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Voters Oppose Minimum Wage Hike When Told Of Job Losses

March 5, 2014

Study Finds 27,000 Jobs Lost in Wisconsin MADISON – Wisconsin could lose more than 27,000 jobs if a $10.10 per hour minimum wage was passed

Media Advisory: WMC, Business Groups Host Press Conference on Minimum Wage Hikes

March 4, 2014

Voters Oppose Plan When Told Of Job Losses MADISON – Wisconsin Manufacturers & Commerce (WMC), National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB), the Wisconsin Restaurant Association

Nine Companies Receive 2013 Wisconsin Manufacturer of the Year Award

February 27, 2014

Milwaukee – Nine Wisconsin companies were awarded a prestigious Wisconsin Manufacturer of the Year Award. The winners were announced Thursday night at a black tie

WMC Opposes New Global Warming Legislation

February 26, 2014

Jobs Would Be Lost As Energy Prices Spike MADISON — The Wisconsin chamber of commerce (WMC) announced today it is opposing a new proposal from

WMC Applauds Phosphorus Reform Passage

February 21, 2014

High-Wage Jobs Preserved While Protecting the Environment MADISON – This week the Wisconsin State Legislature took up and passed Senate Bill (SB) 547, monumental reform

Media Advisory: Wisconsin Heading in the Right Direction for Business

February 4, 2014

Nearly 1,000 Business Leaders Gather on Economy, Elections and Geopolitics MADISON – Wisconsin is heading in the right direction as the business climate improves with

Ariens Elected WMC Chairman

January 31, 2014

Workforce Development and Improving Business Climate Top Priorities MILWAUKEE – The Wisconsin Manufacturers & Commerce (WMC) Board of Directors today elected Dan Ariens, President and

WMC Propane Shortage Statement

January 28, 2014

The combination of sustained and extreme cold temperatures, a pipeline closure during much of December, and other external factors are contributing to an ongoing shortage

Employers Hail Introduction of Clean Waters, Healthy Economy Act

January 24, 2014

Madison – A new reform aimed at helping businesses comply with the state’s strict phosphorous discharge standards earned the support of four leading business groups

State Chamber Praises Walker Tax Cut Proposal

January 22, 2014

Tax Cuts Will Foster Job Growth, Prosperity MADISON – Governor Scott Walker’s $500 million proposal to cut income and property taxes will provide needed relief