WMC’s Kay Kertz Promoted to Senior Vice President
MADISON – Wisconsin Manufacturers & Commerce (WMC) announced on Wednesday that Kay Kertz has been promoted to Senior Vice President of Finance & Human Resources.
May 14, 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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WMC Applauds Legislature’s Passage of EV Charging Legislation, Encourages Evers to Sign Bill
MADISON – On Tuesday, the Wisconsin state Senate passed a final version of SB 791, a bill allowing private business to offer electric vehicle charging
March 12, 2024
Appeals Court Sides with WMC, Says DNR Overstepped Legal Authority
Decision Protects Public’s Right to Notice of Hazardous Substance Regulation MADISON – Wisconsin Manufacturers and Commerce (WMC) won its lawsuit against the state’s Department of
March 6, 2024
Nine Companies Named in 35th Annual Wisconsin Manufacturer of the Year Awards
MILWAUKEE – Nine Wisconsin companies were named as winners in the 35th Annual Wisconsin Manufacturer of the Year (MOTY) Awards for outstanding achievements in manufacturing.
February 23, 2024
WMC Testifies on Pharmacy Benefit Manager Legislation
WMC’s Rachel Ver Velde testified on legislation regarding pharmacy benefit managers (PBMs), sharing concerns about a few key provisions in AB 773. The high cost
February 15, 2024
WMC’s Rachel Ver Velde Promoted to Associate Vice President & Senior Political Advisor
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.
February 15, 2024
WMC Testifies in Opposition to Cost-Shifting Solar Legislation
WMC’s Senior Director of Environmental & Energy Policy Craig Summerfield testified in opposition to legislation (AB 258) to establish new requirements for so-called “community solar”
February 15, 2024