Wisconsin Tech Council Innovation Network luncheon

Sheraton Madison Hotel, 706 John Nolen Dr, Madison, WI 53713 CONTACT: Tom Still or Cassidy Wartenweiler, 608-442-7557 MADISON, Wis. – Specific strategies for meeting Wisconsin’s need for skilled workers, especially in technology-based fields such as advanced manufacturing, will be discussed at the Tuesday, Oct. 24 luncheon meeting of the Tech Council Innovation Network in Madison. The luncheon will be held at the Sheraton Hotel on Madison’s John Nolen Drive. Registration and networking begin at 11:30 a.m., lunch at noon and the presentation at 12:30 p.m. The cost is $10 for students and Bunker Labs members, $25 for individual members, $35 for

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Wachs campaign: State Rep. Dave Considine endorses Dana Wachs for Governor

CONTACT: press@danawachs.com, 715-972-3262 EAU CLAIRE – State Rep. Dave Considine announced his endorsement of Dana Wachs for Governor of Wisconsin. Considine is another prominent endorsement for Wachs’ campaign that has been garnering support from across the state. “I am so excited to endorse my friend Dana Wachs for Governor of Wisconsin,” said Rep. Considine. “Serving with Dana in the legislature, I know that he is a man of integrity who will work hard every day for the working families of our state, and not just special interests.” “I’m proud to have earned Dave’s support,” added Wachs. “Dave knows how to

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Brown County Exec. Streckenbach: County announces 2nd year of snow plowing the Fox River trail

CONTACT: Deputy Executive Jeff Flynt (920) 448-4083 (Brown County, Wis.) – For the second straight winter season, Brown County will team up with the City of Green Bay, City of De Pere and the Village of Allouez to fully fund plowing the urban section of the Fox River State Trail. “I believe that funding plowing operations on the Fox River Trail is an important investment in both quality of life in Brown County, as well as health and wellness of our residents,” says County Executive Troy Streckenbach. The Fox River trail is one of the busiest trails in the state,

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America’s Dog & Burger: Targets Madison for its next stop

CONTACT: Mackenzie Coopman Public Relations Account Lead 847-897-7486 MADISON, Wisc. – America’s vast highways have done more than simply provide the nation and its residents endless ways to discover the country’s glory…they’ve also fueled what is set to become a Madison restaurant phenomenon. Chicago’s celebrated America’s Dog & Burger (AD&B), the tastiest idea to ever come out of a great American road trip, announced today its strategic franchising plan to target Madison. This is part of the strategic AD&B franchise growth, which will initially focus on expanding into key markets from Southern Wisconsin through Chicagoland and into Northwest Indiana. Plans call

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Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Milwaukee: Completely inaccessible little libraries installed across Milwaukee

CONTACT: Melissa Warner Public Relations Consultant mwarner@laughlin.com 989-859- 1550 MILWAUKEE (October 6, 2017) – Six extra-tall little free libraries recently appeared in downtown Milwaukee near the Milwaukee Public Market and at the Milwaukee County Zoo. These libraries, which were installed on Wednesday, October 4, continue the effort started in June when downtown Milwaukee turned blue to support the Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Milwaukee capital campaign efforts to raise $70 million. The ten-foot Little Free Libraries, which are completely inaccessible to passersby, are physical representations of Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Milwaukee’s recent advertising campaign, “Within Reach.” The campaign

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FRI News Summary: Ryan open to considering bump stock ban; Regents approve new policy on hiring chancellors

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Mental Health America of Wisconsin: Imagine a Las Vegas gun death toll every day: It’s happening

CONTACT: Shel Gross, Director of Public Policy 608-250-4368; shel@mhawisconsin.org Madison; Oct. 6, 2017. Mental Health America of Wisconsin (MHA) shares in the grief and outrage following the shooting of hundreds of individuals in Las Vegas earlier this week. We understand the trauma that this has caused so many individuals, their family members, friends and co-workers. And we understand that this trauma will impact them for years to come. We encourage impacted individuals to seek out emotional support from friends and professionals, as needed. But as an organization that has a critical role in the development of statewide suicide prevention infrastructure and

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Former Dane County Exec. Falk: Endorses Tim Burns for the Wisconsin Supreme Court

Contact: Amanda L. Brink burnsforwisconsin@gmail.com Madison, WI – Former Dane County Executive Kathleen Falk has endorsed Tim Burns for the Wisconsin Supreme Court. Burns is running for the seat now held by Justice Michael Gableman, who has announced his retirement from the court. The non-partisan election will be held in the spring of 2018. The following is a statement from Kathleen Falk: “As an attorney who argued cases before the Wisconsin Supreme Court, I know firsthand the Court’s far reaching influence. From free speech to our right to privacy to protecting natural resources, the Wisconsin Supreme Court hears and decides

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Wisconsin Tech Council Innovation Network luncheon

Sheraton Madison Hotel, 706 John Nolen Dr, Madison, WI 53713 CONTACT: Tom Still or Cassidy Wartenweiler, 608-442-7557 MADISON, Wis. – Specific strategies for meeting Wisconsin’s need for skilled workers, especially in technology-based fields such as advanced manufacturing, will be discussed at the Tuesday, Oct. 24 luncheon meeting of the Tech Council

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America’s Dog & Burger: Targets Madison for its next stop

CONTACT: Mackenzie Coopman Public Relations Account Lead 847-897-7486 MADISON, Wisc. – America’s vast highways have done more than simply provide the nation and its residents endless ways to discover the country’s glory…they’ve also fueled what is set to become a Madison restaurant phenomenon. Chicago’s celebrated America’s Dog & Burger (AD&B), the

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Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Milwaukee: Completely inaccessible little libraries installed across Milwaukee

CONTACT: Melissa Warner Public Relations Consultant mwarner@laughlin.com 989-859- 1550 MILWAUKEE (October 6, 2017) – Six extra-tall little free libraries recently appeared in downtown Milwaukee near the Milwaukee Public Market and at the Milwaukee County Zoo. These libraries, which were installed on Wednesday, October 4, continue the effort started in June when

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