BizTimes: Manufacturing is a Wisconsin edge that needs to remain sharp

Wisconsin’s economy is known beyond its borders for some good things – a diverse agricultural economy, growing technology sectors and statewide tourism appeal – but the brightest marquee is manufacturing. Keeping that light shining means adjusting to change faster than competitors at home and abroad. Wisconsin is one of the nation’s most manufacturing-intensive states, with […]

WFRV: Voting for 2024’s Coolest Thing Made in Wisconsin contest reaches top 8

Officials with the Wisconsin Manufacturers & Commerce (WMC) announced on Wednesday afternoon that voting for this year’s Coolest Thing Made in Wisconsin Contest has reached its final eight. Three of the eight products moving on to the next round are made in northeast Wisconsin and have each won a head-to-head matchup in ‘Manufacturing Madness,’ in […]

715 Newsroom: Finalists Announced in Cool WI Contest

The top eight finalists for the Coolest Thing Made In Wisconsin contest have been chosen. More than 130 products were initially nominated to be part of the bracket-style contest. Burger seasoning, lawn tractors, soda, military medals, and benches are some of the products included in the top eight. The public can vote in the second […]

Seehafer News: Three Eastern Wisconsin Products Advance in Coolest Thing Contest

Three products made in Eastern Wisconsin have advanced to the top eight of the Coolest Thing Made in Wisconsin Competition. Jolly Good Soda, made by Krier Foods in Random Lake, military medals and insignia crafted by Medalcraft Mint Inc. in Green Bay, and the Dauntless Maple Syrup Evaporator made by Smoky Lake Maple Products in […]

BizTimes: Four southeastern Wisconsin companies among finalists in annual Coolest Thing Made in Wisconsin contest

Four businesses located in southeastern Wisconsin are among the 16 finalists competing for the title of Coolest Thing Made in Wisconsin. Coolest Thing Made in Wisconsin, produced annually by Wisconsin Manufacturers & Commerce and Johnson Financial Group, is a voter-decided competition aimed at recognizing the state’s manufacturers and innovations. A field of 130 companies has […]

715 Newsroom: What’s Cooler than Cool?

It is time to once again pick the Coolest Thing Made in Wisconsin. The annual contest from the state’s largest business group, Wisconsin Manufacturers & Commerce, looks to find the coolest thing built or created in the state. There are over 130 different things to vote on this year, including string cheese, a lithium power […]

WHBL: Six County, Five Regional Submissions Among Competition for “Coolest Thing Made in Wisconsin”

Wisconsin Manufacturers and Commerce launches voting on Monday to determine the “Coolest Thing Made in Wisconsin”, and there are plenty of entries from our area. The annual contest, sponsored this year by Johnson Financial Group, highlights the state’s nearly $72 billion manufacturing industry and the nearly half-million high-tech, high-skill and high-pay career opportunities available. WMC […]

The Monroe Times: 130 products compete to be named ‘Coolest Thing Made in Wisconsin’

Wisconsin Manufacturers and Commerce (WMC) announced the 130 nominees for its 9th annual Coolest Thing Made in Wisconsin contest on Thursday, Sept. 12. The competition, sponsored by Johnson Financial Group, highlights the state’s nearly $72 billion dollar manufacturing industry and the high-tech, high-skill and high-pay career opportunities available. “Each year, this contest confirms that Wisconsin […]