WHBY Radio Appleton: N.E. Wi Businesses Part of “Coolest Things Made”

  Four businesses in northeast Wisconsin are in the top 16 Coolest Things Made in Wisconsin. Nick Novak from Wisconsin Manufacturers and Commerce says the businesses made it through the online nomination process and the field of about 150. Mercury Marine is the third seed. He thinks most people know what they do. BenShot out […]

WDIO News Duluth: Local business vying for “Coolest Thing Made in Wisconsin” title

What is the coolest thing made in Wisconsin? In a few weeks, we’ll know. It could be a machine designed and built by an Ashland-area business, Absolut Manufacturing, a Bretting company. Blake Bretting said with rolled paper products in short supply when COVID-19 hit, they saw an opportunity. “We said, ‘Hey, we’re great at what […]

WISBUSINESS: Top 16 Coolest Things Made in Wisconsin Announced

  MADISON – Wisconsin Manufacturers & Commerce (WMC) and Johnson Financial Group announced on Wednesday the top 16 products moving on in the Coolest Thing Made in Wisconsin contest. Nearly 50,000 votes were cast over the last week. The 16 Wisconsin-made products will move on to Manufacturing Madness – a head-to-head tournament-style bracket. “Manufacturing is the […]

Waukesha Freeman: Waukesha County products in ‘Coolest Thing’ contest

WAUKESHA — Several items made in Waukesha County are contenders in the “Coolest Thing Made in Wisconsin” contest is run by Wisconsin Manufacturers & Commerce. There are more than 150 nominees this year. Seven of the companies with products in the first round are based in Waukesha County. The first round of voting ends 5 […]

Waukesha Freeman: Voting begins for Coolest Thing Made in Wisconsin contest

MADISON – Wisconsin Manufacturers & Commerce (WMC) and Johnson Financial Group have officially kicked off the first round of voting for the Coolest Thing Made in Wisconsin. This year, 150 nominees will compete in a popular vote from Wednesday, Sept. 15 to Tuesday, Sept. 21 at 5 p.m. Wisconsinites can cast their vote once per […]

WKOW Madison: Voting underway for “Coolest Thing Made in Wisconsin” contest

  Voting is underway in the annual contest to find the coolest thing made in the Badger State. The “Coolest Thing Made in Wisconsin” contest is run by Wisconsin Manufacturers & Commerce. There are more than 150 nominees this year. The contest is designed to highlight products made in Wisconsin. The first round of voting […]

Racine County Economic Development Corp: Coolest Thing Made in Wisconsin Contest

The Coolest Thing Made in Wisconsin award is back again – voting is now open! Wisconsin Manufacturers & Commerce – Wisconsin’s Chamber (WMC) and Johnson Financial Group are partnering to find the Coolest Thing Made in Wisconsin for 2021. Wisconsin businesses have the opportunity to nominate their products for innovative or brand new ideas. From mass distribution of food products to […]

WCLO News Talk Janesville: The Coolest Thing Made in Wisconsin

  Wisconsin Manufacturers & Commerce (WMC) once again bring you the Coolest Thing Made in Wisconsin contest. The annual competition aims to highlight the state’s vibrant manufacturing industry – which employs 1 in 6 Wisconsinites! WMC’s Director of Marketing, Nick Novak joins the program this hour with details. https://www.madeinwis.com/ To listen to the full segment […]