Dept. of Commerce: Governor Doyle Announces $500,000 Loan for Lowe’s Expansion in Wisconsin
Contacts: Ethnie Groves, Office of the Governor,
608-261-2156
Tony Hozeny, Department of Commerce,
608-267-9661
Jennifer Smith, Lowe's Companies, Inc.,
704-758-2298
Represents Major Public/Private Investment in Wisconsin's Manufacturing
Sector
JANESVILLE - Governor Jim Doyle announced today a $500,000
Department of Commerce low-interest loan to assist Lowe's Companies, Inc.,
build a new manufacturing facility in Janesville. Governor Doyle made...
ConjuGon: Closes $1.1 Million Investment Round
Contact Sal Braico at (608)
441-2890 or sbraico@conjugon.com
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
October 4, 2004 Madison, WI - ConjuGonT announces today that it has
successfully raised a $1.1 million investment round from angel
investors. ConjuGon will use this capital to fund the research and
development of novel biotherapeutics to combat antibiotic-resistant
bacterial infections.
"We are thrilled to close this investment round. This capital allows...
Tom Still: It’s 99 percent certain – Research cannot rely on adult stem cells alone
By Tom Still
MADISON – In the first debate of Wisconsin’s U.S. Senate campaign, Republican Tim Michels dismissed scientific research using human embryonic stem cells as little more than an inconsequential sideshow. Michels said he supports the “99 percent” of stem cell research that uses adult stem cells or cells from umbilical cords – but not the “1 percent” that...
WisBusiness: Capital Returns credits Barrett’s help in decision to expand in Milwaukee
By Brian Resop
For WisBusiness.com
Capital Returns, a logistical service company for the pharmaceutical industry, will be expanding its operations in Milwaukee due, in large part, to Mayor Tom Barrett’s strengthened emphasis on commercial retention.
Rob Ryan, president of Capital Returns, said that because the company has several national interests, there was nothing forcing him to stay in Milwaukee. Barrett’s commitment to...
Digital Age Development Inc.: Better (and much less expensive) Way to Build a Website Now Available from Digital Age
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:
Waunakee, WI – October 2, 2004 - Digital Age Development Inc. proudly announces the final release of its unique "Web Manager"™ website development, hosting and management system. Through this system, Digital Age can now professionally design, customize and implement a unique website for any organization across the country—and do so for up to 90% less than...
WisBusiness: Commission allows SBC to boost ‘last-mile’ leasing fees
By Brian E. Clark
WisBusiness.com
MADISON – The state’s Public Service Commission Thursday to let SBC Wisconsin increase the fee it charges competitors to lease the so-called “last mile” of telephone wire to homes and businesses by 13 to 20 percent.
The wholesale price hike of between $1.50 and $2 follows decisions by regulators in Illinois, Michigan, Indiana and California to...
WisBusiness: Doyle hopes trip boosts trade with Japan
By Brian E. Clark
WisBusiness.com
Gov. Doyle will return from a weeklong trip to Japan on Saturday after laying the groundwork
for what he hopes is new investment in Wisconsin bioscience companies.
Speaking from Kyoto, Doyle said he hoped his trade mission would also lead to increased
exports to Japan, which already spends $800 million on Wisconsin products...
Focus on Energy: Local Wisconsin Companies Win Preferred Program Ally Awards
Media Contacts: Julie Semancik/Tim WirtzHoffman York414-225-9568 / 414-225-9522jsemancik@hyc.comtwirtz@hyc.com
-Focus on Energy Distinguishes the Top Five Winners for Energy Efficiency Commitment -
MADISON, Wis. (September 30, 2004) – Focus on Energy, Wisconsin’s energy efficiency and renewable energy initiative, recently announced that Energy Consultants of Wisconsin, US Lamp, Erv Smith Services, Inc., Town & Country Electric and Thuemling Industrial Products are its...
