LA CROSSE – Wisconsin may have a rough 2023, at least economically. According to the Wisconsin Employer Survey, 85% of businesses are struggling to hire new employees. The survey, conducted by Wisconsin Manufacturers and Commerce (WMC), includes a number of responses that point towards a possible recession. There are a number of factors that may[…]

WAUSAU – Ahead of the gubernatorial debate between Gov. Tony Evers and his challenger, Tim Michels, Nick Novak joined the Wisconsin Morning News on WSAU radio to talk about what the business community hoped to hear from the candidates. Wisconsin Manufacturers & Commerce surveyed its members to see what issues they cared most about, and[…]

JANESVILLE – Nick Novak, VP Marketing and Communications with Wisconsin and Manufacturers and Commerce joins WCLO Radio with a look at the 16 finalists for the Coolest Thing Made In Wisconsin. Click here to listen to the full interview.

MILWAUKEE – The top 16 products moving on in the Coolest Thing Made in Wisconsin contest have been announced! The products now move on to the 2022 Manufacturing Madness bracket. Voting for the first round goes through October 4. Nick Novak joined FOX6 Milwaukee to talk about the bracket, the importance of manufacturing and when[…]

MADISON – Wisconsin is likely headed for a big workforce shortage. Simply put: there aren’t enough young people here to replace the baby boomers who will turn 65 years old over the next decade. Figures from the 2020 census show that if 2010-2020 migration patterns continue, the number of working Wisconsinites will drop about 130,000[…]

WAUSAU – WMC’s Nick Novak joined Meg Ellefson on WSAU Radio in Wausau to talk about the voting process for the Coolest Thing Made in Wisconsin contest, the annual competition sponsored by Wisconsin Manufacturers & Commerce and Johnson Financial Group. During the interview, the two talked about the importance of manufacturing and what the contest[…]

APPLETON – WMC’s Nick Novak spoke to Jonathan Krause about the next round of the Coolest Thing Made in Wisconsin contest. During the interview, they discussed nominees from the area and what the ultimate winner gets. Click here to listen to the full interview.

GREEN BAY – Who makes the “Coolest Thing Made in Wisconsin”? For a 7th year, Wisconsin Manufacturers & Commerce (WMC) and Johnson Financial Group are asking that question. First-round voting started Monday, Sept. 19. Click here to vote. There are 121 products up for your vote on the WMC website this year (read the complete[…]

MILWAUKEE – Wisconsin Manufacturers and Commerce is teaming up with Johnson Financial Group this year to host the “Coolest Things Made in Wisconsin” contest. Nick Novak is the vice president of communications and marketing at Wisconsin Manufacturers and Commerce. He joined CBS 58 on Tuesday, Aug. 30 to tell us about who is eligible to[…]

MILWAUKEE – Nominations are being accepted through September 9 for the Coolest Thing Made in Wisconsin contest. To talk more about the contest sponsored by Wisconsin Manufacturers & Commerce (WMC) and Johnson Financial Group, WMC’s Nick Novak joined Real Milwaukee. The contest runs through Oct. 19 when a winner will be announced live at WMC’s[…]