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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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 Supreme Court for Ensuring Local Governments Follow the Law
WMC Amicus Brief Argued Dane County Overexerted Authority in Enbridge Case MADISON – Wisconsin Manufacturers & Commerce (WMC) applauded the state Supreme Court for siding with
June 27, 2019
Supreme Court Ruling Reins in Defiant State Agencies
MADISON – Wisconsin Manufacturers & Commerce (WMC) applauded the state Supreme Court on Tuesday for upholding the rule of law and ensuring state agencies operate within
June 25, 2019
Employer Safety Efforts Result in Worker’s Compensation Insurance Rate Decrease
Medical Costs Remain Significant Hindrance on Wisconsin Competitiveness MADISON – Worker’s Compensation insurance rates will drop by 8.84 percent this year if a recently filed rate
June 24, 2019
Wisconsin Safety Council Celebrates Week 4 of Safety Month
MADISON – Wisconsin Safety Council – the state’s leading provider of safety training and products – is celebrating Week 4 (June 24-28) of Safety Month, which
June 24, 2019
Business Community Thanks Supreme Court for Providing Regulatory Certainty
MADISON – Wisconsin Manufacturers & Commerce (WMC) commended the Wisconsin Supreme Court for upholding the December 2018 Extraordinary Session of the legislature and providing the state’s
June 21, 2019
Wisconsin Safety Council Celebrates Week 3 of Safety Month
MADISON – Wisconsin Safety Council – the state’s leading provider of safety training and products – is celebrating Week 3 (June 17-21) of Safety Month, which
June 17, 2019