum 608-441-1216 or eskrum@wisbank.com Bank CEOs say subprime downturn hurting loan demand (MADISON) – The downturn of the subprime housing market is having a negative ripple effect on other sectors of the Wisconsin economy, according to the latest Bankers Economic Index sponsored by the Wisconsin Bankers Association (WBA). Even so, Wisconsin bank chief executive officers (CEOs)...

60-Seconds to Get Clear, Calm & Confident Amidst the Stress   “Back to School” and “Back to Work” can cause stress for many people. In fact, in today’s society, it’s extremely evident that major depression and anxiety disorders are dramatically increasing, with the onset occurring at younger ages each day. This startling truth is why Susan K. Wehrley, author of The...

Governor Doyle announced today that a review of the Assembly Republicans’ proposed budget cuts to the state’s Stewardship program shows that more than 60 percent of Stewardship-related projects likely would not have happened if the Assembly’s proposed funding levels been in place since the program was last reauthorized in 2000.  The analysis was released by the Department of Natural...

MADISON—Governor Jim Doyle announced today that 1890 Commerce, LLC, Milwaukee, Milwaukee County, will receive a Blight Elimination and Brownfield Redevelopment (BEBR) grant of $150,000 to help redevelop land to construct condominiums.   “Cleaning up brownfields is about more than just renewing damaged or vacant land,” Governor Doyle said. “It’s about renewing the pride of a community, and restoring jobs and...

As parents are getting their children ready to go back to school, state health officials are encouraging parents to add health and safety lessons to their list of things to do.  “Going back to school is an exciting and fun time,” Dr. Sheri Johnson, State Health Officer said.  “Preparing for the school year can help students make the most...

Appointment of Miotke to full-time Chairman, Kraus to President and CEO next step in success strategy for Milwaukee construction firm MILWAUKEE, Wis. – The Jansen Group announced it has divided its top leadership position to establish separate Chairman of the Board, President and CEO positions to better achieve the company’s strategic goals in the construction industry. Thomas O. Miotke, formerly the company’s Chairman, President...

CHICAGO & MILWAUKEE--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Wynnchurch Capital, a Chicago-based private equity firm, announced it has purchased a majority interest in Webex, Inc. Webex, Inc., headquartered in Neenah, Wisconsin, is a leading designer and manufacturer of precision-engineered rolls and custom web handling machinery for a wide range of web handling and converting applications. Senior debt financing for the transaction was provided by...

WAUKESHA, Wis.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Electronic Tele-Communications, Inc. (ETC) (Pink Sheets:ETCIA) today reported its second quarter 2007 results. Sales for the quarter were $524,202 compared to $658,490 for the 2006 second quarter. The net loss was $178,320 or $0.07 per Class A common share, compared to a net loss of $42,534 or $0.02 per Class A common share for the second quarter...

CEDARBURG, Wis.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Integrating the latest stress management technology with a sleek design and color offering, Raffel Comfort Sciences and its flagship brand Tranquil Ease is introducing “The Rave” Synchronized Massage and Music Chair. Raffel Comfort Sciences is a leading, international manufacturer and designer of high quality, high-value personal comfort products including massage, sleep, therapeutic and personal comfort products that...

OSHKOSH, Wis.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Oshkosh Truck Corporation (NYSE:OSK) announced that its subsidiary Pierce Manufacturing Inc. has been awarded a five-year, Firm Fixed Price contract by the U.S. Army Tank-Automotive and Armaments Command (TACOM) for the production of 10 Oshkosh® Heavy Expanded Mobility Tactical Truck (HEMTT) platform-based Water Tender (HEWATT) vehicles, worth $4.5 million. The initial order could lead to a total...

Juxtapoz Art & Culture Magazine and Cultural Icon Upper Playground to Produce East and West Coast Events MILWAUKEE, Aug. 15 /PRNewswire/ -- Sparks, Upper Playground, and Juxtapoz Art & Culture Magazine will team up this fall to debut the "Ignite What's Next" Art Tour, with 18 stops on the East and West Coasts. The events will showcase three of...

NEW BERLIN, Wis., Aug. 14 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Merchants & Manufacturers Bancorporation, Inc. ("Merchants") (BULLETIN BOARD: MMBI) announced net income of $920,000, or $0.25 per diluted share, for the three months ended June 30, 2007 compared to $1.4 million, or $0.37 per diluted share, for the three months ended June 30, 2006, representing a 32.7% decrease in net income and...

Country's Largest Dairy Likely to Lose Certification CORNUCOPIA, Wis., Aug 14 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- The Cornucopia Institute has learned that the USDA appears about to revoke the organic certification of the nation's largest industrial dairy operator, Aurora Organic Dairy, headquartered in Boulder, Colorado. Aurora operates several giant factory dairies milking thousands of cows each in semi-arid areas of Colorado and Texas....