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Wisconsin Manufacturers & Commerce (WMC) is an association of manufacturers, service businesses and chambers of commerce located in Madison, Wisconsin. WMC was formed from what was the Wisconsin State Chamber of Commerce, the Wisconsin Manufacturers Association and the Wisconsin Council of Safety in 1975. WMC engages in earned media, advocacy and business development. WMC came under fire in 1996 for an issue ad aimed at Democrats in the state. Initially, the ad was forced off the air but WMC sued to have the ad reinstated, citing free speech rights. The ''Milwaukee Journal-Sentinel'' referred to WMC as "the state's most influential business lobbying group".〔 〕 == History and composition== The Wisconsin Manufacturers Association, which merged with two other Wisconsin business organizations in 1975 to form Wisconsin Manufacturers & Commerce, was founded in 1911.〔 〕 Paul Hassett was the first president of the newly formed organization, which had approximately 2,500 charter members.〔 〕 Since its inception, WMC has lobbied for the passage of business-friendly legislation in the Wisconsin Legislature.〔 〕 As of 2008, WMC claims over 4,000 charter members among the business community in Wisconsin. It publishes two annual directories: one of state manufacturers and the other a directory of service companies. It also claims to represent 500 000 employees.〔 〕 抄文引用元・出典: フリー百科事典『 ウィキペディア（Wikipedia）』 ■ウィキペディアで「Wisconsin Manufacturers & Commerce」の詳細全文を読む スポンサード リンク
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