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Robert Pepper, senior managing director of global advanced technology at Cisco Systems, has been invited to be the keynote speaker at the Wisconsin Public Utility Institute's 2005 Telecom Forum. The theme of the conference, which will take place Sept. 12-13, is "The New IP World of Services." It will be held at the UW-Madison...

By Gregg Hoffmann MILWAUKEE – Ping pong played a role in opening U.S. diplomatic ties to China years ago. Now, basketball has come to Milwaukee in an attempt to increase ties between Wisconsin and Chinese businesses. The “MMAC China Council Bucks - Ducks Business Basketball Exchange” starts Tuesday and is hosting a professional Chinese Basketball Association (CBA) team during for 12 days. The...

Contact: Jennifer R. Rupkey Director, Client Development Direct Dial: 414.225.8262 E-Mail: jrrupkey@michaelbest.com FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Milwaukee, WI (July 27, 2005) – Monica M. Riederer, a litigation attorney at Michael Best & Friedrich LLP, Milwaukee, was recently elected President of the Waukesha County affiliate of Habitat for Humanity. Ms. Riederer has been an active member of the affiliate since her return to...

MADISON, Wis. – Physicians Insurance Company of Wisconsin, Inc. (PIC WISCONSIN) announced that Bart Schlueter, the company’s agency manager, has earned his Certified Insurance Counselor (CIC) designation. “We would like to congratulate Bart on his well-deserved recognition,” said Chris Brady, Senior Vice President for PIC WISCONSIN. “This...

MEDIA CONTACTS: Tim Wirtz/ Christopher Thiede Hoffman York 414-225-9522/ 414-225-9556 twirtz@hyc.com cthiede@hyc.com FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE GREEN BAY, Wis. (July 27, 2005) - Focus on Energy’s Wisconsin ENERGY STAR Homes Program celebrated the completion of the 5,000th home certified under the program during a dedication press conference on Wednesday. The event was presided over by Kimberly Walker, Administrator for the...

For More Information, Contact Christian Bartley, Executive Director Phone: 414.274.3840 Fax: 414.274.3846 Email: WTCinfo@WisTrade.org Leadership provided by Association of Equipment Manufacturers, JP Morgan Chase Northwest Airlines, Virchow Krause and Whyte Hirschboeck Dudek. MILWAUKEE, Wis. (July 29, 2005) - The Wisconsin office of the World Trade Center announced that it is leading a business mission to China from September 17-29. It has...

We are pleased to announce that the 2005 Business World® Educator Program will be held August 1-3, at Carroll College in Waukesha. Business World® for Educators is a three-day program that gives participants the opportunity to gain valuable knowledge that can help better prepare students for their transition from school to work through direct exposure to business professionals and...