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MILWAUKEE, Feb. 27 /PRNewswire/ -- Grace Matthews, Inc. announced today that Waukesha, Wisconsin based Geo-Synthetics, Inc. has completed the sale of its GSI General Materials division to White Cap Construction Supply, Inc., part of Home Depot Supply, Inc., and a subsidiary of The Home Depot. Grace Matthews, a Milwaukee-based investment bank, advised Geo-Synthetics on the transaction. GSI General Materials...

MILWAUKEE, Feb. 27 /PRNewswire/ -- Verizon Wireless customers in the greater Milwaukee, Madison and Fox Valley areas can now have access to the Internet and to their e-mail and corporate data at faster speeds, uploading files five to six times faster than before as Verizon Wireless rolls out its next-generation high-speed broadband network. Based on CDMA 1x Evolution-Data Optimized...

MADISON - Governor Jim Doyle announced today that Wisconsin exports increased by 15.1 percent to a record $17.2 billion in 2006, as compared to a 14.7 percent national increase.  Since Governor Doyle took office, Wisconsin exports have increased by approximately 60 percent.   "Over the past four years, Wisconsin companies have pushed exports to an all-time high," Governor Doyle said. ...

MADISON - Governor Jim Doyle will lead a delegation of Wisconsin business and government leaders to China and Japan from September 7 to 18, 2007.  The trade mission will provide participants with opportunities to meet with distributors, potential customers, and key business and government officials.  The Governor will also promote investment by Japanese and Chinese companies in Wisconsin.   "This...

MANITOWOC, Wis., Feb. 27 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- The Board of Directors of The Manitowoc Company, Inc. (NYSE:MTW) at its meeting today, declared its regular quarterly dividend of 3.5 cents per share of common stock, payable on March 19, 2007, to shareholders of record on March 9, 2007. About the Manitowoc Company The Manitowoc Company, Inc. is one of the world's largest providers...

MILWAUKEE, Feb 28 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Manpower Inc. (NYSE:MAN) announced that Yoav Michaely, Executive Vice President of Global Operational Effectiveness, will be leaving the company to pursue other opportunities, effective today. (Logo: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20060221/CGTU012LOGO) "Over the past 21 years, Yoav has been an important part of the company's growth and expansion into new services and we truly appreciate his contributions," said Jeffrey A....

MILWAUKEE, Feb. 28 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- A new world of communications and entertainment is now available to residents in the Milwaukee area. AT&T Inc. today announced the initial launch of AT&T U-verse(SM) services, which utilize AT&T's new fiber-rich network to offer cutting-edge television and high-speed Internet services. AT&T U-verse services are initially available in limited areas across the Milwaukee metropolitan...

MILWAUKEE, Feb. 27 /PRNewswire/ -- Catalyst International, Inc., a leading provider of Supply Chain Execution solutions, has appointed Brian Thorn as Vice President of Sales for its SAP Services business worldwide. Mr. Thorn's portfolio expansion beyond North America, confirms Catalyst's strategy to align and integrate its operations so as to deliver its world-class SAP consultancy and implementation services to...

MILWAUKEE, Feb. 27 /PRNewswire/ -- Emulating the increasingly well-known wine sommelier, beer makers are now formulating their own "white with white; red with red" cardinal rules, introducing food pairings to the brewed beverage. With The National Restaurant Association stating in its 2007 Restaurant Industry Forecast that "Americans are expecting more from their dining experiences than ever before," matching appropriate food...

MILWAUKEE, Feb. 27 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Midwest Airlines (AMEX:MEH) today announced continued route expansion as part of its 2007 strategic growth plan with the launch of nonstop service between Milwaukee and Seattle/Tacoma International Airport beginning June 18. Midwest will be the only airline offering nonstop service in the market. Seattle/Tacoma is the 49th destination in the airline's nationwide network. The new...

MILWAUKEE, Feb. 27 /PRNewswire/ -- Assurant Health, a national leader in individual medical, health savings accounts, small group and specialty health insurance products, announced that it has introduced several organizational changes in support of its long-term growth objectives. Structurally, Assurant Health will create two distinct business areas. One area will focus on current business operations and will be aligned under...

MADISON, Wis., Feb. 28 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Great Wolf Resorts, Inc. (NASDAQ:WOLF) , North America's leading family of indoor waterpark resorts, today reported results for the quarter and year ended December 31, 2006. Fourth Quarter 2006 Highlights -- Reported Adjusted EBITDA of $8.5 million, achieving the high end of earnings guidance range, which was...

MILWAUKEE--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Volunteerism is on the rise among young adults - whether they're donating time, fundraising or organizing benefits, young adults are tackling an endless list of community service opportunities. Today's teens also find that community service is an important factor when considering college. According to a survey, more than 60% of parents are aware that volunteering can actually improve...

MILWAUKEE--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Nearly 14 million Americans will wait until the very last minute to submit their income tax returns, according to the IRS. For many of these tax filers, completing returns is a nail-biting exercise in frustration. The latest Quarterly Quality Report released by the American Society for Quality (ASQ), focuses on how quality tools typically used by businesses can...

MADISON, Wis.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--CPM Marketing Group, Inc. a leader in Customer Relationship Management (CRM) solutions for healthcare, has released a white paper to help healthcare providers better understand and calculate the lifetime value (LTV) of patients. The document is based on decades of experience and success in the healthcare industry with more than 200 clients nationwide. Marketers across all industries...