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(Madison, Wis.) – Planet Propaganda has been hired by Experimental Aircraft Association (EAA) for brand development, identity redesign, web strategy, and design. "We are very excited to help EAA bring their marketing communications together under one, unified brand identity – especially the website which is the hub for EAA's membership and other visitors," says Rob Sax, Planet's president. "We see...

For further Information contact: Dave Cary, Communication Specialist Orion Energy Systems dcary@oriones.com 920-892-5804 Pat Odette Vice-president and co-owner Matrex Mold and Tool Co. (608) 742-6565 Switch to Orion lighting cuts lighting power usage by 33,984 kWh per year, providing measurable and permanent environmental benefits Matrex Mold and Tool Co., of Portage WI has been chosen to receive Orion's environmental stewardship award for its recent annual 33,984 kWh lighting...

Contact: Rose Lynch, 608/266-6753 Madison – Governor Jim Doyle announced today that three local Workforce Development Boards will receive $406,000 in Dislocated Worker grants to assist unemployed workers in finding new employment or new job skills. A subcommittee of the Governor-appointed Council on Workforce Investment has recommended $405,993 be allocated for local Workforce Development Board efforts. The Fox Valley Workforce Development...

Contact: Tiffani Clements, (202) 401-0035 Maryanne Beatty, (202) 501-1231 WASHINGTON – Small business owners will have increased opportunities to participate in federal prime and sub-contracting rebuilding efforts in the areas affected by hurricanes Katrina and Rita. The U.S. Small Business Administration has partnered with...

Contact: Tony Hozeny, Department of Commerce, 608/267-9661 MADISON - Governor Jim Doyle today announced grants totaling $674,893 to four organizations through the Projects for Assistance in the Transition from Homeless (PATH) program administered by the Department of Commerce (Commerce). "Expanding access to affordable housing not only helps meet the needs of our citizens, it encourages economic development,"...

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...