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Southeastern Chamber United in Business (SECUB) 8580 S. Howell Avenue Oak Creek, WI 53154 March 2, 2006 For Immediate Release Contact: Barbara Wesener, Executive Director 414-768-5845 The Southeastern Chamber United in Business (SECUB) will hold information meetings on the Business Health Care Group and its health insurance coalition on Tuesday, March 7, from 6:00 p.m.- 8:00 p.m., at Parkway Christian Academy, 10940 South Nicholson Road,...

Contacts: Tony Hozeny, Department of Commerce, 608-267-9661 Anne Lupardus, Office of the Governor, 608-261-2162 Makes $12.5 Million Available to Kenosha...

Release: 03/02/06 Contact: Jane H. Larson (608) 224-5005 MADISON-Secretary Rod Nilsestuen today announced his nominations for the seven members of the livestock siting rule review board.  Should a request for a new or expanded livestock operation be denied by local government, the board will serve as the venue of appeal. The livestock siting law specified the make-up of the...

MEDIA CONTACT: Julie Wade Hoffman York 414-225-9568; jwade@hyc.com FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE -First franchise in the North Shore area set to open this summer with a splash - MEQUON, Wis., (March 2, 2006) - Swimtasticâ...

Contact: Nina Lane Company: Berbee Phone: 440.746.7219 Email: nina.lane@berbee.com Web site: www.berbee.com On Demand Solution for Cuyahoga Falls Brings eGovernment Services to Residents Madison, WI, March 1, 2006 – Berbee Information Networks Corp. (Berbee), a leading Midwest provider of technology and data center solutions, has been named winner of the “Best IBM iSeries On Demand Solution” award in the annual IBM PartnerWorld Beacon Awards competition, honoring IBM Business Partners for...

CONTACT: Chancellor Richard H. Wells, (920) 424-0200 OSHKOSH – As the nation grapples with a growing energy crisis, the University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh remains the largest purchaser of renewable energy in Wisconsin. Since Jan. 1, the university has purchased 11 percent of its electricity from Wisconsin Public...

Mortenson Investment Group and the Mortenson Family Foundation recently gifted $20,000 towards a five year commitment of $60,000 to St. Mary’s Hospital and Care Center Foundation, which is looking to equip a new Health and Wellness Promotion Center. Plans for services and equipment at the St. Mary’s Regional Heart Institute and Emergency/ Level II Trauma Center will address treatment...

By Brian E. Clark WisBusiness.com ANTIGO - Ray Szmanda, aka "The Menards Man,'' is a local legend even after retirement. Szmanda, who gained an almost cult-like following his many years with the Eau Claire-based home improvement chain, signed autographs and photographs the evening of Feb. 13 at the grand opening of a Menards' Mega Store in Antigo -- his home since...

Contact: Meredith Helgerson, Communications Officer, 608-261-2271 MADISON – Wisconsin’s economy will continue to improve producing growth in real personal income averaging three percent per year over the next five years. Over the same time period, Wisconsin per capita incomes are expected to remain above 98 percent of the U.S. average. These are the latest forecasts in the...

For more information contact: Jan Alf, 262.691.7873 Attracting biotechnology jobs, investment and research the focus of aggressive initiative at BIO 2006 MADISON - - With a total budget of nearly $300,000, over 150 Wisconsin representatives scheduled to attend, and close to 50 sponsoring and participating organizations, Wisconsin’s promotional effort at BIO 2006 will be the largest single marketing initiative ever...

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Grant Helps Homeless Families with Children Rebuild Lives MADISON, Wis., Feb. 28, 2006 – More homeless families with children in Dane County will be given an opportunity to rebuild their lives, thanks to a $35,000 grant to Interfaith Hospitality Network of the Madison Area from U.S. Cellular. The grant will be used to help Interfaith Hospitality Network...