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WMC Economic Outlook Survey: Business Leaders Remain Optimistic Despite Worsening Labor Shortage
June 15, 2017
77 percent of employers report having trouble finding workers MADISON – State business leaders rate both the U.S. and Wisconsin economies as stronger today
State Assembly Passes Significant Regulatory Reform
June 14, 2017
Wisconsin becomes first state to pass the REINS act, continues to lead the nation in government reform MADISON – On Wednesday, the State Assembly
Two-Minute Drill: Wisconsin's Economy Best in 15 Years
June 7, 2017
MADISON – According to the state’s Chief Economist, Wisconsin’s economic performance is the best it has been in 15 years. John Koskinen says the
Wisconsin Safety Council Kicks Off Safety Month
June 5, 2017
Gov. Scott Walker proclaims June as Safety Month in Wisconsin MADISON – Data from the National Safety Council (NSC) show that July and
WMC Applauds Enactment of High-Capacity Well Reform Bill
June 1, 2017
MADISON – On Thursday, Gov. Scott Walker signed Senate Bill 76, which relates to the replacement, reconstruction and transfer of an approved high capacity
WMC Recognizes Bob McCoy for his Service to the Chamber of Commerce Community
June 1, 2017
MADISON – After 23 years, Eau Claire Area Chamber of Commerce President/CEO Bob McCoy has made the decision to retire – leaving a lasting
Two-Minute Drill: Congressman Duffy Tackles Federal Issues
May 23, 2017
MADISON – WMC recently sat down with U.S. Rep. Sean Duffy (R-Wausau) to discuss a slate of federal issues for the 30th episode of
Best States for Business: Wisconsin Cracks Top-10
May 16, 2017
MADISON – For the first time ever, Wisconsin has made it into the top 10 of Chief Executive Magazine’s list of the “Best States
WMC Lauds Circulation of Latest Regulatory Reform Bill
May 15, 2017
State Chamber calls on all Legislators to co-sponsor LRB-2593/1 MADISON – On Monday, Assembly Majority Leader Jim Steineke (R-Kaukauna) and Joint Committee on Finance
WMC Opposes GOP-Led Business Property Tax Hike
May 3, 2017
Memo to State Legislators: Two business property tax hike bills are being routed for co-sponsorship at the Capitol and WMC is opposed to the