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About Us

Wisconsin Manufacturers & Commerce (WMC) is the largest and most influential business association in the state, working to make Wisconsin the best place in the nation to do business. We are the state chamber of commerce, state manufacturers’ association and state safety council. WMC is also affiliated with WMC Foundation, which runs programs including the Future Wisconsin Project and Wisconsin Business World. WMC is proud to have been serving as Wisconsin’s business voice since 1911, representing over 3,800 member companies, spanning all sectors of the economy.

Founded in 1911, Wisconsin Manufacturers & Commerce is the state’s chamber of commerce and largest business trade association representing more than 3,800 employers of every size and from every sector of the economy.

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Affiliated Organizations

WMC Foundation is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit that is dedicated to building a better Wisconsin by providing educational programs on business issues, the free enterprise system, economics and workforce development initiatives. It runs programs including the Future Wisconsin Project, Wisconsin Business World and the Wisconsin Leads Executive Fellowship program.

Wisconsin Safety Council is the state’s leading provider of safety training and products, serving members of all sizes and every sector of the economy. The Safety Council provides scheduled training programs across Wisconsin, in addition to private, customized training for your individual company. It is the official state chapter of the National Safety Council.

WMC Insurance provides member employers with a variety of benefit programs, covering more than 200 companies and over 12,000 employees. From small businesses with a couple employees to those with a few thousand, WMC Insurance provides options ranging from health, dental and vision benefits to life and disability products.

The WMC Litigation Center is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit, public interest law firm affiliated with WMC. It represents WMC and other clients in legal actions to foster and protect the free enterprise system. In support of WMC’s mission, the WMC Litigation Center will defend the business community from government entities that act beyond their authority.

Wisconsin Chamber of Commerce Executives (WCCE) is a professional association of full and part-time executives and staff members of local chambers of commerce in Wisconsin. The organization advances the management skills and experience of its members to help them work with the challenges facing chamber executives today.

Our Mission

Founded in 1911, our mission is to make Wisconsin the most competitive state in the nation to do business. We are Wisconsin’s business voice.
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Our Executive Team

Kurt Bauer

Kurt Bauer

President & CEO
Wade Goodsell

Wade Goodsell

COO and Vice President, Membership & Partnerships; Executive Director, WMC Foundation
Kay Kertz

Kay Kertz

Vice President, Finance & Human Resources
Scott Manley

Scott Manley

Executive Vice President, Government Relations
Nick Novak

Nick Novak

Vice President, Communications & Marketing

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Our History

Promoting a healthy business climate since 1911, WMC is a merger of the Wisconsin Manufacturers Association, the State Chamber of Commerce and the Wisconsin Council of Safety.