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2012 Wisconsin Manufacturer of the Year Award Nominees Announced

December 13, 2012

Madison – Fifty-eight Wisconsin manufacturers have been nominated for the 2012 Wisconsin Manufacturer of the Year awards. Celebrating its 25th year, the MOTY program acknowledges

Statewide Chamber Names Chief Lobbyist

December 6, 2012

MADISON — Veteran business lobbyist Scott Manley has been named vice president of government relations for Wisconsin Manufacturers & Commerce (WMC), the state’s chamber of commerce

Legislature Must Seize Opportunity to Create Mining Jobs

November 29, 2012

News Column By Scott Manley, WMC Director of Energy and Environmental Policy An opportunity to create thousands of family-supporting jobs was lost earlier this year

EPA Regulations Will Severely Harm Wisconsin’s Economic Growth

November 29, 2012

MADISON — Wisconsin Manufacturers & Commerce (WMC) and the National Association of Manufacturers (NAM) released a new study by ndp|consulting, A Critical Review of the Benefits

WMC CEOs: Taxes, Regs, Slowdown Top Concerns

November 27, 2012

MADISON — Wisconsin CEOs say the state is heading in the right direction, but taxes, regulations and the economic slowdown continue to hamper growth, a new

Advisory: Gov. Walker Outlines Priorities for New Legislative Session

November 26, 2012

MADISON – Governor Scott Walker will outline his vision to improve Wisconsin’s business climate in a major address Wednesday at the Monona Terrace Community and Convention Center

WMC Statement Regarding Health Care Exchanges

November 16, 2012

MADISON — Statement from Kurt R. Bauer, president/CEO of Wisconsin Manufacturers & Commerce (WMC), the state chamber of commerce, regarding Governor Scott Walker’s decision not

Lawmakers of Both Parties Learn About Mining Manufacturing

November 15, 2012

MILWAUKEE – A bi-partisan group of 39 legislators and legislative staff toured two of the world’s premier mining equipment manufacturers in Milwaukee on Thursday as the

Rep. Stephen Nass Awarded for Job Creation Votes

November 13, 2012

MADISON – Wisconsin Manufacturers and Commerce (WMC) recently honored Representative Stephen Nass with the prestigious Working for Wisconsin Award at Standard Process Inc. in Palmyra. The

Rep. Erik Severson Awarded for Job Creation Votes

November 13, 2012

MADISON – Wisconsin Manufacturers and Commerce (WMC) recently honored Representative Erik Severson with the prestigious Working for Wisconsin Award at Northwire Inc. in Osceola. The award