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For Further Information: Evelyn Mason 416-368-8348 ext. 224 emason@highroad.com Solution provides moviegoers from around the world with reliable access to IMAX.com to learn about The IMAX Experience® and for film information and ticket purchasing options FOR RELEASE MAY, 26, 2005 THORNHILL, ONTARIO – AT&T (NYSE: T) has won a hosting contract with IMAX Corporation (NASDAQ: IMAX; TSX: IMX), one of the world’s leading entertainment technology...

Contact: Jan Nienow-(414) 297-1096 New Berlin: Native American brothers Norb and Jeff Dretzka appreciate the job the troops are doing to keep America a safe place for our families. Norb & Jeff are able to assist our troops by the production of 3” thick right and left-hand bulletproof ballistic windows designed for the HMMWV. Norb and Jeff started a sewer...

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Stephanie Spanos/American Girl 608.836.4848, ext. 4496 Jennifer Gordon/The Grove 323.900.8000 —American Girl’s Third Retail & Entertainment Site Slated to Open at The Grove in Spring 2006— Middleton, WI – May 26, 2005 – American Girl, Inc., a division of Mattel, Inc., announced today that it has signed a lease to create a third American Girl Place® retail and entertainment site in Los...

Stokenchurch, UK - UK value book retail chain, The Works, has raised warehouse picking efficiency by 25 percent only months after rolling out a range of supply chain solutions from RedPrairie, a global leader in supply chain technology solutions. The Works commissioned a new warehouse management system at its state-of-the art distribution centre on the Minworth...

Contact: Press Secretary Carlene Orig (414) 286-8531 Milwaukee, WI – Mayor Tom Barrett announced today his plans to host “Business Resource Expo - Building Networks, Capacity and Opportunities.” At this June 6, 2005 full-day event, the Mayor will bring together small business owners, business leaders, financial experts and City and public officials to examine ways to enhance support for...

Contact: Jon Brouchoud (920) 726-4177 ...

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Viewers Rush To Sign Up For Hyper-Local, Address-Specific Weather Forecasts and Severe Weather Alerts from New Chief Meteorologist Madison, Wis., May 26, 2005 – MyWeather, the leader in client-branded web weather solutions for the media industry, has launched market-exclusive Personal MicroCast® at WMAZ-TV/Macon, GA, a Gannett-owned station. WMAZ has branded the service 13WMAZ CustomCast and...

Contact: Rose Lynch, Director of Communications, 608-266-6753 Public Service Announcement On June 1, 2005 Wisconsin’s minimum wage for adults increases from $5.15 per hour to $5.70 per hour. The new minor rate is $5.30 per hour. Wisconsin’s minimum wage rules also contain a number of specialized pay rates for persons employed in certain types...

Contact: Tony Hozeny, Department of Commerce, 608/267-9661 MADISON - Wisconsin biotechnology businesses interested in developing business and research collaboration with Japan's life sciences community should attend the Japan External Trade Organization (JETRO) Executive Briefing: Bio Mission to Japan on June 3. "This program provides a tremendous opportunity for Wisconsin biotech companies to learn how to make export connections with Japan's life science community," said Department...

Contact: Mike Grennier, APR Integré mikeg@integreadvertising.com (262) 544-8800 For Immediate Release STRATTEC Chooses Integré as Strategic Communications Partner Waukesha, Wis., May 26, 2005 – STRATTEC SECURITY CORPORATION has selected Integré as its full-service marketing communications partner for Aftermarket Products. Integré will develop and execute strategic communications programs on behalf of Milwaukee-based STRATTEC, the world’s largest producer of automotive locks and keys. The companies...

One of the World's Largest Christian Content Providers and Top 10 Publishers Will Automate Operations to Improve DC Efficiency Waukesha, Wis. – RedPrairie Corporation, a global leader in supply chain technology solutions that enable business process transformation, announced today that Thomas Nelson Inc., one of the world’s largest Christian content providers, will upgrade its operations with a suite...

Contact: Doug Bradley (608) 262-5061 Kevin P. Reilly, President University of Wisconsin System “I am pleased to welcome two new members to the Board of Regents, following their appointment today by Governor Doyle. All the chancellors, our other UW colleagues, and I look forward to working with each of them to ensure the future health and vitality of the University of Wisconsin...

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