Chico State Becomes First West Coast University to Partner With Organic Valley
LA FARGE, Wis., April 11 /PRNewswire/ -- When the cows come home to California State University, Chico they'll arrive from greener pastures, thanks to a starter herd of 20 cows donated by Organic Valley dairy farmers from California, Washington and Oregon. This show of support commemorates the University Farm's transition to an all-organic dairy program, and celebrates the school's...
Census Bureau to Update Information on Nation’s Housing
CHICAGO, April 11 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Beginning April 23, Census Bureau field representatives will interview 76,000 housing units to conduct the American Housing Survey (AHS), the most comprehensive survey of U.S. housing between decennial censuses.
Before the survey, local households in the nationwide sample will receive an informational letter from Census Bureau Director Louis Kincannon explaining that they will be interviewed...
U.S. and Global Third-Party Logistics (3PL) Market Analysis Is Released
STOUGHTON, Wis., April 12 /PRNewswire/ -- Third-party logistics gross revenues for the U.S. broke $110 billion for the first time in 2006. 3PL gross revenues hit $113.6 billion, a 9.5% increase. Net revenues were $53.1 billion. EBIT and net income margins in relation to net revenue were 8.6% and 5.4% respectively. Margins for the year were down slightly due...
Spring’s Wings Birding and Art Festival
GREEN BAY, Wis., April 12 /PRNewswire/ -- Celebrate the many ways we interact with birds at the Bay Beach Wildlife Sanctuary's Spring's Wings Birding and Art Festival on May 12 - 13, 2007. The Sanctuary is open from 8a.m. - 7:30p.m. both days. Learn more about our "Friends in Flight" through craft projects, education programs and touring the sanctuary....
MGIC Investment Corporation First Quarter Net Income of $92.4 Million
MILWAUKEE, April 11 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- MGIC Investment Corporation (NYSE:MTG) today reported net income for the quarter ended March 31, 2007 of $92.4 million, compared with the $163.5 million for the same quarter a year ago. Diluted earnings per share were $1.12 for the quarter ending March 31, 2007, compared to $1.87 for the same quarter a year ago.
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College Graduates Receive Diploma, Lose Health Coverage: Assurant Health Offers Advice on Affordable Health Insurance Options
MILWAUKEE, April 12 /PRNewswire/ -- If you're looking for a different kind of gift for your new college grad that's more sensible (and much more affordable) than a flashy car, you may want to consider health insurance.
In fact, concerned parents might make this their top priority if only they knew that, as soon as their sons or daughters doffed...
Make Dollars Make Sense for Kids With www.themint.org
MILWAUKEE, April 11 /PRNewswire/ -- Ever wonder where kids get their poor money habits? This is likely a trait they're inheriting from their parents. The good news is there's help for parents and their children at a newly designed Website, http://www.themint.org/, from the Northwestern Mutual Foundation.
Relaunched today, the http://www.themint.org/ gives families a fun, yet practical, way to address financial...
New North Company Named Midwest’s Top Contractor
APPLETON, April 11, 2007– The Boldt Company, based in Appleton, WI, was named the top Midwest contractor for 2007 by Midwest Construction magazine.
The Boldt Company, which ranked 16th in revenue for 2007 out of 144 companies surveyed, was praised by the publication for its growth, dynamism, ethical standards, and high quality work.
“Boldt has been an integral part of...
WisBusiness: EraGen Biosciences builds its internal capacity as steps to growth
By Brian Sweeney
WisBusiness.com
MADISON - EraGen Biosciences, a medical diagnostics company that made a name for itself with its quick response to a need for tests for severe acute respiratory syndrome (SARS) in 2003, has taken that buzz and turned itself into a growing fixture in the industry.
By the end of last year, the company had developed...
