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Contact: Jennifer C. Clemente IBM Software Group 415-545-3230 jennic@us.ibm.com Janet Wyles AT&T 908-658-6037 wyles@att.com FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Cambridge, MA. and Bedminster NJ, March 2, 2005 -- IBM and AT&T announced that they will jointly offer a packaged team collaboration solution that will make it easier for small to medium-sized businesses (SMBs) to buy and deploy collaboration software with...

Contact: Jessica Iverson, Communications Officer, 608-261-2271 Gains in state revenue collections and personal income are expected in 2005 MADISON —Wisconsin's economy continues to show strong signs of growth, according to the Department of Revenue’s latest Wisconsin Economic Outlook report (available at www.dor.state.wi.us). Wisconsin total personal income is expected to grow at an impressive 5.7% in...

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Wisconsin's largest airline to connect the state capital with the nation's capital MADISON, Wis. - (March 2, 2005) - Northwest Airlines today announced that it will begin offering the only nonstop service between Madison's Dane County Regional Airport and Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport, beginning June 9, 2005. "Northwest is proud to build on its tradition of connecting Dane County travelers to the world...

Press Release For Immediate Release MADISON, March 2, 2005 – First Business Financial Services and First Business Bank are pleased to announce the following promotions. The First Business Financial Services, Inc. Board of Directors has elected Corey Chambas President and Chief Operating Officer of First Business Financial Services, Inc. Corey will continue to serve as Chief Executive Officer of First Business...

Greater Brookfield Chamber of Commerce “A.B.L.E. - Active Business Leads Exchange” March 2, 2005 7:00 - 8:30 a.m. Hosted by the Greater Brookfield Chamber of Commerce. Held at Bluemound Gardens. 11703 W. Bluemound Road, Wauwatosa $12 members with advance reservations $15 members without advance reservations $15 non-members Register at 262-786-1886 or www.brookfieldchamber.com.

Network and learn with other small business members. Registration begins at 11:45 a.m. with program from 12:00 to 1:00 p.m. Lunch sponsored by Cherokee Country Club. Location: GMCC office – 615 E. Washington AvenueClick here for more information.

By Brian E. ClarkWisBusiness.com MADISON – It's not Sundance or Cannes, but the Wisconsin Film Festival is growing in importance in Midwestern arts circles. Last year, the event screened more than 140 films from 26 countries, including 45 by filmmakers with Wisconsin ties. Moviegoers bought 24,000 tickets, up from 21,000 in 2003. And, with a cash and in-kind operating budget of $614,000,...