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Contact: Sharyn Wisniewski, (608) 267-882 David Carlson, (608) 242-6424 Dane County Executive Kathleen Falk will give welcoming remarks and discuss the county's commitment to preventing child abuse and neglect at a forum being sponsored by the Network for Healthy Families-Dane County and the Dane County UW Extension. The...

By Gregg Hoffmann MILWAUKEE -- The Lake Express ferry will make its first high-speed trip from Muskegon, Mich., to Milwaukee on Tuesday amidst a fair amount of hoopla. About the same time, the S.S. Badger will make a somewhat slower, low-key voyage from Manitowoc to Ludington, Mich., just like it has for years. The fact both ferries are running raises two big...

Fraud & Embezzlement Seminar Sponsored by Peoples Bank of Wisconsin The Plaza Hotel & Suites, 1202 W. Clairemont Ave., Eau Claire. Fraud & Embezzlement: How it Happens and How to Avoid it by Ed McMillan, CPA, CAE. It's unfortunate, but the reality is that you only think your fellow employees are honest! Ed McMillan, CPA has developed a national reputation on...

Richmond Terrace, 400 N Richmond St., Appleton. 920.734-7101 A monthly, informal after-hours event hosted by a Chamber member. Bring your business cards and mingle.

Chamber office, 712 Main Street, La Crosse. The Employee Success Plan: A New Approach to Employee Evaluation" presented by Dr. Lee Rasch, President, Western Wisconsin Technical College. Contact Janet Loeffler at (608) 784-4807 to register. $5.00 per person, includes continental breakfast.

Midwest Airlines Center, Milwaukee. For More Information.

The Velvet Room,730 N. Old World Third St.,Milwaukee.

By WisBusiness.com staff MADISON -- The state Building Commission this week is poised to consider a proposed land swap that will help the University Research Park meet demand until an annex is available for development. Documents from the state Building Commission, led by Gov. Jim Doyle, show that CUNA and the University Research Park are planning the land swap...

By Mike Schramm A new poll shows strong public support for a complete ban on smoking in places such as restaurants and bars, even if bans hurt sales. The poll shows 59 percent are open to a ban while 39 percent are opposed to it. (See question wording and full results) Jill Ness, director of grassroots development for SmokeFree Wisconsin, said the...