Governor Doyle: Reports Record Export Growth in 2005
Contact: Tony Hozeny, Department of Commerce, 608-267-9661 Anne Lupardus, Office of the Governor, 608-261-2162
Since Governor Took Office, Wisconsin Exports Have Increased 40 Percent
Governor Jim Doyle announced today that Wisconsin exports increased by nearly 17.5 percent to a record $14.9 billion in 2005, as compared to a 10.6 percent national increase. Since Governor Doyle took office, Wisconsin...
Governor Doyle: Encourages Nominations for the 2006 Small Business Technology Transfer Award
Tuesday, March 7, 2006 Contacts: Tony Hozeny, Department of Commerce, 608-267-9661 Masood Akhtar, Center for Technology Transfer, 608-661-4081 Anne Lupardus, Office of the Governor, 608-261-2162
Governor Jim Doyle today encouraged nominations for the 2006 Small Business Technology Transfer Award. Governor Doyle established this award in 2003 to recognize and reward the Wisconsin small business that shows outstanding achievement in...
Citizens Utility Board: Assembly Passes Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy Legislation
More Information: Charlie Higley, (608) 251-3322 ext.14
MADISON – The Citizens Utility Board (CUB) highly commends the Wisconsin State Assembly, which unanimously passed legislation last night that will strengthen efforts to save energy and utilize renewable energy resources.
“This legislation will boost Wisconsin’s economy by reducing energy bills, creating jobs, and reducing pollution from energy use,” said Charlie Higley,...
UW-Madison: Snowmobiling Team Hopes Cleaner Sled Cleans Up the Competition
CONTACT: Glenn Bower, (608) 263-7252, grbower@wisc.edu MADISON - In a state with 200,000 registered snowmobiles and 25,000 miles ofsnowmobiling trails, according to the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources,snowmobiling is more that just a sport. It is a big part of the Wisconsin winter. Keeping snowmobiles performing at their optimal level by reducing fuel and soundemissions is part of...
Orion Energy Services: Coatings firm earns Environmental Award from Orion for results of electrical power reduction
For further Information contact:
Dave Cary, Communication Specialist
Orion Energy Services
(920) 892-5804
dcary@oriones.com
Mark Saemann,
Maintenance Manager
OPI Incorporated
(920) 459-5100
maintenance@fluorosurfacing.com
By shaving its demand for electrical power by some 22,109 kilowatt-hours (kWh) per year, OPI Inc. of Sheboygan, a leading name in Teflon coatings, fluoropolymers, Xylan, and Silverstone and dry lubrication coatings, has been chosen to receive an Environmental Stewardship Award from Orion Energy...
Governor Doyle: Commends Rehrig Pacific Company for Earning Workplace Safety and Health Award
Contact: Tony Hozeny, Department of Commerce, 608/267-9661
Terry Moen, Wisconsin Health Consultation Program, 608/226-5239
MADISON - Gov. Jim Doyle today congratulated Rehrig Pacific Company, Pleasant Prairie, Kenosha County, for achieving the Safety and Health Achievement Recognition Program (SHARP) award from the federal Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA). SHARP honors small and medium employers that operate exemplary safety...
DATCP: Farmers Urged to Avoid Manure Spreading if Rain or Melting Snow Likely
Contact: Jane H. Larson, (608) 224-5005, DATCP Public Information Gordon Stevenson, (608) 267-2759, DNR Runoff Management
MADISON - With rain and warmer temperatures ahead, state agriculture and water quality officials urge livestock farmers to avoid applying manure if rain is forecast or snow is melting or expected to melt.
Avoiding manure spreading when rain or snow...
City of Neenah : Neenah company announces major expansion
Contact: Joshua Morby
Mobile: 414.791.9120
Email: media@thenewnorth.com
Custom Marine will double manufacturing capability and add 30 new employees
NEENAH, March 8, 2006– Officials from the City of Neenah announced a deal today with Custom Marine, Inc. (CMI) – a subsidiary of CompX Marine Inc. – that will allow the company to relocate its facility, remain in Neenah, and double its manufacturing capabilities,...
