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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WMC to Gov. Evers: Manufacturers Should be Prioritized for Vaccine
MADISON – Wisconsin Manufacturers & Commerce (WMC) – the combined state chamber and manufacturers’ association – expressed its frustration on Thursday that Gov. Tony Evers and
March 11, 2021
WMC Calls on Congress to Oppose PRO Act, Defend Worker Freedom
Wisconsin Celebrates Six Year Anniversary of Becoming a Right to Work State MADISON – Wisconsin Manufacturers & Commerce (WMC) – the combined state chamber and manufacturers’
March 9, 2021
WMC Thanks Lawmakers for Protecting Wisconsin Businesses from Predatory COVID-19 Lawsuits
MADISON – Wisconsin Manufacturers & Commerce (WMC) – the combined state chamber and manufacturers’ association – praised lawmakers on Thursday for protecting businesses, universities, schools, non-profits
February 25, 2021
WMC Sues Evers Administration for Unlawful Environmental Policies & Standards
WAUKESHA – Wisconsin Manufacturers & Commerce (WMC) – the combined state chamber and manufacturers’ association – filed a lawsuit in the Waukesha County Circuit Court
February 24, 2021
WMC Applauds Lawmakers for Approving Legislation Containing COVID-19 Liability Protections
MADISON – Wisconsin Manufacturers & Commerce (WMC) – the combined state chamber and manufacturers’ association – commended the State Assembly and Senate for passing Special Session
February 23, 2021
WMC Thanks Gov. Evers, Legislature for Protecting Small Businesses from Unexpected PPP Taxes
MADISON – Gov. Tony Evers signed Assembly Bill 2 (AB 2) into law on Thursday, which will protect thousands of Wisconsin small businesses from facing hundreds
February 18, 2021