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WMC’s Rachel Ver Velde Promoted to Associate Vice President & Senior Political Advisor
February 15, 2024
Wisconsin Manufacturers & Commerce (WMC) – the combined state chamber and manufacturers’ association – announced on Thursday that Rachel Ver Velde was promoted to Associate Vice President of Government Relations. In addition, she will take on additional duties as a senior political advisor for the organization.
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September Celebrated as Chamber of Commerce Month in Wisconsin
September 5, 2023
MADISON – Wisconsin Manufacturers & Commerce (WMC) – the state chamber of commerce – declared September as Chamber of Commerce Month in Wisconsin. Throughout the
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WMC Honored with Top National Award for Efforts to Support the Manufacturing Industry
July 26, 2023
Conference of State Manufacturers Associations Presents WMC with 2023 Leadership Award MADISON – Wisconsin Manufacturers & Commerce (WMC) – the combined state chamber and manufacturers’
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SURVEY: Workforce Shortage Remains with Recession Likely in 2023
January 19, 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.
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Wisconsin Celebrates October as Manufacturing Month
October 3, 2022
MADISON – Wisconsin Manufacturers & Commerce (WMC) – the combined state chamber and manufacturers’ association – celebrates each October as Manufacturing Month and the first
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WMC Announces Working for Wisconsin Award Winners
September 12, 2022
Legislative Leaders Recognized for Supporting the Business Community and Economic Growth MADISON – Wisconsin Manufacturers & Commerce (WMC) – the combined state chamber of commerce
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WMC Honored with Two National Awards for Membership Retention
August 26, 2022
MADISON – Wisconsin Manufacturers & Commerce (WMC) – the combined state chamber and manufacturers’ association – was recognized this week by its peers for outstanding
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WMC & Johnson Financial Group Launch 7th Annual Coolest Thing Made in Wisconsin Contest
August 17, 2022
MADISON – Wisconsin Manufacturers & Commerce (WMC) and Johnson Financial Group have partnered for the seventh year in a row to put on the popular
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WMC Calls on Congress to Oppose the Inflation Reduction Act
August 11, 2022
Letter: Lawmakers should oppose legislation that will raise taxes on businesses and Wisconsin families MADISON – Wisconsin Manufacturers & Commerce (WMC) – the combined state
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WMC Virtual Townhall Featuring Republican Attorney General Candidates
August 3, 2022
Wisconsin Manufacturers & Commerce (WMC) sat down with the leading Republican candidates for Attorney General recently to ask them about their priorities if elected and