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Welcome to Platteville!
by David Berner, City Manager
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Dave Berner and Bo Ryan
It is my pleasure to welcome you to the city of Platteville web site. Platteville is nestled among the gently rolling hills of Southwestern Wisconsin. Surrounded by beautiful farm country, Platteville is home to the University of Wisconsin-Platteville and its 7,000 students. Opportunities for business and recreation abound. Platteville has industrial sites located next to U.S. Highway 151, a 4-lane expressway that connects to major interstate highways from Cedar Rapids and Dubuque Iowa to Madison and Milwaukee, Wisconsin. The city also boasts an outstanding labor force coupled with a community that enthusiastically supports local businesses and economic development.
The city is growing, with increasing availability of new home building sites and commercial building sites. UW-P is in the third year of an ambitious expansion plan that will bring another 1,000 students to the community plus up to 135 new faculty and staff.
Extensive recreation and arts programs are available throughout the year. Residents and visitors enjoy our 16 city parks, which include over 200 acres of open space, art galleries and museums, playgrounds, baseball and softball diamonds, hiking trails, skate park, picnic shelters, and an outdoor aquatics center. The University presents numerous artistic and athletic endeavors for the public’s enjoyment, often for free or at prices far less than in larger cities.
The future of Platteville is bright with new housing developments, shopping centers and newly created job opportunities. The newly designed Main Street and Downtown redevelopment is now completed and will help revitalize this important business hub of our community.
We look forward to welcoming everyone to our community and we encourage you to bookmark our web site as one of your favorites and check back often.
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IBM Aims to Bring 1,300 High-Tech Jobs to Dubuque, Iowa
 DUBUQUE, IA - 15 Jan 2009: IBM (NYSE: IBM) today announced it will open a new technology service delivery center in Dubuque, Iowa, creating up to 1,300 jobs and providing high-value information technology services to IBM customers.
Working with Iowa Governor Chet Culver, the City of Dubuque, Dubuque Initiatives and the Greater Dubuque Development Corporation, IBM has signed a 10-year lease, with optional extension years, to occupy the historic Roshek Building in downtown Dubuque. The City of Dubuque, Dubuque Initiatives and IBM, plan to upgrade the facility to make it a "green" building. The renovation of the building will utilize industry-leading energy-efficient technology.
"We selected the City of Dubuque for our new delivery center based on several criteria, including the strong positive public-private partnership within the city, its competitive business model and the talent and skills that Iowa and the Midwest have to offer," said Mike Daniels, senior vice president, IBM Global Technology Services. "We continue to invest in IBM's future and recruit the skilled persons we need to grow our business. The Dubuque Service Delivery Center is a model for creating new opportunities and we look forward to working with the City and the State of Iowa to accomplish great things together."
"Today's announcement is about three things -- Jobs, Jobs, Jobs," said Governor Culver. "I want to welcome IBM to Iowa, and thank them for bringing these 1,300 high quality, good paying jobs to our state. Today's announcement is one more sign that people around the country are discovering what we have known all along -- that with our highly skilled workforce, inviting business climate, and quality of life, Iowa is a great place for business. As Governor, I will not rest when it comes to bringing jobs like these to Iowa."
Dubuque Mayor Roy Buol commented, "We are extremely proud that IBM chose Dubuque for this project and particularly thrilled about the role that Dubuque's sustainability initiative played in that decision. IBM's decision to locate in the Roshek Building, through adaptive reuse of a historic structure in the heart of our downtown, illustrates our shared commitment to sustainable development, historic preservation, and community revitalization."
"This is truly an historic and transformational moment in the history of Dubuque and the tri-state area," said Mike Blouin, President of the Greater Dubuque Development Corporation. "We look forward to participating in the creation of a stronger, sustainable 21st Century community."
The Dubuque Service Delivery Center will primarily support IBM's U.S. strategic outsourcing clients, providing server systems operations, security services and end-user services, including maintenance and monitoring of computer hardware and software systems. The services utilize collaborative problem solving and defect prevention processes based on service management standards. Employees will manage IBM's world-class servers and storage systems that are critical for assuring optimal IT infrastructure performance.
