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Contact: Anne Lupardus, Office of the Governor, 608-261-2162 MEDIA ADVISORY Governor Jim Doyle will participate in the grand opening celebration and ribbon-cutting for the new Roundy's Supermarkets, Inc. food manufacturing facility tomorrow, Wednesday, May 3, 2006 at 2:00 p.m. in Kenosha. When fully operational, this facility is expected to employ between 100-150 employees. Governor Doyle will be joined by...

Jimano's Pizzeria based out of Gurnee expands its Pizzeria Franchise into Wisconsin with its newest store at 9000 76th Street in Pleasant Prairie. Jimano's Pizzeria (formerly Jimmy's Pizzeria) has grown from an Independent Operator to a Regional Franchise in just 8 years. Founder Jimmy OBerto, a native of Waukegan, decided to franchise his concept after opening five stores....

By Brian E. Clark WisBusiness.com CHIPPEWA FALLS – Total beer consumption in the United States is flat. But many craft beer brewers – including those in Wisconsin - are doing well. According to the Brewers Association, craft brewers sold 9 percent more barrels of beer in 2005 versus 2004. That made craft beer the fastest growing segment of the US beverage...

By Jaime Pullman WisBusiness.com MADISON -- Bryan Renk’s success lies in the mouths of poultry and swine. Renk, chief executive officer for aOva Technologies, and the company’s four other employees are banking on a unique feed additive that doesn’t include antibiotics. The Madison-based startup company, founded in 2001, is steadily attracting investor support. That's due in part to its...