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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WMC’s John Laux Promoted to Marketing and Events Manager
MADISON – Wisconsin Manufacturers & Commerce (WMC) announced on Tuesday that John Laux has been promoted to Marketing & Events Manager. Laux joined WMC in
May 27, 2025
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
WMC Issues Statement on U.S. Trade Deal with UK
MADISON – On Thursday, President Trump announced that the U.S. reached a trade deal with the United Kingdom – America’s fifth largest export market –
May 8, 2025
WMC Welcomes New Director of Communications & Marketing
MADISON – Wisconsin Manufacturers & Commerce (WMC) — the combined state chamber and manufacturers’ association — announced that Jacob Fischer has joined the organization as
April 23, 2025
WMC Launches Nominations for Business Friend of the Environment Awards Program
MADISON – Wisconsin Manufacturers & Commerce (WMC) – the combined state chamber and manufacturers’ association – opened nominations for its annual Wisconsin Business Friend of
April 21, 2025
WMC Reacts to 400-Year Veto Lawsuit Ruling
MADISON – The Wisconsin Supreme Court ruled 4-3 against two taxpayers challenging a controversial veto from Gov. Tony Evers in the state budget. The partial
April 18, 2025