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Polling shows likely voters in Wisconsin solidly oppose Biden-Harris gas-car ban and consider the issue ‘important’ for 2024
WASHINGTON, D.C. – New polling conducted in Wisconsin on behalf of Wisconsin Manufacturers & Commerce (WMC) and American Fuel & Petrochemical Manufacturers (AFPM) shows that
UPCOMING EVENT
Business Day in Madison will take place on Thursday, October 19, 2024 at the Monona Terrace Community & Convention Center. This event brings business leaders from all over the state together to discuss important issues facing the business community and our state. We invite you to attend what is certain to be an insightful program.
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WMC's Latest Employer Survey
A new survey of Wisconsin businesses previewed a slow economic start to 2024, as only one-fifth of employers have a positive view of the state’s economy. According to the Wisconsin Employer Survey, 22 percent of businesses rank the Wisconsin economy as strong, which is a significant drop from 39 percent just six months ago and a steady decline from 58 percent in the Summer 2021 survey.
However, the national economy performs even worse with only 10 percent rating it as strong and 28 percent saying it is weak – up from 18 percent one year ago. This abysmal rating of the national economy is actually lower than the 12 percent of Wisconsin employers who rated the U.S. economy as strong in the Summer 2020 survey, which was taken during the economic shutdowns that occurred in response to the COVID-19 pandemic.
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A Success Story A Day: Viking Masek Global Packaging Technologies, Inc.
Company: Viking Masek Global Packaging Technologies, Inc. Location: Oostburg Founded in: 2004 What they do: Viking Masek specializes in manufacturing packaging machinery. How they’re growing:
A Success Story A Day: Ki Mobility
Company: Ki Mobility Location: Stevens Point Founded in: 2005 What they do: Ki Mobility manufactures custom manual wheelchairs. How they’re growing: Ki Mobility is currently
A Success Story A Day: Jagemann Stamping Company
Company: Jagemann Stamping Company Location: Manitowoc Founded in: 1945 What they do: Jagemann manufactures electroplating and metal finishing products. How they’re growing: Jagemann’s current expansion
A Success Story A Day: Astro Industries
Company: Astro Industries Location: Ashwaubenon Founded in: 1982 What they do: Astro Industries specializes in chrome and nickel electroplating. How they’re growing: Astro Industries has
A Success Story A Day: The Water Industry
With three state borders made up of the two largest Great Lakes, Lake Michigan and Lake Superior, and the Mississippi River, it’s no surprise Wisconsin
New EPA Ozone Rules Will Kill Wisconsin Jobs
MADISON – A newly released Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) regulation on ozone emissions will kill Wisconsin jobs and cost our state’s economy billions of dollars,