(WisBusiness) FRI News Summary — 10 July 2009

Madison-Kipp gets $2 million in cash : Madison-Kipp Corp., one of the city’s longest-running manufacturers, is getting a $2 million cash infusion to help ride out the recession.
http://www.madison.com/wsj/home/biz/457886

Gov. Doyle discusses engine plant with Chrysler CEO: MILWAUKEE (AP) – Gov. Jim Doyle has met with the head of Chrysler to discuss the possibility of keeping the Kenosha engine plant open.
http://www.thenorthwestern.com/article/20090710/OSH0101/90709129/1987

Marinette Marine, Bay Shipbuilding get infrastructure grants: The U.S. Department of Transportation’s Maritime Administration announced $17.1 million in grants to 14 small shipyards in 10 states Thursday, including Marinette Marine Corp. in Marinette and Bay Shipbuilding in Sturgeon Bay.
http://www.greenbaypressgazette.com/article/20090710/GPG03/907100546

Minneapolis biotech firm moving to Wisconsin : Lured by the state’s tax credits for investments in high-growth companies, a Minneapolis biotech start-up said Thursday that it was moving to Wisconsin.
http://www.jsonline.com/business/50372762.html

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TECHNOLOGY (back to top)
– UnitedHealth, Cisco partner on telehealth tech
http://milwaukee.bizjournals.com/milwaukee/stories/2009/07/06/daily65.html

ECONOMY (back to top)
– Congress looks at what to do with extra billions in bailout funding
http://www.postcrescent.com/article/20090710/APC03/907100513

MANUFACTURING (back to top)
– Badger Mining named best small company
http://www.thenorthwestern.com/article/20090709/OSH03/907090393

– Business Beat: More manufacturing jobs leave state
http://www.madison.com/tct/business/457515

– Patrick Cudahy fire: Officials vow help for plant rebuilding
http://milwaukee.bizjournals.com/milwaukee/stories/2009/07/13/story1.html?b=1247457600^1858895

– Most Patrick Cudahy workers could be back in two weeks
http://milwaukee.bizjournals.com/milwaukee/stories/2009/07/06/daily67.html

LABOR (back to top)
– Wisconsin Business Council leaders say new group has no political affiliation
http://www.wausaudailyherald.com/article/20090710/CWS03/307100013/-1/WDH03/

– Managing problem employees is topic of UW-Fox Valley workshop
http://www.postcrescent.com/article/20090710/APC03/907100509

– Job searches include seasonal work
http://www.jsonline.com/business/50413672.html

REAL ESTATE (back to top)
– Travel Guard buys its new building in Portage County Business Park
http://www.wausaudailyherald.com/article/20090710/CWS03/307100017/-1/

AGRIBUSINESS (back to top)
– Dairy Plant, Producers Reach Settlement in Milk Fraud Case
http://www.wisconsinagconnection.com/story-state.php?Id=822&yr=2009

– Cross Country: Scholarships have been a big boost to agriculture
http://www.madison.com/tct/business/457812

TRANSPORTATION (back to top)
– Experience keeps Lamers in driver’s seat
http://www.greenbaypressgazette.com/article/20090710/GPG03/907100543

– Wisconsin railroads receive stimulus funds
http://milwaukee.bizjournals.com/milwaukee/stories/2009/07/06/daily62.html

RETAIL (back to top)
– Thorstad Chevrolet intends to remain open despite GM decision
http://www.madison.com/tct/news/stories/457899

– Kohl’s sales fell in June but beat expectations
http://www.jsonline.com/business/50361622.html

TOURISM (back to top)
– Circus Parade lands AirTran as sponsor
http://milwaukee.bizjournals.com/milwaukee/stories/2009/07/06/daily68.html

– Summerfest attendance, revenue increase in 2009
http://milwaukee.bizjournals.com/milwaukee/stories/2009/07/06/daily61.html

UTILITIES (back to top)
– New Berlin firm receives energy project grant
http://milwaukee.bizjournals.com/milwaukee/stories/2009/07/06/daily66.html

MANAGEMENT (back to top)
– Brophy leaving Midwest for Aurora
http://milwaukee.bizjournals.com/milwaukee/stories/2009/07/06/daily69.html

PRESS RELEASES (back to top)
· Dept. of Health Services: Central Wisconsin Center wins Wisconsin Forward Award
· Exact Sciences: To webcast shareholder meeting presentation
· Fiserv: REALTORS® Federal Credit Union launches innovative online banking services with Corillian Online™ from Fiserv
· Gov. Doyle: Announces $571,107 in Recovery Act funding to reduce diesel emissions
· Hoffman LLC: Professionals earn LEED accreditation
· Integrys Energy Group, Inc.: Declares dividend on common stock
· Interfaith Older Adult Programs: Announcing kick-off for Wisconsin seasonal workforce coalition
· International Monetary Systems: Awarded platinum sponsorship of historic barter industry event
· JohnsonDiversey: Issues 2008 Global Responsibility Report highlighting progress toward company goals
· Kohl’s Corp.: Reports June comparable store sales
· Merge Healthcare: Releases new surgery management system
· Metro Milwaukee Society of Human Resource Management: Elects 2009-2010 officers and directors
· Moore Construction Services: LEED accreditation
· Northern Bay: 10 people sleep for $168 a night in three-bedroom villa at Northern Bay Golf Resort & Marina, Wisconsin
· Oshkosh Corp.: To announce third quarter earnings July 30, 2009
· Raser Technologies: To present at CapStone’s third annual Small-Cap Investor Conference July 29c
· Regal Ware, Inc.: Local business leader elected to national board of directors
· RENEW Wisconsin: Statement on Bent Tree approval
· TomoTherapy: To announce 2009 second-quarter results on Thursday, July 30, 2009
· U.S. DOT: Secretary awards $6.7 million in training grants
· U.S. DOT: Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood announces $2.5 million in Federal Recovery Act funds for transit improvements in Kenosha, Wisconsin
· UW-Madison: Expands agreement with Google
· UW-Madison: Researcher wins White House science award
· UW-Milwaukee: 3rd annual Resource Rendezvous
· White House: President honors outstanding early-career scientists
· WisBusiness.com: Top Experts to Discuss Wis. Green Jobs Future at September 29 Forum
· Wisconsin Bio Industry Alliance: Biodiesel basics #42: Companies use biodiesel to go green
· Wisconsin Farmers Union: Offers scholarship to NFU legislative fly-in
· Wisconsin Forward Award: Announces 2009 award recipients
· Wisconsin Power and Light: One step closer to bringing more “green” power to customers

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