Students Unprepared for Workforce, Employers Say
WMC’s Survey Shows Math and Reading Skills Gap MADISON – Over half of Wisconsin employers say the state’s K-12 education system does not adequately prepare
January 22, 2026
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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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Gov. Evers Proclaims September as Chamber of Commerce Month
MADISON – The core services Wisconsin’s 267 local chambers of commerce offer their members vary from city to town to village. But whether they focus on
September 5, 2019
WMC Statement on U.S. Rep. Sean Duffy’s Resignation from Congress
MADISON – Wisconsin Manufacturers & Commerce (WMC) President & CEO Kurt Bauer released the following statement after U.S. Rep. Sean Duffy announced he will resign from
August 26, 2019
WMC, Ogletree Deakins Honor Human Resources Professional of the Year Award Winners
MADISON – Wisconsin Manufacturers & Commerce (WMC) and Ogletree Deakins announced on Tuesday, Aug. 13 the winners for the 2019 Human Resources Professional of the Year
August 16, 2019
Nine Companies Win Business Friend of the Environment Award
Sustainability, Innovation and Stewardship Honored MADISON – For the 30th year in a row, Wisconsin Manufacturers & Commerce (WMC) has recognized companies with the Wisconsin Business
August 16, 2019
WMC Applauds Gov. Tony Evers for Focusing on Workforce Development & Talent Attraction
MADISON – Wisconsin Manufacturers & Commerce (WMC) was excited to hear Gov. Tony Evers focus on workforce development and talent attraction during his remarks at the
August 14, 2019
What is the Coolest Thing Made in Wisconsin?
WMC and Johnson Financial Group Launch 4th Annual Contest MADISON – Wisconsin Manufacturers & Commerce (WMC) and Johnson Financial Group announced on Thursday that the Coolest
August 1, 2019