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A region of skilled, adaptive and productive lifelong learners who fuel innovation 48 Realigning Education 50 Technology Transfer

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A climate that promotes the growth of individual businesses and the community 22 Milwaukee on the Move 36 International Trade 40 The Business of Health

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19 Milwaukee 7 Regional Partnership 12 REGION OF CHOICE: BOUNCING BACK Leveraging its Talent, Livability, Commitment to Equity and Vision for Growth, the Milwaukee Region is Well-Positioned for the future

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The natural, cultural and physical assets that make the Milwaukee Region unique 53 Culture of Cool 56 A Place to Meet

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The Metropolitan Milwaukee Association of Commerce fosters a climate of cooperation and collaboration in the Milwaukee Region.

MEMBERSHIP We’re proud ADVANTAGES of the work we do.

The Metropolitan Milwaukee Association of Commerce (MMAC) is proud to serve as the region’s leading advocate for business. Our mission is to improve the Milwaukee Region as a place to invest capital, grow business and create jobs.

It wouldn’t happen without you.

A private, not-for-profit organization, MMAC represents approximately 2,000 member businesses with 300,000 employees in Milwaukee, Waukesha, Washington and Ozaukee counties and beyond. MMAC helps members strengthen their business, form new connections and solve their most pressing challenges. We accomplish this through an ever-expanding range I of programs, events and initiatives.

f recent events have taught us anything, it’s the power of what we MMAC canalso accomplish together. represents the business community at all levels

of government, engages with our education systems and We see this collaborative spirit at work every day in the works to preserve promote our assets. Milwaukee Region. It shows up in and the resilience ourcivic business community showed during the pandemic, working together to keep our doors open while prioritizing the safety of our employees and customers. We see it in a united approach to addressing and reducing the racial inequalities that hold us all back from reaching our full potential. And we continue to bring together human resources leaders to share solutions to our most vexingRAISE challenges around talent attraction, developYOUR PROFILE ment and retention. & GAIN CREDIBILITY

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• Network with prospective customers And we have much to celebrate. Development projectsand expand business relationships throughout our region highlight the blend of historic authenticity and new energy that make Milwaukee unique. The whole • Boost awareness through online and print world witnessed that energy last year, when a packed Deer directory listings District cheered on the NBA Champion Milwaukee Bucks out• Join an MMAC-wide group dedicated to side Fiserv Forum -- a transformative project that MMAC was generating leads proud to push across the finish line. And speaking of winning exposure in the business community teams, not even• aGain global pandemic could stop our economic through MMAC sponsorship opportunities development team, the Milwaukee 7 Development Partnership, from continuing to help our homegrown businesses • Reach executive leaders at fellow member expand and attract new businesses our region. companies throughto MMAC advertising opportunities

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WHO WE ARE // Our members represent the region’s diverse industry mix, including manufacturing, financial services, technology, wholesale and transportation. More than 80% of our members are small businesses, while nearly all the region’s Fortune 500 companies are also MMAC members.

WHY WE'RE HERE // The business leaders who came before us over the The150-plus vital behind the scenes worktothat our past years had the vision set keeps a course region’s economy onwe track never stops. We’re toward the prosperity enjoy today. We owe it proud provide platform foruscollaboration to help you totothose whoa come after to leave the Region solve help you anticipate what’s an evenchallenges, better placeinsights than thetoone we inherited. coming next, to ensure thatwhose the business And we can’t doand thatadvocacy without our members, community’s voice is represented Hall, Madison, dues investment makes a differencein inCity our region’ s and Washington. success every day.

When you join the MMAC, you become part of an organization that has served Metro Milwaukee’s business community since 1861. And what was true back then remains true today: None of the work we do could happen without your support. To our MMAC members and M7 investors, thank you. And if you’re not currently ACCESS TO EXPERTS PRACTICES involved, please reach out&toBEST our team. We need you on board, because the future competitiveness of our • Join a curated Executive Roundtable group region is at stake every share day. knowledge to build relationships,

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and solve common challenges Sincerely, • Participate in specific groups for small businesses, ethnically diverse companies and fast-growing firms • Stay on top of emerging trends through private audiences with industry experts • Help employees grow through professional Tim Sheehy development sessions MMAC President • Access export expertise through MMAC’s World Trade Association

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As a stand-alone publication, Navigate Business MKE provides unparalleled information about the region and resources available to businesses. When combined with the

MMAC Membership Directory, the World Trade Association Membership Directory and the Business Buying Guide, it provides an unsurpassed networking resource for connecting with the people who make Milwaukee work.

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ITH SO MUCH TO OFFER, THE MILWAUKEE REGION IS AN IDEAL PLACE TO LIVE, WORK AND PLAY. But because there is so much to offer, many opportunities and resources get overlooked both by businesses looking to locate here and companies that already call the region home. Navigate Business MKE is a comprehensive resource that provides those details, especially the initiatives of the Metropolitan Milwaukee Association of Commerce (MMAC). This four-color resource has proven to be a powerful marketing tool for companies looking to relocate here as well as a valuable resource for MMAC members looking to provide market information to suppliers, customers or to a C-Suite headquartered in another state.

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Information about MMAC and Milwaukee 7 initiatives

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The Benefits of MMAC Membership he Metropolitan Milwaukee Association of Commerce T (MMAC) proudly serves as the region’s leading advocate for business. Our mission is to improve the Milwaukee Region as a place to invest capital, grow business and create jobs. We accomplish this through an ever-expanding range of programs, events and initiatives. A private, not-for-pro昀t organization, MMAC represents approximately 2,000 member businesses with 300,000 employees in Milwaukee, Waukesha, Washington and Ozaukee counties and beyond. MMAC also represents the business community at all levels of government, engages with our education systems and works to preserve and promote our civic assets.

Who We Are

Our members represent the region’s diverse industry mix, including manufacturing, 昀nancial services, technology, wholesale and transportation. More than 80% of our members are small businesses, while nearly all the region’s Fortune 500 companies are also MMAC members.

Why We're Here

The business leaders who came before us over the past 150-plus years had the vision to set a course toward the prosperity we enjoy today. We owe it to those who come after us to leave the Region an even better place than the one we inherited. And we can’t do that without our members, whose dues investment makes a di昀erence in our region’s success every day.

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MMAC.org is your portal to access the events, resources, and networks you unlock when you become a member of MMAC. Content includes: • Comprehensive look at the region's trends, statistics and perspectives • Members only portal - to submit news about your business or promote your meeting, fundraiser or seminars.

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Our vision: A globally competitive region that fosters high value employment to sustain a vibrant quality of life for all

2,000 Member Businesses Representing 300,000 employees

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Jane Backes - Shareholder Relations Oĥcer jbackes@mmac.org | 414/287-4114

Interested in getting more out of your membership?

Barb Smith - Director of Member Engagement bsmith@mmac.org | 414/287-4173

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Looking to join the chamber?

Membership in the MMAC is invaluable when it comes to keeping a pulse on the region’s business community and its needs, challenges, priorities and successes to apply against our own business and those of our clients." KRIS NAIDL, APR

Learn more on MMAC.org

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RAISE YOUR PROFILE & GAIN CREDIBILITY

Network with prospective customers & expand business relationships. With nearly 300 events, forums and meetings every year, MMAC is the region’s best business network, bringing members together to develop business, share best practices and build relationships. Events are open to all employees of a member 昀rm unless otherwise noted.

Want to generate more leads?

Join MMAC's Networking Forum group for sales and marketing professionals to build trusting relationships. Participants expand their business network for the purpose of developing sales referrals and closing more business.

Looking to gain exposure for your business?

Sponsoring a MMAC event o昀ers a unique opportunity to increase your visibility among top decision makers at leading companies throughout the Milwaukee Region.

For members only!

Access our online portal to share signi昀cant business milestones with your peers (expansions, awards, executive personnel changes, etc.) in our weekly newsletter.

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MMAC has been our bedrock, especially amid the pandemic and the Networking Forum has been our conduit enabling us to connect with countless peers, partners and organizations throughout the community.” STEVE SORRENTINO Director of Accounts, Marie Daniel Group

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ACCESS TO EXPERTS & BEST PRACTICES Executive Roundtable Program

World Trade Association MMAC’s World Trade Association (WTA) is the region’s most established and experienced network of international exporters, importers, suppliers and service providers.

Being part of the Leadership Council has allowed us to speak to the current labor shortage and provide direct input to the state's leaders about the workforce issues we are currently facing." MANUEL ROSADO President & Partner Spectrum Investment Advisors, Inc.

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MMAC Leadership Council is the place to make exclusive connections, discuss ideas and be recognized for your leadership. MMAC provides a platform to convene and help create the strategies that will ensure our prosperity. Your perspective is critical to setting the course for Milwaukee’s future. The Council is reserved for our most engaged stakeholders.

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Dedicated to attracting and retaining world-class diverse talent, this 7,000+ group of young professionals will engage your employees in the community — making it more likely for them to stay.

Position your business as a leader & make a difference in your community.

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FUEL Milwaukee

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Our team brings together curated small groups of CEOs, CFOs, senior executives and sales managers to share best practices and solve common business challenges in a con昀dential setting.

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ATTRACT, TRAIN & RETAIN TALENTED EMPLOYEES

Attend our monthly Talent Solutions webinars to get started on your workforce strategies. Looking for help to attract, retain and develop talent? Hear an overview of the MKE region’s talent ”market” and learn about programs and resources to help drive your company’s talent pipeline strategy.

What is the broader regional strategy for employer talent demands?

MMAC|M7 Talent & Industry Partnership goal is to grow the regional pipeline of talent for key high-growth industries. This long term approach incorporates current and future skills demands and necessary skills attainment into regional training programs, higher education, and K-12 pathways.

Want to increase workforce diversity?

MMAC members can take our Region of Choice pledge to collectively increase African American and Hispanic/Latino employment — as a percentage of their overall employment — by 15%, and management by 25%, over 昀ve years.

Want professional development options for staff?

Get professional development for your sta昀 through the Emerging Leaders Series or FUEL Milwaukee events.

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Supporting professional development is an investment in our company's future. MMAC's Emerging Leaders series explores workplace communication, behavior styles and problem-solving skills you cannot pick up on your own." GARY ZIMMERMAN President Creative Business Interiors

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Invest in the Business Community's Future

Improving racial equity in education, employment, and business

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Collaborating to prepare, attract, and advance the talent employers need to thrive

REGION REGIONOF OFCHOICE CHOICE

By joining the Chamber, you are supporting our mission to invest capital, grow business and create jobs. MMAC membership provides access to numerous programs and perks, and at its core, you are investing in our strategies around the areas of:

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Fueling growth by facilitating corporate expansion, attraction, and entrepreneurship

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Investing the assets that enhance the region’s livability

How do we do that?

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Advocacy on big issues We advocate for common sense policies that help grow our economy. Connections & insights MMAC connects businesses to vital information and to each other. Economic development We bring job creators to the region and are pivotal partners in helping local companies expand their businesses.

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EMPOWERING the REGION by LEVERAGING its TALENT, GROWTH, EQUITY & LIVABILITY HE COVID19 PANDEMIC CHANGED the way people live and work. It refocused people’s perceptions of quality of life and where they want to live. Technology has leveled the playing field, making it possible for cities of all sizes to become industry-focused hubs.

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Milwaukee is ideally positioned to prosper in this new environment thanks to its central location in the upper Midwest, its access to fresh water, its vibrant education and research community, and its strong work ethic. It will benefit from being a city that’s vibrant, fun and culturally sophisticated, yet accessible and affordable. This became clearer for many people when COVID-19 struck. A LinkedIn analysis done during the height of the pandemic identified Milwaukee as one of the Top 10 U.S. cities in population growth. A similar analysis done by U-Haul, found Milwaukee to be the 13th best-growth city based on rental patterns for one-way moving trucks. Even before unforeseen events boosted

Milwaukee’s desirability, the Milwaukee Metropolitan Association of Commerce (MMAC) and other civic leaders were already revitalizing the region’s social, physical and economic infrastructure to leverage the region’s full potential.

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ince the early 1900s, southeastern Wisconsin has been known for its skilled workforce and premier educational institutions. It is home to the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee, a Tier 1 research institution; Marquette University, a leading Jesuit school; the Medical College of Wisconsin, which provides physician training

The Milwaukee Tech Hub Coalition, launched in October 2019, is building a technology apprenticeship system that will double the number of tech workers in the area by 2025. It has also formed a pre-internship program to help students obtain the knowledge they’ll need for tech careers.

HARIBO, a German-based confectionary firm, is building its first U.S. manufacturing facility in southeastern Wisconsin. The $242 million development is expected to create 450 full-time jobs when completed in 2023.

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The region’s businesses also understand the value of investing in the region: ●

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ecause innovation drives growth, MMAC is focusing efforts on improving the climate for entrepreneurs and startups. MMAC’s initiatives include a mentorship program that will connect entrepreneurs with corporate mentors, a data dashboard to track regional startup and investment activity, a dedicated website (MKEstartup.news), and positions on its board of directors for entrepreneurs and venture capitalists.

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Komatsu Mining Corp. is moving into its new $285 million headquarters and manufacturing campus in the Harbor District just south of the downtown

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MMAC regularly convenes human resource officers to assess trends, discuss policies and share insights. In addition, it is investing in proprietary workforce analytics to provide its members with detailed, real-time information on the regional labor market. It also is working with Microsoft and the Argosy Foundation to implement computer science courses in high schools that don’t already have them.

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Waukesha-based energy company Generac is investing $53 million to add 700 jobs and significantly expand its presence

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MMAC has been a long-time leader in building the region’s talent pipeline, especially for underserved and disadvantaged populations. Its scholarship program makes education more accessible, and has fostered career exploration events to provide experiences that introduce students to career interests and pathways that they may not have known existed.

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Tool Corp. (Milwaukee Tool), which develops battery-powered hand tools and technology for the construction industry, is developing a $100 million multi-purpose campus in Menomonee Falls and bringing 1,200 employees to downtown Milwaukee

and advanced research; and the Milwaukee School of Engineering, which has deep ties to the business community.

Our first North American factory is coming soon! To learn more about HARIBO and our exciting career opportunities, visit www.haribo.com

Brookfield-based Milwaukee Electric www.mmac.org

With the goal of making Milwaukee a Region of Choice, the following companies have pledged to increase the number of African-American and Hispanic/Latino employees by 15%, and the number of African-American and Hispanic/Latino managers by 25%, within 5 years.

COMMITTED to DIVERSITY Learn more or add your company to the list at mmac.org/equity.html

ABAXENT LLC

Generation Growth Capital

Addison-Clifton LLC

GenMet

Advocate Aurora Health

Go Riteway Transportation Group

American Family Insurance Group American Roller & Plasma Coatings

Good Karma Brands Milwaukee, LLC

Ascend Talent Strategies

Goodwill Industries of Southeastern WI and Metro Chicago

Ascension Wisconsin Corporate Office Associated Bank N.A. Astronautics Corporation of America

Grant Thornton LLP Greater Milwaukee Foundation

ATI Forged Products Cudahy Operations

Greendale School District

Badger Meter Inc.

Harley-Davidson Inc.

Beer Capitol Distributing Co. LLC

Haywood Group, LLC

BMO Harris Bank

Husch Blackwell LLP

Briggs & Stratton Broan-NuTone LLC C2 Centers for Independence CG Schmidt Inc. Charter Manufacturing Co. Children’s Wisconsin

HARIBO of America

Herzing University Ltd. Husco International Independence First Johnson Controls Johnson Financial Group JP Cullen JWS Classics LLC

Circa

Kane Communications Group

Colorful Connections

Kohl’s

Columbus McKinnon Corp.

Komatsu Mining Corp.

Cross Management Services Inc.

KPMG LLP

Dedicated Computing LLC

LifeWorks Coaching & Training, Inc.

Deloitte

Lubar & Co.

Diamond Discs International

Luxe Incentives

Educational Credential Evaluators Inc.

Magellan Promotions

Ernst & Young LLP First Midwest Bank FIS Foley & Lardner LLP Froedtert Health GE Healthcare

Godfrey & Kahn S.C.

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ManpowerGroup Marcus Center for the Performing Arts Marcus Corporation Medical College of Wisconsin Metal-Era Inc.

Metro Milwaukee Society for Human Resource Managers (MMSHRM)

Robert W. Baird & Co. Inc.

MGIC

Rogers Behavioral Health

Michael Best & Friedrich LLP Milwaukee Area Technical College Milwaukee Brewers Baseball Club Milwaukee Bucks and Fiserv Forum LLC Milwaukee Tool MMAC Molson Coors Beverage Company Mortenson

Rockwell Automation Inc. SaintA Inc. SEEK Careers/Staffing Selzer-Ornst Company Sikich LLP SPEARity Superior Support Resources TEMPO Town Bank Trans International LLC Trefoil Group Inc. University of WisconsinMilwaukee

MRA-The Management Association

University of WisconsinParkside

Mueller Communications LLC

Versiti Wisconsin, Inc. VISIT Milwaukee

Northwestern Mutual

von Briesen & Roper s.c.

