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  WAUSAU - Wisconsin Manufacturers & Commerce and Johnson Financial Group are partnering once again to determine the Coolest Thing Made in Wisconsin. Nominate any product that is manufactured in Wisconsin. The annual competition aims to highlight the state’s vibrant manufacturing industry - which employs 1 in 6 Wisconsinites! WMC and Johnson Financial Group have partnered together for this contest ...

  MILWAUKEE -The search is on to find the 'Coolest Thing Made in Wisconsin'. Wisconsin Manufacturers & Commerce and Johnson Financial Group is holding the contest for the fifth straight year. The competition aims to highlight's the state's manufacturing industry. Any product that is manufactured in Wisconsin qualifies for the contest. Nominations will be accepted through September 4. Watch the ...

  JANESVILLE - What is the Coolest Thing Made in Wisconsin? It is up to you to decide! Nominate any product that is manufactured in Wisconsin between today and September 4.  Nick Novak joins Tim to talk about the contest. Listen to the segment at wlco.com.

  GREEN BAY - The 'Coolest Thing Made in Wisconsin' contest returns for the fifth year in a row. The contest will follow the same rules as years past, starting with a popular vote to determine the Top 16 products. From there, the Top 16 will be placed into a bracket-style tournament called, Manufacturing Madness. The products will compete against ...

  APPLETON – WHBY Focus Fox Valley Fill in host Jonathan Krause talks with Nick Novak from Wisconsin Manufacturers and Commerce about their Coolest Thing Made in Wisconsin contest. The two discuss past winners, Wisconsin’s manufacturing industry and how to nominate a product for this year’s contest. Listen to "Focus Fox Valley with Hayley Tenpas 8/24/20" on Spreaker. Listen to the ...

  SHEBOYGAN - The state’s largest business group wants to find the Coolest Thing Made in Wisconsin. Wisconsin Manufacturers and Commerce has put out an open call for nominations for a Wisconsin manufactured product. The annual event showcases Wisconsin made products, and featured cheeses, motorcycles, snow blowers and other items last year. Nominations are open until September 4th. Read more ...

  EAU CLAIRE - Wisconsin Manufacturers & Commerce (WMC) and Johnson Financial Group announced on Thursday that the Coolest Thing Made in Wisconsin contest will be back for a fifth straight year. The annual competition aims to highlight the state’s manufacturing industry – which employs one in six Wisconsinites – and ultimately determine the Coolest Thing Made in Wisconsin. “Wisconsin’s ...

LA CROSSE - There is a lot to love about living in Wisconsin and you can help decide what is the coolest. Wisconsin Manufacturers and Commerce is once again hosting the ‘Coolest Thing Made In Wisconsin’ contest. Past winners include Harley- Davidson and a northeast Wisconsin bakery known for its kringle. Products must be manufactured in the state, though the ...

  MILWAUKEE - The Wisconsin Manufacturers & Commerce and Johnson Financial Group announced the fifth annual Coolest Thing Made in Wisconsin contest, beginning with nominations from Aug. 17 to Sept. 4. “Wisconsin’s manufacturers have shown resiliency and determination in the face of COVID-19,” WMC president and CEO Kurt Bauer said in a press release. “As we approach Manufacturing Month in ...

  WAUSAU - Wisconsin Manufacturers & Commerce (WMC) and Johnson Financial Group announced on Thursday that the Coolest Thing Made in Wisconsin contest will be back for a fifth straight year. The annual competition aims to highlight the state’s manufacturing industry – which employs one in six Wisconsinites – and ultimately determine the Coolest Thing Made in Wisconsin. “Wisconsin’s manufacturers ...