Wisconsin Manufacturing Extension Partnership

Results & Annual Report

2010 Economic Impact

WMEP 2011 Impact GraphsEvery year, WMEP customers are surveyed by an independent firm to assess the economic impact of WMEP’s services.  During FY 2011,  triggered a $130 million economic impact and helped to create and save 1,009 manufacturing jobs, according to results documented by clients

Results reported by 214 manufacturers during FY 2011 include:

  • $83 million in increased and retained sales
  • $16 million in cost savings
  • $31 million in investment impact, including new plant and equipment 
  • 355 jobs created and 654 jobs retained

In addition, an analysis of the data projects a $3.8 million tax revenue benefit to the State of Wisconsin as a result of sales and jobs impacts.

Return on Investment

WMEP delivers an exceptional return on investment for Wisconsin manufacturers and taxpayers.  Public funds invested in WMEP:

  • Improve the competitiveness of Wisconsin manufacturers
  • Fuel economic growth
  • Generate higher state tax revenues and leverage federal dollars
  • Protect and grow high-wage manufacturing jobs.

2010 Annual Report

2009 Annual Report