Old National Bank

Waukesha Metal Products

PAX Holdings LLC

City of Wauwatosa

Payne + Dolan |

WEC Energy Group

A Walbec Group Company PNC Bank PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC) Prism Technical Management & Marketing Services LLC Professional Dimensions PS Capital Partners LLC QPS Employment Group Quad Quarles & Brady LLP Reinhart Boerner Van Deuren Rexnord Rivera & Associates Marketing

Wells Concrete Wenthe-Davidson Engineering Co. Willis Towers Watson YMCA of Metropolitan Milwaukee Zurn Water Solutions

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wo years ago, MMAC launched a Region of Choice initiative, seeking to expand the number of Black and Hispanic employees and managers in Milwaukee-area companies. To date, 120 employers, representing more than 119,000 employees, have made the

developing a playbook for beginning, accelerating and advancing corporate diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) strategies for companies of all sizes

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forming a recruiters’ roundtable to help companies attract diverse talent from outside the region and to help to hire and retain talent from within the region

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providing logistical support for two other independent partner organizations – The Business Council, which is focused on the growth of ethnically diverse businesses; and the

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implementing a strategic partnership with the African American Leadership Alliance Milwaukee (AALAM), which is committed to building a network of African American leaders and allies dedicated to developing, supporting and positioning Milwaukee’s pool of talented Black employees

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offering a frequent webinar series, Race Bridge through FUEL Milwaukee, that is bringing together hundreds of young professionals to discuss the topics of race and racial equity

The Milwaukee Development Corporation, an MMAC affiliate charged with making catalytic real estate investments in disadvantaged areas, is providing money to rehab apartments to improve safety, remove blight and redevelop Milwaukee’s near west side. It contributed $200,000 to help Common Ground buy and rehabilitate homes impacted by the foreclosure crisis and provided funds for micro-business and small-business lending through the Wisconsin Women’s Business Initiative Corp. and KIVA Milwaukee.

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American Family Insurance announced plans to renovate and expand the 110-year-old Mandel Graphics Solution Building just north of Fiserv Forum. When completed, it will become the headquarters of the insurer’s Milwaukee operations.

Hispanic Collaborative, which is directed at improving the prosperity of the region’s Hispanic/Latino community. The Hispanic Collaborative is currently seeking to raise up to $10 million in funding to support housing projects in Hispanic neighborhoods by helping secure upfront investments for developers.

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pledge to increase their overall Black and Hispanic workforce representation by 15 percent, and representation in management ranks by 25 percent, within five years. MMAC is also:

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Sweden-based ABB Inc. is planning a new manufacturing facility, research and development labs, as well as a training center and offices for the company’s U.S. motions business operations

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MMAC LEADERSHIP COUNCIL Robert Bartlett Alliant Energy Eric Baumgartner Milwaukee School of Engineering Dale Boehm Caspian Technologies Bill Boelter Boelter Companies Barb Bolens Enerpac Tool Group Lawrence Brown Aries Industries Chris Campbell PPG Jeffrey Clark Waukesha Metal Products Héctor Colón Lutheran Social Services of Wisconsin & Upper Michigan Keith Coursin Desert Aire Joe Dillon InSinkErator Alicia Dupies Gilbane Building Co. Debbie Ford University of Wisconsin-Parkside Cindy Gnadinger Carroll University Mark Goldstein Goldstein Law Group Dick Hensley National Exchange Bank & Trust Scott Hirschfeld CTaccess Mary Isbister GenMet John Ische Trisept Solutions - Apple Leisure Group Alexander Kempe Novir Scott Kraemer First Citizens Bank Jay Kraft Accenture Ken Krahe MSI General Corporation Dan Kramer BDO USA Frank Krejci Strattec Security Corp. Andrew Martin Meijer Vicki Martin PhD Milwaukee Area Technical College Joe Martinez A&J Property Restoration Henry Mohr Great Lakes Coca-Cola Bottling

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MMAC’s most engaged stakeholders who serve as a trusted group of influencers and advisors helping to address the future of the regional economy.

Mark Mone University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee Wayne Morgan Baker Tilly US Kris Naidl Laughlin Constable Karen Nelson Rogers Behavioral Health Jeff Niesen Boldt Cory Owen Uihlein Electric Company Jaya Pandrangi McKinsey & Company Steve Raasch Zimmerman Architectural Studios Manuel Rosado Spectrum Investment Advisors Roger Roundhouse CentroMotion Nicholas Sayner The Difference Principle Sheryl Schnering Potawatomi Hotel & Casino Andrew Schwartz MPI Mike Sekula Inpro Sarit Singhal Superior Support Resources Gina Skibo Wipfli Mark Sobczak Sikich Jim Strack Enterprise Rent-A-Car Company of WI John Swallow Carthage College Paul Sweeney PS Capital Partners Jim Tarantino Capri Communities Kathy Thornton-Bias Boys & Girls Club of Greater Milwaukee Mike Veum IEWC Jackie Walsh Irgens Jon Wehrli Eaton Corporation Daniel Westrope Ixonia Bank Steve Wexler Good Karma Brands Milwaukee Emilie Williamson Roundy’s Supermarkets

For more information: www.mmac.org/leadershipcouncil

Other businesses and foundations have stepped up as well: ●

The PNC Foundation is contributing $600,000 to the Black Business Boost Fund, which will provide direct equity investments, working capital, credit recovery, incubation and access to coworking space for Black businesses

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Northwestern Mutual Life Insurance Co. is dedicating $20 million of its venture capital funding to Blackfounded startups and launching an accelerator and is partnering with gener8tor to launch the Northwestern Mutual Black Founder Accelerator

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The Green Bay Packers, Milwaukee Bucks and Milwaukee Brewers are working with Microsoft to create the Equity League, a networking initiative to increase investment in businesses started by Black and Hispanic entrepreneurs

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BMO Harris has launched a Black and Latinx Small Business Program that will provide up to $50,000 lines of credit

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he Milwaukee Bucks National Basketball Association’s championship run and the Ryder Cup focused national and international attention on southeastern Wisconsin, revealing to many what a fun and beautiful place this is to live and work. Blessed by miles of public beachfront along majestic Lake Michigan, dozens of ethnic and community festivals, a vibrant cultural scene, innovative cuisines crafted by James Beard-nominated chefs, and competitive professional basketball, baseball and football teams, Milwaukee offers something for everyone. An accessible and walkable city, it boasts one of the lowest commute times in the nation for metropolitan areas. Wisconsin has also become known as a golf destination thanks to its hosting of major golf championships, including a

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The Milwaukee Public Museum is planning a $215 million project for a new museum campus that will include the Betty Brinn Children’s Museum

Public and private investment continue to enhance the region’s livability:

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The owners of the Milwaukee Bucks are planning a new 250,000-squarefoot, 10-story commercial building in the Deer District, located near the planned 205-room hotel on former Park East properties in downtown Milwaukee

Downtown Milwaukee continues to be a hot market for people of all ages, as evidenced by several major projects, including: ●

The Couture, an $188 million, 44story tower that will include 322 residential units, 50,000 square feet of retail space and a public transit center that will include a stop on the Milwaukee street car route

There are also major developments outside of the city, including the $132 million Allis Yards project in West Allis, which includes renovated office buildings, a new event center and plans for a hotel, offices and retail; Mandel Group’s next phase of its mixed-use project along National Avenue in West Allis; and a major development in Greenfield that will include a community ice arena, retail, office, medical, multi-family and a hotel. The MMAC continues to advocate for sustainable tax, legislative and regulatory policies that will enhance the region’s livability, turbocharge its vibrancy and make it even more accessible and affordable. It is currently working with legislators from both sides of the political aisle to find a solution that will allow more of the revenue to be collected by taxes to remain at the local level and under local control to preserve the quality-of-life services in the Milwaukee region.

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The nearby Grand Avenue Mall has been reincarnated as The Avenue, an office, retail and residential center in the heart of downtown Milwaukee that is also the new home of MMAC. Its Market Hall features 24 food vendors, while the MIAD Gallery at The Ave., will feature work from Milwaukee Institute of Art and Design students in a 2,500-square-foot space.

The 25-story, 259-unit Ascent apartment tower, which will become the world’s tallest timber-structured building when completed in 2022

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The Milwaukee Symphony Orchestra recently moved into its new home, the Bradley Symphony Center, a renovated 1930s movie palace in the heart of downtown Milwaukee

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Work is also under way at Milwaukee’s $420 million convention center expansion that will double the facility’s existing space, giving it the ability to host two major events at the same time

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U.S. Open, two U.S. Women’s Opens, three PGA Championships, a U.S. Senior Open, a U.S. Amateur and the Ryder Cup. The U.S. Senior Open will return in 2023 and the U.S. Women’s Open comes back in 2025. Even more impressive is that all of these tournaments have been played on public-access golf courses. The state has three of the top 15 public courses and 10 of the top 100 public courses in the U.S., according to Golf Digest.

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HARIBO The German confectionary manufacturer will employ more than 400 people when its first North American facility opens later this year

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M I LWA U K E E TO O L Milwaukee Tool is investing $100 million in its Menomonee Falls research and manufacturing campus, and moving its headquarters to Milwaukee.

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Launched in 2005 and co-chaired by the leadership of the Metropolitan Milwaukee Association of Commerce, the Greater Milwaukee Committee and the City of Milwaukee, the seven-county regional partnership is funded by more than 100 private- and public-sector investors. The Milwaukee 7 has played a significant role in more than 100 expansion or relocation projects that have resulted in more than 24,000 jobs, $1.4 billion in annual payroll and $3.3 billion in capital investment.

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G E N E R AC Generac broke ground on a $53 million expansion that will add 700 employees to the manufacturer of power-generation solutions

Leveraging Investments

M7 has leveraged millions of dollars in federal funds, state assistance and municipal investments for business projects that make the Milwaukee Region stronger. The M7 staff and their counterparts in the region’s local economic development organizations regularly visit companies to

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G R A N D C R A FT B OAT S The manufacturer of luxury boats moved its operations from Holland, Michigan, to Genoa City in Walworth County.

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CREATING A ROBUST INNOVATION ECOSYSTEM IS ONE OF THE CORE STRATEGIES OF THE MILWAUKEE 7 M7 REGIONAL PARTNERSHIP. It focuses on continuing the economic growth of seven southeastern Wisconsin counties – Milwaukee, Waukesha, Ozaukee, Washington, Racine, Kenosha and Walworth. To date, it has achieved more than 100 project wins, defined as successful efforts to help companies expand or relocate here. These include Milwaukee Tool’s new downtown Milwaukee corporate office building; German-based HARIBO’s first production facility in North America, which will be one of the largest confectionery manufacturing plants in the nation; and Komatsu Mining Corp.’s new U.S. headquarters and manufacturing facility. These represent just some of the dozens of corporate attraction and expansion projects that are revitalizing the region, thanks to M7’s aggressive advocacy to improve the business climate and its focused effort to market the region to prospective investors.

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Thank you to our investors to date for supporting our work in the Milwaukee Region.

$1 million + BMO Harris Lynde & Harry Bradley Foundation WEC Energy Group WI Economic Development Corp. $500,000 - $1 million Advocate Aurora Health Chase City of Milwaukee Harley-Davidson Foundation Northwestern Mutual $200,000 - $499,999 A. O. Smith Corp. AT&T Wisconsin Beer Capitol Distributing Co. Briggs & Stratton Corp. Bucyrus Foundation Children's Wisconsin Deloitte FIS Global Froedtert Health Gilbane Building Co. Godfrey & Kahn HARIBO of America Johnson Controls Komatsu Mining Corp. ManpowerGroup Milwaukee Metro Sewerage District Molson Coors Beverage Co. QPS Employment Group Quad Robert W. Baird & Co. Rockwell Automation S. C. Johnson & Son UW-Milwaukee

$100,000 - $199,999 ABB Associated Bank Boldt Columbia-St. Mary's Consolidated Construction Ernst & Young Foley & Lardner Gannett GE Healthcare Helen Bader Foundation Johnson Financial Group Michael Best & Friedrich Milwaukee County Milwaukee Tool Modine Manufacturing Co. PNC Bank Quarles & Brady Racine County Ted Kellner Waukesha County Wells Fargo $50,000 - $99,999 American Transmission Co. Bank of America Charter Communications Charter Manufacturing Enerpac Tool Group GRAEF Ingeteam Inland Real Estate Partners Kenall Manufacturing KPMG Leonardo DRS Naval Power Systems Mandel Group Mawicke & Goisman

Meissner Tierney Fisher & Nichols Metal-Era MGIC Milliman Ozaukee County Park Bank PricewaterhouseCoopers Reinhart Boerner Van Deuren SEEK Careers/Sta�ng The Marcus Corp. von Briesen & Roper Waukesha Metal Products West Bend Mutual Insurance Whyte Hirschboeck Dudek $20,000 - $49,999 Allen Edmonds Baker Tilly Bostik, Inc. Boyle Fredrickson Brady Corporation Building Service Catholic Financial Life CIBC Cleary Gull City of Oak Creek CliftonLarsonAllen Employ Milwaukee Eppstein Uhen Architects First Midwest Bank GenMet Grant Thornton Heartland Advisors Master Lock Milwaukee Composites Milwaukee Water Works Miron Construction Nexus Pharmaceutical PAX Holdings Sharp Packaging Systems Shorewest Realtors SPX Transfomer Solutions Strang Town Bank TriCore Trostel Washington County Wells Concrete Winter Services

$2,500 - $19,999 Addison Clifton Amazon Corporation CG Schmidt Christopher Morgan Ful昀llment City of Brook昀eld City of Wauwatosa City of West Allis CleanPower CORE Consulting Cornerstone International Group Cotter Consulting Delta Hawk Engines DHI Corp. Food Services Gateway Technical College Gonzalez Saggio Harlan Hatco Corporation Jacobs L&R USA M.E. Dey & Company Masterson Company Maynard Steel Casting Milwaukee Area Technical College National Exchange Bank & Trust NPS Corp Patrick Horne Northwestern Mutual PS Capital Partners RBP Chemical Technology Snyder's Lance Stantec Strattec Security Corp. Superior Health Linens Superior Support Resources Suzy's Cream Cheesecakes SysLogic Tax Airfreight The Business Council Waukesha County Technical College Waukesha Foundry Wenthe-Davidson Engineering Wixon Zimmerman Architectural Studios

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Advancing Industry clusters

The Milwaukee Region is a recognized center of innovation and advanced manufacturing. Several industries stand out for the number of firms and concentration of talent. M7 supports these clusters and their network organizations: ●

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M7 connects new and growing companies to the resources they need to

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The Midwest Energy Research Consortium (M-WERC), a regional collaborative focused on conducting transformative energy research and training m-werc.org FaB Wisconsin, a statewide network for food, beverage, ingredient, equipment and packaging makers fabwisconsin.com The Water Council, a global research and industry hub driving innovation in freshwater technology thewatercouncil.com The Next Generation Manufacturing Council, which addresses issues related to workforce, exports, supply chains and productivity

take their businesses to the next level, including the M7 Venture Fund, which provides grants, loans and equity to emerging companies and high-growth startups. M7 is a regional partner for the Start in Wisconsin online entrepreneurship platform, developed by the Wisconsin Economic Development Corp. to provide a directory of resources, events and programming that powers connections for area entrepreneurs and start-ups. startinwi.com

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connections best suited to their businesses. The Talent Partnership also partners with businesses to share best practices and provides next-level labor market data to inform employer talent strategies.

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discuss challenges and expansion opportunities. M7 then connects companies to resources, including:

At Reinhart, we’ve been advising business leaders, entrepreneurs and innovators since 1894, never wavering in our commitment to achieve client success through insightful counsel coupled with agile, efficient service.

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M7 markets the region to companies looking to expand operations or relocate – from across the state line to around the globe. It provides tools and project management to guide companies from their first visit through the opening of their new plant or office. M7 has closed deals and attracted foreign investment from companies in Taiwan, China, India, Great Britain, Spain, Italy and Germany.

Building the Talent Pipeline

The M7 Talent Partnership aligns talent resources with high-growth industry clusters to develop a stronger, more agile workforce. It helps companies expanding or relocating to the area navigate the agencies, staffing companies and college www.mmac.org

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HE SEVENCOUNTY MILWAUKEE REGION flourishes with more than 48,600 businesses and a gross economic product of more than $128 billion. It is fueled by a healthy balance of long-time manufacturing icons and next-generation companies. The metro region is home to 14 Fortune 1000 companies, which is high for a region its size. Working with inventors, entrepreneurs, established businesses and civic leaders, the Metropolitan Milwaukee Chamber of Commerce (MMAC) continues to strengthen a region already well known for its global manufacturers, forward-focused technology firms, innovative service businesses, medical research and strong financial institutions.

Focused on the Future

Ideally located in the heart of the Upper Midwest, southeastern Wisconsin has been an economic engine since the Potawatomi settled along the shore of Lake Michigan and the Menomonee River hundreds of years ago. Thanks to visionary leaders and

entrepreneurs, what was once known as the “Beer Capital of the World” and the “Toolbox of America” is now a global center for advanced manufacturing, electronic commerce, financial services, food and beverage producers, printing and green technologies.

