Kathleen Walby Named President of Wisconsin Women in Government’s Board
Foley Public Affairs Advisor To Lead Organization in Support of Women in Government Service
Foley Public Affairs Advisor Kathleen M. (Katie) Walby has been named president of the Wisconsin Women in Government's (WWIG) Board of Directors.
Since 1987, WWIG has raised money to support and encourage women to choose a career in government service. Every year, the organization awards scholarships to women...
CEO takes home three high-powered awards at National Entrepreneurs’ Conference
WHITEWATER In only its first month as a National Collegiate Entrepreneurs¹Organization (CEO) Chapter and its second year in operation, the Universityof Wisconsin-Whitewater¹s CEO Chapter took home three high-powered awards atthe National CEO Conference held Nov. 1-3 in Chicago.UW-Whitewater¹s CEO secured first place in the Web site competition, secondin Best Chapter Business Plan and second in Best Fundraising Activity,competing...
Governor Doyle Jumpstarts BadgerCare Plus, Insuring Every Wisconsin Child
New Report: Wisconsin Currently Has 98,000 Uninsured Kids
MADISON, WAUSAU – Governor Jim Doyle today jumpstarted his BadgerCare Plus initiative, which will allow every Wisconsin family, regardless of income, to buy affordable, comprehensive health care coverage for their kids. Families can begin signing up for BadgerCare Plus on February 1, 2008 by visiting www.BadgerCarePlus.org or calling 1-800-362-3002.
“We have a moral...
WHYTE HIRSCHBOECK DUDEK ADDS W. DAVID SHENK TO INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY LITIGATION TEAM
MADISON, Wis. - November 7, 2007 – Whyte Hirschboeck Dudek S.C. today announced the addition of Attorney W. David Shenk to its growing intellectual property practice in Madison. Shenk will focus on litigation, arbitration and mediation of patent, trademark, copyright and trade secret matters.
Shenk has litigated cases involving a broad range of technology across different markets, including database...
Madison in National Study, Shows Survival to Hospital Discharge After Cardiac Arrest Doubles With Improved CPR and Impedance Threshold Device
Groundbreaking study looks at hospital discharge rates in Madison and 6 other cities
MADISON, Wis., Nov. 6 /PRNewswire/ -- Madison's fire department has participated in a seven-city study on the impact of new CPR techniques, the results of which support the widespread use of the American Heart Association's new 2005 CPR guidelines, according to the study authors in a...
Milwaukee in National Study
Shows Survival to Hospital Discharge After Cardiac Arrest Doubles With Improved CPR and Impedance Threshold Device
Groundbreaking study looks at hospital discharge rates in Milwaukee and 6 other cities
MILWAUKEE, Nov. 6 /PRNewswire/ -- The Medical College of Wisconsin in Milwaukee has participated in a seven-city study on the impact of new CPR techniques, the results of which support...
AAAAI: ‘Tis the Season for Allergic Reactions
MILWAUKEE, Nov. 6 /PRNewswire/ -- With the holiday season just around the corner, millions of Americans are preparing to decorate their homes, gather for feasts and travel to visit relatives. However, for allergy and asthma sufferers, the holiday season presents several potential triggers, according to the American Academy of Allergy, Asthma & Immunology (AAAAI).
"Whether it's feasting on holiday meals,...
Bemis Identifies Busiest Mom Through Nationwide Search and Rescue Mission
20 amazing women recognized for balancing their full plates
SHEBOYGAN FALLS, Wis., Nov. 6 /PRNewswire/ -- Bemis Manufacturing's mission to award the title "America's Busiest Mom" has reached its crescendo with the announcement of the domestic diva who has the most frenzied schedule. During a first-of-its-kind search and rescue effort, Bemis scoured every corner of the nation and Canada...
Credit Unions’ Payday Loans Have Saved Consumers $1 Million, Offer a Better Financial Path
PEWAUKEE, Wis., Nov. 6 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- While payday lenders are making millions annually trapping Wisconsin consumers in a cycle of debt, Wisconsin's not-for-profit, member-owned credit unions are putting millions back into the pockets of cash-strapped borrowers by offering payday loan alternatives that cost less, encourage financial education and steer consumers to more traditional loans offering lower rates. Already, Wisconsin...
The Company Appleton to Host Plaza Dedication and Tree-Lighting Event
Public ceremony to follow Downtown Appleton Christmas Parade
APPLETON, Wis., Nov. 6 /PRNewswire/ -- To celebrate its 100th anniversary, the company Appleton will dedicate and present the Plaza in City Park to the City of Appleton on November 20 at approximately 7:45 p.m. immediately following the Downtown Appleton Christmas Parade. The dedication ceremony will include performances by the Appleton...
Li’l Davis Designs Joins Fiskars Craft Division
MADISON, Wis., Nov. 6 /PRNewswire/ -- Fiskars Brands, Inc. announces that they have added Lil' Davis Designs to their crafting division. A family owned and operated scrapbooking company since 2002, Li'l Davis Designs (named after young daughter Davis) began operations when husband and wife team Tricia Barrett and Brian Fogg purchased laser equipment to create custom die cuts.
According to...
Verizon Introduces Static IP Address for Small- and Medium-Sized Business Customers in Five Midwestern States
New Option Supports Key Online Applications Important to Businesses
NEW YORK, Nov. 6 /PRNewswire/ -- Verizon has upgraded its existing network in the Midwest to allow small- and medium-sized business customers to order a static IP address for use with their Verizon High Speed Internet for Business service. A static IP address, a permanent address on the Internet, enables...
