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Wisconsin is known for making a lot of cool things, but only [one] can be voted the 2022 Coolest Thing Made in Wisconsin. The contest, run by Wisconsin Manufacturers and Commerce, seeks to highlight creations made in the Badger State by those in the manufacturing industry. Starting Sept. 19, voters can chose from more than a hundred products that were ...

Wisconsin Manufacturers & Commerce (WMC) and Johnson Financial group announced on Wednesday that over 100 products have been nominated for this year’s Coolest Thing Made in Wisconsin contest, including two made in Washington County, and the first round of voting begins on Monday. Helgesen Industries in Hartford was nominated for their Durapro Trailer, a trailer for dumping and hauling, and ...

Wisconsin Manufacturers & Commerce (WMC) announced this week more than 100 nominees for the seventh annual Coolest Thing Made in Wisconsin contest. This year’s nominees include mining equipment, yachts, an EV fire truck, cheese curds, a home generator, beef jerky, sports complex lighting, frozen pizzas, a cargo ship, intermodal chassis, and more. WMC says the first round of voting for the contest begins ...

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 Coolest Thing Made ...

From cast iron skillets to yogurt chips, Wisconsinites are pretty interesting when brainstorming ideas to design. The competition is a tradition that highlights the state’s diverse and expanding manufacturing industry. Last year alone, more than 200,000 votes were cast to determine the Coolest Thing Made in Wisconsin. Continue reading at WFRV here

Wisconsin Manufacturers & Commerce (WMC) — the combined state chamber and manufacturers’ association — announced more than 100 nominees on Wednesday for the seventh annual Coolest Thing Made in Wisconsin contest. WMC and Johnson Financial Group have partnered together for this contest since 2016, and Wisconsinites have cast nearly one million votes since its inception. Last year alone, more than ...

The seventh annual Coolest Thing Made in Wisconsin contest is back. This year more than 100 nominees have been submitted. Wisconsin Manufacturers & Commerce (WMC) – the combined state chamber and manufacturers’ association – announced the nominees for the Coolest Thing Made in Wisconsin contest on Wednesday. The competition is a tradition that highlights the state’s diverse manufacturing industry. This ...

Nominees Revealed in Popular Contest Sponsored by Wisconsin Manufacturers & Commerce & Johnson Financial Group MADISON – Wisconsin Manufacturers & Commerce (WMC) – the combined state chamber and manufacturers’ association – announced more than 100 nominees on Wednesday for the seventh annual Coolest Thing Made in Wisconsin contest. The competition is a tradition that highlights the state’s diverse and expanding ...

Wisconsin Manufacturers & Commerce and Johnson Financial Group have partnered for the seventh year in a row to put on the popular Coolest Thing Made in Wisconsin contest. This annual competition is a tradition that highlights the state’s robust manufacturing industry and will ultimately determine what is the Coolest Thing Made in Wisconsin. “Manufacturing is the backbone of Wisconsin’s economy ...

The Coolest Thing Made in Wisconsin contest is back. Nominations are now being accepted for the 2022 iteration of the statewide contest to highlight Wisconsin-made products. This year is the 7th year of the event, and Eastern Wisconsin has dominated thus far. In 2016 Milwaukee’s Harley Davidson earned the title, which was followed by a win by the Oshkosh Corporation the ...