Expanding Our Talent

A skilled and educated workforce is key to a vibrant economy. More than 60 percent of the region’s residents 25 years of age or older have attended college, and 43 percent have earned an associate, bachelor’s or advanced degree, which is above the national average. Approximately 87,500 students currently attend one of the more than a dozen fouryear colleges and universities in the region, including the University of WisconsinMilwaukee, the University of WisconsinParkside, Marquette University, the Milwaukee School of Engineering, Alverno College and Carroll University.

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Wisconsin has a long history of educational innovation. It pioneered vocational schools in the United States, and its technical college system continues to focus on developing the skills the marketplace will need today – and tomorrow. Businesses are also partnering with area colleges and universities to create forward-thinking programs that will attract and train toplevel talent.

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MMAC’s ongoing education initiatives, which represent a 25-year commitment to ensure K-12 students have the tools, schools, skills and teachers they need to graduate and pursue their career goals

Milwaukee is a big city that’s easy to get around. It has one of the lowest commute times of major urban areas and is considered one of the more walkable cities in the country. A brand-new streetcar system shuttles people around the downtown’s business and entertainment districts, while Bublr provides an easy way to get around on rental bicycles.

MMAC understands that yesterday’s solutions won’t meet tomorrow’s demands. That is why it is involved in several initiatives to build a sustainable and effective talent pipeline that makes education accessible to all – especially minority and underserved populations: ●

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Milwaukee 7 Talent Partnership, which brings together manufacturers, workforce development providers and educators to develop short- and longterm solutions to filling the talent pipeline FUEL Milwaukee, which helps more than 7,000 young professionals and new Milwaukee residents network and become engaged in the community

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Leveraging Our Livability There are many reasons why so many multi-national companies call the Milwaukee Region home, why entrepreneurs choose Milwaukee to set up shop, and why Forbes magazine has ranked Milwaukee one of the top 10

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communities for young professionals. Its vibrancy was on nationwide display throughout the Milwaukee Bucks’ journey to the National Basketball Association championship. Who didn’t feel the energy being generated in The Deer District, the city’s new entertainment hub?

It has an educated workforce with a strong worth ethic and Midwestern values. Its comparatively easy lifestyle, including top-tier amenities, low living costs and relatively easy access to leaders and influencers help to attract young professionals and keep them in the area. Few other cities offer such a variety of events. Every weekend, the curtain rises on a diverse playbill of performing arts, sporting events, festivals or other cultural activities. There’s plenty to do for the physically active. Milwaukee County boasts one of the largest park systems in the country. There are dozens of public golf courses, tennis courts, hiking and biking trails, and soccer fields. There are miles of public beachfront access and even a state park that provides panoramic views of both the Milwaukee skyline and majestic Lake Michigan. Milwaukee is also a caring community with a Midwestern sensibility that makes people feel at home. Its residents are generous with their time and money, helping to fund a robust arts community and making sure that social service organizations have the resources they need to serve the less advantaged. Southeastern Wisconsin also is home to companies that continually care for and invest in their employees. That’s one of the primary reasons Milwaukee has one of the nation’s highest concentrations of best companies to work for per capita, according to the Great Places to Work Institute. MMAC actively protects and enhances the region’s assets. It advocates for transportation projects that keep goods and people moving smoothly, promotes the development of land into thriving

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commercial and industrial areas, and leads strategic planning efforts to ensure that the region’s distinctive qualities will remain viable for generations to come.

Driving Diversity

MMAC understands that diversity is Milwaukee’s strength. That is why it began its Region of Choice initiative, which seeks to increase the number of minority executives and talent employed

at area companies. To date, more than 100 area employers have committed to increasing the number of Black and Hispanic managers by 25 percent and the number of Black and Hispanic employees by 15 percent. Other initiatives seek to increase funding for minority businesses and entrepreneurs. The Hispanic Collaborative is securing up to $10 million in funding to support Hispanic

Manufacturers MILWAUKEE-AREA MANUFACTURERS WITH AT LEAST 1,100 LOCAL EMPLOYEES/ MMAC MEMBERS IN BOLD

COMPANY

EMPLOYEES DESCRIPTION

Briggs & Stratton

1,100

World’s largest producer of gasoline engines for outdoor power equipment, and leading designer, manufacturer and marketer of commercial lithium-ion batteries, power generation, pressure washer, lawn and garden, turf care and job site products

CNH Industrial

1,600

Agriculture and construction equipment, as well as powertrains (engines) for the equipment

Eaton

2,000

Line installation, protective equipment business unit headquarters; electrical tools

GE Healthcare

6,000

Provides transformational medical technologies and services – from imaging, software and IT to patient monitoring and diagnostics

Generac Holdings Inc.

3,000

Global supplier of consumer home standby, portable and inverter generators; commercial and industrial stationary generators; energy storage systems, mobile light towers, heaters and pumps, and outdoor power equipment

Harley-Davidson Inc.

2,284

Heavyweight and new design motorcycles, parts and accessories; riding and fashion apparel

Johnson Controls International plc

2,000

Creating intelligent buildings, efficient energy solutions and integrated infrastructure

Molson Coors LLC

1,500

Beers, ciders and flavored malt beverages

Quad

7,000

Worldwide marketing solutions partner that leverages its 50-year heritage of platform exellence, innovation, strong culture and social purpose to create a better way for its clients, employees and communities

12301 W. Wirth St. Wauwatosa / briggsandstratton.com

700 State St. Racine / cnhindustrial.com 2300 Badger Dr. Waukesha / eaton.com 9900 W. Innovation Dr. Wauwatosa / gehealthcare.com

S45 W29290 Hwy. 59 Waukesha / generac.com

3700 W. Juneau Ave. Milwaukee / harley-davidson.com 5757 N. Green Bay Ave. Glendale / johnsoncontrols.com

developers seeking to build housing in Hispanic neighborhoods. Milwaukeebased Northwestern Mutual has dedicated $20 million in venture capital funding to Black-founded startups and is partnering with gener8tor, a Milwaukeebased startup accelerator firm, to launch the Northwestern Mutual Black Founder Accelerator. BMO Harris has launched a Black and Latinx Small Business Program that offers up to $50,000 in lines of credit, while the Milwaukee Bucks, Milwaukee Brewers and Green Bay Packers have formed the Equity League, a networking initiative designed to increase investment in businesses started by minorities. Diversity is important for the local economy as well. Although many people equate Milwaukee with beer, its breweries today employ less than 1 percent of Milwaukee’s workforce. In fact, no segment of the area’s manufacturing industry employs more than 5 percent of the metropolitan labor force. In addition to the many legacy manufacturers that call Milwaukee home, the region is home to hundreds of smaller manufacturers that provide quality products for customers around the world and create a valued supply chain that builds a solid foundation for business.

3939 W. Highland Blvd. Milwaukee / molsoncoors.com N61 W23044 Harry’s Way Sussex / QUAD.com

Rockwell Automation Inc.

4,000

1201 S. Second St. Milwaukee / rockwellautomation.com

SC Johnson

2,500

Global manufacturer of household cleaning products and products for home storage, air care, pest control and shoe care, as well as professional products

Smithfield Foods

1,200

Processor of pork products and processed meats

1525 Howe St. Racine / scjohnson.com

One Sweet Apple-Wood Lane Cudahy / smithfieldfoods.com

Power, control and information technologies and services used by manufacturers around the world

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Accelerating Advanced Manufacturing

Manufacturing remains an important engine for the region’s economy. Fifteen percent of the workforce is employed by manufacturers, which is well above the 9percent national average. The region is a national leader in the production of industrial controls, steel foundry parts, engines and mining machinery. It also is a

The region is also home to Johnson Controls, a global leader in building control systems; Enerpac, which manufactures hydraulic, electromechanical and electronic motion-control systems; A.O. Smith, a global water technology company manufacturing residential and commercial water heaters and boilers and water purification equipment; Briggs & Stratton, a leading small-engine manufacturer; Harley-Davidson, the legendary motorcycle manufacturer; MolsonCoors, a leading brewer; Modine Manufacturing, a global leader in thermal management; Quad, an integrated marketing company that is also among the world’s largest printing companies; and Zurn Water Solutions, a global provider of advanced water system solutions.

Southeastern Wisconsin is a base for several leading medical technology firms, including GE Healthcare. Other firms include Vesta, which manufactures medical devices; Mortara Instrument, which is now part of Welch Allyn

Cardiology; Criticare Technologies, which manufactures medical monitoring equipment; Alcami Corp., which develops and manufactures pharmaceuticals and pharma intermediates; and Bradshaw Medical, a manufacturer of orthopedic and spinal surgery instruments. Two of the world’s largest data processing firms have significant technology operations in southeastern Wisconsin. Brookfield-based Fiserv is a leading data processing provider for financial

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Southeastern Wisconsin participates in the federal government’s Investing in Manufacturing Communities Partnership, which recognizes the Milwaukee area’s strength as a leading manufacturing center. In addition, Milwaukee 7’s Next Generation Manufacturing Council supports manufacturers and paves the way for tomorrow’s technology by developing long-term manufacturing strategies, prioritizing and promoting best practices, and integrating key economic levers, including workforce, exports, supply chains and productivity initiatives.

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In addition to GE Healthcare, the region is home to several other well-known manufacturers, including Rockwell Automation, a Fortune 500 firm and an international leader in industrial controls and Internet of Things (IoT) solutions. Four other industrial companies in the region have revenues greater than $3 billion: Harley-Davidson (Milwaukee), Quad (Sussex), SC Johnson (Racine) and Snap-On (Kenosha).

research institutions and policy makers, southeastern Wisconsin is also on the forward edge of research into the development of the Internet of Things, battery technology for electric cars and advanced medical imaging.

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leader in the production of medical diagnostic equipment, thanks to GE Healthcare, which has several Wisconsin facilities located in Milwaukee, Wauwatosa, Waukesha and Madison.

Growing a High-Tech Hub

Ranked as an up-and-coming tech city by Forbes magazine, Milwaukee features a solid, high-tech base. With leadership from area manufacturers, universities, www.mmac.org

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Law Firms

MILWAUKEE-AREA LAW FIRMS WITH MORE THAN 35 LOCAL ATTORNEYS/ MMAC MEMBERS IN BOLD FIRM

FOUNDED LAWYERS FOCUS

Davis|Kuelthau s.c.

1967

Foley & Lardner LLP

1842

266

Business law, transactional and securities, litigation, intellectual property, labor/employment, estates and trusts, real estate, environmental regulation, energy

Godfrey & Kahn S.C.

1957

160

Corporate, mergers and acquisitions, banking, securities, litigation, real estate, health care, estate planning, intellectual property, bankruptcy, environmental/ energy, tax, labor and employment, and technology

111 E. Kilbourn Ave. Milwaukee / dkattorneys.com

777 E. Wisconsin Ave. Milwaukee / foley.com

833 E. Michigan St., Suite 1800 Milwaukee / gklaw.com

Husch Blackwell LLP

1916

A business and litigation law firm that delivers solutions across major industries, including energy and natural resources; financial services and capital markets; food and agribusiness; health care; life sciences and education; real estate; development and construction; and technology, manufacturing and transportation

Michael Best & Friedrich LLP

1848

110

Banking and financial services; construction law; corporate and transactional; energy law; environmental and natural resources; government relations, political law and public policy; health care; intellectual property; labor and employment relations; litigation; privacy and cybersecurity; real estate; regulatory; tax; and wealth planning

O’Neil Cannon Hollman DeJong & Laing S.C.

1973

Litigation; business law; mergers & acquisitions; banking, receivership & creditors’ rights; tax advice, planning & controversy; estate & business succession planning; labor & employment; inheritance litigation & will contests; family law; real estate & construction

Quarles & Brady LLP

1892

163

Significant practice areas include business law, mergers and acquisitions, securities, commercial litigation, energy law, intellectual property, real estate and land use, labor and employment, health law, trusts and estates, public finance, product liability, environmental law, tax, franchise, employee benefits, immigration, bankruptcy, and data privacy and security

511 N. Broadway, Suite 1100 Milwaukee / huschblackwell.com

790 N. Water St., Suite 2500 Milwaukee / michaelbest.com

111 E. Wisconsin Ave., Suite 1400 Milwaukee / wilaw.com

411 E. Wisconsin Ave., Suite 2400 Milwaukee / quarles.com

Reinhart Boerner Van Deuren s.c.

1894

200

Business and corporate, mergers and acquisitions, litigation, real estate, health care, tax, banking, employee benefits, intellectual property, labor and employment, trusts and estate planning, international, commercial and competition, bankruptcy, family-owned business, government relations, tax-exempt organizations, manufacturing, food and beverage, cybersecurity, immigration law

von Briesen & Roper, s.c.

1904

174

Banking, business and corporate, construction, health, employee benefits, finance, government, intellectual property, litigation, manufacturing, labor and employment, mergers and acquisitions, nonprofit, real estate, school, tax, trusts and estates

1000 N. Water St., Suite 1700 Milwaukee / reinhartlaw.com

411 E. Wisconsin Ave., Suite 1000 Milwaukee / vonbriesen.com

Real estate, construction, commercial litigation, corporate, labor/employment, intellectual property, insurance disputes, environmental, succession planning

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institutions serving more than 10,000 financial institutions in more than 90 countries. FIS, the world’s largest technology solution provider, employs more than 3,000 people in the region. U.S. Bancorp Fund Services and JPMorgan Chase also have significant data processing operations in the region. The Milwaukee Region also is known for its strong supply-chain services. Several large software firms specializing in logistics have locations here, including Dematic Corporation, a supply-chain technology company that designs and builds warehouse automation systems. It is also home to other specialty

The Milwaukee Region ranks among the top 20 best metro areas in the United States for doing business, according to MarketWatch.” technology firms, including Astronautics Corp. of America, an international provider of flight-critical software and instruments; Penta Technologies, developer of enterprise solution software; Connecture, Inc., a health insurance software provider; and Zywave, a leading developer of software for financial planners and insurance brokers. In 2019, Northwestern Mutual, Kohl’s Corp., Rockwell Automation, Johnson Controls International, Advocate Aurora Health and Accenture launched the Milwaukee Tech Hub Coalition to strengthen Milwaukee’s tech industry. The coalition is designed to aid Milwaukee programs and initiatives that support tech workers and tech startup companies and double the number of tech workers by 2025. The coalition, which now includes more than 60 firms, offers a 10-week incubator used to strengthen Milwaukee’s tech supply chain of talent, startup companies and idea generation and has partnered with the Wisconsin Department of Workforce

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The Technology Innovation Center, one of the largest high-tech incubators in the country

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Local research universities that are collaborating to increase funded research for technology transfer, business starts and patents

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Wisconsin’s Center for Technology Commercialization, which provides one-on-one assistance to early-stage, emerging-technology businesses

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Wisconsin is home to more than 20,000 food and beverage industry businesses that employ more than 374,000 people and generate $104 billion in economic activity. The state’s concentration of food and beverage manufacturing talent ranks Wisconsin fourth in the nation.

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Godfrey & Kahn provides proactive solutions and strategic legal advice to many of Wisconsin’s most vibrant and innovative businesses.

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With nearly 200 member companies, FaB Wisconsin (FaBWisconsin.com) fuels a resilient food and beverage ecosystem. Members benefit from focus on industry leadership and outreach, talent attraction and retention, food safety, business growth, supply chain maximization, and FaB marketing.

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Lauded as America’s Dairyland and well known for its beer, brats and cheese, Wisconsin’s producers, manufacturers, distributors, and retailers span from local to global, big to small, from start-up to legacy, from nutrient-dense to decadent, and from farm to factory to fork. These businesses are strengthened and leveraged through FaB Wisconsin, a cross-industry organization that includes food, beverage, ingredients, packaging, and equipment manufacturers.

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Major Companies with Headquarters or Significant Operations in the Milwaukee Region

PUBLIC COMPANIES

REVENUE

Johnson Controls International plc

EMPLOYEES Global

$22.3 billion

2,000

97,000

Global leader in building technologies and solutions

GE Healthcare

$19.9 billion

6,000

54,000

Medical technologies and services, including imaging, software, patient monitoring and diagnostics

ManpowerGroup

$18.0 billion

550

28,000

Global workforce solutions and services company

Kohl’s Corp.

$16.0 billion

5,300

110,000

Omnichannel retailer offering national and proprietary brands in apparel, footwear, accessories, beauty and home

Fiserv, Inc.

$14.9 billion

900

44,000

Payments and financial services technology

WEC Energy Group

$7.7 billion

3,300

8,100

Rockwell Automation Inc.

$6.3 billion

5,500

24,000

Industrial automation and global information products, solutions and services

Milwaukee Tool

$5.0 billion

3,100

14,790

Manufacturer of heavy-duty power tools, accessories and hand tools

Snap-on Inc.

$3.9 billion

1,000

12,300

Productivity solutions including tools, equipment diagnostics, repair systems solutions

Harley-Davidson Inc.

