With the economy being their number one concern, a poll of Wisconsin CEOs in the latest Wisconsin Manufacturers and Commerce Economic Outlook Survey shows 94% of respondents believing the state is heading in the right direction. At the same time, 7% of the surveyed CEOs believe recall reform and ending “political instability” would help the business climate, according to a WMC release.
Asked if Wisconsin is pro-business, 86% agreed, with 44% claiming they would be adding jobs in the next six months (49% reported no anticipated job changes). Forty-three percent said that despite high unemployment, they are having a difficult time hiring qualified employees. Reducing taxes and regulations was cited most often as a means for the state to improve the business climate. The survey of 1,167 CEOs was conducted in November, with 281 responses generated, making it statistically valid.
