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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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Common Sense Regulation Reforms Will Improve Business Climate
MADISON – Wisconsin’s business climate will continue to improve if the regulation relief passed by the Legislature is signed into law, WMC said Wednesday. “The
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WMC Member Alert: The Wall Street Journal Salutes Wisconsin’s Improved Business Climate
The Wall Street Journal today carried an editorial saluting Wisconsin for our improving business climate. Wisconsin recently jumped into the top 25 business climates in America,
WMC Member Alert: The Wall Street Journal Salutes Wisconsin's Improved Business Climate
The Wall Street Journal today carried an editorial saluting Wisconsin for our improving business climate. Wisconsin recently jumped into the top 25 business climates in
Nine Companies Win Business Friend of Environment
PEWAUKEE– As Wisconsin’s economy continues to improve, nine companies have received the prestigious Business Friend of the Environment Award for leadership in pollution prevention, environmental
WMC Hails DNR Responsiveness on Permits
MADISON – The state’s largest business association Thursday hailed efforts by the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources to improve the approval of permits needed by
WMC Hails State Business Climate Improvement
MADISON – Wisconsin’s business climate has improved more than any other state, reports a new national survey of CEOs. Wisconsin jumped from 41st business climate