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WMC Commends President Trump for Signing Phase 1 of US-China Deal
January 16, 2020
MADISON – Following President Trump’s signing of the first phase of the US-China trade deal, Wisconsin Manufacturers & Commerce (WMC) President & CEO Kurt Bauer
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WMC Thanks Senate for USMCA Passage, Asks President Trump to Quickly Sign Agreement
January 16, 2020
MADISON – After the U.S Senate voted 89 to 10 in favor of the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA), Wisconsin Manufacturers & Commerce (WMC) President &
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Statewide Board for Local Chambers Announces New President and Officers on Board of Advisors
January 15, 2020
MADISON – The Wisconsin Chamber of Commerce Executives – the state’s professional association of full and part-time executives and staff members of local chambers of
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Workforce, Tariffs are Biggest Challenges for Business Leaders
January 8, 2020
Overall economic optimism is steady for New Year MADISON – The statewide workforce shortage continues to be the biggest challenge for business headed into 2020, and
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WMC’s Chris Reader Promoted to Senior Director
January 2, 2020
MADISON – Wisconsin Manufacturers & Commerce (WMC) announced on Thursday that Chris Reader has been promoted to Senior Director of Workforce & Employment Policy. Reader joined
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Wisconsin Manufacturer of the Year Award Nominees Announced
December 19, 2019
MADISON – Twenty-five Wisconsin manufacturers have been nominated for the 32nd Annual Wisconsin Manufacturer of the Year (MOTY) Awards. The following nominees showcase the strength
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WMC Foundation Receives “Friend of WEBIT” Award
November 5, 2019
MADISON – WMC Foundation – an affiliate of Wisconsin Manufacturers & Commerce (WMC) – received the “Friend of WEBIT” Award at the 2019 WEBIT and WMEA
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32nd Annual Wisconsin Manufacturer of the Year Award Applications Now Being Accepted
November 4, 2019
MADISON – Applications are now being accepted for the 32nd annual Manufacturer of the Year (MOTY) Awards program. This awards program showcases Wisconsin’s top industry, which creates
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WMC Releases Manufacturing Month Video Highlighting the Industry’s Rewarding Careers
October 31, 2019
MADISON – Gov. Tony Evers proclaimed October as Manufacturing Month, and Wisconsin Manufacturers & Commerce (WMC) will be promoting the state’s top industry throughout the month.
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WMC’s Nick Novak Promoted to Vice President
October 24, 2019
MADISON – Wisconsin Manufacturers & Commerce (WMC) announced on Thursday that Nick Novak has been promoted to Vice President of Communications & Marketing. Novak joined WMC