MMAC Leadership Council:
Economic Development Survey Results By BARB SMITH - Director of the Leadership Council As change agents on the issues that matter most to the Milwaukee business community, I often ask MMAC Leadership Council members for their perspectives on a range of topics. This quarter, we are focused on the regional economic development and how it supports their businesses. Leadership Council is a voluntary, high-engagement member opportunity with 68 individuals (and growing!)
“At this point in my life the most important thing is social networks and family ties, but when I first moved to the Milwaukee area 26 years ago the most important was absolutely job opportunities.”
LC members live & work in the following Wisconsin counties: 6% 39%
WORK
TOM POSTA
45%
Co-President Bader Rutter
3%
6%
Kenosha Milwaukee Ozaukee Racine Walworth Washington Waukesha
Top five reasons they choose to live in the Milwaukee Region:
24%
15% 5%
Good quality of life
My company is located here
Social networks/ Family ties
Cultural Jobs/ assets/ Employment Recreational opportunities opportunities
Interested in joining the Leadership Council? Visit www.mmac.org/LC.html to learn more. 32 | Milwaukee Commerce, Summer 2022
42%
LIVE
3%
6%
26%
16%
“Milwaukee was conveniently located, relatively affordable and has lots to do from a sports, cultural and entertainment perspective.”
24% 18%
6%
JEFF NIESEN Group President, Central Operations BOLDT
