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Nine Companies Win Wisconsin Manufacturer of the Year Awards
MILWAUKEE – Nine Wisconsin companies were declared winners of the 34th annual Wisconsin Manufacturer of the Year (MOTY) Awards for outstanding achievements in manufacturing. The winners, announced Thursday, Feb. 16,
February 16, 2023
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WMC Statement on Gov. Evers’ Proposed Budget
MADISON – Wisconsin Manufacturers & Commerce President & CEO Kurt Bauer released the below statement on Wednesday following the introduction of Gov. Tony Evers’ 2023-25 State Budget proposal: “Wisconsin’s business
February 15, 2023
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Rachel Ver Velde Promoted to WMC’s Senior Director of Workforce, Education & Employment Policy
MADISON – Wisconsin Manufacturers & Commerce (WMC) – the combined state chamber and manufacturers’ association – announced Tuesday that Rachel Ver Velde was promoted to the organization’s Senior Director of
January 31, 2023
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WMC Celebrates School Choice Week & Calls for Educational Reforms
MADISON –Wisconsin Manufacturers & Commerce (WMC) – the combined state chamber and manufacturers’ association – recognized National School Choice Week Jan. 22-28. In celebrating School Choice Week, WMC called on
January 26, 2023
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SURVEY: Businesses Rate Tax Reform as Top Public Policy Objective
Workforce shortage continues to be top concern for employers MADISON – A new survey of Wisconsin businesses found the workforce shortage to be the top public policy issue facing the
January 25, 2023
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WMC Foundation Kicks Off Second Wisconsin Leads: Executive Fellowship Program
MADISON – WMC Foundation, an affiliate of Wisconsin Manufacturers & Commerce (WMC) – launched its second annual Wisconsin Leads: Executive Fellowship program for 31 business leaders from across Wisconsin on
January 20, 2023