$4.1 billion

2,280

5,150

Heavyweight motorcycles, parts and accessories; riding and fashion apparel

Quad

$2.9 billion

7,000

15,800

Northwestern Mutual

$31.1 billion

6,700

SC Johnson

$10.0 billion

2,500

13,000

Global manufacturer of household cleaning products and products for home, air care, pest control and shoe care, and professional products

Froedtert Health

$2.6 billion

14,000

Regional health care provider

Robert W. Baird & Co., Inc.

$2.3 billion

1,350

4,600

Employee-owned, international wealth management, asset management, investment banking/capital markets and private equity firm

$842 million

950

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Provider of property and casualty insurance

5757 N. Green Bay Avenue, Glendale johnsoncontrols.com

9900 W. Innovation Drive, Wauwatosa gehealthcare.com 100 Manpower Place, Milwaukee manpowergroup.com N56 W17000 Ridgewood Drive, Menomonee Falls kohls.com 255 Fiserv Drive, Brookfield fiserv.com 231 W. Michigan Street, Milwaukee wecenergygroup.com 1201 S. 2nd Street, Milwaukee rockwellautomation.com 13135 W. Lisbon Road, Brookfield www.milwaukeetool.com 2801 80th Street, Kenosha snapon.com 3700 W. Juneau Avenue, Milwaukee harley-davidson.com N61 W23044 Harry’s Way, Sussex quad.com

PRIVATE COMPANIES 720 E. Wisconsin Avenue, Milwaukee northwesternmutual.com 1525 Howe Street, Racine scjohnson.com 9200 W. Wisconsin Avenue, Milwaukee froedtert.com 777 E. Wisconsin Avenue, Milwaukee rwbaird.com

West Bend Mutual Insurance Co. 1900 S. 18th Avenue, West Bend thesilverlining.com

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Worldwide marketing solutions partner that leverages its 50-year heritage of platform excellence, innovation, strong culture and social purpose to create a better way for its clients, employees and communities

Financial security integrating insurance and investments

Foreign direct investment here includes Agropur, Chr. Hansen, Galactic, Kerry, Kikkoman, Lallemand, Lesaffre/Red Star Yeast, Malteurop, Mondelez, Nature’s Path, Purato’s, and the recent attraction of HARIBO, along with packaging and equipment makers Krones, KHS, Seda and Sudpack.

Mortgage Guaranty Insurance Corp. (MGIC), which is the nation’s leading provider of private mortgage insurance. Several national banks have a major presence in the Milwaukee Region, including Bank of America, BMO Harris, JPMorgan Chase, US Bank and Wells Fargo. The region is home to significant operations for several large state and regional financial institutions, including Associated Bank, The Equitable Bank,

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Global brands with operations based in the region include Birds Eye, Bimbo Bakeries, Campbell’s, Cargill, Coca-Cola, ConAgra, General Mills, Hormel, Nestlé, Pepsi, Saputo, Smucker’s, Smithfield and Tyson.

staffing firm in the world, serving more than 400,000 clients worldwide. Northwestern Mutual is the nation’s leading provider of individual life insurance and a financial services firm that manages $309 billion in assets. Kohl’s is among the nation’s leading retailers with more than 1,200 stores in 49 states. Fiserv is one of the nation’s largest data processing firms, serving more than 20,000 clients in 130 countries. Milwaukee is also home to the

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Together towards a better tomorrow The service sector has been the fastestgrowing segment of the regional economy. Service-providing jobs account for more than 80 percent of all nonfarm jobs in southeastern Wisconsin. Health care and social assistance, professional and business services, retail trade, hospitality and food services, and finance/insurance are among the largest service-sector segments in the region. Five Milwaukee-area service companies are ranked as Fortune 500 companies: ManpowerGroup, Northwestern Mutual, and WEC Energy Group (Milwaukee), Kohl’s Corp. (Menomonee Falls) and Fiserv (Brookfield).

Johnson Controls is a company that believes in the transformative power of partnerships. We seek to be an agent of positive change in the communities we call home, and we support the MMAC’s mission to make Milwaukee a great place to work, live, play, stay and grow. The last few years have brought hard times for us all, but we are passionate about emerging stronger to build a better tomorrow.

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A Fast-Growing Service Sector

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Wisconsin offers a rich operating environment for legacy brands, such as Bel Gioioso, Brownberry, Jack Links, Johnsonville, Gardetto’s, Gehl Foods, Palermo’s, Sargento, Sartori, Leinenkugel’s, MillerCoors, Nueske’s, and Usinger’s.

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Service Firms

MILWAUKEE-AREA SERVICE FIRMS WITH AT LEAST 2,100 LOCAL EMPLOYEES/ MMAC MEMBERS IN BOLD COMPANY

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Ascension Wisconsin

10,750

Faith-based nonprofit health care organization, operates 24 hospital campuses, more than 100 related health care facilities, employs more than 1,300 primary and specialty care clinicians from Racine to Eagle River

AT&T Wisconsin

4,800

Communication and entertainment services, including local and long-distance telephone service, data transport, high-speed Internet access, video, data transmission capabilities and paging

Advocate Aurora Health

28,560

Regional not-for-profit integrated health care system serving eastern Wisconsin and northern Illinois; national leader in clinical innovation, health outcomes, consumer experience and value-based care

400 W. River Woods Pkwy. Glendale / ascension.org/wisconsin

722 N. Broadway Milwaukee / att.com

750 W. Virginia St. Milwaukee / advocateaurorahealth.org

BMO Harris Bank

2,170

Financial services company

Children’s Wisconsin

4,860

Independent, not-for-profit pediatric health system

770 N. Water St. Milwaukee / www.bmoharris.com

First Midwest, Johnson Financial Group, Landmark Credit Union, PNC Bank, Summit Credit Union, Tri City National Bank and UW Credit Union. Health care is a major service employer. Southeastern Wisconsin is home to major operations for two of the nation’s largest integrated health care systems – Advocate Aurora Health and Ascension Wisconsin. The region’s other major health care providers are Froedtert & Medical College of Wisconsin, which operates several area hospitals in conjunction with an academic medical center, and ProHealth Care, which operates three acute-care hospitals and more than a dozen clinics in Waukesha County. Southeastern Wisconsin is also a leader in health care quality and research. The Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality has consistently ranked Wisconsin among the top states for the quality of medical care delivered.

8915 W. Connell Ct. Milwaukee / childrenswi.org 14,000

Regional, not-for-profit health care system and academic medical center serving eastern Wisconsin and northern Illinois

Goodwill Industries of Southeastern Wisconsin, Inc.

5,100

A non-profit social enterprise providing job training programs, employment placement and other community-based programs by selling donated clothing and household items in stores and across ecommerce platforms, serving southeastern Wisconsin, northern Illinois and metropolitan Chicago

Kohl’s Corp.

5,300

Omnichannel retailer offering national and proprietary brands in apparel, footwear, accessories, beauty and home

The Marcus Corporation

3,100

A lodging and entertainment industries company, with company-owned real estate assets; operating through movie theater and hotel/resort segments in the U.S.

Froedtert Health

9200 W. Wisconsin Ave. Milwaukee / froedtert.com

6055 N. 91st St. Milwaukee / goodwillsew.com

N56 W17000 Ridgewood Dr. Menomonee Falls / kohls.com 100 E. Wisconsin Ave. Milwaukee / marcuscorp.com

Medical College of WI

6,730

Private medical school, research institution and multi-specialty medical, pharmacy and graduate school of biomedical sciences

Northwestern Mutual

6,700

Financial services mutual organization helping clients build financial security, in partnership with a financial advisor, through a unique planning experience that integrates insurance and investments

8701 W. Watertown Plank Rd. Wauwatosa / mcw.edu 720 E. Wisconsin Ave. Milwaukee / northwesternmutual.com

ProHealth Care

4,900

Integrated not-for-profit health care system

US Bank

3,700

Banking and financial services

N17 W24100 Riverwood Dr. Waukesha / prohealthcare.org

777 E. Wisconsin Ave. Milwaukee / usbank.com

We Energies

231 W. Michigan St. Milwaukee / we-energies.com

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Electric, natural gas and steam utility

The Water Council

Generating Green Technologies Southeastern Wisconsin is a nationally recognized hub for green technologies that are focused on improving water quality, reducing auto emissions and lowering energy consumption. The Water Council is strengthening the infrastructure needed to increase research into the world’s freshwater challenges and potential solutions, as well as to support the region’s many water technology companies. It served as the regional partner for the Alliance for Water Stewardship in North America, helping to build the business case for water stewardship and creating the world’s first credentialing program for water professionals. The University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee’s Great Lakes

Water Institute is the largest research center of its kind on the Great Lakes. The university also operates the graduatelevel School of Freshwater Sciences, the first of its kind in the United States, and the Center for By-Products Utilization, which focuses on using technology to find environmentally and economically effective uses for industrial byproducts and consumer waste.

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The Midwest Energy Research Consortium (M-WERC) is a non-profit that supports economic development in the energy, power and controls sector. Supported by more than 100 companies, academic institutions, and community organizations including DRS, Eaton, Johnson Controls, Marquette University, UWMadison and UW-Milwaukee, M-WERC combines industry with the power of research universities and technical colleges to grow technology research, talent development, entrepreneurship and a collaborative ecosystem that offers offices, laboratory, and testing space for startup companies, plus space for training programs for academic and industrial institutions. m-werc.org

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Rockwell Automation is actively involved in the development of the Internet of Things, which will increase efficiency and reduce energy consumption by improving communication between equipment and companies. Ingeteam, a Spanish-based manufacturer of alternative energy equipment, has a major facility in Milwaukee’s Menomonee Valley.

We’re investing in solar, wind and battery storage to provide the affordable, reliable and clean energy you depend on. Our goal: net carbon neutral by 2050.

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Building a bright, sustainable future

In 1883, Milwaukee resident Warren Johnson received the first patent for what would become the electric room thermostat. His invention fueled the growth of Johnson Controls into a major international corporation that is still focused on making buildings more energy efficient. Its researchers have come up with other green solutions as well. Clarios, formerly known as Johnson Controls Power Solutions, is now the world’s largest automotive battery manufacturer.

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The Business, Research and Entrepreneurship in Water (BREW) next-stage post-accelerator for young companies

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Global Water Center business incubator and research facility, which is home to water-centric businesses, startups, and academic and research organizations

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The Oasis Coworking Community, a landing pad for global water companies entering North America, and U.S. businesses launching new products

The Milwaukee-based Midwest Energy Research Consortium (M-WERC) is working to make the United States energy independent using innovative solutions to energy-related activities, including generation, transmission and distribution. The University of WisconsinMilwaukee, Marquette University, the Milwaukee School of Engineering and several of the region’s private-sector employers are working together to develop microgrid technologies to store renewable energy. Modine is an international pioneer in thermal management technologies. Actuant has entered the market for power inverters, which are key to using the power generated by wind turbines and solar panels. Eaton Power Systems Division, which produces integrated, smart-grid technologies, recently expanded its South Milwaukee facility to meet the demand for the technology.

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Pilot Programs to help technology innovators conduct in-field, proof-ofconcept testing

Research & Education

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Semi-annual Tech Challenges to connect water innovators with innovative water users

The Water Council (thewatercouncil.com) drives economic, technology and talent development to support the global water industry. With 200 members, its programs include:

Research is critical to innovation, and southeastern Wisconsin is fortunate to have major educational and research institutions. It is home to the University

of Wisconsin – Milwaukee, a Tier 1 research center and the second-largest campus in the University of Wisconsin system with more than 26,000 undergraduate and graduate students. Milwaukee also is home to Marquette University and the Milwaukee School of Engineering, which provide research to businesses.

Investing in Infrastructure

Medical College of Wisconsin scientists lead biomedical and population health advancements through laboratory research, clinical trials and communityengaged research. Its faculty researchers conduct more than 2,500 studies annually with more than $185 million in government and private funding. The Versiti Blood Center of Wisconsin and its affiliate, the Blood Research Institute, play major roles in research regarding immunobiology, transfusion medicine and stem cell biology.

Connecting people to jobs and products is essential for a thriving region. Fortunately, the Milwaukee Region is well

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Connecting Milwaukee with suburban communities is also critical. Later this year, the Milwaukee County Transit System is slated to begin the East-West Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) Service that will connect downtown Milwaukee with the Milwaukee Regional Medical Center in suburban Wauwatosa.

Milwaukee is served by two major Amtrak routes, providing convenient passenger service to Chicago, a major Amtrak hub,

Milwaukee is also served by Amtrak’s Empire Builder, which provides service to Wisconsin Dells, La Crosse, Minneapolis/St. Paul and Glacier National Park on its way to Portland, Oregon and Seattle, Washington.

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These projects have increased development opportunities by adding entrance/exit ramps to new economic corridors. The improvements facilitated the location of a new IKEA regional store, the region’s third Amazon distribution warehouse, the Foxconn campus south of Milwaukee and numerous distribution and industrial facilities.

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as well as to Minneapolis-St. Paul and the West. Amtrak’s Hiawatha Service is the busiest route on the Amtrak Midwest network, serving as many as 860,000 passengers annually. Several daily passenger trains connect Milwaukee with Amtrak’s national network in Chicago, where passengers can board trains to destinations throughout the country.

FOCUS on the FUTURE Recognizing the best of small businesses, start-ups, non-profits and diverse businesses across Southeastern Wisconsin and their contributions to strengthening the Milwaukee Region’s economy.

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Recognizes companies helping to make Metro Milwaukee a better place to live, work, play and learn through products and services.

WINNER St. Ann Center for Intergenerational Care

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MMAC plays a pivotal role in making sure the region’s transportation infrastructure serves the needs of business. Over the past decade, more than $2 billion has been spent to improve the interstate system in the region. This included the rebuilding of the state’s three busiest interchanges – the Marquette, Mitchell and Zoo interchanges. It also included expansion and improvements to I-94, which serves as a critical link to both Chicago and Madison.

Milwaukee, it serves passengers from throughout Wisconsin and northern Illinois. It provides more than 135 daily departures to 35 non-stop destinations, as well as connections to most major airline hubs. MKE is the only airport in Wisconsin served by several principal commercial airlines: Air Canada, Alaska, American, Delta, Frontier, Southwest, United and Volaris. flymke.com

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Recognizes companies improving retention rates, cultivating a cohesive company culture, upskilling employees or with other unique workforce accomplishments.

WINNER Beyond Vision

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Lutheran Social Services of Wisconsin & Upper Michigan MKE Tech Hub Coalition

The Dohmen Company Foundation Milwaukee Continuum of Care

EQUITY

Recognizes companies addressing racial disparities through the attraction of a diverse workforce and cultivation of an inclusive workplace culture.

WINNER Good Karma Brands/101.7 The Truth

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situated to leverage all of the major modes of transportation – road, rail, air and water. Three interstates – I-94, I-43 and I-41 intersect the region. Several major railroads, including Amtrak, provide freight and passenger service. Milwaukee Mitchell International Airport and The Port Milwaukee connect the region to the world by air and water, respectively.

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Milwaukee Mitchell International Airport

Milwaukee Mitchell International Airport (MKE) is the largest and busiest airport in the state. Located just south of

Recognizes the success of companies finding new opportunities, entering new markets or developing new products.

WINNER Wisconsin Center District

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Gross Automation LLC PartsBadger

INNOVATION

Recognizes companies for bringing big ideas to market.

WINNER Captivate Exhibits

FINALISTS Arch Electric, Inc. Novir www.mmac.org

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Alverno College Podcast Town

THE BENEFITS OF WORLD TRADE ASSOCIATION MEMBERSHIP The MMAC’s World Trade Association (WTA) is the most experienced network of international exporters, importers, suppliers and service providers. It links companies and individuals interested in expanding their global business experience.

EDUCATIONAL FORUMS

WTA offers an extensive array of forums covering: l Logistics l Legal and Taxation Issues l International Finance l Distributors, Agents & Joint Ventures l Emerging Markets l Import/Export Regulations l Global Compliance

NETWORKING EVENTS

From company tours to wine tastings and golf outings, WTA sponsors several informal networking events throughout the year.

WISCONSIN’S PREMIER INTERNATIONAL TRADE CONFERENCE

For more than 55 years, WTA has presented the annual Wisconsin International Trade Conference – the largest of its kind in the state. In 2020 and 2021, WTA presented the Global Business Insights series, a virtual, indepth, seven-week series on international business challenges and opportunities.

COMPLIMENTARY EXPORT ASSESSMENT

WTA membership includes a complimentary export assessment designed to help both new and experienced exporters identify and implement available trade resources and programs.

FOR MORE INFORMATION For more information about WTA membership and its benefits, please visit: www.mmac.org/wta.html

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INTERNATIONAL TRADE HE MILWAUKEE REGION HAS A LEGACY OF INTERNATIONAL TRADE AND INVESTMENT. It was one of the main melting pots of American immigrants and used its European connections to forge global commerce. The region’s central location in the United States, as well as its access to Port Milwaukee, a major water port that connects to the St. Lawrence Seaway, and two major airports – Milwaukee Mitchell International Airport and Chicago’s O’Hare International Airport – continue to make the region a magnet for trade and investment. Foreign-owned firms employ 30,000 workers in the metropolitan area.

