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WMC Provides Business Community Access to New School Locator Tool
April 10, 2023
Schoolahoop Now Available on State Chamber’s Website MADISON – Wisconsin Manufacturers & Commerce (WMC) – the combined state chamber and manufacturers’ association – has announced
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Manufacturing Tax Credit Supports Wisconsin Jobs
April 4, 2023
WMC Releases New Video Urging Lawmakers to Retain the Manufacturing & Agriculture Tax Credit MADISON – Wisconsin Manufacturers & Commerce (WMC) – the combined state
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Governor Tommy Thompson Backs Workforce Referendum in WMC Webinar
March 22, 2023
MADISON – Wisconsin Manufacturers & Commerce (WMC) – the combined state chamber and manufacturers’ association – hosted a webinar on Wednesday to talk about the
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WMC Statement on EPA-Proposed Guidelines for PFAS
March 14, 2023
MADISON – Wisconsin Manufacturers & Commerce Director of Environmental & Energy Policy Craig Summerfield released the below statement following the introduction of the EPA’s proposed
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State Chamber Forms Partnership to Provide Discounted Insurance
March 8, 2023
WMC to Offer Property and Casualty Coverage via Frankenmuth MADISON – Wisconsin Manufacturers & Commerce (WMC) – the combined state chamber and manufacturers’ association –
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WMC Statement on the Passing of Former Governor Tony Earl
February 23, 2023
MADISON – Wisconsin Manufacturers & Commerce (WMC) President & CEO Kurt R. Bauer released the below statement following the announcement that Wisconsin’s 41st governor, Tony
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Nine Companies Win Wisconsin Manufacturer of the Year Awards
February 16, 2023
MILWAUKEE – Nine Wisconsin companies were declared winners of the 34th annual Wisconsin Manufacturer of the Year (MOTY) Awards for outstanding achievements in manufacturing. The
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WMC Statement on Gov. Evers’ Proposed Budget
February 15, 2023
MADISON – Wisconsin Manufacturers & Commerce President & CEO Kurt Bauer released the below statement on Wednesday following the introduction of Gov. Tony Evers’ 2023-25
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Rachel Ver Velde Promoted to WMC’s Senior Director of Workforce, Education & Employment Policy
January 31, 2023
MADISON – Wisconsin Manufacturers & Commerce (WMC) – the combined state chamber and manufacturers’ association – announced Tuesday that Rachel Ver Velde was promoted to
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WMC Celebrates School Choice Week & Calls for Educational Reforms
January 26, 2023
MADISON –Wisconsin Manufacturers & Commerce (WMC) – the combined state chamber and manufacturers’ association – recognized National School Choice Week Jan. 22-28. In celebrating School