IBM intends to employ several hundred people in the new facility by the end of this year and up to 1,300 by the end of 2010. IBM will work with institutions of higher learning in the tri-state area of Iowa, Illinois and Wisconsin for recruitment and training of potential employees. In addition, IBM will look for opportunities to partner with these schools to enhance their curricula to better prepare students for opportunities in the IT industry, including the types of roles found at IBM.
IBM's global delivery network incorporates more than 80 strategic centers around the world and serves thousands of clients. IBM's global delivery capabilities are a key differentiator -- the company delivers services seamlessly by harnessing its infrastructure, processes, tools and skilled resources. The global delivery centers are a key component of IBM's strategy to be a globally integrated enterprise, allowing clients to capitalize on a global talent pool to drive profitable growth.
About IBM
For more information, visit www.ibm.com/services. To learn more and apply for opportunities visit any of the following: www.ibm.com/careers/us, www.accessdubuquejobs.com, or www.iowajobs.org.
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The Platteville Police Deparment and UW-P's Tau Kappa Epsilon Assist Snow Shoveling
 The Platteville Police Department and UW-P's Tau Kappa Epsilon have organized teams of individuals to assist citizens who are unable to shovel their sidewalks this winter.
If anyone is interested in this groups services, please call Sgt. Todd Kasper at the Platteville Police Department at 348-2313.
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Fennimore to Host Southwest WI Power and Energy Fair
Vendors Needed
Plans are underway for Fennimore’s first ever Southwest Wisconsin Power and Energy Fair. The Power and Energy Fair will be held Saturday, February 7th at the Fennimore Memorial Building between the hours of 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. The Fair is intended to inform and educate the public on the multiple choices available to save energy.
The coordinators are currently seeking vendors who are interested in participating in a booth. The committee encourages interactive displays and demonstrations along with hand out information. Examples of possible vendors include such things as electric cars, solar panels, energy efficient appliances and much more.
“We have already signed up our first vendor” reports Al Wagner who is coordinating the Fair. This vendor will bring in a display of windows which demonstrates what to be looking for when upgrading windows.” This display will show how investing money in energy saving products can over a period of time help pay for improvements to businesses and homes.
The Power and Energy Fair is being coordinated by the Fennimore Fun Fest committee. Space is limited vendors area asked to contact Al Wagner 608-822-3483, Jon Miles 608-822-4700 or Margaret Sprague 608-822-6119 for complete details.
Historic Home & Building EXPO 2009
Platteville, Wisconsin
The City of Platteville Historic Preservation Commission is pleased to announce that it will be sponsoring its Fifth Annual Historic Home & Building EXPO. The EXPO is set for Saturday, March 7, 2009, at the Governor Dodge Convention Center in Platteville, from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. The event will be free and open to the public.
Previous Expos attracted exhibitors, speakers and attendees from throughout the tri-state region and the state, and included vendors, ongoing seminars, opportunities for individual consultation and the possibility to connect with other interested preservationists.
The EXPO is an excellent chance to meet experts who can help with their building preservation, restoration or repair jobs. The EXPO also provides a format to discover organizations in the tri-state area that can help an individual become a history detective.
For more information about the 2009 EXPO or to reserve space, call 608-348-9741 x 235.
VENDOR REGISTRATION INFORMATION
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Business Workshops Offered By The SW WI Small Business Development Center
Southwest Wisconsin Small Business Development Center is offering a workshop on "Navigating Turbulent Economic Waters". This is one in a series of workshops currently offered to organizations who serve small business owners, managers and decision makers. The series includes other workshops titled "Motivating Employees" and "Internet Marketing and Selling". These workshops are conducted by Gary Smith, Director and Business Counselor of the SWSBDC. For more information, or to schedule a workshop for your membership, please call 608 342-1038. You are welcome to include as many attendees as you wish for these workshops, for one reasonable and nominal fee.
Click here for December office hours and locations
Southwest Wisconsin Small Business Development Center
Gary M. Smith, Director and Business Counselor
Office Locations for January, 2009
January 5: Platteville, UW-Platteville, 510 Pioneer Tower
January 6: Fennimore, Southwest Technical College
January 7: Prairie du Chien, UW-Extension, 225 N Beaumont Rd
January 8: Platteville, UW-Platteville, 510 Pioneer Tower
January 9: Monroe, Blackhawk Technical College
January 12: Platteville, UW-Platteville, 510 Pioneer Tower
January 21: Richland Center, Economic Development Office, 1140 Sextonville
January 26: Platteville, UW-Platteville, 510 Pioneer Tower
January 27: Fennimore, Southwest Technical College
January 28: Dodgeville, UW Extension, 222 N. Iowa St.
