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By Brian E. Clark WisBusiness.com A little more than a week out from a statewide constitutional vote that would restrict gay marriage and ban civil unions, a non-partisan, high-tech organization has sent out a letter restating its backing of tolerance and diversity in the Badger State. Tom Still, president of the Wisconsin Technology Council (WTC), said the group is not taking an overt position...

MILWAUKEE, Oct. 26 /PRNewswire/ -- The Board of Directors for Mortgage Guaranty Insurance Corporation (MGIC), the principal subsidiary of MGIC Investment Corporation (NYSE:MTG) , has approved the promotion of Heidi A. Heyrman to Vice President - Chief Compliance Officer. As MGIC's Chief Compliance Officer, Heyrman will be in charge of overseeing and managing compliance issues within the organization, ensuring full...

Small Business Times is proud to announce the winners of the third annual Health Care Heroes Awards program. SBT Health Care Heroes Awards honor organizations and individuals who epitomize the spirit embodied in the word "hero" in the delivery of health care to the community. The goals of the program are to recognize excellence, promote innovation, encourage emulation of successful programs, educate the...

Fair Indigo, the fashion industry’s first mainstream fair trade apparel brand will unveil its first retail store at Hilldale, November 1. It will be located next to the recently opened Anada Salon and Spa in a new retail building across the street from the south end of Hilldale, where Sundance 608 is under construction.    Hilldale shoppers will be able...

MADISON - Governor Jim Doyle today announced that Capitol Stamping Corp., Milwaukee (Milwaukee County, will receive $144,000 in Community Development Zone tax credits from the Department of Commerce for a project that will retain and create jobs.   "Manufacturing is at the heart of Wisconsin's economy," Governor Doyle said.  "This project will continue to expand the industry, stimulate the economy...

Foley & Lardner LLP announced today that Alexa P. Wautier has joined the firm’s Madison office as an associate.   Wautier focuses her practice in a wide variety of general corporate and commercial transactions, including mergers and acquisitions and financing transactions, as well as general business counseling and contract matters. She represents both buyers and sellers in acquisitions and divestitures,...

The Medical College of Wisconsin has received a five-year, $9.7 million National Heart, Lung and Blood Institute Program Project Grant for genetic studies to improve the molecular and clinical understanding of Von Willebrand disease (VWD), the most common hereditary bleeding disorder. Pediatric hematologist Robert R. Montgomery, M.D., professor of pediatrics at the Medical College and senior researcher at the...

MADISON – Department of Commerce Secretary Mary Burke today announced that Sartori Food Corporation, Antigo, will receive $550,000 in Enterprise Development Zone Credits from Commerce to help facilitate the retention of 110 employees of the former Antigo Cheese Company. Sartori purchased the assets of Antigo Cheese Company in July, 2006.   “The decision by Sartori Food Corporation to purchase the...