Economic Uncertainty Plagues Wisconsin Business Leaders
June 10, 2025
Survey shows employers having fewer problems finding workers National and global economic conditions top the list of concerns for state business leaders, according to the
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WMC’s Rachel Ver Velde Promoted to Associate Vice President & Senior Political Advisor
February 15, 2024
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.
WMC Supports Child Care Tax Credit for Employers
February 2, 2024
Director of Tax, Transportation, and Legal Affairs Evan Umpir testified in support of Senate Bill 623 which would create a tax credit for businesses that
WMC Supports Technical College Manufacturing Programs
October 27, 2023
WMC’s Senior Director of Workforce, Education and Employment Policy Rachel Ver Velde testified in support of AB 549 and AB 550, relating to technical education
WMC Submits Testimony on Migrant Labor and Seasonal Workers
October 2, 2023
WMC’s Senior Director of Workforce, Education and Employment Policy Rachel Ver Velde submitted testimony to the members of the Senate Committee on Labor, Regulatory Reform,
Overtime Pay Requirement Proposal Would Hurt Economy
August 31, 2023
The Biden Administration is proposing a new rule that would require overtime pay for most salaried workers earning less than $55,000 per year. “It’s going
WMC & AFP-Wisconsin Host Economic & Policy Roundtable
August 23, 2023
NEW BERLIN – Wisconsin Manufacturers & Commerce (WMC) – the combined state chamber and manufacturers’ association – and Americans for Prosperity – Wisconsin (AFP-Wisconsin) hosted
Two-Minute Drill: Income Tax Cut Would Spur Population & Economic Growth
June 12, 2023
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tZQwm2SqM3k MADISON – Wisconsin Manufacturers & Commerce (WMC) – the combined state chamber and manufacturers’ association – released a new video highlighting the benefits of
WMC Supports Unemployment Insurance Law and Workforce Metrics Reforms
April 14, 2023
WMC’s Senior Director of Workforce, Education & Employment Policy Rachel Ver Velde testified in support of a package of workforce bills, which contain reforms to
Governor Tommy Thompson Backs Workforce Referendum in WMC Webinar
March 22, 2023
MADISON – Wisconsin Manufacturers & Commerce (WMC) – the combined state chamber and manufacturers’ association – hosted a webinar on Wednesday to talk about the