Economic Uncertainty Plagues Wisconsin Business Leaders
Survey shows employers having fewer problems finding workers National and global economic conditions top the list of concerns for state business leaders, according to the
June 10, 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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News and Updates
Episode 1: Wisconsin Supreme Court Decision
https://youtu.be/X_4zvSEBG_g In the first episode of Wisconsin Business Voice, Executive VP of Government Relations for WMC, Scott Manley, joined the program discussing the recent decision
May 14, 2020
WMC Statement on Supreme Court Decision
MADISON – Wisconsin Manufacturers & Commerce (WMC) President & CEO Kurt Bauer released the following statement after the Wisconsin Supreme Court struck down Emergency Order #28
May 13, 2020
Analysis: Wisconsin Economy Can Reopen According to Gov. Evers’ Own Criteria
WMC Calls on the Governor to End Safer at Home MADISON – An analysis of data from Gov. Tony Evers’ Administration and the Department of Health
May 7, 2020
Nearly 80 Business Associations and Local Chambers Urge Support of WMC Back to Business Plan
Groups representing thousands of employers and millions of workers call on lawmakers to safely reopen Wisconsin’s economy MADISON – Wisconsin Manufacturers & Commerce (WMC) – the
April 30, 2020
WMC Announces Plan to Get Back to Business
Proposal Will Protect Lives, Livelihoods and Wisconsin’s Future MADISON – Wisconsin Manufacturers & Commerce (WMC) – the combined state chamber, manufacturers’ association and safety council –
April 24, 2020
WMC Statement on Gov. Evers’ Safer at Home Extension
MADISON – Wisconsin Manufacturers & Commerce (WMC) President & CEO Kurt Bauer release the following statement after Gov. Tony Evers and Department of Health Services Secretary
April 16, 2020