Beloit

On Tuesday, January 16, 2007, 16 members of the Kiwanis Club of Greater Beloit gathered at the Fourth Street Café in Beloit for the first Wisconsin Edge presentation on stem cell research. Sue Carlson, director of operations at WiCell Research Institute in Madison gave a 20-minute presentation, followed by a 10-minute question and answer session with the audience. The Wisconsin Edge would like to thank the Kiwanis Club of Greater Beloit for its hospitality. The thoughtful questions and attentiveness were appreciated.

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Madison

On Saturday, February 10, 2007, 175 members of the Midwest Shrine Association—several of whom are professionals in health care and high tech industries, gathered at the Concourse Hotel in Madison for a 30-minute Wisconsin Edge presentation on stem cell research. The Midwest Shrine Association has 12 Shrine Chapters with members from Iowa, Minnesota, North and South Dakota and Wisconsin. More than 40 members representing Wisconsin attended the presentation given by Tom Still, president of the Wisconsin Technology Council. The Wisconsin Edge would like to thank the Midwest Shrine Association for the opportunity to speak to a number of its members.

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Eau Claire

On Thursday, February 15, 2007, approximately 20 members of the morning Eau Claire Rotary Club gathered at the Ramada Inn in Eau Claire for a Wisconsin Edge presentation on stem cell research. Sue Carlson, director of operations at WiCell Research Institute in Madison gave a 20-minute presentation, followed by a 10-minute question and answer session with the audience. Also, several people received additional materials with more information about the Wisconsin Edge and stem cells. The Wisconsin Edge would like to thank the Eau Claire Rotary Club for its hospitality.

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Wausau and Medford

On Monday, February 19, 2007, 23 members of the Kiwanis Club of Wausau gathered at the Elks Club in Wausau for a Wisconsin Edge presentation on stem cell research. Llater that afternoon, 15 members of the Friends of the Medford Public Library gathered at the Frances L. Simek Memorial Library in Medford for a similar presentation. Sue Carlson, director of operations at WiCell Research Institute in Madison delivered both presentations, followed by a question and answer session with the audience. In addition, a few retired school teachers were present at the Medford presentation and were particularly interested in the importance of educating not only adults, but also youth. They expressed the importance of reaching schools with this information. The Wisconsin Edge would like to thank both the Kiwanis Club of Wausau and the Friends of the Medford Public Library for their hospitality and support in educating the public.

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Kenosha and Beloit

On Wednesday, February 21, 2007, approximately 15 members of the Kiwanis Club of Kenosha gathered for breakfast at Andy’s Restaurant in Kenosha to hear a Wisconsin Edge presentation on stem cell research. Later that day, 25 members of the Kiwanis Club of Beloit gathered at the Masonic Lodge in Beloit for a similar presentation. Dr. Travis Berggren, scientist for the WiCell Research Institute in Madison gave each group an informative presentation, followed by a question and answer session with the audience. Attendee’s at both presentations were interested in materials with more information. The audience in Beloit asked a variety of questions, and those with questions in Kenosha were most interested in how stem cells might help cure cancer. The Wisconsin Edge would like to thank both the Kiwanis Club of Kenosha and the Kiwanis Club of Beloit for their hospitality and support.

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Oshkosh

On Tuesday, February 27, 2007, 44 members and guests from the Kiwanis Club of Oshkosh and Kiwanis Clubs from Berlin, Omro and Winneconne, as well as individuals from the community gathered at the Park Plaza Hotel in Oshkosh for a Wisconsin Edge presentation on stem cell research. Dr. Travis Berggren, scientist with the WiCell Research Institute in Madison, fell ill and was unable to give the scheduled presentation. In his absence, Tom Still, president of the Wisconsin Technology Council recorded a 20-minute presentation to accompany a PowerPoint. Questions were facilitated by Ryann Petit-Frere of the Wisconsin Technology Council and attendees were able to submit questions in writing for Dr. Berggren. The Wisconsin Edge would like to thank the Kiwanis Club of Oshkosh for its cooperation and hospitality for this presentation.

Green Bay and DePere

On Monday, March 19, 2007, 65 members of the Green Bay Rotary Club gathered at the Regency Suites Hotel in Green Bay for a Wisconsin Edge presentation on stem cell research. Sue Carlson, director of operations at WiCell Research Institute in Madison gave the presentation, followed by a question and answer session. Again, Wisconsin Edge appreciates the Club’s interest and questions, and enjoyed continuing the conversation with eight Rotary members following the meeting. Several hours later, Carlson gave a similar presentation to 17 members of the Rotary Club of DePere at Legends of DePere. The audience asked Carlson to go expand her description of several specific scientific details she presented. The Wisconsin Edge would like to thank the both the Green Bay Rotary Club and the Rotary Club of DePere for their hospitality.

