International Business News - WI http://www.ibtimes.com All articles are copyrighted by IBTimes.com 400 100 http://www.ibtimes.com/ http://www.ibtimes.com/images/top_logo_ibt2_3.gif Wisconsin's agricultural exports increased 7 percent through the first nine months of 2008. Gov. Jim Doyle's office said Thursday that the $1.5 billion in exports is a record high for a nine-month period. http://www.ibtimes.com/articles/20081204/wisconsins-agricultural-exports-up-7-percent.htm Thu, 04 Dec 2008 12:10:57 EST There is a large gap between Wisconsin manufacturing firms understanding the importance of meeting certain performance goals and actually doing it, a new survey released on Wednesday showed. http://www.ibtimes.com/articles/20081203/survey-wisc-manufacturing-firms-face-challenges.htm Wed, 03 Dec 2008 14:29:12 EST Bucyrus International has completed its acquisition of OKD, Bastro a.s., a European company that provides engineering services and manufacturing support. http://www.ibtimes.com/articles/20081203/bucyrus-acquires-czech-company-bastro.htm Wed, 03 Dec 2008 08:01:02 EST A federal bailout will help Wisconsin and other states facing deep budget deficits, but "it's not going to be the answer," Gov. Jim Doyle said Tuesday. http://www.ibtimes.com/articles/20081202/wis-gov-federal-bailout-only-part-of-solution.htm Tue, 02 Dec 2008 17:43:00 EST A Wausau restaurant owner can't get around the city's smoking ban by creating a "sham" private club with a $1 membership, a Wisconsin appeals court ruled Tuesday. http://www.ibtimes.com/articles/20081202/wisconsin-restaurant-not-exempt-from-smoking-ban.htm Tue, 02 Dec 2008 16:59:55 EST Despite the worst budget deficit in Wisconsin history, many middle-class and wealthy senior citizens are on track to get tax breaks worth an estimated $118 million next year. http://www.ibtimes.com/articles/20081202/amid-budget-crisis-wis-cuts-social-security-tax.htm Tue, 02 Dec 2008 14:31:34 EST The University of Wisconsin System will cut employee travel and look for other ways to save money, including possibly consolidating and eliminating unpopular academic programs, President Kevin Reilly said Wednesday. http://www.ibtimes.com/articles/20081126/wis-univ-system-to-cut-travel-review-programs.htm Wed, 26 Nov 2008 14:54:49 EST The defense-related division of Oshkosh Corp. has been awarded a $51 million contract to provide armor upgrades for military vehicles. Oshkosh Defense said Wednesday the contract calls for 660 armor kits to protect a specific type of heavy Army truck. http://www.ibtimes.com/articles/20081126/army-awards-51-million-contract-to-oshkosh.htm Wed, 26 Nov 2008 12:08:19 EST An appeals court on Tuesday rejected the city of Milwaukee's bid to force a former lead paint manufacturer to pay for the cleanup of 11,000 contaminated properties. http://www.ibtimes.com/articles/20081125/milwaukee-loses-appeal-in-lead-paint-lawsuit.htm Tue, 25 Nov 2008 14:29:47 EST Three companies founded by star University of Wisconsin-Madison stem cell researcher James Thomson are merging into a single entity that aspires to be a world leader in the field. http://www.ibtimes.com/articles/20081124/3-uw-spinoffs-form-major-stem-cell-company.htm Mon, 24 Nov 2008 15:33:14 EST Wisconsin Gov. Jim Doyle said Monday his decision to suspend merit pay raises and bonuses is unfair to hardworking state employees but necessary to balance the budget. http://www.ibtimes.com/articles/20081124/wis-governor-decision-to-end-bonuses-pains-me.htm Mon, 24 Nov 2008 16:49:29 EST The impact on Wisconsin's economy of the big-budget "Public Enemies" film was a nearly a wash, the state Department of Commerce reports: It brought in $5 million, which was offset by $4.6 million in tax credits the film company will receive. http://www.ibtimes.com/articles/20081124/disagreement-on-economic-impact-of-depp-film.htm Mon, 24 Nov 2008 10:34:59 EST When Johnny Depp came to Columbus to play famed bank robber John Dillinger, local officials got left holding the bag. And now they're fighting over who's going to pay a $116,000 bill from the filming of the Depp film "Public Enemies." http://www.ibtimes.com/articles/20081121/road-detour-for-depp-movie-shoot-cost-wis-county.htm Fri, 21 Nov 2008 17:38:20 EST With two days to go before Wisconsin's deer hunt begins, license sales were on track to equal those sold a year ago, despite the sour economy, the state Department of Natural Resources said Thursday. http://www.ibtimes.com/articles/20081120/economy-not-affecting-wis-hunting-license-sales.htm Thu, 20 Nov 2008 18:18:05 EST The Wisconsin Legislature will have to meet in special session early next year to begin dealing with the worst budget deficit in state history. Gov. Jim Doyle received a report Thursday that confirmed the bad news state policy makers have expected for weeks. http://www.ibtimes.com/articles/20081120/wis-faces-worse-budget-shortfall-in-state-history.htm Thu, 20 Nov 2008 17:02:10 EST Viasystems Milwaukee says it will close its Oak Creek manufacturing and distribution plant next year, resulting in the loss of 238 jobs. Viasystems told the state Thursday it will close the plant in phases. It says the first and largest shut down will take place Jan. 19, and the final one will be done by the end of May. http://www.ibtimes.com/articles/20081120/viasystems-to-close-wisconsin-plant-238-jobs-lost.htm Thu, 20 Nov 2008 15:19:43 EST Illegal pull-tab games are costing the Wisconsin Lottery millions in revenue, but prosecutors rarely go after their operators, according to an audit released Thursday. http://www.ibtimes.com/articles/20081120/lottery-says-illegal-pull-tabs-cost-wis-millions.htm Thu, 20 Nov 2008 15:56:19 EST At least three Wisconsin state agencies say they can't meet Gov. Jim Doyle's orders to come up with plans to cut spending by 10 percent, an ominous sign of the tough budget-balancing task ahead. http://www.ibtimes.com/articles/20081119/wis-state-agencies-say-they-cant-cut-budgets.htm Wed, 19 Nov 2008 14:34:14 EST Miller Electric Mfg. Co. plans to cut 95 jobs as a result of the economic downturn and slowing demand for its products. Appleton-based Miller Electric makes arc welding and plasma cutting equipment for industrial, construction, motorsports and other uses. It's owned by Illinois Tool Works of Glenview, Illinois. http://www.ibtimes.com/articles/20081119/miller-electric-to-cut-95-jobs-as-sales-slow.htm Wed, 19 Nov 2008 13:17:39 EST A Fox Valley specialty paper company is the latest to announce production cutbacks as the U.S. economy falters. Thilmany Papers said Tuesday it will temporarily idle workers at mills in Kaukauna and De Pere during the fourth quarter because of declining demand for its products. http://www.ibtimes.com/articles/20081118/wis-specialty-paper-company-to-idle-some-workers.htm Tue, 18 Nov 2008 16:31:44 EST