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Rachel Ver Velde Promoted to WMC’s Senior Director of Workforce, Education & Employment Policy
MADISON – Wisconsin Manufacturers & Commerce (WMC) – the combined state chamber and manufacturers’ association – announced Tuesday that Rachel Ver Velde was promoted to
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Business Day
Business Day in Madison will take place on Thursday, October 19, 2023 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.
WMC's Latest Employer Survey
A new survey of Wisconsin businesses revealed increased economic uncertainty at the start of 2023, with a majority saying a recession is looming. According to the Wisconsin Employer Survey, 60 percent of businesses believe the Wisconsin economy will enter a recession this year.
According to the survey, the uncertainty about the economy has reinforced a pessimistic outlook. In the last four surveys, the number of businesses projecting the Wisconsin economy to grow has dropped from 84 percent in Summer 2021 to just 42 percent today. In fact, the projection for the national economy is even worse. Only one quarter of those surveyed anticipate U.S. economic growth over the next six months.
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WMC Hails DNR Responsiveness on Permits
MADISON – The state’s largest business association Thursday hailed efforts by the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources to improve the approval of permits needed by
WMC Hails State Business Climate Improvement
MADISON – Wisconsin’s business climate has improved more than any other state, reports a new national survey of CEOs. Wisconsin jumped from 41st business climate
Twenty-two Companies Nominated for Environment Awards
MADISON – Twenty-two Wisconsin companies have been nominated for the prestigious Business Friend of the Environment Awards, honoring leadership in pollution prevention, environmental innovation, and
The Wall Street Journal: Wisconsin's Battle Supreme
The Wall Street Journal REVIEW & OUTLOOK March 25, 2011 Wisconsin’s Battle Supreme Unions bid for a liberal court majority to undo Walker’s reforms. Wisconsin
Bauer Begins As WMC President and CEO
MADISON –Wisconsin Manufacturers & Commerce announced Thursday that Kurt R. Bauer has started as President and CEO of the 3,500 member business association. “I am
WSJ Exposes Union High Court Takeover
CLICK HERE TO DONATE NOW! Dear WMC Member, The editorial in The Wall Street Journal said it all. The unions and their front groups are