MMAC, Milwaukee 7 and the World Trade Association (WTA) continue to promote the region. Recruiting efforts led to several companies locating their U.S. operations in southeastern Wisconsin, including Foxconn (Taiwan); HARIBO, Thomas Magnete and PTF Pfuller (Germany); Ingeteam, Inesa and Sic Lazaro (Spain); and Seda International

Packaging (Italy). The Milwaukee 7 team has also recruited in Dubai, Turkey, Brazil and China.

Expanding Milwaukee’s Maritime Economy

The Great Lakes play an important role in international trade, providing global access through Lake Michigan, the St. Lawrence Seaway and the inland river system. Milwaukee is one of the few Great Lakes’ ports open to navigation year-round and is at the center of two initiatives to increase the movement of goods and growth of international trade in the region. The stretch of water between Port Milwaukee and the Port of Muskegon in Michigan has been designated Lake Michigan’s first federal maritime highway, a federal designation intended to increase the shipment of goods by water. This initiative

In partnership with the DeLong Company and through the support of federal, state, public and private funds, Port Milwaukee is constructing a new $35 million Agricultural Marine Export Facility. Dried Distilled Grains with soluables (DDGs), grain, soybean, corn and other Wisconsin-grown agricultural products will be exported via the St. Lawrence Seaway to markets around the world through this new terminal.

Port Milwaukee

Port Milwaukee handles more than 2 million metric tons of cargo annually with a lifting capacity in excess of 300 tons direct from vessel to rail, truck or barge. Port Milwaukee is served by two major railroads (Canadian Pacific and Union Pacific) and offers interstate highway access, as well as direct shipping access to international ports via the Great Lakes St. Lawrence Seaway (GLSLS) system.

product (GDP) and have been the fastestgrowing segment of the regional GDP over the past decade. Wisconsin companies exported $20.5 billion in goods and services in 2020. The state’s top export categories are industrial machinery ($5.2 billion), electrical machinery ($2.0 billion), and medical and scientific instruments ($2.0 billion). Canada is Wisconsin’s largest trading partner, accounting for almost one-third

of total exports. Other major trade destinations include Mexico, China, Germany and Japan.

A National Base for International Companies Several international companies have their global headquarters in the region, including Fiserv, Johnson Controls, ManpowerGroup, Rockwell Automation and SC Johnson. The region also is home

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will provide lower-cost alternatives for shipments that now go through other ports and will also grow trade handled through Port Milwaukee.

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Port Milwaukee is also grantee of Foreign Trade Zone (FTZ) No. 41, which encourages international trade by controlling costs on imported goods for local companies to remain competitive in the global marketplace.

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For more information about Port Milwaukee’s multimodal transportation offerings, as well as FTZ No. 41 and those port tenants handling freight for export and import, visit portmilwaukee.com or email port@milwaukee.gov.

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HARNESS THE GLOBAL POWER OF A GREAT LAKES PORT. Regional, national and international logisticians count on Port Milwaukee for a turnkey approach to solve their transportation and supply chain needs. Strategically located in the industrial center of the U.S., Port Milwaukee provides premier access to domestic and world markets.

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Milwaukee Mitchell International Airport is the largest and busiest airport in the state and serves more than 7 million passengers from throughout Wisconsin and northern Illinois. It also is a major freight hub, handling more than 80,000 tons of freight. The airport is served by several principal commercial airlines: Air Canada, Alaska, American, Delta, Frontier, Southwest, United and Volaris.

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Promoting Global Trade Exports account for approximately $15 billion of the region’s gross domestic

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to the North American headquarters for other international firms, including ABB, BRP, Chr. Hansen, CNH Global (Fiat), GE Healthcare, Krones AG, Metso Minerals, Nestlé. Siemens Water Technologies and Wacker Neuson Corp.

Global Export Initiative

Milwaukee was one of 28 communities that participated in the Global Cities Initiative, a Brookings Institution project to promote global trade and foreign direct investment. The Milwaukee 7, in partnership with MMAC, the Wisconsin Economic Development Corp. and The Water Council, joined 10 other metro regions for a multi-year project to develop a

strategic approach that was designed to help metropolitan leaders make international relation decisions based on their regional economic agendas.

Export Assessment

Because navigating the many trade resources and programs can be overwhelming, the WTA provides its members with a complementary export assessment to help companies take advantage of export programs that are available at the local, state and federal levels. For programs that require professional advice, the WTA provides recommendations to law firms, consultants, accounting firms, banks and

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other institutions as needed. In addition, the WTA sponsors educational forums and networking opportunities.

Foreign Investment Zone

MMAC worked with the federal government to establish a foreign investment development center that includes southeastern Wisconsin. The Immigrant Investor Visa Program offers green cards to foreign investors and their families who invest a minimum of $1.8 million ($900,000 in targeted employment areas) to create at least 10 full-time jobs. For more information, visit: choosemilwaukee.com/ investmentzone.html

Foreign Trade Zone

Foreign Trade Zones promote international trade and help companies manage costs by deferring, reducing or eliminating duty payments on imported goods. The yielded cost savings enable local companies to remain competitive in the global marketplace. Subzones can be formed at a company’s place of operations. Port Milwaukee is grantee and administrator of FTZ #41 for the 12 counties in Southeastern Wisconsin. For more information, visit portmilwaukee.com or email port@milwaukee.gov.

Electronic Certificates of Origin

Access to MMAC’s essCert service allows companies to process certificates of origin from a desktop or laptop computer. It replaces the paper-based process for stamping and signing of trade documents into a streamlined electronic system that saves time and money while increasing compliance and productivity. For more information about essCert, contact Katie Henry, executive director of the MMAC’s World Trade Association. 414/287-4123

Wisconsin Economic Development Corp.

The Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation (WEDC) helps increase the global reach of Wisconsin companies. Businesses new to exporting, accidental

exporters and experienced exporters can acquire important expertise and market information through WEDC’s in-country trade representatives or by joining WEDC on trade ventures that include personalized meeting schedules designed to address a company’s specific export objectives. WEDC programs include: ExporTech™: A partnership with WMEP Manufacturing Solutions, ExporTech offers financial and technical assistance to participating companies through a 12week accelerator program that provides access to experts, individualized coaching and consulting support.

Federal Assistance

The federal government provides a variety of international trade assistance

the U.S. Commercial Service (export.gov)

the U.S. Small Business Administration (sba.gov) and

the International Trade Administration (trade.gov)

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through three primary agencies:

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Global Trade Ventures: WEDC organizes delegations to visit, both in person and virtually, to make connections in overseas

markets of strategic importance for Wisconsin exporters.

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WEDC Global Network: WEDC’s team of market development directors works with in-country trade representatives covering 97 countries to provide export intelligence to guide companies’ success in specific overseas markets.

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Global Business Development Program: Provides grant funding to support a company’s export strategy.

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THE BUSINESS of HEALTH RESEARCH & EDUCATION OUTHEASTERN WISCONSIN RESIDENTS BENEFIT from a health care market that is nationally known for quality, competition, efficiency and collaboration, and a business community committed to employee wellness. State agencies, trade organizations, health care systems and purchasers work collaboratively to develop innovative solutions that deliver high quality, cost-efficient health care services. The state is a leader in integrated health care, which brings physicians, hospitals and ancillary services together to provide more efficient care and minimize the duplication of services. It is also home to several provider-owned health plans, which offer employers an integrated solution that provides both health care delivery and health insurance.

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The health care community seeks to continually improve efficiency and quality by working on several statewide projects, including the Wisconsin Health Information Organization (WHIO), which manages an allpayer claims database to help identify

variations in the way health care services are delivered; and the Wisconsin Collaborative on Healthcare Quality (WCHQ), which gathers clinical data from health systems and hospitals to improve the quality of care delivered. As a result of these initiatives, the state consistently ranks among the top five states in the quality of health care services delivered.

Competitive Health Plans

Wisconsin has the most competitive health insurance market in the country, which gives employers a wide range of options from which to choose. Southeastern Wisconsin is served by a variety of national and state health plans, including: ● Aetna ● Anthem ● Cigna ● Health EOS ● Humana ● Network Health ● Quartz

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More breakthroughs and unmatched care mean more possibilities for you. At the Froedtert & the Medical College of Wisconsin health network, everything we do revolves around you. Your needs. Your schedule. Your comfort. Your safety. Like offering virtual visits in minutes with our app. Delivering world-class cancer innovations close to home. Assuring that safety is a top priority – always. And restoring lives and hope with our adult Level I Trauma Center. Because by listening more closely and caring more deeply, we can make more humanly possible for you.

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To find a provider close to you, call 1-800-DOCTORS or visit froedtert.com

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The Medical College of Wisconsin, University of Wisconsin Milwaukee, Marquette University and the Blood Research Institute of Wisconsin have made the region a hub of advanced medical research.”

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UnitedHealthcare Well Priority WPS Health Insurance Corp.

UnitedHealthcare is the region’s largest provider of private-sector health insurance, followed by Anthem. Advocate Aurora Health and Anthem operate a joint venture, the Wisconsin Collaborative Insurance Company, to offer an innovative approach to health care that focuses on using data and patient engagement to improve the quality and efficiency of care. Network Health is a provider-owned health plan that is jointly owned by Froedtert Health and Ascension Wisconsin. It provides health insurance throughout southeastern and northeastern Wisconsin.

A Leader in Research & Education The Milwaukee Region is a leader in medical research and education. The

The MMAC Health Plan MMAC and UnitedHealthcare have teamed up to provide companies with between 5 and 99 employees flexible plan options that will allow them to share in health plan savings while protecting them from catastrophic claims. The All Savers Alternative Funding plans include:

A wide selection of flexible plan options, including medical, dental, vision, life, supplemental life, short-term disability, long-term disability, critical illness, accident protection and hospital indemnity protection (HIPP) The UnitedHealthcare Motion® program, which features a wearable activity tracker that can be used to reward employees for meeting goals No-additional-cost virtual visits through HealthiestYou for all plan participants and their dependents No-additional-cost second-opinion service with leading experts Real Appeal® virtual weight-loss program For more information: www.mmac.org/health-insurance-plan.html

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Medical College of Wisconsin (MCW), which has locations in the Milwaukee Regional Medical Park, Green Bay and Central Wisconsin, is a private medical school, pharmacy school and major national research center that offers graduate degrees in medical, pharmacy and biomedical sciences. More than 1,600 physicians provide care in virtually every specialty of medicine for more than 2.8 million patients annually. With a history dating back to 1893, MCW is the largest research institution in the Milwaukee metro area and second largest in Wisconsin. MCW faculty direct or collaborate on more than 3,100 research studies annually, including clinical trials. In the last ten years, faculty received more than $1.5 billion in external support for research, teaching, training and related purposes. Its Office of Technology Development oversees patenting, marketing and licensing of new medical technologies, and its Clinical and Translational Science Institute is a collaboration with the Milwaukee School of Engineering and other schools to solve medical engineering challenges. The Medical College also collaborates with Marquette University to provide education and research in biomedical engineering, orthopedic rehabilitation and stroke rehabilitation. Marquette also serves as the region’s dental school. In fiscal year 2020, the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee had $62.7 million in research awards. Its UWM Partners for Health, a collaboration between the university’s College of Health Sciences, College of Nursing, and the Joseph J. Zilber School of Public Health, conducts innovative research to improve the lives of people with physical and mental health challenges. The Versiti Blood Center of Wisconsin and its affiliate, the Blood Research Institute, play major roles in research regarding immunobiology, transfusion medicine and stem-cell biology. The institute’s Glycomics Center focuses on defining the structures and functions of complex carbohydrates. The institute also played an integral role in the creation of the National Marrow Donor Program. Several area schools offer undergraduate and advanced degrees in nursing, including Alverno College, Columbia College of Nursing, Marquette University, Milwaukee School of Engineering and University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee.

ManageUnitedHealthcare health care FULL PAGE costs without sacrificing coverage We’re working with the Metropolitan Milwaukee Association of Commerce (MMAC) to help make it easier for you to find a health plan that works for your employees and your bottom line. That’s why when you work with an MMAC-affiliated broker you’ll receive discounted rates on UnitedHealthcare’s All Savers® Alternate Funding plans. Plus, when you work with an MMAC-affiliated broker you’ll be able to offer your employees:

Supplemental financial protection benefits for groups with as few as 5 employees

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Wellness programs at no additional cost, including a walking program that rewards participants when daily step goals are reached

Specialty benefits like dental and vision to help you protect your employees’ total health

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Leaders in Wellness

Wisconsin businesses and organizations have been innovators in wellness, recognizing the link between medical costs and the health status of an employer group. Most Milwaukee-area employers with more than 20 employees have established wellness programs.

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This focus on wellness is due in large measure to the efforts of the Wellness Council of Wisconsin, which is dedicated to helping employers design resultsoriented wellness programs that maximize the health and productivity of their employees. Founded in 1985 by the Wisconsin business community, the association has 500 employer members representing more than 450,000 employees. Its Well Workplace University helps participants develop a practical framework for building effective worksite wellness programs by securing seniorlevel support and using data to drive health efforts. Health clubs and organizations like the YMCA and Wisconsin Athletic Club also offer a complete range of corporate wellness services including classes and management of on-site fitness centers. The programs are tailored to meet the budget and address the needs of the individual employer. They can range from basic membership discounts and lunchand-learn seminars to safety training, on-site personal and group training, smoking cessation, stress management, fitness orientation, staff supervision, health fairs, fitness challenges and biometric-based health-risk assessments. As a result of the business community’s commitment to wellness, southeastern Wisconsin is the only region in the country to have two cities that have achieved Well City designation – Milwaukee, which received its designations in 2010 and 2015, and Racine, which received its designation in 2012. In order to achieve the designation, a significant number of businesses have to offer formal wellness programs that include biometric screenings, health-risk assessments and other requirements.

Integrated Health Care Delivery

Southeast Wisconsin is served by five

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when you choose Anthem Choosing the right employee healthcare coverage can be a major decision for your business. You want value, but also need a comprehensive plan your employees can easily use to help them stay on top of their health. Anthem’s $1 billion investment in people, tools, and innovation ensures we deliver total care for your employees. We use integrated strategies that reduce risk and drive the right health outcomes, truly helping to contain healthcare costs. Plus, we make it easier for you and your employees with one bill, one app, one service team, and actionable client-level reporting. Let us help you build a beneﬁts package that works best for you and your employees. Visit anthem.com to learn more.

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MILWAUKEE AREA HOSPITALS

Ozaukee County

Kewaskum

Fredonia 33

West Bend 33 28 Port Washington

83 Slinger 20

Grafton

Jackson

Washington County Germantown

13 Delafield

Dousman

164 32

River Fox Point Hills

Menomonee Falls

190

Shorewood

11 10 1 22 27 12 Milwaukee New Berlin 894 25 St. Francis 21 9 31 8 Cudahy

Franklin

Muskego

Mukwonago

Milwaukee County

Whitewater 12

Walworth County

Elkhorn 19 Delavan

Waterford

Union Grove

Burlington

Kenosha County

Caledonia Wind Point North Bay Sturtevant

Lake Geneva

Racine County

South Milwaukee

Oak Creek

7 3

Bayside

100

Brookfield

Waukesha Waukesha County Eagle

Mequon

Oconomowoc

Cedarburg

Hartford

Paddock Lake Silver Lake

Racine 5

Mount Pleasant Somers

29 Kenosha 18 30

Pleasant Prairie

Twin Lakes

ASCENSION WISCONSIN

ADVOCATE AURORA HEALTH

Ascension Columbia St. Mary’s Milwaukee . . . . . 1

Aurora Medical Center in Burlington . . . . . . . . . 16

Ascension Columbia St. Mary’s Ozaukee . . . . . . . 2

Aurora Medical Center in Grafton . . . . . . . . . . . . 17

Midwest Orthopedic Specialty Hospital . . . . . . . . 3

Aurora Medical Center in Kenosha . . . . . . . . . . . 18

Orthopaedic Hospital of Wisconsin . . . . . . . . . . . 4

Aurora Lakeland Medical Center . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19

Ascension All Saints Hospital - Racine . . . . . . . . . 5

Aurora Medical Center in Washington Co. . . . . 20

Ascension Wisconsin - Elmbrook . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

Aurora St. Luke’s Medical Center . . . . . . . . . . . . 21

Ascension Wisconsin - Franklin . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

Aurora Sinai Medical Center . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22

Ascension Wisconsin - Greenfield . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

Aurora Medical Center in Summit . . . . . . . . . . . . 23

Ascension St. Francis Hospital . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

Aurora St. Luke’s South Shore . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24

Ascension Wisconsin - St. Joseph . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

Aurora West Allis Medical Center . . . . . . . . . . . . .25

INDEPENDENT HOSPITALS

FROEDTERT HEALTH

Children’s Wisconsin . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11 Milwaukee VA Medical Center . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

PROHEALTH CARE

Froedtert Menomonee Falls Hospital . . . . . . . . . 26 Froedtert Hospital . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27 Froedtert West Bend Hospital . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28 Froedtert Kenosha Hospital . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29

ProHealth Oconomowoc Memorial Hospital . . 13

Froedtert Pleasant Prairie Hospital . . . . . . . . . . 30

ProHealth Waukesha Memorial Hospital . . . . . 14

Froedtert Community Hospital - New Berlin . . 31

ProHealth Waukesha Memorial Mukwonago . 15

Froedtert Community Hospital - Pewaukee . . 32

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multi-hospital health systems that integrate physician services and outpatient clinics with inpatient services to provide coordinated medical care. Integrated care can improve quality and efficiency through better patient engagement, electronic record sharing and the elimination of duplicate diagnostic tests. Advocate Aurora Health is the region’s largest integrated health system, serving eastern Wisconsin and northeastern Illinois. One of the largest health systems in the nation, it is the result of the merger of Milwaukee-based Aurora Health Care and Chicago-based Advocate Health Care. The second-largest integrated system in the region is Ascension Wisconsin, which includes the former Columbia St. Mary’s health system and Wheaton Franciscan Healthcare. Ascension Wisconsin is part of St. Louis-based Ascension Healthcare. Ascension also includes the former Ministry health system, which provides care in northern Wisconsin, and the former Affinity Healthcare, which provides health care in northeastern Wisconsin. Both Advocate Aurora and Ascension are among the nation’s 10 largest health systems. The other integrated health systems serving the area are Froedtert & the Medical College of Wisconsin, which combines an academic medical center with two community hospitals, a tertiary care hospital and the region’s only Level I trauma center; ProHealth Care, which serves the greater Waukesha area with two hospitals and more than a dozen medical clinics in Waukesha County; and Children’s Wisconsin, which has pediatric hospitals and clinics in southeastern and northeastern Wisconsin, as well as northern Illinois.