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Green Bay and Kenosha

On Tuesday, March 20, 2007, 34 members of the Rotary Club of Green Bay West gathered at the Ramada Inn in Green Bay for a Wisconsin Edge presentation on stem cell research. Sue Carlson, director of operations at WiCell Research Institute in Madison gave a 20-munite presentation, followed by a question and answer session. Also on Tuesday, approximately 30 members of the Rotary Club of Kenosha West gathered at the Kemper Center in Kenosha for a similar presentation on stem cell research. Beth Donley, CEO of Stemina Biomaker Discovery in Madison, gave a 25-minute presentation followed by a 10-minute question and answer session. Wisconsin Edge would like to thank both groups for their hospitality, follow up questions and conversations, and interest in the printed materials.

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Janesville

On Thursday, March 22, 2007, 28 members of the Janesville Kiwanis Club gathered at the Elks Club in Janesville for a Wisconsin Edge presentation on stem cell research. Andy Cohn, government and public relations manager for the Wisconsin Alumni Research Foundation gave a 20-minute presentation, followed by a question and answer session. The Wisconsin Edge would like to thank Janesville Kiwanis Club for their hospitality, interest in learning more about Wisconsin Edge and WARF, and continuing discussion on current research.

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Green Bay

On Friday, March 23, 2007, 20 members of the Wisconsin Society of Science Teachers Convention gathered at the KI Convention Center in Green Bay for a Wisconsin Edge presentation on stem cell research. Tom Still, president of the Wisconsin Technology Council gave a 50-minute presentation, followed by a 20-minute question and answer session. The audience was particularly interested in how to further education on stem cell research to teachers and students in Wisconsin. The Wisconsin Edge would like to thank the Wisconsin Society of Science Teachers for their hospitality.

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Fond du Lac

On Monday, March 26, 2007, 64 members of the Fond du Lac Noon Rotary gathered at the Holiday Inn in Fond du Lac for a Wisconsin Edge presentation on stem cell research. Andy Cohn, government and public relations manager for the Wisconsin Alumni Research Foundation gave a 20-minute presentation, followed by a question and answer session with the audience. The presentation was well received and the audience asked questions concerning how their local economy could benefit and for more detail on the political debate behind stem cell research. The Wisconsin Edge would like to thank Fond du Lac Noon Rotary for their hospitality.

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Racine

On Monday, April 9, 2007, 32 members of the Rotary Club of Racine West gathered at Infusino’s Banquet Hall in Racine for a Wisconsin Edge presentation on stem cell research. Sue Carlson, director of operations at WiCell Research Institute in Madison gave a presentation, followed by a question and answer session with the audience. The audience asked questions about stem cell research and had a positive reaction to the presentation. The Wisconsin Edge would like to thank the Rotary Club of Racine West for their hospitality.

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Brookfield

On Friday, March 13, 2007, 70 members of the Elmbrook Rotary Club gathered at the Venice Club in Brookfield for a Wisconsin Edge presentation on stem cell research. Sue Carlson, director of operations at WiCell Research Institute in Madison gave a presentation, followed by a question and answer session with the audience. The audience was engaged in the presentation and interested in learning more. The Wisconsin Edge would like to thank the Elmbrook Rotary Club for their hospitality.

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Janesville

On Monday, June 4, 2007, 99 members of the Rotary Club of Janesville gathered at the Rotary Gardens in Janesville for a Wisconsin Edge presentation on stem cell research and the economic potential stem cell research has for Wisconsin. James Haney, president of
Wisconsin Manufacturers and Commerce gave the presentation, followed by a question and answer session with the audience, further discussing the benefits of stem cell research to local communities. The Wisconsin Edge would like to thank the Rotary Club of Janesville for its hospitality.

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Waukesha

On Tuesday, June 26, 2007, 26 members of TEMPO–Envision met at the Westmoor Country Club in Waukesha for a Wisconsin Edge presentation on stem cell research and the economic potential stem cell research has for Wisconsin. Tom Still, president of the
Wisconsin Technology Council, gave the presentation, followed by a question and answer session with the audience. Several members of the audience asked how they could help inform the public and were glad to have received the information. The Wisconsin Edge would like to thank TEMPO–Envision for their hospitality.

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Appleton

On Thursday, June 28, 2007, members of the Appleton Breakfast Rotary met at the Riverview Country Club in Appleton for a Wisconsin Edge presentation on stem cell research and the economic potential stem cell research has for Wisconsin. Andy Cohn, government and public relations manager of the Wisconsin Alumni Research Foundation gave the presentation, followed by a question and answer session with the audience. Members were receptive to the presentation and a few people continued the discussion with Cohn after the session concluded. The Wisconsin Edge would like to thank the Appleton Breakfast Rotary for their hospitality.

