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
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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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Legislation to Support Environmental Remediation Efforts Signed into Law
Legislation to help environmental remediation efforts has been signed into law. The proposal Senate Bill 518 will help foster redevelopment of blighted properties by expanding
March 15, 2022
SURVEY: Wisconsin Employers Cite Worker Shortage as Top Public Policy Concern
MADISON – A new survey of Wisconsin businesses found that nearly 80 percent of employers support a taxpayer-funded talent attraction campaign amidst the persistent and
March 10, 2022
WMC Statement on Passing of Former Lt. Gov. Margaret Farrow
MADISON – Following the passing of former Lt. Gov. Margaret Farrow, Wisconsin Manufacturers & Commerce (WMC) President & CEO Kurt R. Bauer released the below
March 8, 2022
WMC Submits Comments to the DNR on Wetland Permitting
WMC Director of Environmental & Energy Policy Craig Summerfield, submitted comments raising serious concerns with DNR’s plans to revise wetland regulations in the state. The
March 7, 2022
WMC Jobs Fund Launches New Ad Touting Rebecca Kleefisch Endorsement
MADISON – Wisconsin Manufacturers & Commerce (WMC) – the combined state chamber and manufacturers’ association – launched a new digital ad this week highlighting its endorsement
March 7, 2022
WMC Joins Employer Rights Act Coalition in Urging Congress to Support the Employee Rights Act of 2022
WMC and other business associations wrote a letter to Congress to urge them to support the Employee Rights Act of 2022. This legislation will empower
March 2, 2022