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 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
WMC Selected as State Chamber of the Year Finalist
Winner to be Unveiled at National Conference in September MADISON – Wisconsin Manufacturers & Commerce (WMC) was selected as one of three finalists for the State
July 30, 2019
Wisconsin Safety Council: Be Prepared for Hot Weather
MADISON – Wisconsin Safety Council encouraged all residents in the state to be prepared for the hot weather over the next couple days. With heat indexes
July 18, 2019
Tariffs Are Biting Wisconsin Businesses, But The Pain May Be Worth It
Survey shows labor availability, health care costs remain big concerns MADISON – President Donald Trump’s tariffs are biting Wisconsin companies, but a majority of business leaders
July 15, 2019
Water Quality Coalition Responds to Recommended PFAS Standard
MADISON – Wisconsin’s Water Quality Coalition, a group of non-profit organizations, industry partners, and trade associations, has submitted a letter and supporting comments to the Department of Health Services in
July 10, 2019