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2021 All Member Meeting
Tuesday, November 30, 2021  |  Bradley Symphony Center, Milwaukee

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This year, we announced progress made by Milwaukee Region employers toward diverse hiring and advancement goals - Region of Choice (ROC) initiate - and reiterated our support for a sales tax increase to fund critical quality of life services for the City and County of Milwaukee. We also recognized health care and business leaders for their efforts during the pandemic and presented our Champion of Commerce award to Dr. John Raymond, the Medical College of Wisconsin.

A special thanks to Jonas Prising, Chairman and CEO of ManpowerGroup, for providing steady leadership during his two-year term as MMAC’s Board Chair. And a warm welcome to incoming Chair Cathy Jacobson, President and CEO of Froedtert Health, along with several newly elected board members.

2021 All Member Meeting welcome video
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View a detailed report here >>

Watch videos by topic from the meeting below.

Jonas Prising, CEO of ManpowerGroup and outgoing MMAC Chair, joins MMAC President, Tim Sheehy, in welcomed more than 1,200 community and business leaders from the Milwaukee Region. They discussed the challenges of the previous year and recognized health care and business leaders for their efforts during the pandemic. Dr. John Raymond, the Medical College of Wisconsin was presented our Champion of Commerce award.

Talent is the currency of the future

Presenting sponsor Andy Keller, J.P. Morgan Chase, kicks off this section with an overview of their accomplishments in the Milwaukee Region. Jonas and Tim then talk about better educating and preparing the population we have to increase the value we will hold in the talent currency of the future.

Workplace challenges & opportunities for Metro Milwaukee employers

Jonas and Tim discuss diversity and inclusion in Milwaukee. They share the progress to-date of the Region of Choice (ROC) initiative, a 5-year pledge by employers to increase African American and Hispanic/Latino employment throughout the region. Julie Granger and Corry Joe Biddle from the MMAC then take a deeper dive, sharing the results from a survey of 2,000 management-level employees about the culture of their workplaces and local communities. Ugo Nwagbaracha, CEO of Diamond Discs International, then lays out important steps the business community can take to increase supplier diversity.

Economic development growth in Southeastern Wisconsin

Gale Klappa, WEC Energy group outlined the Milwaukee 7 (M7) Regional Partnership's economic development wins for the region since its inception. HARIBO of America's Rick LaBerge sweetens things up by revealing why they are built their new factory in Kenosha. And Dominic Ortiz, Potawatomi Hotel & Casino, delivers an energetic message on the future.

Funding Milwaukee's future

Tim and Jonas reiterated the MMAC Board of Director's support for a sales tax increase to fund critical quality of life services for the City and County of Milwaukee. Watch Tim's discussion with Milwaukee County Executive David Crowley, State Senator Dale Kooyenga and Milwaukee Common Council President Cavalier Johnson.

Incoming MMAC Chair Cathy Jacobson, President and CEO of Froedtert Health, brought our 2021 All Member meeting to a close by highlighting our 2022 agenda for economic development, entrepreneurship support and a future SWOT analysis. The reception sponsor Kevin Anderson, Old National Bank, has the last word for the night.

Presenting Sponsors


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Reception Sponsors


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Media coverage:
Milwaukee Business Journal:
  • Hundreds reconnect at MMAC's in-person members meeting
  • MMAC says participating employers hitting goals for adding minority employees, managers

BizTimes: Survey shows disparity among white, Black and Hispanic leaders’ outlook on the city and their companies

Milwaukee Journal Sentinel:
  • Milwaukee metro on track to hit MMAC goals for diversifying workforce
  • Discussions between GOP state Sen. Dale Kooyenga, Milwaukee leaders could offer way forward with pension crisis looming

WUWM Radio: MMAC says Milwaukee-area workforce is more diverse amidst challenges

Chairman's Circle Sponsors


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Business Champions


A.O. Smith Corporation
Ascension Wisconsin Corporate Office
Badger Meter
The Bartolotta Restaurants
Carroll University
Children’s Wisconsin
Cross Management Services
Deloitte
Diamond Discs International
Eaton Corp.
Eppstein Uhen Architects
Foley & Lardner
GE Healthcare
Gilbane Building Company
Goodwill Industries of SE WI and Metro Chicago
Haywood Group
Herzing University
Husch Blackwell
Husco
Insulation Technologies
Ixonia Bank
J.F. Ahern Co.
KPMG
Lubar & Co.
Medical College of Wisconsin
Metal-Era
MGIC
Michael Best & Friedrich
Milwaukee Police Association
Milwaukee Tool
Northwestern Mutual

PAX Holdings
PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC)
PNC Bank
PS Capital Partners
Quad
Quarles & Brady
Reinhart Boerner Van Deuren
Rockwell Automation
Ruekert & Mielke
Spectrum Investment Advisors
Spectrum Reach
SysLogic
Wells Concrete
Wells Fargo
Wisconsin Center District
Wisconsin Lutheran College
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        • Ranking Milwaukee County Schools
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        • Technology Education & Literacy in Schools (TEALS)
        • Career-based learning experiences
      • Growth
      • Livability
      • Equity
      • Peer metro comparison
    • Cost saving programs >
      • Health insurance plan
      • Office supply discount program
    • Events >
      • 2021 All Member Meeting
      • Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Summit
      • Talent Solution Series
      • Emerging Leaders Series
      • Global Business Insights Series
      • Member Orientation
      • Replay: The Business of MKE Series
      • Replay: Race Bridge Series
    • For members only >
      • Fall 2022 Impact Report
      • Sponsorship
      • Advertising
    • Need more info?
  • Networks
    • Leadership Council
    • President's Huddle
    • Executive roundtable program
    • FUEL Milwaukee for young professionals
    • Future 50 Awards Program
    • Networking Forum for referrals
    • Region of Choice Initiative
    • Roundtables for high-growth companies
    • World Trade Association
  • Advocacy
    • 2021-2022 Legislative Scorecard >
      • Senate Votes
      • Assembly Votes
    • Recent Legislative Wins
    • Funding Local Governments
    • Miller Park economic impact study
    • Wisconsin State Legislature
    • K-12 Education Recommendations
  • Economic Development
    • Milwaukee 7 Partnership for Economic Development
    • MKE Venture Mentoring Service
    • Milwaukee Development Corp. >
      • Rebuild & Revitalize Program
    • Milwaukee Urban Strategic Investment Corp. (MUSIC)
    • Milwaukee EB-5 Visa program
    • Starting a business >
      • BizStarts
      • New business planning guide
  • Metro MKE
    • 2022 Navigate Business MKE
    • Business outlook survey
    • Economic trends
    • Local media listings
    • Major employers in metro Milwaukee
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    • Order a publication
    • Relocating a business
  • About
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    • Milwaukee Commerce magazine
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