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
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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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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
January 31, 2023
WMC Celebrates School Choice Week & Calls for Educational Reforms
MADISON –Wisconsin Manufacturers & Commerce (WMC) – the combined state chamber and manufacturers’ association – recognized National School Choice Week Jan. 22-28. In celebrating School
January 26, 2023
SURVEY: Businesses Rate Tax Reform as Top Public Policy Objective
Workforce shortage continues to be top concern for employers MADISON – A new survey of Wisconsin businesses found the workforce shortage to be the top
January 25, 2023
WMC Foundation Kicks Off Second Wisconsin Leads: Executive Fellowship Program
MADISON – WMC Foundation, an affiliate of Wisconsin Manufacturers & Commerce (WMC) – launched its second annual Wisconsin Leads: Executive Fellowship program for 31 business
January 20, 2023
SURVEY: Workforce Shortage Remains with Recession Likely in 2023
MADISON – A new survey of Wisconsin businesses revealed increased economic uncertainty at the start of 2023, with a majority saying a recession is looming.
January 19, 2023
Top Finalists Announced for Wisconsin Manufacturer of the Year Awards
MADISON – Twenty-eight Wisconsin manufacturers have been selected as finalists for the 34th Annual Manufacturer of the Year (MOTY) Awards. As part of the state’s
January 12, 2023