Advocate Aurora Health

Advocate Aurora Health is the largest fully integrated health system in Wisconsin and serves eastern Wisconsin through 16 hospitals and more than 150 clinic sites. It employs 33,000 caregivers, including 1,800 physicians throughout eastern Wisconsin. Aurora received the top performance award in a six-year quality demonstration project conducted by Medicare. The health system operates 11 medical centers throughout southeastern Wisconsin, including St.

ProHealth Care

ProHealth Care is an integrated health care system serving Waukesha County and surrounding communities. The notfor-profit organization employs more

Children's Wisconsin is one of the nation's top pediatric facilities with hospitals located in Milwaukee and Neenah. It offers outpatient care in more than 70 medical specialties and has an academic affiliation with the Medical College of Wisconsin. It is ranked in nine specialty areas in U.S. News & World Report’s 2019-2020 Best Children’s Hospitals report. Children’s provides primary, specialty, urgent and emergency care, as well as community health services, foster and adoption services, child and family counseling, child advocacy services, and family resource centers. chw.org

Froedtert & the Medical College of Wisconsin

The Froedtert & the Medical College of Wisconsin regional health network is a partnership between Froedtert Health and the Medical College of Wisconsin. It operates eastern Wisconsin’s only academic medical center and adult Level I Trauma Center at Froedtert Hospital, Milwaukee, an internationally recognized training and research center engaged in thousands of clinical trials and studies. The Froedtert & MCW health network, which includes eight hospital locations, nearly 2,000 physicians and more than 45 health centers and clinics, draws patients from throughout the Midwest and the nation. froedtert.com In 2017, United Hospital System in Kenosha affiliated with Froedtert and The Medical College and was renamed Froedtert South. It provides services through the Kenosha Medical Center Campus, St. Catherine’s Medical Center Campus and multiple physician clinics. froedtertsouth.com

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CHILDREN’S

Children’s Wisconsin

at every age and stage We are committed to partnering with families and communities to help nurture kids’ physical, mental and social health. Here are a few of the ways we’re caring for kids: •

Our school-based mental health program helps kids across the state to access counseling right down the hall from their classrooms.

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Pediatricians at our primary care locations care for kids and families in the neighborhoods where they live, work and play.

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Our school nursing program brings full-time nurses to Milwaukee Public Schools, helping keep kids healthy so they can learn.

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Through advocacy, we support local, state and federal legislation that improves health and well-being for kids and families.

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We provide the kids of our community the highest quality care available anywhere in the world — right here in Wisconsin.

TALENT

Ascension Wisconsin includes the former Columbia St. Mary’s Health System and Wheaton Franciscan Healthcare Services. The system includes 11 hospitals, more than 75 community clinics, the Columbia College of Nursing, physician medical groups and several urgent/express care centers in southeastern Wisconsin. Columbia St. Mary’s Regional Burn Center is the only one of its kind in the eastern half of the state. ascension.org

than 4,900 people and offers a network of more than 900 physicians. The system’s hallmark services include cancer, heart and vascular care, neuroscience and orthopedics. The system includes a tertiary care hospital, an acute care hospital and a rehabilitation hospital. In addition, 14 primary care clinics offer online scheduling and accessible care. Online reservations can also be made for urgent care and virtual urgent care visits. prohealthcare.org

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Workforce Health, the employer services arm of the Froedtert & the Medical College of Wisconsin health network, provides health care services to businesses throughout the region. froedtert.com/workforce-health

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Luke’s Medical Center, its flagship, tertiary-care hospital. aurorahealthcare.org

BECAUSE A SKILLED AND EDUCATED WORKFORCE IS KEY TO A VIBRANT ECONOMY, MMAC IS INVOLVED IN SEVERAL INITIATIVES TO ENSURE THE TALENT PIPELINE CONTINUES TO MEET THE REGION’S NEEDS.

University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee (UWM)

TA L E N T Milwaukee School of Engineering (MSOE)

Marquette University

REALIGNING EDUCATION Nationally recognized universities and forward-thinking technical colleges have partnered with businesses to build a talent pipeline for the jobs of today and tomorrow ISCONSIN HAS ALWAYS VIEWED EDUCATION AS A TOP PRIORITY, and its residents have insisted that it be rooted in real-world practicality. As a result, state and local communities have fostered strong links between private-sector businesses and educational institutions.

Engineering’s new academic center and technology program that is focused on artificial intelligence, cybersecurity, cloud computing and robotics

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The region’s technical colleges – Milwaukee Area Technical College (MATC), Waukesha County Technical College (WCTC), Gateway Technical College and Moraine Park Technical College – actively partner with employers and four-year universities to create the career pathways necessary for the next-generation economy

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Area schools continue to pioneer programs focused on the future, including UWMilwaukee’s Connected Systems Institute, UW-Whitewater’s Institute for Water Business, and the Milwaukee School of

Waukesha Technical College

A W E A LT H O F E D U C AT I O N A L OFFERINGS Approximately 87,500 students attend one of the more than a dozen four-year colleges and universities in the region. Another 32,000 students attend two-year schools.

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Building an Inclusive Talent Pipeline

The quality of the region’s K-12 school system greatly impacts the flow and quality of talent in the metro Milwaukee economy. MMAC is committed to ensuring that all children receive a strong educational foundation and opportunities to learn about and access the job opportunities here. It promotes initiatives committed to realizing the full potential of the region’s workforce, including: ●

The Higher Education Regional Alliance (HERA), a collaborative of 18 southeastern Wisconsin public and private two- and fouryear colleges and universities, and a network

Technical Colleges

The state’s occupational education system continues to be a national leader in providing students with the skills they need to succeed in the workplace. Established in the early 1900s, the state’s technical college system was the first of its kind in the nation and was used as a model by other states. Today, the system serves more than 430,000 students at 16 colleges in the state. Students earn associate degrees, technical diplomas and certificates in a variety of fields, including information technology, health care, business, public safety and the skilled trades.

Milwaukee Area Technical College

All-In Milwaukee is a coordinated collaboration of students, families, pathway partners, universities, advisors, and donor partners

New initiatives are expanding vocational opportunities. The M3 (M-Cubed) initiative, a partnership between

WCTC offers innovative choices to keep your team on the cutting edge, more than 150 areas of study.

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committed to providing comprehensive support, including maximized financial aid, customized advising, and career readiness to ensure limited-income students complete college and matriculate into the Milwaukee workforce

TALENT

of partner organizations dedicated to closing achievement gaps

Strong ties to employers, education partners, economic development experts and community-based organizations ensure economic opportunities. More than 90 percent of students who complete the state’s technical college programs are employed within six months of their graduation.

TALENT: REALIGNING EDUCATION

TECHNOLOGY TRANSFER

HELPING INNOVATORS TURN CONCEPTS INTO PRODUCTS Local universities help companies transform concepts into reality through research, prototyping and testing. Applied Technology Center (ATC)

Transfers technology from the laboratory to the marketplace to solve problems confronting business, strengthen economic development, protect the environment and benefit human life. Milwaukee School of Engineering. 414/277-7416. msoe.edu/atc

Center for Biomolecular Modeling

Creates 3D physical models of molecular structures using rapid prototyping to help research scientists create custom models of proteins. Milwaukee School of Engineering. 414/277-7529. cbm.msoe.edu

Clinical and Translational Science Institute

A regional biomedical collaboration of the Medical College of Wisconsin, Milwaukee School of Engineering and others to foster reduced barriers between disciplines and institutions to solve medical engineering problems. ctsi.mcw.edu

Construction Science and Engineering Center

Dedicated to testing products for structural integrity and failure points, helping to determine marketability and safety. The lab has multiple computerized data acquisition capabilities and transducers for measuring force, displacement and strain. Milwaukee School of Engineering. 414/277-7301. msoe.edu/research

Talent: Applied Technology Development

The Midwest Energy Research Consortium (M-WERC) meets our members’ talent needs and supports the research program through the Training and Development HUB, an advanced energy-testing lab to prepare the next generation of electrical assembly workers and testers. The facility at M-WERC’s Energy Innovation Center is a partnership with M-WERC member companies and universities that offer advanced manufacturing training programs. m-werc.org

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Fluid Power Institute (FPI)

Conducts a variety of performance, endurance and environmental evaluations of hydraulic components and systems, fluid analysis and tribology measurements; and performs modeling and simulation, system integration and prototyping. Milwaukee School of Engineering. 414/277-7143. msoe.edu/fpi

Medical College of Wisconsin Office of Technology Development

Oversees the college’s technology transfer process, including patenting, marketing and licensing of new technologies. Medical College of Wisconsin. 414/955-4362. mcw.edu/departments/technologydevelopment

Photonics and Applied Optics Center

University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee Water Equipment and Policy Center

University scientists and industry members collaborate on promising research to advance the water industry with transformative technologies and policies. 414/229-2615. uwm.edu/freshwater/researchoverview/water-equipment-and-policycenter

M-WERC Technology Research

M-WERC has developed an innovative research model to solve the toughest challenges in the energy, power and controls sector. These challenges include developing the next generation of extreme power conversion equipment, systems intelligence modules and advanced manufacturing materials. m-werc.org

Located at an extremely low-vibration site, the center performs experiments on sensitive optical projects. Recent projects include LED performance/endurance and evaluation of computerized virtual 3D images for motion detection. Milwaukee School of Engineering. 414/277-7416. msoe.edu/atc

MWERC

Rapid Prototyping Center (RPC)

A consortium of more than 65 clientmembers working to reduce product development cycle time through 3D scanning technology, rapid prototyping and additive manufacturing. Multiple machines use leading types of rapid prototyping techniques, including stereolithography apparatus, selective laser sintering, fused deposition modeling (FDM) and 3D printing. Milwaukee School of Engineering. 414/277-7189. msoe.edu/rpc

University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee Office of Sponsored Programs

Provides administrative support for contracts and technology transfer activities, including contract review, award negotiation and acceptance, and account setup. 414/229-4537. uwm.edu/officeofresearch/osp/techtransfer

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Milwaukee Public Schools, the Milwaukee Area Technical College (MATC) and UWMilwaukee that provides a supportive, educational bridge between high school and a four-year degree. The Dual-Enrollment Academy, offered by both Milwaukee Area Technical College and Waukesha County Technical College, which allows students to earn college credits while still in high school. Gateway Technical College: Offers more than 70 diploma, certificate and associate degree programs. Campuses in Racine, Kenosha, Elkhorn, Burlington, Pleasant Prairie and Sturtevant. Enrollment: 12,998. gtc.edu Milwaukee Area Technical College (MATC): Offering 170+ associate degree,

technical diploma and certificate programs. Partners with more than 40 four-year colleges and universities for affordable paths to bachelor’s degrees. Apprenticeships. Campuses in Downtown Milwaukee, Mequon, Oak Creek and West Allis. Online options. Enrollment: 21,163. matc.edu

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Moraine Park Technical College: Offers

more than 60 associate degrees and diploma programs in West Bend. Variety of online and blended education options. Enrollment: 4,061. morainepark.edu

The ATC is home to several centers of excellence to provide students and industry partners: • A platform for networking and problem solving • Applied research opportunities

UWM

The University of Wisconsin System

Southeastern Wisconsin is home to three of the University of Wisconsin’s four-year campuses, including the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee (UWM), the second-largest UW campus with just over 24,000 undergraduate and graduate

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With more than 250 industry-sponsored projects annually, MSOE’s Applied Technology Center™ (ATC) and the students within are at the forefront of providing solutions to real-time challenges by leveraging additive manufacturing and fluid power technologies and supporting product development efforts.

• Workforce education, advanced degrees and professional development opportunities Learn more about our innovative industry solutions at msoe.edu/atc

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technical diplomas, apprenticeships and certificate programs. Enrollment: 11,725. wctc.edu

TALENT

Waukesha County Technical College (WCTC): More than 150 associate degrees,

TALENT: REALIGNING EDUCATION

Communication, College of Education, Opus College of Engineering, College of Health Sciences and College of Nursing. It offers more than 70 doctoral and master’s degree programs, 12 certificate programs, and is home to the state’s only dental school and the region’s only law school.

students. In 2019, UWM was designated as a Research 1 doctoral university, placing it among 131 top-tier research institutions in the United States, including Yale, Duke and Johns Hopkins universities. UWM’s Sheldon B. Lubar School of Business has approximately 3,500 graduate and undergraduate students and is noted for its research in manufacturing, information systems, accounting, marketing, finance strategy and leadership, business development and diversity issues. Another 2,100 students are enrolled in UWM’s College of Engineering & Applied Sciences’ undergraduate and graduate programs. Two other four-year University of Wisconsin schools are located in the region. More than 12,000 students attend the University of WisconsinWhitewater in Walworth County, and slightly more than 4,400 students attend University of Wisconsin-Parkside, located between Racine and Kenosha.

Private Colleges & Universities

Southeastern Wisconsin is served by

Private College Listings Alverno College: Weekday bachelor’s programs for women. Co-ed MBA program. Enrollment: 1,744. alverno.edu Bryant & Stratton College: Diploma, associate and bachelor’s degrees. Enrollment: NA. bryantstratton.edu Carroll University

several private colleges and universities, many of which have earned a national reputation. Marquette University is the largest private school in the region. A Catholic, Jesuit university, Marquette offers more than 80 majors and preprofessional programs in dentistry, law and medicine. Colleges include the Helen Way Klingler College of Arts and Sciences, College of Business Administration, J. William and Mary Diederich College of

Carthage College: Bachelor’s degreees for traditional and adult, accelerated evening program. Enrollment: 2,742. carthage.edu Concordia University Wisconsin: Bachelor’s degrees. Classroom and e-learning for MBA or OLA graduate leadership program. DBA program. Enrollment: 5,777. cuw.edu Herzing University: Bachelor’s degrees. Online MBA. Dual concentration option. Enrollment: 3,327. herzing.edu

Marian University: 100% online bachelor’s and master’s degrees. Enrollment: 1,819. marianuniversity.edu/online

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Marquette University: Bachelor’s in business administration; MBA program. Enrollment: 11,819. marquette.edu/business Medical College of Wisconsin: Master’s degrees. Enrollment: 1,400. mcw.edu Milwaukee School of Engineering: BBA and BS degrees. Two-year degree completion programs. Engineering, nursing, perfusion master’s programs. MBA degrees. Enrollment: 2,746. msoe.edu

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Mount Mary University: Bachelor’s degrees. Flexible, stackable, inclusive MBA and certificate programs. Enrollment: 1,200. mtmary.edu

• MBA in Business Analytics • MBA in Business Management • MBA in Healthcare Administration

Ottawa University: Bachelor’s and master’s degrees. Enrollment: NA. ottawa.edu/onlineand-evening/academics

Courses begin every eight weeks!

University of Phoenix: Bachelor’s degrees. Three locations in the Milwaukee area. Enrollment: NA. phoenix.edu/milwaukee Upper Iowa University-Milwaukee Center: Associate’s, bachelor’s and MBA degrees. Enrollment: NA. uiu.edu

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Carroll University: Bachelor’s degrees. MBA, plus six graduate certificate programs. Enrollment: 3,449. carrollu.edu

Lakeland University - Milwaukee: Bachelor’s degrees. Enrollment: 2,511. lakeland.edu

OPTIONS ARE A GOOD THING. WE’VE EXPANDED OURS.

