Wisconsin Businesses Have Mixed Views on Tariffs
By Kurt R. Bauer The tariff issue reminds me of an old political joke about a congressman who tries to straddle the line on an
June 30, 2025
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UPCOMING EVENT
Business Day in Madison will take place on Thursday, October 19, 2024 at the Monona Terrace Community & Convention Center. This event brings business leaders from all over the state together to discuss important issues facing the business community and our state. We invite you to attend what is certain to be an insightful program.
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WMC's Latest Employer Survey
A new survey of Wisconsin businesses previewed a slow economic start to 2024, as only one-fifth of employers have a positive view of the state’s economy. According to the Wisconsin Employer Survey, 22 percent of businesses rank the Wisconsin economy as strong, which is a significant drop from 39 percent just six months ago and a steady decline from 58 percent in the Summer 2021 survey.
However, the national economy performs even worse with only 10 percent rating it as strong and 28 percent saying it is weak – up from 18 percent one year ago. This abysmal rating of the national economy is actually lower than the 12 percent of Wisconsin employers who rated the U.S. economy as strong in the Summer 2020 survey, which was taken during the economic shutdowns that occurred in response to the COVID-19 pandemic.
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New Report Shows Strength of Wisconsin Manufacturing
Ties to International Markets and Supply Chains Continue to Grow MADISON – Wisconsin manufacturers are increasingly participating in international trade and engaging with foreign investors
June 26, 2025
WMC Reacts to Wisconsin Supreme Court’s DNR Ruling
MADISON – Wisconsin Manufacturers & Commerce Executive Vice President of Government Relations Scott Manley issued a statement regarding the Wisconsin Supreme Court decision to bless
June 24, 2025
VIDEO: The Evers Budget Threatens State Business Climate
MADISON – Wisconsin Manufacturers & Commerce (WMC) – the combined state chamber and manufacturers’ association – released a new video Thursday detailing the governor’s proposal
June 12, 2025
Economic Uncertainty Plagues Wisconsin Business Leaders
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
June 10, 2025
Coalition of Wisconsin Business Leaders Support the Price Transparency for Patients Act
MADISON – On Thursday, Senator Julian Bradley (R-New Berlin), Senator Mary Felzkowski (R-Irma), and Representative Bob Wittke (R-Caledonia) announced the Price Transparency for Patients Act,
June 5, 2025
WMC Announces New Headquarters Location
MADISON – After four decades of being headquartered blocks away from the Capitol Square in Madison, Wisconsin Manufacturers & Commerce (WMC), the combined state chamber
May 28, 2025