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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Craig Summerfield Joins WMC as Director of Environmental & Energy Policy
MADISON – Wisconsin Manufacturers & Commerce (WMC) – the combined state chamber, manufacturers’ association and safety council –announced Monday that Craig Summerfield would be the organization’s
January 4, 2021
WMC Calls for Liability Protections in COVID-19 Response Legislation
MADISON – Wisconsin Manufacturers & Commerce (WMC) – the combined state chamber, manufacturers’ association and safety council – called on Gov. Tony Evers and leaders of
December 22, 2020
WMC Sends Letter to Protect Wisconsin businesses from Surprise Taxation on PPP loans
MADISON – Wisconsin Manufacturers & Commerce (WMC) – the combined state chamber, manufacturers’ association and safety council – sent a letter earlier this week to the Wisconsin congressional
December 18, 2020
WMC Files Brief in “Dark Stores” Lawsuit
MADISON – Wisconsin Manufacturers & Commerce (WMC) – the combined state chamber, manufacturers’ association and safety council – filed a brief this week in a lawsuit
December 17, 2020
WMC, Ogletree Deakins Honor Human Resources Professional of the Year Award Winners
MADISON – Wisconsin Manufacturers & Commerce (WMC) and Ogletree Deakins announced the winners of the 2020 Human Resources Professional of the Year Awards on Wednesday. The
December 16, 2020
WMC Earns National Recognition as State Chamber of the Year
MADISON – Wisconsin Manufacturers & Commerce (WMC) – the combined state chamber, manufacturers’ association and safety council – was recognized by its peers on Wednesday as
December 10, 2020