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Contact: Rose Lynch, 608-266-6753 Department of Workforce Development (DWD) Receives Bonus for Achievements in Helping Low Income Working Families Madison - Governor Jim Doyle and Department of Workforce Development (DWD) Secretary Roberta Gassman today announced the receipt of $$6,415,765 in federal dollars for demonstrated performance in the Temporary Assistance to Needy Families (TANF) program. “Wisconsin has always been a leader...

CONTACT: Chancellor Richard H. Wells, (920) 424-0200 OSHKOSH – The University of Wisconsin System Board of Regents physical planning and funding committee today approved spending nearly $1.2 million for preliminary planning and design of a new academic building at UW-Oshkosh. If approved by Regents on Friday,...

For additional information, contact: Paul J. Carbone, Managing Partner Baird Capital Partners 312-609-4911 pcarbone@rwbaird.com Angela Pittman, Public Relations Coordinator Robert W. Baird & Co. 414-298-1902 apittman@rwbaird.com CHICAGO, October 6, 2005 Baird Capital Partners, the private equity arm of international financial services firm Robert W. Baird & Co. (Baird), has added Aaron Lillybridge as an Associate, and Analysts Viral Patel and Scott Brown in its Chicago...

Continues Responding to Emergency Needs in Texas following Rita and Katrina Dallas, Texas - Oct 03, 2005 The Aidmatrix Foundation, a young Dallas-based international nonprofit lead by Governor Scott McCallum has been awarded $250,000 to develop technology and infrastructure to improve the delivery of humanitarian aid following disasters and emergencies in Texas. Governor McCallum, formerly of Wisconsin said, “We...

MEDIA CONTACTS: Julie Wade / Tim Wirtz Hoffman York 414-225-9568 / 414-225-9522 jwade@hyc.com twirtz@hyc.com FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE -With a simple twist of ENERGY STAR* qualified compact fluorescent light bulbs residents can save money and energy- MADISON, Wis. (September 28, 2005) - Energy costs are on the rise and as a result Wisconsin residents can expect at least a 30 percent increase in home heating costs...

By Gregg Hoffmann VIOLA – The cleanup continues from the Aug. 18 tornado that hit this tiny village of 704 people. With the help of volunteers from all over the area and state, and some state Department of Commerce funds, roofs are being put back on homes, debris is being hauled away and structures are being rebuilt. And, as...

By Brian E Clark WisBusiness.com MADISON – Wisconsin’s Green Tier program, which rewards companies with good environmental records by cutting bureaucracy, has put the Badger State at the forefront of the movement that is greening many of the country’s businesses. That was the message of Joel Makower, a national authority on aligning commercial success with environmental responsibility. He was the keynote speaker...

Stora Enso Oyj News Release October 5, 2005 at 13:30 GMT HELSINKI, Finland - Stora Enso (NYSE:SEO) today announced that John Gillen, 46, has been appointed Region Manager North America and President of Stora Enso North America Corporation, effective from 1 January 2006. He has also been invited to become a member of the Stora Enso Management Group. Lars...

Contact: Rose Lynch, 608-266-6753 Madison - Department of Workforce Development (DWD) Secretary Roberta Gassman announced today the Wisconsin Department of Workforce Development (DWD) and its Division of Vocational Rehabilitation (DVR) are celebrating National Disability Employment Awareness Month during the month of October. DVR is the state agency that provides employment services to people...