Cardinal Stritch University: Bachelor’s degrees. Accelerated evening MBA and master’s in management. Accelerated, weekend doctoral degree. Enrollment: 1,896. stritch.edu

Wisconsin Lutheran College: Bachelor’s degree in business administration, with specific areas. Enrollment: 1,200. wlc.edu

Summerfest

SUMMERFEST: THE WORLD’S L ARGEST M U S I C F E S T I VA L

The Deer District

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VISIT Milwaukee

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Travel Channel: Milwaukee is one of the “coolest” cities

Non-Stop Fun

For merriment, there is plenty of nightlife throughout Milwaukee, whether it be somewhere in the city’s popular Third Ward or Fifth Ward, or in one of many fun destinations, including the Deer District near the Fiserv Forum, Brady Street, Water Street, Old World Third Street, North Avenue or Jefferson Street. If you’re looking for Las

Vegas-style gambling, you might want to check out Potawatomi Hotel & Casino, which is located just west of downtown.

Milwaukee holds more festivals than any other city in the United States. Many of the city’s major ethnic festivals are held at the lakefront, including Festa Italiana, Irish Fest, German Fest and Polish Fest. The summer season is also filled with many church and community festivals as well, including the Cinco de Mayo Festival held at Mitchell Park on Milwaukee’s near south side, Cedarburg’s annual Strawberry Festival and Fish Days in Port Washington. ●

Milwaukee is probably best known for Summerfest, a celebration of music and food considered to be one of the most diverse and affordable of the world’s major music festivals. It hosted more than 800 performances on 11 stages along the shores of Lake Michigan in 2021. For more information visit summerfest.com

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City of Milwaukee

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LIVABILITY

The City of Festivals

BUSINESS RESOURCES

DURING THE MILWAUKEE BUCKS’ NBA CHAMPIONSHIP RUN, THE DEER DISTRICT showed the world what a fun and exciting place Milwaukee is to be, while the Ryder Cup competition showcased what a beautiful place southeastern Wisconsin is to live. Bordered on the east by the deep-blue waters of Lake Michigan and encircled by the pristine, glacial hills of the Kettle Moraine, the Milwaukee Region is perfectly situated near an abundance of natural resources. Ranked as one of the top destination cities in the country, it’s a place where you can have fun, feel at home and enjoy urban energy without big-city stress.

LIVABILITY: CULTURE OF COOL

An Active Arts Scene MAJOR EVENTS & ATTRACTIONS

Milwaukee is a cultural center offering a wealth of opportunities to attend plays, operas, symphonies and chamber music thanks to an arts community that is well supported by metro-area residents. ●

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Potawatomi Hotel & Casino 6.0 million Milwaukee Brewers 1.8 million

Among large metropolitan areas, only Nashville, Orlando, Minneapolis-St. Paul and Chicago have more performing arts groups per 100,000 people. And no city in the country, except Los Angeles, raises more private money VISIT Milwaukee to support the arts community. The Milwaukee Symphony recently moved into its new home, a refurbished movie palace from the 1930s in the heart of the downtown. The city is also home to the Milwaukee Ballet, the Florentine Opera and the Milwaukee Repertory Theater. The region offers a variety of musical venues ranging from small settings like Back Room@Colectivo and Turner Hall to medium-size locations like the Pabst, the Riverside and Miller High Life theaters to major arenas like Fiserv Forum and the American Family Amphitheater

Magnificent Museums

There are many excellent museums in the Milwaukee area, including the Milwaukee Art Museum, which has a permanent collection of more than 20,000 works and is best known for its $100 million addition and reception area designed by Santiago Calatrava; West Bend’s Museum of Wisconsin Art, which highlights regional crafts and artifacts; Discovery World Museum, an interactive science and technology Milwaukee Art Museum museum located on Milwaukee’s lakefront; the Harley-Davidson Museum, which showcases the evolution of the famous motorcycle made in Milwaukee; the Milwaukee Public Museum, which is considered one of the six best natural history museums in the country; and Betty Brinn Children’s Museum, featuring many handson exhibits dedicated to children through age 10.

Milwaukee County Zoo 1.3 million Wisconsin State Fair 841,000 Milwaukee Bucks 722,000 Summerfest 410,000

Sensational Sporting Events Pridefest

FESTIVALS & EVENTS Juneteenth

Polish Fest

PrideFest Milwaukee

Bastille Days

Festa Italiana

German Fest

PetFest

Port Fish Days

Fresh Coast Jazz Festival Oktoberfest

Greek Fest

Milwaukee Film Festival

Mexican Fiesta

Jazz in the Park

Holiday Folk Fair International Strawberry Festival Lakefront Festival of Art

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Polar Plunge Irish Fest

Milwaukee is a sports-loving city. It is home to the Milwaukee Bucks, which won the NBA national championship in 2021; the Milwaukee Brewers professional baseball team, which won the National League Central Division in 2021; and the Marquette Golden Eagles and UW-Milwaukee Panthers NCAA basketball teams. Wisconsin also has become known nationally as a golf destination thanks to its hosting of major Milwaukee Bucks golf championships, including a U.S. Open, two U.S. Women’s Opens, three PGA Championships, a U.S. Senior Open, a U.S. Amateur and the Ryder Cup. The U.S. Senior Open will return in 2023 and the U.S. Women’s Open comes back in 2025.

A Culinary Smorgasbord

The region’s restaurants serve up a smorgasbord of ethnic delicacies. Among the more popular cuisines are Mexican, German, French, Italian, Chinese, Greek, Middle Eastern, Thai, Polish, Russian and Serbian. A variety of upscale restaurants offer epicurian delights, including Ardent, Bacchus, Carnevore, Casablanca, Five O’Clock Steakhouse, Harbor House, Lake Park Bistro, Mader’s, Rare and Tre Rivali in Milwaukee; Fleming’s Prime Steakhouse & Wine Bar in Brookfield; Mr. B’s in Brookfield and Mequon; Eddie Martini’s and Ristorante Bartolotta in Wauwatosa; and The Union House in Genesee Depot.

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CONFERENCE FACILITIES The largest dedicated conference facility in the region is the Wisconsin Center, which is located in downtown Milwaukee. Currently featuring 190,000 square feet of contiguous exhibit space, it is undergoing a major transformation that will double its size (photo at right). Dozens of additional venues can accommodate events and meetings for groups of 18 to 18,000.

Major Meeting Venues

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The largest meeting venues in the city include: ●

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Wisconsin Center (downtown Milwaukee): 265,000 sq. ft., seats 18,300 theater-style and 9,120 banquet-style. wisconsincenter.org Fiserv Forum (downtown Milwaukee): 730,000 sq. ft., seats 18,000 theater-style and 1,000 banquet-style. fiservforum.com Henry Maier Festival Park: Eight intimate venues for smaller events, seven stage footprints and an amphitheater that can accommodate 18,000, all located on Milwaukee’s lakefront. milwaukeeworldfestival.com Wisconsin State Fair Park (West Allis): 200,000 sq. ft., seats 25,000 theater-style and 16,000 banquetstyle. wistatefair.com/wsfp Pettit National Ice Center (West Allis): 200,000 sq. ft., seats 4,000 theater-style and 4,000 banquetstyle. thepettit.com American Family Field (West Milwaukee): 100,000 sq. ft., seats 35,000 theater-style and 2,000 banquet-style. mlb.com/brewers/ ballpark/events Potawatomi Hotel & Casino (Milwaukee): 32,000 sq. ft., seats 2,700 theater-style and 1,200 banquet-style. paysbig.com/meetings/venues Brookfield Conference Center (Brookfield): 44,000 sq. ft., seats 1,200 theater-style and 1,800 banquet-style. brookfieldconferencecenter.com

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Milwaukee has become a destination for meetings thanks to significant investments in hotels and meeting facilities T’S NO SURPRISE THAT MILWAUKEE HAS BECOME A DESTINATION CITY for corporate and association events, given all that it has to offer. Every year, more than 60,000 people attend conventions and business meetings here. They join more than a million tourists who are drawn to the city by its affordability, accessibility, fine dining opportunities and exciting entertainment venues. Milwaukee is truly a meeting destination city where there’s literally something going on every week of the year.

Milwaukee’s hospitality and “can do” spirit were primary reasons it was selected for the 2020 Democratic National Convention. And while the COVID-19 pandemic upended that event, the region hosted the internationally visible Ryder Cup, and the contacts made for the DNC have already generated more than a half dozen additional convention bookings. Hotel developers have also realized the region’s potential, investing millions of dollars in new properties in and around downtown as well as in outlying communities. The city’s location 15 minutes from a major airport makes getting in and out of town easy to do, while the city’s uncongested accessibility makes it easy to get around when people are here. Add to that the wealth of things to do – both in the city or a short drive away, and the reasons for hosting an event here become clear. For more information, go to visitmilwaukee.org.

An Energized Downtown

There’s a real sense of excitement in downtown Milwaukee, due in large part to the opening of Fiserv Forum, the new home of the Milwaukee Bucks professional basketball team and the city’s newest concert venue. But it’s not just the arena that’s causing the buzz – it’s the development that is occurring all around it. Fiserv Forum is the anchor of a 30-acre, mixed-use development project that is energizing an already revitalized downtown. One of its key features is The Deer District, an outdoor public entertainment area that is a gathering place for public events. It is surrounded by brewpubs, bars, restaurants and other entertainment venues. There’s even an outdoor beer garden with a large LCD screen that broadcasts sporting and other special events. The nearby Historic Third Ward, located just south of the downtown, and Brady Street, located on Milwaukee’s East Side, are also popular for their restaurants, bars and boutique shops.

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TURBOCHARGING STARTUPS The MMAC is committed to fostering a culture that promotes startups and entrepreneurs. It has created a dashboard to track regional startup and investment activity, as well as a dedicated website (MKEstartup.news) and “story teller” to highlight success stories. The region also benefits from a strong entrepreneurial ecosystem with organizations devoted to helping start-ups, including BizStarts; MiKE; Gener8tor; Scale Up Milwaukee, which recently launched SPARC, a growth-training program designed for businesses with revenue between $100,000 and $1 million; and Start in Wisconsin (startinwi.com), an online resource tool developed by the Wisconsin Economic Development Corp. Several incubators and shared office space solutions have opened throughout the area, giving young companies a place to work without the need to incur long-term leases. These efforts – combined with the city’s entrepreneurial spirit and networking organizations – have placed Milwaukee among the nation’s top 30 cities as a hub for startups.

BUSINESS RESOURCES

BUILDING a BUSINESS Milwaukee ranks as one of the top 30 startup hubs in the country, according to business.org ANY OF THE FIRMS IN THE SEVEN COUNTY REGION ARE SMALL COMPANIES WITH FEWER THAN 300 EMPLOYEES. The people who run these businesses are often looking for advice, networking possibilities and revenuegenerating opportunities.

MMAC offers a variety of small business services, including programming specifically tailored to the needs of small businesses, networking opportunities to help expand and strengthen contacts within the business community, and a legislative voice for companies that don’t necessarily have the resources to advocate on their own behalf. MMAC also helps minority and historically disadvantaged businesses through its affiliation with The Business Council and the Hispanic Collaborative. For companies seeking more in-depth engagement with their peers, MMAC’s Executive Roundtable Program provides confidential peer advisory boards for CEOs,

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CFOs and other senior executives to share best practices and resolve business challenges. The Leadership Council, reserved for MMAC’s most engaged stakeholders, offers opportunities to make strategic connections and participate in discussions that will benefit both their companies and the community. mmac.org/leadershipcouncil

Department of Workforce Development

The Wisconsin Department of Workforce Development administers and maintains employment-focused programs that enable employers to hire and retain the workforce they need. It delivers services through publicprivate partnerships, a statewide network of Job Centers, and online at JobCenterofWisconsin.com and dwd.wisconsin.gov.

Technical Assistance

A wealth of technical assistance is available

to startups and growing businesses. Some of the programs offer customized coaching to help business owners address specific needs. WEDC: Coordinates and directs state resources to promote business startup, retention, expansion and attraction, including financial and technical assistance programs in support of both business and community success. wedc.org BizStarts: A one-stop resource center that brings entrepreneurs together from all backgrounds, ethnicities and beliefs to create a collaborative learning environment. bizstarts.com CEOs of Growing Businesses (CGB): Brings together entrepreneurs who operate businesses with consistent growth and annual revenues in excess of $3 million. CGB provides monthly roundtables, educational forums and networking opportunities. mmac.org/cgb Cybersecurity Center for Business: The Cybersecurity Center for Business at UWWhitewater is an online center that offers nocost training to reduce or eliminate cyber risk. uww.edu/cobe/business-resources Fiscal and Economic Research Center (FERC): Helps area businesses, local governmental agencies and not-for-profit organizations with economic research. uww.edu/cobe/business-resources Marquette Law and Entrepreneurship Clinic: Offers free legal services to startup businesses and entrepreneurs, with a focus on clients who cannot afford qualified legal counsel. law.marquette.edu/community/marquettelaw-and-entrepreneurship-clinic

Business Center: Free one-on-one counseling, networking, classes, technical assistance and referrals for financial assistance. wctc.edu/smallbusiness Wisconsin Innovation Service Center: Helps entrepreneurs research product feasibility, competitive intelligence, licensing/strategic partnering and distributor assessments. uww.edu/cobe/business-resources WMEP Manufacturing Solutions: A nonprofit, professional services firm that helps companies become more profitable and valuable. Experts work side-by-side with manufacturers to help them develop and

implement solutions to their challenges in operational excellence, automation and technology; growth and strategy, human capital, certifications and standards, and sustainability. 608/240-1740. wmep.org Wisconsin Women’s Business Initiative Corp. (WWBIC): Assists individuals interested in starting, strengthening or expanding businesses by providing lending, business and financial capability education, and one-onone technical assistance. Services open to anyone, but primarily women, minorities, veterans and people of lower wealth. 414/263-5450. wwbic.com

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Milwaukee Development Center: Provides a single point of contact for developers, contractors, businesses and builders undertaking development projects in the city. city.milwaukee.gov/permits

707 Hub: Marquette University’s innovation space encourages a cross-disciplinary approach to solving problems. It also houses the Kohler Center for Entrepreneurship and the Social Innovation Initiative, which runs a free Boost program to help local social enterprises and business in the Near West Side of Milwaukee. marquette.edu/707-hub Small Business Development Center: The Wisconsin SBDC at UW-Whitewater is part of a statewide network supporting entrepreneurs and business owners through no-cost, confidential consulting and targeted educational programs. uww.edu/cobe/business-resources U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA): Offers loan programs and technical assistance to businesses. sba.gov/wi

As your business continues to grow and evolve, it deserves the capabilities of a global bank, while staying nimble, like a local one. So, no matter what your vision is, your Wisconsin-based commercial banking team brings deep industry expertise and strategic guidance to help uncover opportunities and take your business to new heights. That’s why we work here. Jeff Ticknor | jeffrey.ticknor@bmo.com Visit bmoharris.com/commercial to learn more. Banking products are subject to approval and are provided by BMO Harris Bank N.A. Member FDIC.

Waukesha County Technical College Small www.mmac.org

BUSINESS RESOURCES

SCORE Southeast Wisconsin: Volunteer business executives provide free and confidential small business advising, as well as classes on a wide variety of topics. sewisconsin.score.org

GOVERNMENT ASSISTANCE ONLINE FEDERAL

U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) sba.gov

STATE

Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation (WEDC) wedc.org Wisconsin Housing and Economic Development Authority (WHEDA) wheda.com

MILWAUKEE COUNTY

Milwaukee Department of City Development (DCD) city.milwaukee.gov/dcd Milwaukee Economic Development Corp. (MEDC) medconline.com Wauwatosa Economic Development Department wauwatosa.net West Allis Department of Development westalliswi.gov

BUSINESS RESOURCES

F I N A N C I N G G R OW T H

OZAUKEE COUNTY

Ozaukee County Economic Development ozaukeebusiness.org

RACINE COUNTY

Racine County Economic Development Corp. rcedc.org

WALWORTH COUNTY

Walworth County Economic Development Alliance walworthbusiness.com

WASHINGTON COUNTY

Economic Development Washington County edwc.org Hartford Area Economic Development hadc.org

WAUKESHA COUNTY

Waukesha County Business Alliance waukesha.org

KENOSHA COUNTY

Kenosha Area Business Alliance (KABA) kaba.org

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Southeastern Wisconsin offers growing businesses a wide variety of financing opportunities ILWAUKEE’S STRONG FINANCIAL SECTOR MAKES IT EASIER FOR SMALL, MEDIUMSIZE AND LARGE BUSINESSES IN SOUTHEAST WISCONSIN TO SECURE THE LOANS they need to expand, improve productivity and increase their market share. Several financial institutions have major operations in the region, including Associated Bank, BMO Harris, Chase, The Equitable Bank, First Midwest, Johnson Bank, Landmark Credit Union, Old National, PNC, Summit Credit Union, Tri City, US Bank, UW Credit Union and Wells Fargo. Federal, state and local government agencies also have programs to help businesses expand.

