Tom Still: There’s a surprising, and positive, side to the ‘offshore’ jobs debate
By Tom Still
MADISON – The national AFL-CIO has taken its "Show" on the road. Convinced that American companies are shipping too many jobs overseas, the labor union organized an eight-day, 18-city bus tour called "Show Us the Jobs."
Laid-off workers, students, a priest and creators of anti-offshoring Web sites were among the 51 people who toured Wisconsin and seven other...
Gov. Doyle: On Trade Mission, Governor Doyle Opens First Harley-Davidson Boutique in Hong Kong
Contact: Jessica Erickson, Governor's Office, 608-261-2156
HONG KONG - On day nine of his trade mission to China,
Governor Jim Doyle cut the ribbon on Harley-Davidson's first general
merchandise boutique in Hong Kong. The Governor and Harley-Davidson
officials said Sunday the opening signified the reemergence of
Harley-Davidson in Asia after several difficult years brought on by the
Asian financial crisis of the late 1990s.
"Harley...
Dept. of Commerce: Building SAFETY WEEK to be held April 4 – 10
Contact: Tony Hozeny, 608/267-9661
MADISON-- Department of Commerce (Commerce) Secretary Cory L.
Nettles announced today that Building Safety Week in Wisconsin will be held
from April 4-10. Building Safety Week, sponsored by the International Code
Council Foundation, is an opportunity to increase public awareness of the
role building safety and fire prevention officials, local and state building
departments, and federal agencies play to protect Wisconsin residents.
"Building...
eXsellera: Online Consignment Hits Madison eXsellera Makes eBay Easy
Contact: Amy Heinemann
608/268-5330
aheinemann@lsb.com
MADISON, Wis. – The latest trend in online auctions has hit Madison and now, no matter how tech-savvy you are – or aren’t – you can take advantage of all the benefits of online market makers, like eBay. eXsellera, an e-consignment company, will open its doors this month providing individuals and businesses trouble-free access to...
