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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WMC Calls on Policymakers to Embrace Domestic Energy Independence to Combat Economic Recession
MADISON – On Thursday, the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis released second quarter data on the country’s GDP that showed the U.S. economy is in
July 28, 2022
Lower Taxes, More Affordable Health Care Top List for Business Policy Priorities
MADISON – A new survey of Wisconsin employers revealed that businesses are looking for ways to lower their costs – especially important amid historically high
July 20, 2022
SURVEY: Wisconsin Employers Offer Higher Wages, More Flexibility Amid Worker Shortage
Remote Work Quadruples from Pre-Pandemic Levels MADISON – A new survey found that Wisconsin businesses are taking a variety of steps to attract and retain
July 13, 2022
SURVEY: 71% of Wisconsin Businesses Expect a Recession in Next 12 Months
MADISON – A new survey of Wisconsin businesses found that economic optimism is quickly waning, driving fears of an upcoming recession. According to the Wisconsin
July 6, 2022
WMC Statement on Supreme Court Ruling Reining in the EPA
MADISON – On Thursday, the Supreme Court of the United States ruled in West Virginia v. EPA that Congress has not given the Environmental Protection
June 30, 2022
Reforms Needed to Bring Down Wisconsin’s 4th Highest Hospital Prices in the Country
Wisconsin’s healthcare costs are higher than the national average and a huge driver of those increased costs are higher hospital costs. This puts Wisconsin employers
June 29, 2022