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Contacts: Ethnie Groves, Office of the Governor, 608-261-2156 Tony Hozeny, Department of Commerce, 608-267-9661 Governor Jim Doyle today announced that two Dane County businesses will receive funding for technology development projects from the Department of Commerce Technology Assistance...

Contact: Kari Barnes Hat Creek Candle Co. Phone: 920-262-9995 Fax: 920-206-8473 E-Mail: _kari@hatcreekcandle.com FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE (Watertown, WI) – The Hat Creek Candle Company was recently recognized by the Watertown Chamber of Commerce as the Industry of the Year for 2004. The award is presented annually to businesses that have expanded or improved their facilities and made other contributions to the community in areas such as added employment opportunities. Hat...

  2005 Winners Wisconsin’s Own and Student Shorts Juried Competitions     STUDENT SHORTS COMPETITION   For student filmmakers at Wisconsin schools, colleges and universities. Student Competition Jurors:  Amy Beste, Didier Leplae, Ian Rosenberg.   I. JURY AWARDS   The jury awarded prizes to three films:   1) Best Animated Short: ONE MINUTE INTERVIEW Animated Short | USA | 2004 | 1 min | Mini DV Director:  Kyja Kristjansson-Nelson   Filmmaker Kyja Kristjansson-Nelson is a graduate...

Contact: Tony Hozeny, Department of Commerce, 608/267-9661 MADISON - Department of Commerce (Commerce) Secretary Mary P. Burke today announced that Commerce has delegated the Town of Dover, Racine County, the authority to provide limited plan review services as well as conduct inspections of all commercial buildings located within its municipality. "The Town of Dover joins nearly 160 other state municipalities that have been delegated...

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Contact: Linda Abbott Phone: 608-826-6215; email: abbott@chorus.net MADISON, Wis. – Russell Jordan and Douglas Bengson have joined the Wisconsin Manufacturing Extension Partnership (WMEP) as manufacturing specialists. In this role, they will provide consulting services and technical expertise to help small and mid-size manufacturers become more competitive. Jordan, a 30-year veteran of manufacturing, most recently...

By Brian Leaf Once upon a time, story telling was a way to teach people about values and culture. So why aren't you using stories to teach employees the values and culture of your business? Many companies see stories as a powerful way to convey messages. Flick on a Power Point presentation and watch the eyelids drop. But tell a...

By Tom Still MADISON – In late April, at a private research center south of Madison, a group of scientists, academics and even religious leaders will gather to talk about the ethical choices presented by biotechnology’s expanding knowledge of the human brain. Hovering over the forum will be the memory of Terri Schiavo. Every day, scientists and medical experts struggle with...