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SURVEY: Half of Wisconsin Businesses Hit with Double Digit Inflation

February 22, 2022

MADISON – A new survey of Wisconsin businesses found that nearly half of them have seen costs increase by over 10 percent thanks to historically high

Wisconsin Business World & Kwik Trip Announce Statewide Competitions for Students

September 16, 2021

MADISON – Wisconsin Business World announced on Wednesday it is launching two statewide business-focused competitions in partnership with Kwik Trip for students in grades 6-12. A

Representative VanderMeer Receives WMC’s “Working for Wisconsin” Award

September 14, 2021

MADISON – In Wisconsin, 82 lawmakers repeatedly voted to promote job creation and wage growth during the 2019-20 legislative session. Each of these legislators, including Representative

State & Local Chambers Celebrate September as Chamber of Commerce Month in Wisconsin

August 31, 2021

MADISON – Wisconsin Manufacturers & Commerce (WMC) – the state chamber of commerce – kicked off Chamber of Commerce Month on Wednesday. Throughout September, WMC will

Supply Chain Disruption, Cyber Threats Challenge Wisconsin Businesses

August 12, 2021

New survey finds that 9 in 10 Wisconsin Businesses experienced supply chain challenges in the last year MADISON – A new survey of Wisconsin businesses revealed

WMC Statement on Attempted Veto Override

July 27, 2021

MADISON – The Wisconsin State Assembly voted 59-37 on Tuesday to override Gov. Tony Evers’ veto of Assembly Bill 336 – which would have ended the

Natural Resources Board Chair Should Remain Until Replacement is Confirmed by the Senate

July 21, 2021

MADISON – Two out-of-state organizations – the Humane Society of the United States and the Center for Biological Diversity – are attempting to forcibly remove the

Gov. Evers’ Initiative Will Do Little to Attract & Retain a Talented Workforce

July 14, 2021

MADISON – Gov. Tony Evers announced on Wednesday his plans to spend $130 million of federal American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funds on combatting the state’s

WMC Statement on Gov. Evers’ Budget Actions

July 8, 2021

MADISON – Gov. Tony Evers signed a state budget on Thursday that looks vastly different from his original proposal. While the governor took credit for substantial

ICYMI: WMC CEO Calls for Gov. Evers to End $300 Unemployment Benefit in Appearance on UpFront

June 28, 2021

Asks the Governor to Work with WMC on Both Short-Term & Long-Term Solutions MADISON – In an appearance Sunday on UpFront, the head of the state’s