Nominations Open for 2026 Coolest Thing Made in Wisconsin Contest
WMC Welcomes BMO as Presenting Partner for Competition’s 11th Year MADISON – Wisconsin Manufacturers & Commerce (WMC) – the combined
August 24, 2026
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Wisconsin Manufacturers & Commerce represents businesses of all sizes and from every sector of the economy. The Wisconsin Employer Survey, taken each winter and summer, provides a snapshot of where Wisconsin’s employers stand on important issues and outlines their economic outlook for both Wisconsin and the United States.
Results are released to the public and published in multiple reports.
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WMC Statement on UW President Jay Rothman
MADISON – Kurt R. Bauer, President/CEO of Wisconsin Manufacturers & Commerce (WMC), issued the following statement ahead of the April 7th Universities of Wisconsin Board
April 6, 2026
Property Taxes Are High, But How Are School Districts Actually Spending Your Money?
By Scott Manley With affordability being top of mind for Wisconsinites, people throughout the Badger state were surprised to see massive property tax increases on
April 3, 2026
WMC Statement on Senate Majority Leader LeMahieu’s Retirement from the Wisconsin State Senate
MADISON – Wisconsin Manufacturers & Commerce (WMC) Executive Vice President of Government Relations Scott Manley released the following statement after Wisconsin State Senate Majority Leader
March 19, 2026
ICYMI: Jack Link Shares Success Story, Entrepreneurial Insight at Wisconsin Manufacturing Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony
Link Snacks, Inc. Founder Inducted into Hall of Fame during Manufacturing Awards Night MADISON – Jack Link was formally inducted into the Wisconsin Manufacturing Hall
March 5, 2026
Wisconsin is Falling Behind on Key Competitive Metrics
By Kurt R. Bauer Wisconsinites are competitive. Whether it’s our sports teams or economic rankings, we don’t settle for mediocrity. We expect to be national
February 24, 2026
Wisconsin Manufacturer of the Year Awards Presented to Eight Manufacturers
MADISON – Eight companies were named as Wisconsin Manufacturers of the Year at the 37th Annual MOTY Awards program, the state’s premier recognition of manufacturing
February 20, 2026