WMC Statement on UW President Jay Rothman
MADISON – Kurt R. Bauer, President/CEO of Wisconsin Manufacturers & Commerce (WMC), issued the following statement ahead of the April 7th Universities of Wisconsin Board
April 6, 2026
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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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Economic Outlook Survey: Business Leaders Get Creative to Find, Retain Workers
WMC survey finds U.S. economy weakening, health care costs rising Madison – Wisconsin’s worker shortage is forcing state CEOs to get creative to find and
July 18, 2016
What is the Coolest Thing Made in Wisconsin?
Contest asks people to vote as part of Manufacturing Month (Madison, WI) Wisconsin companies make an impressive and incredibly diverse list of products, from U.S.
July 6, 2016
Facts About the Manufacturing & Agriculture Credit
“Any discussion about repealing or reducing the value of the manufacturing credit is a discussion about raising taxes on manufacturing jobs,” Manley said. “If the
June 30, 2016
WMC Blasts Flawed Tax Study
34,000 Manufacturing Jobs Created Since Tax Credit Enacted Madison – The Wisconsin Budget Project issued a politically biased flawed statement about the Manufacturing & Agriculture
June 29, 2016
The Manufacturing & Agriculture Tax Credit Benefits Wisconsin
By Jason Culotta Senior Director of Government Relations Wisconsin Manufacturers & Commerce In early 2011, policymakers wanted to take significant action that would encourage job
June 29, 2016
Precision Machine, Inc. Receives Business Friend of the Environment Award
Madison – Today, the WMC Foundation recognized Precision Machine, Inc. as one of nine recipients of this year’s Business Friend of the Environment Awards (BFOE).
June 15, 2016