WisBusiness

By Gregg Hoffmann LA CROSSE – Dan Kapanke and Herb Kohl don't share political party affiliations, but they do have a couple specific things in common. Both are senators – though Kapanke is just a state senator-elect at the moment while Kohl is a U.S. senator. Both also own sports franchises. Democrat Kohl, of course, owns the Milwaukee Bucks franchise in...

WIN MILWAUKEE – Hyatt Regency Hotel, 333 Kilbourn Ave, Milwaukee SPEAKER: Lorrie Keating Heinemann, Secretary, WI Department of Financial Institutions. Lorrie will talk about the goal to create a state-wide angel network fund for emerging Wisconsin businesses. REGISTRATION: http://www.wisconsintechnologycouncil.com/pop_ups/event.php?itemID=75

Blackouts, job loss possible if ruling upheld By R.J. Pirlot, WMC Director of Legislative Relations In August of 2003, states in the Northeast suffered the biggest blackout in American history. More than fifty million people lost electricity, from several hours to several days. Stores closed, factories shut down, and tens of millions of people wondered when the lights would...

By Brian E. ClarkWisBusiness.com The impending departure of Wisconsin Commerce Sec. Cory Nettles will leave a big hole in the Doyle administration. Nettles' last day will be Dec. 31. He will return to the Milwaukee law office of Quarles & Brady as a partner. "He will be missed," said Sen. Ted Kanavas, R-Brookfield. "Cory had a level head when it came...

By Greg Bump House on the Rock Inn and Resort received a heap of international attention for being the place where Dem hopeful John Kerry holed up for days in late September with his closest advisers to prepare for his first debate against President George Bush. But, when a $20,000 tab goes unpaid for several months, a blessing can...

Contact: Tony Hozeny, Department of Commerce, 608/267-9661 MILWAUKEE - Gov. Jim Doyle today announced that three Milwaukee businesses will share $385,000 in funding from the Department of Commerce. Commerce Secretary Cory L. Nettles made this announcement on the Governor's behalf at Garfield Park Development, LLC, Milwaukee. "My Grow Wisconsin initiative calls for fostering economic growth and job creation in our urban centers," said...

FOR INFORMATION CONTACT Evan N. Zeppos, APR 414-276-6237 *** Fiscal Report Indicates Bradley Center Maintains Sound Financial Position MILWAUKEE – The Bradley Center Sports and Entertainment Corp. today released its Report to the Community that demonstrates as a top Wisconsin entertainment destination it provides its major tenants and teams with more than $10 million in direct and indirect financial support. The fiscal...

Contact: Ethnie Groves, Office of the Governor, 608-261-2156 Governor Praises His Leadership of Department of Commerce; Cites Accomplishments on Creating Jobs, Investing in Workforce, & Bringing New Businesses to Wisconsin Department of Commerce Secretary Cory Nettles announced today that he is moving to the private sector effective December 31, 2004. Governor Jim Doyle praised Secretary Nettles for his accomplishments over the past two years and...