ROYAL SOCIETY OF CHEMISTRY CITES UW-MADISON PROFESSOR
MADISON - Through Lab on a Chip journal, the European-based Royal Society ofChemistry and Corning Inc. have awarded the first-ever Pioneers of Miniaturizationprize to David J. Beebe, a University of Wisconsin-Madison professor of biomedicalengineering. An award for young to mid-career scientists, the prize recognizes Beebe'soutstanding contributions to the understanding and development of miniaturizedsystems. Beebe, who holds more than 20...
Mortara Instrument Selected by Medpace as ECG Clinical Research Solution Provider
MILWAUKEE, Dec. 19 /PRNewswire/ -- Mortara Instrument, Inc. announced today its selection by Medpace as the ECG device and solution provider for Medpace's ECG central laboratory services as well as its soon to be open clinical pharmacology unit (CPU). Medpace is a global, full-service Contract Research Organization (CRO) providing comprehensive clinical research support to the pharmaceutical industry. Established in...
Delafield Hotel Offers Weather Packages
DELAFIELD -- Years ago, you could predict that a winter weekend in Wisconsin would be snowy. But lately the temperature has been truly unpredictable in this northern state. Playing to the whims of the weather, the luxurious Delafield Hotel in Delafield , Wisconsin is offering four winter packages bound to please the winter traveler looking for a quick getaway.
“These...
Destiny Health Furthers Commitment to the Health of Brown County
GREEN BAY, Wis., and CHICAGO, Dec. 19 /PRNewswire/ -- To further entrench their wellness commitment to the Healthy Lifestyles Cooperative of Brown County, Destiny Health, a pioneer in the field of consumer-directed health care, has entered into a partnership with the YMCAs in Green Bay, WI to offer members of The Destiny Health Plan(TM) dues subsidies and membership perks...
Verizon Supports 12 Wisconsin Nonprofit Groups to Promote Literacy and Combat Domestic Violence
SUN PRAIRIE, Wisc., Dec. 19 /PRNewswire/ -- Verizon reaffirmed its commitment to improving literacy and combating domestic violence this year through grants for a broad range of programs. The Verizon Foundation, the philanthropic arm of Verizon, donated $121,000 to 12 nonprofit groups in the state during 2006.
"In today's tight economy, nonprofit organizations need financial assistance now more than ever,"...
Alliant Energy Announces 2007 Financial Guidance
MADISON, Wis., Dec. 20 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Alliant Energy Corporation (NYSE:LNT) announced today that its board of directors has approved an increase in its 2007 expected annual common stock dividend to $1.27 per share from the current annual dividend of $1.15 per share. Payment of the 2007 quarterly dividends will be subject to the actual dividend declaration by the board...
Tufco Technologies, Inc. Announces Fiscal Year 2006 Fourth Quarter and Fiscal Year 2006 Results
GREEN BAY, Wis., Dec. 19 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Tufco Technologies, Inc. (NASDAQ:TFCO) , the largest provider of branded contract wet and dry wipes converting in North America and a leader in specialty printing services and business imaging products, today announced that fiscal year 2006 sales were $100,284,000, up 26% over fiscal year 2005 sales. For the fiscal year 2006 fourth...
Wisconsin Energy Corporation to Sell Point Beach Nuclear Plant to FPL Energy
MILWAUKEE, Dec. 20 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Wisconsin Energy Corporation (NYSE:WEC) announced today that its subsidiary, Wisconsin Electric Power Co., doing business as We Energies, has reached a definitive agreement to sell its Point Beach Nuclear Plant to FPL Energy, a subsidiary of FPL Group, Inc. (NYSE:FPL) .
Point Beach is a 1,033-megawatt facility located in Two Rivers, Wisconsin. The first unit...
New HealthPlus Network and the YMCAs in North-Central WI Partner With Destiny Health
STEVENS POINT and WAUSAU, Wis., and CHICAGO, Dec. 19 /PRNewswire/ -- HealthPlus, a newly-formed health insurance network by the Portage County Business Council (PCBC) and the Wausau Region Chamber of Commerce, has selected Destiny Health, a pioneer of the consumer-directed health care model, as its insurance plan provider, effective January 1, 2007.
HealthPlus, a competitive regional network serving 11 counties...
A. O. Smith Completes Sale of GSW Building Products, Inc., Business
MILWAUKEE, Dec. 19 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- A. O. Smith Enterprises, Ltd. (Canada), a wholly owned subsidiary of A. O. Smith Corporation, today announced it has completed the sale of GSW Building Products Inc. to a subsidiary of Euramax Holdings, Inc., of Norcross, Ga.
Net proceeds of the sale were approximately $11.3 million (U.S.) and are subject to adjustment based on final...
Sentry Insurance Expanding in Fox Valley
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Sentry Insurance has announced plans to expand its information technology operations by opening an office in the Fox Valley. Company officials are in the process of recruiting for open positions and negotiating a lease for an area office that would be occupied in early 2007.
“The Fox Valley is an ideal location for Sentry Insurance to expand our information...
