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Wisconsin Manufacturer of the Year Finalists Announced
MADISON – Nearly two dozen Wisconsin manufacturers have been selected as finalists for the 36th Annual Manufacturer of the Year (MOTY) Awards. The MOTY program,
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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Rep. Lee Nerison Receives State Chamber’s “Working for Wisconsin” Award
MADISON – Wisconsin Manufacturers and Commerce (WMC), the State’s Chamber of Commerce, recently honored Rep. Lee Nerison with the prestigious “Working for Wisconsin” Award at
Rep. Howard Marklein Receives State Chamber’s “Working for Wisconsin” Award
MADISON – Wisconsin Manufacturers and Commerce (WMC), the State’s Chamber of Commerce, recently honored Rep. Howard Marklein with the prestigious “Working for Wisconsin” Award at
What Policies Reduce Outsourcing?
Kurt R. Bauer President/CEO Wisconsin Manufacturers & Commerce The outsourcing of jobs, both abroad and to other states, has become an issue in the Wisconsin
Rep. Kooyenga Wins WMC Champion of Free Enterprise Award
MADISON – Wisconsin Manufacturers and Commerce (WMC), the State’s Chamber of Commerce, recently honored State Rep. Dale Kooyenga (R-Brookfield) with the WMC Champion of Free
WMC Statement on Wisconsin Supreme Court Act 10 Ruling
Statement by WMC President/CEO Kurt R. Bauer on the Wisconsin Supreme Court ruling on Act 10. “A recent WMC member survey revealed that the most
WMC Statement on Outsourcing Debate Between Wisconsin Gubernatorial Candidates
Statement from WMC President/CEO Kurt R. Bauer on outsourcing debate between Wisconsin gubernatorial candidates. “There are many factors that drive manufacturing outsourcing decisions, including access