WisBusiness

 Issued by: Laura L. Hunt, 414-229-6447; llhunt@uwm.edu3/13/06MILWAUKEE – In 1965, materials engineer Pradeep Rohatgi developed a foundry process to synthesize metal matrix composites (MMCs), high performance, “combination” materials that are stiffer, self-lubricating or stronger – but also lighter – than conventional aluminum alloys. It led to a one-step, cost-effective way to mass-produce these aluminum-based materials, which could replace...

March 13, 2006 - WellPoint, Inc. (NYSE: WLP) announced today that it was named one of the top 30 companies for executive women by the National Association for Female Executives (NAFE). This is the seventh consecutive year WellPoint has been named a leading national company for executive women. "We are delighted to receive this recognition once again as it reflects our ongoing commitment to...

Media Contact: Joan Collins Publicity (608) 222-2899 Great Wisconsin Credit Union, formerly CUNA Credit Union, opens March 13 at 2424 Rimrock Road to better serve the residents of South Madison. The new location is the fourth Great Wisconsin Credit Union branch in Madison and brings the total to eight branches in Dane County and Portage. The administrative staff,...

Kent I. Carnell currently serves as chair of the State Bar board of governors, a position he sees as a perfect stepping stone up to the role of State Bar president-elect.In a recent interview, Carnell discussed the state Supreme Court's decision to assess every lawyer $50 to help pay for legal services to  the poor -- saying this is "the...

  Planet Propaganda's Dana Lytle Judges "STEP Inside Design 100"(Madison, Wis.) - Dana Lytle, principal and creative director at Planet Propaganda, served on the five-member panel of design leaders who judged thousands of entries and chose only 100 worthy of the "STEP Inside Design 100." The final selections are featured in STEP's March/April issue.One of STEP's largest issues of...