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Madison

On Thursday, July 12, 2007, 75 members of the UW–MadisonSmallBusinessDevelopmentCenter(SBDC) gathered at the MG&E Innovation Center in Madison, for an Economic Development Breakfast. Mark Bugher, director for
University Research Park, and Andy Cohn, government and public relations manager of the Wisconsin Alumni Research Foundation gave a Wisconsin Edge presentation on stem cell research and the economic potential stem cell research has for Wisconsin. Members of the SBDC had a positive response to the information presented. The Wisconsin Edge would like to thank the UW–Madison Small Business Development Center for their hospitality.

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Green Bay

On Tuesday, August 14, 2007, 27 members of the UW–Green Bay Small Business Development Center and Advance—a Green Bay Chamber of Commerce program—gathered at the Business Assistance Center in Green Bay, to learn about regional opportunities for economic growth in conjunction with scientific research and discovery Jim Wood, president of Wood Communications Group, began the event with a presentation on stem cell research and the economic potential stem cell research has for Wisconsin.Following Wood,Mark Bugher, director for University Research Park discussed current health care research cluster initiatives. Lastly, Maliyakal John, managing director of WiSys Technology Foundation, continued the discussion on stem cell research, introducing some of the innovative work that WiSys is engaged in. The Wisconsin Edge would like to thank the UW–Green Bay Small Business Development Center and the Green Bay Chamber of Commerce for their hospitality.

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Kenosha

On Wednesday, August 15, 2007, members of the Kenosha Chamber of Commerce and Kenosha Area Business Association along with educators from the University of Wisconsin–Parkside and Carthage College gathered at the Gateway Center for Bioscience and Information Technology in Kenosha, for a Wisconsin Edge presentation. Andy Cohn, government and public relations manager of the Wisconsin Alumni Research Foundation, presented information on stem cell research and the economic potential stem cell research has for Wisconsin, followed by a question and answer session with the audience. The Wisconsin Edge would like to thank the Kenosha Chamber of Commerce, Kenosha Area Business Association, UW–Parkside and Carthage College for their hospitality.

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Fond du Lac

On Thursday, September 6, 2007, 40 members of the Fond du Lac Morning Rotary convened at the Ramada Plaza in Fond du Lac, for a Wisconsin Edge presentation on stem cell research and the economic potential stem cell research has for Wisconsin. Tom Still, president of the Wisconsin Technology Council gave the presentation outlining the benefits of stem cell research to local communities. The Wisconsin Edge would like to thank the Fond du Lac Morning Rotary for their hospitality.

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Racine

On Thursday, September 13, 2007, educators from the Center for Advanced Technology and Innovation (CATI) Gateway Technical College and member of the Racine Chamber of Commerce met at the CATI Facility in Sturtevant, for a Wisconsin Edge presentation. Mark Bugher, director for University Research Park, discussed stem cell research and the economic potential stem cell research has for Wisconsin, on a state and local level. The Wisconsin Edge would like to thank the Center for Advanced Technology and Innovation, Gateway Technical College and the Racine Chamber of Commerce for their hospitality.

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Oshkosh

On Thursday, October 4, 2007, 28 members of TEMPO–Fox Valley met at the Hilton Garden Inn in Oshkosh, for a Wisconsin Edge presentation on stem cell research and the economic potential stem cell research has for Wisconsin. Jennifer Sereno, senior account manager at
Wood Communications Group, gave the presentation, followed by a question and answer session with the audience, further discussing the benefits of stem cell research to local communities. The Wisconsin Edge would like to thank TEMPO–Fox Valley for their hospitality.

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Wausau

On Monday, October 15, 2007, 65 members of the Wausau Rotary Club met at the Jefferson Inn in Wausau, for a Wisconsin Edge presentation on stem cell research and the economic potential stem cell research has for Wisconsin. James Haney, president of Wisconsin Manufacturers and Commerce, gave the presentation, followed by a question and answer session with the audience. Members of the audience were receptive to the information and asked about how the Wausau community could benefit from the research. The Wisconsin Edge would like to thank the Wausau Rotary Club for their hospitality.

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Madison

On Monday, December 10, 2007, 35 members of the Madison Breakfast Rotary Club gathered at the Great Dane-Hilldale in Madison, for a Wisconsin Edge presentation. Tom Still, president of the Wisconsin Technology Council, gave a presentation on stem cell research and the economic potential stem cell research has for Wisconsin, followed by a question and answer session with the audience. Several participants were educated on the research presented, and asked detailed questions about recent developments in the stem cell industry with Dr. Thomson’s discovery The Wisconsin Edge would like to thank the Madison Breakfast Rotary for their hospitality.

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