Private Equity

Private equity funds usually take an ownership stake in a company in exchange for

their investment, then give the entrepreneur an opportunity to buy back their ownership stake at a later date. Private equity funds obtain money from a variety of sources. Some, such as those operated by bank holding companies, are internally funded. Other equity funds are funded by corporate or individual shareholders. The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) makes venture capital available through its Small Business Investment Companies (SBICs), which operate much like venture capital funds. The Tech Council Innovation Network is a community-based economic development organization dedicated to fostering innovation. The network is operated by the Wisconsin Technology Council, an independent statewide board with representatives from technology companies,

Loans & Loan Guarantees

Most businesses finance their operations and expansions through business loans and lines of credit. Revolving lines of credit can range from $5,000 to $1 million and typically feature a variable interest rate that is tied to the prime rate. They are often collateralized with real estate, accounts receivable, inventory or fixed assets. Larger and riskier loans can be secured with loan guarantees from a government agency. The loan guarantee allows lending institutions to take on additional risk, because the government agrees to repay the lender if the business defaults. The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) guarantees between 30 percent and 40 percent of all long-term business loans nationwide.

SBA Programs

NOTE: SBA Coronavirus relief programs can be found at sba.gov/relief.

Debt Financing

SBA does not make direct loans to small businesses. When a business applies for an SBA loan, it is actually applying for a commercial loan, structured according to SBA requirements with an SBA guaranty. SBA-guaranteed loans may not be made to a small business if the borrower has access to other reasonable financing. There are around 350 banks, credit unions, Certified Development Companies and other lenders making SBA-guaranteed loans in Wisconsin. See the sidebar on page 61 for more information about participating lenders.

SBA 7(a) Program Loans

Guarantees 85 percent of loan amounts up to $150,000 and 75 percent of loan amounts greater than $150,000. Export loan guarantees are set at 90 percent. Loans can be used for working capital, land, building, machinery and equipment purchases, and export projects. The SBA 7(a) Express Program provides a 50 percent guarantee for loans up to $500,000. Veterans and their spouses are eligible for a waiver of the up-front guaranty fee on SBA Express loans.

SBA 504 Loan Program

Under the program, the SBA makes long-

SBA

PREFERRED LENDERS

Dozens of banks in the metro area have experience with the SBA loan program. The most active and expert lenders qualify for the SBA’s streamlined programs – the Preferred Lender Program (*) and the SBA Express Program (**), which offer expedited approvals. Following are preferred and express lenders participating in the SBA’s loan guarantee program as of June 2020. MMAC Members in Bold Advia Credit Union - Elkhorn **

Rachelle Poteracki

844/238-4228 Ext. 6115

Associated Bank - Green Bay * ** Bank Five Nine - Oconomowoc * ** BMO Harris Bank - Brookfield * **

Amy Tremel

920/727-8420

Sarah Andritsch

262/670-3026

Lisa Driggs

262/938-2628

Byline Bank - Brookfield * **

Jessie Hagen

262/860-2086

CIBC Bank * **

Brittany Martin

414/291-7115

Citizens State Bank - Mukwonago * **

Jim Ebben

262/363-6500

Collins State Bank - Random Lake **

Terry Van Engen

920/994-9434

Commerce State Bank - West Bend * **

Luke Hagel

262/247-2800

Community State Bank - Union Grove **

Nick Borth

262/878-3763

Cornerstone Community Bank - Grafton * **

Rick Novotny

262/546-1131

Educators Credit Union - Racine * ** First American Bank - Kenosha * ** First Business Bank - Milwaukee **

Michelle Uciechowski

262/321-4476

Alan Lane-Murcia

847/586-2225

Travis Frazier

262/792-7148

First Citizens State Bank - Whitewater * **

Katie Lehman

262/473-1401

First Federal Bank of Wisconsin **

Michael Berry

262/542-4448 Ext. 3202

First Midwest Bank **

Tracy Meeks

262/827-5117

Heritage Bank, N.A. *

Dave Henle

320/214-5506

Horicon Bank - Horicon **

Rose Petitte (West Bend) 262/808-2670

Huntington National Bank * **

Paula Cook

Ixonia Bank ** Johnson Bank - Racine * ** JPMorgan Chase Bank, Wisconsin * **

Wendy Sowinski

414/531-5897 262/560-7304

Mike Piku

414/287-6452

Anthony Leach

262/783-3902

Kohler Credit Union - Kohler **

David Dedrick

262/518-1786

Landmark Credit Union - New Berlin **

Sandy Roadt

262/780-7118

Live Oak Bank * **

Bill Harrigan

262/510-5194

North Shore Bank - Brookfield ** Old National Bank * PNC Bank - Milwaukee * **

Margaret Capper

262/787-6925

Paul Sackmann

262/317-4890

Harold Lewis

414/270-7929

Port Washington State Bank - Port Washington **

Trent Rogahn

262/268-7914

PyraMax Bank - Greenfield * **

Andrew Freter

414/235-5223

Spring Bank - Brookfield **

Glenn Michaelsen

262/754-5563

Thrivent Federal Credit Union **

Heidi Giuliani

612/844-8048

Town Bank - Hartland ** Tri City National Bank - Oak Creek **

Mike Gest

414/255-1013

Bruce Elliott

414/217-5215

U.S. Bank - Milwaukee * **

Doug Heding

414/765-6064

Waukesha State Bank * **

Paula Neis

262/549-8551

Wells Fargo Bank - Wisconsin * **

Linda Hrdina

414/294-8102

Westbury Bank - Brookfield * **

Joseph Schaefer

262/439-3338

* Preferred lenders can accept or reject loan applications without SBA approval ** Express lenders receive expedited approval from the SBA

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venture capital firms, educational and research institutions and government. wisconsintechnologycouncil.com

BUSINESS RESOURCES: FINANCING GROWTH

Large Lending Institutions MILWAUKEE-AREA LENDERS WITH AT LEAST $1.3 BILLION IN LOCAL DEPOSITS/ MMAC MEMBERS IN BOLD COMPANY

TYPE

DEPOSITS

WEBSITE

Associated Bank N.A.

Bank

$19.8 billion

associatedbank.com

BMO Harris Bank

Bank

$25.6 billion

bmoharris.com

Educator’s Credit Union

Credit Union

$2.5 billion

ecu.com

1326 Willow Road / Mount Pleasant

First Business Bank

Bank

$2.1 billion

firstbusiness.com

Johnson Bank

Bank

$4.9 billion

johnsonbank.com

SBA-Approved Micro-Lenders

JPMorgan Chase

Bank

$14.8 billion

chase.com

Landmark Credit Union

$4.7 billion

landmarkcu.com

555 S. Executive Dr. / Brookfield

Credit Union

First American Capital Corp., Subsidiary of the American Indian Chamber of Commerce of Wisconsin: 10710 W. Scharles Ave., Hales Corners. Telephone: 414/604-2044. Fax: 414/604-2070. faccloans.com

National Exchange Bank & Trust

Bank

$2.0 billion

nebat.com

North Shore Bank

Savings Bank

$2.0 billion

northshorebank.com

Old National Bank

Savings Bank

$1.5 billion

oldnational.com

790 N. Jefferson Street / Milwaukee

PNC Bank

Bank

$2.3 billion

pnc.com

Summit Credit Union

$3.7 billion

summitcreditunion.com

1709 Landmark Drive / Cottage Grove

Credit Union

Town Bank

Bank

$2.6 billion

townbank.us

Tri City National Bank

Bank

$1.7 billion

tcnb.com

US Bank

Bank

$40.9 billion

usbank.com

UW Credit Union

Credit Union

$3.8 billion

uwcu.org

Waterstone Bank SSB

Savings Bank

$7.0 billion

wsbonline.com

11200 W. Plank Court / Wauwatosa

Wells Fargo

Bank

$7.0 billion

wellsfargo.com

330 E. Kilbourn Avenue / Milwaukee

770 N. Water Street / Milwaukee

18500 W. Corporate Drive / Brookfield

555 Main Street / Racine 111 E. Wisconsin Avenue / Milwaukee

W239 N1700 Busse Road / Waukesha

15700 W. Bluemound Road / Brookfield

411 E. Wisconsin Avenue / Milwaukee

850 W. North Shore Drive / Hartland

6400 S. 27th Street / Milwaukee

777 E. Wisconsin Avenue / Milwaukee

3500 University Avenue / Madison

100 E. Wisconsin Avenue / Milwaukee

term, fixed-rate financing available to small businesses through a Certified Development Company (CDC) that provides financing by issuing SBAguaranteed debentures sold to private investors. The borrower typically must invest 10 percent in the project, the bank provides 50 percent of the financing and the CDC offers up to 40 percent. The maximum debenture is $5 million ($5.5 million for manufacturers and some loans related to energy consumption or renewable energy). Two SBA 504 lenders operate statewide: WBD (wbd.org) and Business Lending Partners (www.blp504.org).

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SBA Micro-Loan Program

Micro loans are designed for individuals seeking a loan for a new or growing small business. The maximum loan amount is $50,000 with a maximum repayment term of seven years at a fixed interest rate. Loan proceeds can be used for a supplies, furniture, fixtures, inventory, machinery, equipment or working capital.

Wisconsin Women’s Business Initiative Corp. (WWBIC): Assists individuals interested in starting, strengthening or expanding businesses by providing direct lending, quality business and financial capability education and one-on-one technical business assistance. Services are open to anyone, but primarily women, minorities, veterans and people of lower wealth. 1533 N. Rivercenter Drive, Milwaukee. 414/263-5450. wwbic.com

Small Business Innovation Research Program

The Small Business Innovation Research Program is a non-equity funding source for innovative technologies that are considered high-risk, high-payoff initiatives. Companies can receive up to $225,000 for feasibility studies, which typically last six to nine months; and $1.5 million for prototype development, which last up to 24 months. Applicants must secure private-sector financing, licensing or strategic partnerships to commercialize the technology. Small Business Innovation Research Program: More than $2.5 billion in funding is available through Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) and Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) programs. These non-equity funding sources are for small businesses with innovative technologies that are considered high-risk, high-payoff initiatives. sbir.gov

The Center for Technology Commercialization – SBIR/STTR Program Assistance: The Center for Technology Commercialization (CTC) is housed within UW Extension’s Division for Business and Entrepreneurship. CTC provides a range of SBIR/STTR assistance programs including informal and formal reviews, training sessions and follow-on match funding for successful SBIR/STTR awards. The center has helped Wisconsin companies secure more than $170 million in federal SBIR/STTR and other funding since 2005. 608/263-0398. wisconsinctc.org and wisconsinbir.org

Surety Bond Guarantees

The SBA’s Surety Bond Guarantee Program helps small business contractors who cannot obtain surety bonds through regular commercial channels. SBA can guarantee bonds for contracts up to $5 million, covering bid, performance and payment bonds, and up to $10 million on federal contracts.

Venture Capital Program

SBA’s Small Business Investment Company (SBIC) Program is a publicprivate investment partnership created to help fill the gap between the availability of growth capital and the needs of small businesses. The SBA does not invest directly in small businesses, relying instead on the expertise of qualified private investment funds. The SBA licenses these funds as SBICs and supplements the capital they raise from private investors with access to low-cost, government-guaranteed debt.

Wisconsin Economic Development Corp.

The Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation (WEDC) leads economic development efforts for the state. It provides resources, operational support and financial assistance to companies, partners and communities in Wisconsin. wedc.org and InWisconsin.com

loans, tax credits, workforce training grants, entrepreneurial micro-grants, SBIR/STTR matching grants and technology development loans. wedc.org

WHEDA Guarantees

Wisconsin Housing and Economic Development Authority (WHEDA) programs are flexible commercial loan guarantees designed to help rural and urban small businesses create and/or retain jobs. 800/334-6873. wheda.com Small Business Guarantee: Owners eligible for WHEDA loan guarantees can purchase or improve land and buildings, including mixeduse properties; purchase inventory or machinery; and/or have access to permanent or revolving working capital. Neighborhood Business Revitalization Guarantee: Assists developers who are developing or rehabilitating commercial real estate, including mixed-use properties. Agribusiness Guarantee: Assists small businesses that develop new products or expand the production of existing products using Wisconsin’s raw commodities. Contractor’s Loan Guarantee Program: Provides new loans or lines of credit to a business entering into a government or other business-related contract.

MEDC

The Milwaukee Economic Development Corporation (MEDC) provides gap financing to area businesses in partnership with participating lenders. 414/269-1440. medconline.com Second Mortgage Program: Provides gap financing to businesses in the Milwaukee 7 area, with a focus on Milwaukee and Waukesha counties. Eligible uses include building purchase, construction, renovation, equipment purchases and installation costs. MEDC can finance 25 to 40 percent of the total cost with at least 50 percent financed by a participating lender and a minimum 10percent equity injection from the borrower. Capital Access Program: The Capital Access Program helps lenders fund projects considered too risky for conventional banking. The lender has sole responsibility for structuring the financing. Participating lenders, along with their borrowers and the MEDC, set aside funds to offset any losses in the program. Businesses throughout Wisconsin are eligible for the program. Milwaukee 7 Capital Catalyst Program: The M7 Capital Catalyst Program provides flexible financing in collaboration with accredited investors in a non-dilutive manner. The funding is intended to increase the ability of emerging companies to access capital.

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Regional Economic Development Directors

BUSINESS RESOURCES

Regional economic development directors assist businesses by coordinating state resources to promote business startup, retention, expansion and attraction. Companies can find the regional economic development director serving their area at: wedc.org/inside-wedc/contact-us/ #regional

Business Financing

WEDC provides business development www.mmac.org

BUSINESS RESOURCES: GOVERNMENT AFFAIRS

MMAC PUBLICATIONS

MMAC offers several publications on the political process and its impact on business. In addition to its quarterly Commerce publication, MMAC publishes a Legislative Agenda and Legislative Scorecard.

MAC-PAC

The MAC-PAC is a political action committee that pools members’ financial contributions for political donations to state and local candidates, committees and political parties.

Wisconsin Department of Administration

BUSINESS RESOURCES

LEGISLATOR MEETINGS

MMAC offers opportunities for members to meet and talk with local, state and federal elected officials through its Madison Night in Milwaukee and its Milwaukee Night in Washington, D.C.

MMAC CONDUIT

The MMAC Conduit serves as a political donation “checking account” for individual members. Members’ contributions are delivered as a check, recorded as an individual contribution, but also acknowledged as part of MMAC’s effort to support economic vitality and job growth in metropolitan Milwaukee.

GOVERNMENT AFFAIRS MMAC advocates for effective tax policies, fiscal discipline, reliable energy and a responsive infrastructure to support the risk-takers who drive growth. Recent legislative wins driven or supported by MMAC advocacy include: STATE BUDGET ●

Provided more than $500 million in new school funding

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Increased per-pupil funding amounts for choice and charter schools

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Provided more than $2 billion in tax cuts to individuals and businesses

COMPETITIVE TAX CLIMATE ●

Successfully defeated more than $1 billion in proposed taxes

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Lowered income tax rate brackets

PUBLIC MUSEUM ●

Provided $40 million for a new public museum in downtown Milwaukee

TRANSPORTATION INFRASTRUCTURE ●

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Provided necessary bonding authority to keep I-94 East-West expansion on schedule

COST OF LIVING Milwaukee’s cost of living is slightly below the U.S. city average and ranks significantly lower than many major metropolitan areas, including Chicago, New York, Los Angeles and Minneapolis/St. Paul. According to the ACCRA cost-of-living index, $100,000 in living costs in Milwaukee would equal: ●

$155,000 in Boston

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$127,000 in Chicago

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$117,000 in Denver

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$109,000 in Minneapolis/St. Paul

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$138,000 in Portland

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$200,000 in San Francisco

MARKET FACTS

P O P U L AT I O N BY C O U N T Y ● Milwaukee County ● Waukesha County ● Ozaukee County ● Washington County

CENTRAL LOCATION

Milwaukee is ideally located on the western shore of Lake Michigan, 90 Minnesota miles north of Chicago, the thirdlargest urban area in the nation. The region is served by three major interstate highways, an international airport and an extensive rail network that includes both Iowa freight and passenger trains.

Wisconsin

Illinois

Median Gross Monthly Rent: Income Tax Rates: Sales Tax:

ELECTED OFFICIALS

Indiana

$914 24 minutes 3.54%-7.65% 5%- 5.5%

WORKFORCE BY S E CTO R ● Manufacturing

CLIMATE $291,300

Average Commute (One-Way):

● Walworth County

Michigan

MISCELLANEOUS Median Home Sales Price:

● Racine County ● Kenosha County

● Trade,

4 distinct seasons 78o Fahrenheit: average summer temp 7 days of 90o+ Fahrenheit 313 days above freezing (32 Fahrenheit) o

● Professional &

Business Services

FEDERAL

STATE

CITIES

U.S. Senators

Governor

Milwaukee

Lt. Governor

Waukesha

Attorney General

Racine

Ron Johnson (Republican) ronjohnson.senate.gov Tammy Baldwin (Democrat) baldwin.senate.gov

U.S. Representatives

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