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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

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

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

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

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

SURVEY: Workforce Shortage Remains with Recession Likely in 2023
MADISON – A new survey of Wisconsin businesses revealed increased economic uncertainty at the start of 2023, with a majority saying a recession is looming. According to the Wisconsin Employer