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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 many village...

By Brian E. Clark WisBusiness.com Negotiations between city’s Landmarks Commission and UW-Madison officials over the fate of a former Rennebohm drug store have been put off until next year. The 80-year-old building, at the corner Randall and University avenues, is at the west end of the site for the proposed $375 million Institute for Discovery. Architectural drawings show the institute would consist of a cluster of modernistic research...

(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...