MADISON, Wis. - Wisconsin Manufacturers and Commerce is holding its statewide competition once again to find the "Coolest Thing Made in Wisconsin".
This year's contest marks the 11th annual running of the popular public voting competition.
Nominations open
What you can do:
Starting Monday, Aug. 24, manufacturers and the public can submit their nominations at www.madeinwis.com.
Any product manufactured in Wisconsin is eligible to enter the contest, regardless of the company's size.
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After the nomination period, a public vote will narrow the field to the Top 16 products for a bracket-style tournament called "Manufacturing Madness," where items face off in head-to-head matchups to advance.
Residents, employees, and fans are invited to vote daily as the competition narrows down, with the winner ultimately crowned at the WMC Business Day event on Oct. 27.
About the contest
The backstory:
Since 2016, the contest has highlighted Wisconsin manufacturing's ingenuity and economic impact while drawing thousands of voters from across the state.
"For more than a decade, this contest has helped spotlight the innovation and talent that make Wisconsin a manufacturing powerhouse," WMC President/CEO Kurt R. Bauer said. "This year is particularly special as we welcome BMO as our presenting partner to kick off this outstanding competition."
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This annual competition highlights the wide variety of products made in Wisconsin, ranging from iconic consumer goods and agricultural innovations to advanced technologies and industrial equipment.
The Source: Information in this post was provided by Wisconsin Manufacturers & Commerce (WMC).