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WMC Applauds Phosphorus Reform Passage

February 21, 2014

High-Wage Jobs Preserved While Protecting the Environment MADISON – This week the Wisconsin State Legislature took up and passed Senate Bill (SB) 547, monumental reform

Media Advisory: Wisconsin Heading in the Right Direction for Business

February 4, 2014

Nearly 1,000 Business Leaders Gather on Economy, Elections and Geopolitics MADISON – Wisconsin is heading in the right direction as the business climate improves with

Ariens Elected WMC Chairman

January 31, 2014

Workforce Development and Improving Business Climate Top Priorities MILWAUKEE – The Wisconsin Manufacturers & Commerce (WMC) Board of Directors today elected Dan Ariens, President and

WMC Propane Shortage Statement

January 28, 2014

The combination of sustained and extreme cold temperatures, a pipeline closure during much of December, and other external factors are contributing to an ongoing shortage

Employers Hail Introduction of Clean Waters, Healthy Economy Act

January 24, 2014

Madison – A new reform aimed at helping businesses comply with the state’s strict phosphorous discharge standards earned the support of four leading business groups

State Chamber Praises Walker Tax Cut Proposal

January 22, 2014

Tax Cuts Will Foster Job Growth, Prosperity MADISON – Governor Scott Walker’s $500 million proposal to cut income and property taxes will provide needed relief

WMC Economic Outlook Survey: Business Leaders More Optimistic About State Growth

January 2, 2014

Weak recovery, health care costs are top concerns for 2014 (Madison, WI) – The stubbornly weak economic recovery, spiking health care costs and difficulty hiring

Local Chambers of Commerce Remain Optimistic for Wisconsin's Business Climate

December 20, 2013

Madison – Nearly 70 Wisconsin chamber of commerce executives participated in the annual economic outlook survey compiled by the state chamber of commerce, Wisconsin Manufacturers

2013 Wisconsin Manufacturer of the Year Award Nominees Revealed

December 18, 2013

Madison – Thirty-four Wisconsin manufacturers have been nominated for the 2013 Wisconsin Manufacturer of the Year awards. Celebrating its 26th year, the MOTY program acknowledges

WMC Announces Staff Changes

December 16, 2013

Pettersen promoted to VP Madison – Wisconsin Manufacturers & Commerce, the state chamber of commerce, announced Katy Pettersen has been promoted to Vice President of