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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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Statewide Board for Local Chambers Announces New President and Officers on Board of Advisors
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
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
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
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 Statement on House Passage of the USMCA
MADISON – Following the U.S. House of Representatives 385 to 41 vote in favor of the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA), Wisconsin Manufacturers & Commerce (WMC) President
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WMC Releases Report Calling for Taxpayer-Funded Lobbying Reform
MADISON – Wisconsin Manufacturers & Commerce (WMC) released a new report on Tuesday outlining the need to reform how taxpayer money is used to fund third-party advocacy organizations