WMC Promotes Evan Umpir to General Counsel
Nick NovakMADISON – Wisconsin Manufacturers & Commerce (WMC) – the combined state chamber and manufacturers’ association – announced on Tuesday the promotion of Evan Umpir. In addition to his role as…
Economic Optimism Drops to Historic Low in Latest Wisconsin Employer Survey
Hiring & Wage Growth Dip Significantly from One Year Ago MADISON – A new survey of Wisconsin businesses previewed a slow economic start to 2024, as only one-fifth of employers…
WMC Applauds Senate Passage of EV Charging Legislation
MADISON – The Wisconsin state Senate passed SB 791 on Tuesday 29-2. The bill would allow private businesses to offer electric vehicle charging by the kilowatt-hour to customers for a…
Wisconsin Manufacturer of the Year Finalists Announced
MADISON – Thirty-six Wisconsin manufacturers have been selected as finalists for the 35th Annual Manufacturer of the Year (MOTY) Awards. Manufacturing is the state’s top industry, employing nearly half a…
Craig Summerfield Promoted to WMC’s Senior Director of Environmental & Energy Policy
MADISON – Wisconsin Manufacturers & Commerce (WMC) – the combined state chamber and manufacturers’ association – announced Thursday that Craig Summerfield was promoted to Senior Director of Environmental & Energy…
Wisconsin Chamber of Commerce Executives Announces 2024 Leadership
Kristen NupsonMADISON – The Wisconsin Chamber of Commerce Executives, a program of Wisconsin Manufacturers & Commerce (WMC), announced new leadership at the first of the year. WCCE functions as the state’s…
WisBusiness: Members of the state’s defense industry form new advocacy group
Wisconsin Manufacturers & Commerce recently announced the formation of the Wisconsin Defense Industry Council, created in conjunction with WMC and the Metropolitan Milwaukee Association of Commerce. Pindel Global Precision CEO…
Wisconsin Employers Support Expanding Education Options
WMC Senior Policy Director Rachel Ver Velde joined Meg Ellefson on WSAU to discuss WMC’s involvement in education policy and its support of school choice.“WMC has been hearing from our…
Lawsuit: Department of Justice Unlawfully Delayed Public Records Request for 18 Months
MADISON – Wisconsin Manufacturers & Commerce (WMC) – the combined state chamber and manufacturers’ association – filed a lawsuit on Thursday against the Wisconsin Department of Justice (DOJ) for unlawfully…
WMC Celebrates Major Win for Parents & Students Who Rely on Educational Options in Wisconsin
MADISON – Wisconsin Manufacturers & Commerce (WMC) – the combined state chamber and manufacturers’ association – thanked the state Supreme Court on Wednesday for denying a request to hear a…