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 Disputes DNR’s Authority to Enact High Capacity Well Restrictions
MADISON – Wisconsin Manufacturers & Commerce (WMC) – the combined state chamber, manufacturers’ association and safety council – submitted comments to the Wisconsin Department of Natural
June 29, 2020
WMC Statement on Former Governor Tommy Thompson’s Appointment as Interim UW-System President
MADISON – The University of Wisconsin System Board of Regents announced on Friday that former Governor Tommy Thompson has agreed to serve as UW System Interim
June 19, 2020
Episode 5: High Capacity Well Decision
In this episode of Wisconsin Business Voice, WMC Executive Vice President of Government Relations, Scott Manley discussed the impact of the high capacity well opinion
June 15, 2020
WMC Expresses Opposition to Marathon County COVID-19 Ordinance
MADISON – Wisconsin Manufacturers & Commerce (WMC) – the combined state chamber, manufacturers’ association and safety council – urged opposition to a newly proposed ordinance in
June 10, 2020
Attorney General Kaul Unfairly Hurts Farmers & Food Processors as COVID-19 Crisis Continues
MADISON – A letter recently sent from Attorney General Josh Kaul to the state’s Department of Natural Resources (DNR) will negatively impact farmers, food processors and
June 4, 2020
“Business is a Force for Good” Essay Contest Winners Announced
Nearly 200 High School & Middle School Students Competed for Cash Prizes MADISON – Wisconsin Business World – a program of WMC Foundation – announced the
June 3, 2020