January 29: Platteville, UW-Platteville, 510 Pioneer Tower
January 30: Monroe, Blackhawk Technical College
Note: The SWSBDC business counselor will accommodate clients from Lafayette County on an as needed basis in the month of January.
Southwest Wisconsin Small Business Development Center offers FREE Business Counseling for local Entrepreneurs
The current economic times are troubling for many business owners. Whether you are currently in business, or thinking of starting a small business, the SWSBDC can help you. We offer start-up counseling for individuals who would like to explore business ownership. If you already own a business, our counselor can help you with issues such as process improvement, market research and development, advertising and internet sales as well as many other areas. The SBDC counselor will be available at the following locations during January, 2009.
Dodgeville: Wednesday, January 28
Fennimore: Tuesdays, January 6 and 27
Lafayette County: upon request
Monroe: Fridays, January 9 and 30
Prairie du Chien: Wednesday, January 7
Richland Center: Wednesday, January 21
Platteville: Mondays January 5 , 12 and 26, and Thursdays, January 8 and 29
Richland Center: Wednesday, January 21
To set up an appointment, please call 608-342-1038 or email at swsbdc@uwplatt.edu. Our web site is www.uwplatt.edu/swsbdc.
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NOTE: Please advise us at least one week prior to the beginning of the program if you have a disability and require special accommodations. Requests are confidential. SBDC programs are nondiscriminatory and available to individuals with disabilities. AA/EOE
The Small Business Development Center (SBDC) operates in partnership with the U.S. Small Business Administration. The support given by the U.S. Small Business Administration through such funding does not constitute any expressed or implied endorsement of the cosponsor(s) or participants’ opinions, products or services.
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MEETING NOTICES
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City Calendar of Meetings and Agendas
Fire & EMS Facility Task Force Meetings and Information
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COMPREHENSIVE PLAN UPDATE
The next meeting of the City & Town of Platteville Comprehensive Plan Review Steering Committee is scheduled for January 14th at 7:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers in City Hall. At this meeting the committee will review the revised community survey questions and review the consultant proposals for completing the survey.
The future meetings of the steering committee will be on the second Wednesday of each month to review each of the comprehensive plan elements. It is anticipated that each of these 2-hour meetings will be at 7:00 p.m. in the City Hall council chambers, unless other arrangements are made.
The comprehensive plan is available for viewing on the City’s web site at www.platteville.org - listed as Comprehensive Plan under the City Government tab. The information created for each meeting during the update process will also be listed on this page.
Questions regarding the meeting or the update process can be directed to Joe Carroll at carrollj@platteville.org or phone 608.348.9741 ext 235.
Be sure to subscribe to the RSS feed from this text box for meeting notifications.
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Notice to listeners: The business hours for the QueenB Radio Front office are Monday through Thursday
8:00—5:00pm and Friday—8:00—4:00pm
Plans are underway for Fennimore’s first ever Southwest Wisconsin Power and Energy Fair, scheduled for Saturday, February 7th at the Fennimore Memorial Building from 9:00am to 3:00pm. The fair is intended to inform and educate the public on the multiple choices available to save energy. The coordinators of this event are looking for vendors who would like to participate in this event. For more information, call Al Wagner at 608-822-3483.
”Financial Aid Night” workshops are scheduled at several area high schools during the month of January, and are aimed at helping families prepare for the college financial aid and application process. There is one meeting left at Boscobel High School on Monday, January 26th at 6:30pm. High school seniors and parents are encouraged to attend. These programs are free and will last about 1 hour.
The Grand Opera House in Dubuque will celebrate their annual Volunteer Appreciation Party and Willoughby (willow-bee) Awards on Friday, January 16, 2009 at 5:30pm. This event will be held at the Best Western Hotel-Midway, next to Theisen’s on Hwy. 20. In lieu of a potluck dinner, this year they are asking attendees to pay $5.00 for a full buffet dinner. For more information, contact the Grand Opera House office 563.588.4356.
