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ICYMI: Ron Wanek Defends Free Enterprise, Promotes Community Stewardship During Manufacturing Hall of Fame Induction
Ashley Furniture Industries Founder Becomes First Modern-Era Inductee, Joining 78 Other Wisconsin Titans of Industry MADISON – Wisconsin Manufacturers & Commerce (WMC) – the combined state chamber and manufacturers’ association
March 19, 2024
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WMC Applauds Legislature’s Passage of EV Charging Legislation, Encourages Evers to Sign Bill
MADISON – On Tuesday, the Wisconsin state Senate passed a final version of SB 791, a bill allowing private business to offer electric vehicle charging by the kilowatt-hour to customers
March 12, 2024
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Appeals Court Sides with WMC, Says DNR Overstepped Legal Authority
Decision Protects Public’s Right to Notice of Hazardous Substance Regulation MADISON – Wisconsin Manufacturers and Commerce (WMC) won its lawsuit against the state’s Department of Natural Resources (DNR) on Wednesday
March 6, 2024
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Nine Companies Named in 35th Annual Wisconsin Manufacturer of the Year Awards
MILWAUKEE – Nine Wisconsin companies were named as winners in the 35th Annual Wisconsin Manufacturer of the Year (MOTY) Awards for outstanding achievements in manufacturing. The winners were announced Thursday,
February 23, 2024
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WMC’s Rachel Ver Velde Promoted to Associate Vice President & Senior Political Advisor
Wisconsin Manufacturers & Commerce (WMC) – the combined state chamber and manufacturers’ association – announced on Thursday that Rachel Ver Velde was promoted to Associate Vice President of Government Relations. In addition, she will take on additional duties as a senior political advisor for the organization.
February 15, 2024
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Ashley Furniture Founder Inducted into Manufacturing Hall of Fame
Ron Wanek Will Be First New Inductee Since 1970s MADISON – Wisconsin Manufacturers & Commerce (WMC) – the combined state chamber and manufacturers’ association – is reestablishing the Manufacturing Hall
February 13, 2024