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POLL: Wisconsinites More Optimistic About Economic Growth in 2017

Rising Health Care Costs and High Taxes Still a Concern MADISON – Wisconsinites are far more optimistic about the state’s economic growth in 2017 than they were last year, according

January 9, 2017

WMC Lauds Announcement of Key Regulatory Reform Legislation

State Chamber Encourages Legislators to Co-Sponsor This Bill Today MADISON – Today, Rep. Adam Neylon (R-Pewaukee) and Sen. Devin LeMahieu (R-Oostburg) began circulating an updated version of the state REINS

January 5, 2017

Economic Outlook Survey: Wisconsin Business Leaders Optimistic About U.S. Economy, Trump Presidency

Survey predicts uptick in hiring, profitability during first half of 2017 MADISON – Wisconsin business leaders begin 2017 very optimistic about both the direction of the U.S. economy and what

January 3, 2017

Kari Hofer and Nick Novak Join the WMC Team

Madison – Wisconsin Manufacturers & Commerce (WMC) announced Tuesday that it added two new members to its staff. Kari Hofer will serve as the new Executive Director of the WMC

December 27, 2016

Future Wisconsin Economic Summit Video Pushes WI Start Ups

“Wisconsin: A Great Place to Start” Video Premieres December 15 Madison – WMC will unveil a new video aimed at millennials that promotes Wisconsin as a “great place to get

December 7, 2016

Overtime Rule Halted

Madison – Yesterday, U.S. District Judge Mazzant halted the overtime rule that President Obama’s Labor Department issued earlier this year. The new rule was to go into effect on December

November 28, 2016