A support group, for those who are grieving due to the death of a loved one, begins on January 27th in Platteville at the Community Evangelical Free Church. This is a 13-week program. Registration fee is $15.00, which covers the cost of the workbook. To register, call the church office at 608.348.7330 or e-mail Nancy Bongers at: nbongers@centurytel.net.
The Bell Tower Theater is pleased to announce the return of Comedy Sportz, the Quad cities’ award-winning improv comedy troupe. For one night only, Saturday, January 17th, four professional improvisational comedians bring their own unique twist on improv to Dubuque. This show is great for all ages. For ticket information, call 563-588-3377
The Community E-Free Church of Platteville welcomes women—college aged and above—to their 6th Annual Women’s Day Seminar on Saturday, January 24th from 8:30am to 3:45pm. The theme this year is “Life in a Snow Globe: Surviving the Blizzard When God Shakes Things Up.” Also at the Community E-Free Church….
……..A support group, for those who are grieving due to the death of a loved one, begins on January 27th. This is a 13-week program. Registration fee is $15.00, which covers the cost of the workbook. To register for either of these events, call the church office at 608.348.7330.
WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 14
St. Mary Catholic Parish in Platteville will host a Community Service outreach Parish at 7:00pm. This event is open to all interested parties and will feature speakers from—Pregnancy Helpline, Grant County Social Services, WIC Program, the Platteville Food Pantry, Southwest CAP and Housing & Fuel Assistance.
THURSDAY, JANUARY 15
The Tri-County Human Resource Association will hold their monthly luncheon meeting at Chicago's Best, 95 North 2nd, in Platteville from 11:30-1:00pm. The program will be on "Financial Planning, Retirement & Tax Changes," presented by Kevin Stevens of TRICOR Insurance. RSVP by e-mailing: tricountyhr@yahoo.com or call Kari Geyer at 608-348-2685.
The American Red Cross will hold a blood drive in Benton from 1:00 to 5:00 at the Benton School Library. The American Red Cross encourages all eligible individuals to include “donating blood” on their list of New Year’s resolutions.
FRIDAY, JANUARY 16
The National Honor Society at Lancaster High School will hold an All-You-Can-Eat Spaghetti Supper, serving from 5:00 to 7:00pm.
SATURDAY, JANUARY 17
The Bell Tower Theater is pleased to announce the return of Comedy Sportz, the Quad cities’ award-winning improv comedy troupe. For one night only, four professional improvisational comedians bring their own unique twist on improv to Dubuque. This show is great for all ages. For ticket information, call 563-588-3377.
The Grant County Outdoor Sport Alliance will be hosting a Sporting Goods Surplus and Collectibles sale at the Youth & Ag Building in Lancaster from 9:00am to 5:00pm. Business and private vendors will be selling surplus hunting, fishing and other outdoor equipment at this event. Please note that County Ordinance prohibits sale or possession of firearms at the fairgrounds. Admission is $5.00/adults. Children under 16 are free.
A Bowling Tournament will be held to benefit the River Lane Road Preservation Project, being held at Pioneer Lanes in Platteville. 9-Pin Tap Bowling will begin at noon and again at 3:00pm. There will be a Euchre Tournament as well, starting at 2:30pm. Pre-registration is recommended and check-in begins at 11:15am. Call Al Ames for more information or to register at 608.778.0467.
SUNDAY, JANUARY 18
The Lancaster Middle School and High School Bands will present their annual Winter Concert at 7:30pm in the Hillery Auditorium. The program will feature a wide variety of band music, including the finale performance by both bands, of “America the Beautiful.” The public is cordially invited to this free event. (This is re-scheduled from Monday night Jan. 12th)
SUNDAY, JANUARY 25
Holy Ghost Immaculate Conception School in Kieler will hold a Breakfast, serving from 8:00am to noon, featuring omelets and scrambled eggs.
United Methodist Church in Cuba City will hold a Soup and Pie Supper, serving from 4:30 to 6:30pm, featuring bottomless bowls of chili, vegetable beef soup and chicken noodle soup, plus a smorgasbord of homemade pies.
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