Recent News
Alliance endorses WMC’s Back to Business Plan
The Alliance has officially endorsed the Wisconsin Manufacturer's & Commerce Back to Business Plan. The Back to Business plan is a credible, responsive, adaptable, and tactical means to safely reopen...
Alliance endorses WMC’s COVID-19 relief agenda focused on economy stability, employee protections
The Alliance has officially endorsed Wisconsin Manufacturers & Commerce's new COVID-19 Relief and Recovery Agenda, focused on providing economic assistance to statewide businesses to ease some of the burdens caused...
Coronavirus Update (COVID-19) from Suzanne Kelley, President & CEO
Watching events unfold over the last week, you’ve probably had a million thoughts swirl through your head. I know I have. How serious is this Coronavirus really? How do I...
Mini Business World teaches students about economic and financial literacy
More than 70 students from Waukesha County school districts participated in the Alliance's annual Mini Business World at Carroll University. The one-day Mini Business World event teaches students about economic and...
Wisconsin Opportunity Zone legislation signed into law
On Tuesday, March 3, Governor Evers signed AB 532, now 2019 Wisconsin Act 136, to enhance the federal Opportunity Zone program in the state of Wisconsin. The Alliance joined the...
Advocating to expand Youth Apprenticeship in Wisconsin
Governor Evers signed AB 72 / SB 72 into law as Act 171 on March 3, 2020. The Alliance's Education Policy Committee advocated for the bill, which expands Youth Apprenticeship...
Discovering Health Care Expo allows students to explore career pathways
Hundreds of middle and high school students attended the Alliance's annual Discovering Health Care Expo at Carroll University. Waukesha County students participated in various hands-on, interactive activities like learning how...
Alliance members recognized at annual Manufacturer of the Year event
Congratulations to Metal-Era and Felss Rotaform! Metal Era was recognized for exceptional customer focus and satisfaction while Felss Rotaform was recognized for outstanding employee engagement and culture. The annual awards...
Alliance supports Assembly Bill 532 to enhance Wisconsin Opportunity Zones
Legislation advances to Governor’s office for approval Assembly Bill 532, which the Alliance has supported, has passed the Assembly and Senate and advanced to Governor Evers for signature. This important...
Legislative visits focus on Senate Bill 811
Alliance staff and members attended Wisconsin Manufacturers and Commerce Business Day in Madison on Feb. 26 to hear about important issues facing the business community around Wisconsin and across the...
