130 Products Compete to be Named the Coolest Thing Made in Wisconsin

MADISON – Wisconsin Manufacturers and Commerce (WMC) announced the 130 nominees for its 9th annual Coolest Thing Made in Wisconsin contest on Thursday. 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 […]

Coolest Thing Made in Wisconsin Contest Accepting Nominations

Product Submission Period Ending Friday MADISON – Wisconsin Manufacturers & Commerce (WMC) and Johnson Financial Group are again partnering for the 9th annual Coolest Thing Made in Wisconsin contest. The popular competition highlights Wisconsin’s robust manufacturing industry, which contributes over $71 billion in total economic output to the state each year. Product nominations are being […]

WMC & Johnson Financial Group Launch Annual Contest to Determine Coolest Thing Made in Wisconsin

MADISON – Wisconsin Manufacturers & Commerce (WMC) – the combined state chamber and manufacturers’ association – and Johnson Financial Group are again partnering to host a contest to determine the ‘Coolest Thing Made in Wisconsin.’ The popular competition highlights Wisconsin’s robust manufacturing industry, which contributes over $71 billion in total economic output to the state. […]

Voting Now Open to Determine Coolest Thing Made in Wisconsin

MADISON – Wisconsin Manufacturers and Commerce (WMC) opened voting for its popular Coolest Thing Made in Wisconsin contest on Monday. Since its inception in 2016, the contest has garnered more than one million votes from Wisconsinites, highlighting the manufacturing industry’s economic output, career opportunities and innovative products. “We’re excited to see which of these 100+ products […]

More Than 100 Wisconsin-Made Products Compete to be Crowned the Coolest

MADISON – Wisconsin Manufacturers and Commerce (WMC) announced the nominees for its 8th annual Coolest Thing Made in Wisconsin contest on Thursday. The competition, sponsored by Johnson Financial Group, highlights the state’s $70 billion dollar manufacturing industry and the high-tech, high-skill and high-pay career opportunities available. “Each year, this competition connects manufacturers with their local communities, generating public […]

ICYMI: Coolest Thing Made in Wisconsin Contest Returns

MADISON – Wisconsin Manufacturers & Commerce (WMC) and Johnson Financial Group launched the 8th annual Coolest Thing Made in Wisconsin contest last week. Each year, this popular competition highlights Wisconsin’s robust manufacturing industry, which contributes nearly $70 billion in total economic output to the state, and culminates by crowning a product as the Coolest Thing […]

WMC & Johnson Financial Group Launch 8th Annual Coolest Thing Made in Wisconsin Contest

MADISON – Wisconsin Manufacturers & Commerce (WMC) and Johnson Financial Group are again partnering for the 8th annual Coolest Thing Made in Wisconsin contest. Each year, this popular competition highlights Wisconsin’s robust manufacturing industry, which contributes nearly $70 billion in total economic output to the state, and culminates by crowning a product as the Coolest Thing […]

Coolest Thing Made in Wisconsin Announced by WMC and Johnson Financial Group

MADISON – Wisconsin Manufacturers & Commerce (WMC) – the combined state chamber and manufacturers’ association – partnered with Johnson Financial Group to announce this year’s Coolest Thing Made in Wisconsin on Wednesday at WMC’s annual Business Day in Madison event. Pierce Manufacturing’s Electric Fire Truck from Appleton was officially crowned the 2022 winner. Over its seven […]

Four Finalists Announced in Coolest Thing Made in Wisconsin Contest

MADISON – Wisconsin Manufacturers & Commerce (WMC) and Johnson Financial Group announced on Wednesday the Top 4 products moving on in the Coolest Thing Made in Wisconsin contest. Over one million votes have been cast in the competition over the last seven years, drawing attention to Wisconsin’s diverse, robust and growing manufacturing industry. This year, nearly […]

Top 8 Coolest Things Made in Wisconsin Announced

MADISON – Wisconsin Manufacturers & Commerce (WMC) and Johnson Financial Group announced on Wednesday the eight products moving on in the seventh annual Coolest Thing Made in Wisconsin contest. The eight Wisconsin-made products each won a head-to-head match-up in the Top 16 bracket-style tournament known as Manufacturing Madness. The Coolest Thing Made in Wisconsin contest aims […]

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 seventh annual Coolest Thing Made in Wisconsin contest. The 16 Wisconsin-made products will move on to Manufacturing Madness – a head-to-head tournament-style bracket. Over the last seven years, the competition has officially racked up more than […]

Voting Begins for the Coolest Thing Made in Wisconsin

MADISON – What is the Coolest Thing Made in Wisconsin? The people of the Badger State can decide. Voting officially kicked off on Monday in the seventh annual contest sponsored by Wisconsin Manufacturers & Commerce (WMC) and Johnson Financial Group. To vote, please visit www.madeinwis.com. With nearly one million votes cast over the last six years, the […]