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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ICYMI: Stoughton Trailers Founder Don Wahlin Shares Secrets to Success at Manufacturing Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony
Wahlin Named as 80th Inductee, Praises Manufacturing MADISON – Don Wahlin, founder of Stoughton Trailers, was formally inducted into the Wisconsin Manufacturing Hall of Fame
March 13, 2025
New WMC Poll Finds Tie between Schimel, Crawford
MADISON – New polling released by Wisconsin Manufacturers & Commerce (WMC) on Wednesday shows the candidates for the Wisconsin Supreme Court tied among likely voters
March 12, 2025
WMC Sues DNR for Violating Clean Air Act
MADISON – Wisconsin Manufacturers & Commerce (WMC) filed a lawsuit on Friday morning against the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR). The lawsuit seeks to
February 28, 2025
WMC Issues Statement on Healthcare Price Transparency Executive Order
MADISON – On Tuesday, President Trump signed an executive order to enforce healthcare costs price transparency. The order imposes a 90-day deadline for the Departments
February 26, 2025
Eight Wisconsin Companies Earn Manufacturer of the Year Title
MADISON – Eight companies were named as Wisconsin Manufacturers of the Year at the 36th Annual MOTY Awards program. The winners were announced Thursday, February
February 21, 2025
Evers Budget Promises Higher Health Care Costs
MADISON – Following Governor Evers’ budget address, Wisconsin Manufacturers & Commerce’s Associate Vice President of Government Relations & Senior Political Advisor Rachel Ver Velde released
February 20, 2025