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Commerce Newsletter February 2009

Good News ...

According to a January 2009 Time magazine article, Wisconsin is among the top tier of states encouraging energy efficiency. US Census Bureau data from January 2009 show that Wisconsin ranks 2nd-highest nationally in percent of population covered by health insurance; ranks 10th-lowest in identity theft; 14th-highest in Internet access; and offers the 12th-shortest commute to work.

GPS Announcement ...

Photo of Mary Regel, Secretary Leinenkugel, and NTC President Lori Weyeres, Ph. D., sharing a moment after the GPS announcement
Mary Regel, Secretary Leinenkugel, and NTC President Lori Weyeres, Ph. D., share a moment after the GPS announcement

Meg Bonacorsi, WAOW-TV, Wausau, and cameraman interview Secretary Leinenkugel.
Meg Bonacorsi, WAOW-TV, Wausau, and cameraman interview Secretary Leinenkugel.

Secretary's Column
Make Mine a $Million Race Highlights National Entrepreneurship Week 2009

Featured Articles
National Entrepreneurship Week 2009 Plans Underway

Secretary Leinenkugel Announces New Export Education Initiative

Also in this issue
2009 Wisconsin Homelessness Conference, July 21 in Middleton

ALC Invests in New Factory in Jefferson, Wisconsin for the Action Lift Chair™

Big 5 Show in Dubai Great Success for Wisconsin Companies

Chapter Comm 10 Changes in the Environmental and Regulatory Services Division

Community/Processing Incubator Kitchen Meeting

Export Achievement Awards Nominations Now Open

Federal Energy Policy Act Reports

Funding Available for Renewable Energy Projects

Governor Doyle Announces Design Specialties, Inc. Expansion

Governor Doyle Awards $400,000 to Energy Independent Communities for "25x25" Plans

Happy Year of the Ox

Last Official Call to Enter WSPE's 2009 Governor's New Product Awards Competition

Manufactured Housing Rehabilitation and Recycling Program

Moisture Control and "Air Barriers" within the WCBC

Next Generation Manufacturing Leading to Global Success

Nominations Sought for 2009 Governor's Export Achievement Awards

Petroleum and Motor Fuel Complaints

Resources for the Iraq Market

Suspicious China Business Practices

Third Annual Nelson Institute Earth Day Conference - April 22, 2009

Tips on Obtaining a U.S. Business Visa

Wisconsin Delegation Visits Japan

Wisconsin Native Promoted at Ex-Im Bank