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University Relations and Communications, 715-346-3046, Fax 715-346-2042, www.uwsp.edu/news Diane Lueck has been elected to the Pheasants Forever national board of directors. Lueck is the director of the Becoming an Outdoors Woman (BOW) program located within the College of Natural Resources (CNR) at the University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point (UWSP). Lueck will serve on a 16-member board that meets quarterly and oversees the...

University Relations and Communications, 715-346-3046, Fax 715-346-2042, www.uwsp.edu/news The 14th Annual Building Unity Conference, presented by the United Council of UW Students to address multicultural and diversity related issues, will take place Friday through Sunday, March 10-12, on the University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point (UWSP) campus. The conference, “Learning >From the Past and Present to Build the Future,” will begin at 5...

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...