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High costs, lack of clear plan play into decision
Rising housing costs will impact all city residents Ninety percent of surveyed property managers in Milwaukee would increase rents should the Milwaukee Public Schools’ (MPS) $252 million referendum pass April 2, according to a recent poll conducted by the Milwaukee Metropolitan Association of Commerce (MMAC).
On April 2, Milwaukee Public Schools (MPS) will ask voters for a quarter-billion dollar increase in its annual revenue limit, much of it funded through property taxes. After listening to stakeholders and surveying its Board of Directors, the Milwaukee Metropolitan Association of Commerce (MMAC) is opposing this measure.
This referendum is being brought forward ¬less than five years after passage of an $87 million revenue limit increase without a clear plan on how to improve educational outcomes, even as academic performance continues to be at or near the bottom of all major city school districts. We cannot continue to perpetuate the same strategies and expect different outcomes. Rebecca Gries to help M7 Corporate Attraction and Expansion efforts
Brian Beaulieu returns to provide economic insights With an election front-and-center, ongoing conflict in many corners of the globe and inflation still impacting everyone’s bottom line, our economy is on everyone’s mind. Those attending “What’s Next: Anticipating Business Cycle Changes in 2024/25” on March 13, at the Brookfield Conference Center, will get to hear the perspective of an economics expert on our fiscal future. Brian Beaulieu, CEO of ITR Economics, is one of the country’s foremost economists, researching the use of business cycle analysis and economic forecasts to increase business profitability.
Milwaukee Mitchell International Airport celebrates rebound in 2023
MMAC’s own Corry Joe Biddle honored by Greater Milwaukee Urban League Corry Joe Biddle, MMAC Vice President of Community Affairs, was honored by the Greater Milwaukee Urban League with its “Young Professional Making a Difference” award Monday. Biddle received the recognition during the organization’s annual Equal Opportunity Day luncheon. She joined nearly two dozen individuals and organizations honored for their efforts in providing and advocating for equal opportunity in Milwaukee. Biddle has been with MMAC since 2008 – serving as Executive Director of FUEL Milwaukee, a 7,000-member community engagement network serving young professionals in the community. She also leads MMAC’s Region of Choice initiative, which has helped increase African American and Latino employment and advancement among 125-plus area companies since its launch in 2019. “MMAC is lucky to have someone with the passion and drive of Corry Joe," said MMAC President Dale Kooyenga. "Whether it's championing equity by heading up our Region of Choice program, or facilitating professional development initiatives for the next generation of talent, she is certainly making a difference in our community. MMAC to gather facts, meet with stakeholders regarding $252M measure MPS is a critical part of K-12 education in the city of Milwaukee. We also recognize that more than 40 percent of city students receiving public funding attend schools outside of MPS. A comprehensive effort to improve student outcomes is critical to the region’s future, however the proposal to raise an additional $252M from taxpayers in this MPS proposal raises more questions than answers. As employers, MMAC members have a vested interest in a high-quality K-12 education system that produces the talent needed to drive economic growth in our region. Employers are also invested partners in funding Milwaukee Public Schools, as commercial property owners account for 40 percent of the city’s property tax base. That stated, we have significant concerns regarding the $252M referendum on the ballot this April. Those concerns include: Milwaukee Region Poised for a Great Run
Rep. Tom Tiffany provides insight on key issues facing business
Sheehy provides parting thoughts as his tenure closes
Local non-profit provides work to the visually impaired, talent to local business By Ryan Amundson - Sr. Director of Communications, MMAC
Recent transplants discuss their experiences during Talent Recruitment Summit For Gaby Cabrera, a southern California native and assistant product manager at Milwaukee Tool, there was one standout fear in moving to southeastern Wisconsin. “For me, one of my biggest struggles, and one of the things I was most scared of when I first moved was the winters,” she said. Beyond your standard post-shoveling muscle aches and becoming acclimated to driving in the conditions, she confessed “winters here are not that bad.” Cabrera joined Ayrton Bryan, a sustainability project manager for Rockwell; and Danielle Frees, an assistant designer for Jockey International, during the panel discussion “Milwaukee Ambassadors: What Transplants Say About the Cream City” during last week’s Talent Recruitment Summit, hosted by MMAC and VISIT Milwaukee. The trio talked at length about the things they like about Milwaukee, tips they would provide employers in helping transplants transition and the challenges they endured. Talent Recruitment Summit to provide insights in selling Milwaukee
LANDMARK LEGISLATION, PROGRESS IN WORKPLACE EQUITY, GAME-CHANGING ECONOMIC INVESTMENT HIGHLIGHT AGENDA AT 162ND EVENT
Metropolitan Milwaukee Association of Commerce (MMAC) will celebrate groundbreaking progress, acknowledge challenges that persist and set a path toward securing our region’s future at the 162nd All Members Meeting on Tuesday, Oct. 17, at the Bradley Symphony Center. Doors will open at 4 p.m. with the program beginning at 5 p.m. A cocktail reception will follow from 6-8 p.m. To attend, register here. Mount Pleasant, WI – CCB Technology, a nationally recognized leader in business IT solutions and services, announced today that it will celebrate the opening of its new headquarters with a ribbon-cutting ceremony. Local area business and community leaders, elected officials, partners, and CCB customers and supporters have been invited, with 300+ expected to attend.
CCB Technology Ribbon Cutting and Building Dedication October 5, 2023, 3:00-5:00 PM – Ceremony begins at 3:15 PM 8411 Corporate Drive, Mount Pleasant, WI Speakers include:
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