
Press Releases
WISCONSIN'S CHAMBER
Press Releases

WMC Statement on EPA-Proposed Guidelines for PFAS
MADISON – Wisconsin Manufacturers & Commerce Director of Environmental & Energy Policy Craig Summerfield released the below statement following the introduction of the EPA’s proposed

State Chamber Forms Partnership to Provide Discounted Insurance
WMC to Offer Property and Casualty Coverage via Frankenmuth MADISON – Wisconsin Manufacturers & Commerce (WMC) – the combined state chamber and manufacturers’ association –

WMC Statement on the Passing of Former Governor Tony Earl
MADISON – Wisconsin Manufacturers & Commerce (WMC) President & CEO Kurt R. Bauer released the below statement following the announcement that Wisconsin’s 41st governor, Tony

Nine Companies Win Wisconsin Manufacturer of the Year Awards
MILWAUKEE – Nine Wisconsin companies were declared winners of the 34th annual Wisconsin Manufacturer of the Year (MOTY) Awards for outstanding achievements in manufacturing. The

WMC Statement on Gov. Evers’ Proposed Budget
MADISON – Wisconsin Manufacturers & Commerce President & CEO Kurt Bauer released the below statement on Wednesday following the introduction of Gov. Tony Evers’ 2023-25

Rachel Ver Velde Promoted to WMC’s Senior Director of Workforce, Education & Employment Policy
MADISON – Wisconsin Manufacturers & Commerce (WMC) – the combined state chamber and manufacturers’ association – announced Tuesday that Rachel Ver Velde was promoted to

WMC Celebrates School Choice Week & Calls for Educational Reforms
MADISON –Wisconsin Manufacturers & Commerce (WMC) – the combined state chamber and manufacturers’ association – recognized National School Choice Week Jan. 22-28. In celebrating School

SURVEY: Businesses Rate Tax Reform as Top Public Policy Objective
Workforce shortage continues to be top concern for employers MADISON – A new survey of Wisconsin businesses found the workforce shortage to be the top

WMC Foundation Kicks Off Second Wisconsin Leads: Executive Fellowship Program
MADISON – WMC Foundation, an affiliate of Wisconsin Manufacturers & Commerce (WMC) – launched its second annual Wisconsin Leads: Executive Fellowship program for 31 business

SURVEY: Workforce Shortage Remains with Recession Likely in 2023
MADISON – A new survey of Wisconsin businesses revealed increased economic uncertainty at the start of 2023, with a majority saying a recession is looming.