Metropolitan Milwaukee Association of Commerce | Milwaukee, WI 53202
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Driving economic growth

The MMAC is the key private sector partner for regional economic development, working to strengthen our business base and to attract and retain jobs and the talent to fill them.

The Milwaukee Region is a natural magnet for business. It ranks sixth among major metro areas nationwide in the number of corporate headquarters per capita.

Affordable land and leasing costs, abundant fresh water, an educated workforce, low business costs and easy access to financing, technical assistance and efficient infrastructure have helped businesses succeed and grow.

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ranks Milwaukee
20th
out of 101 U.S. metro areas on its list of "best cities for business," outpacing cities such as Chicago, Atlanta, San Antonio, Los Angeles and Seattle.


Leading industries

Milwaukee also receives high marks for its favorable business tax structure. Milwaukee ranked No. 4—4% below the national average for total taxes paid by corporations—in a study of 24 mid-sized U.S. cities by KPMG International. The Milwaukee Region also ranks fifth in the nation for the number of Fortune 500 firms per capita.

In total, the Milwaukee region flourishes with more than 50,000 business establishments, 1 million employees and a gross regional product of more than $99 billion. Roughly one-third of the region's businesses drive the export of goods and services beyond regional borders, bringing new income into the region.

These regional driver industries include:
  • Power, automation and controls
  • Food & beverage manufacturing
  • Information technology
  • Distribution
  • Water technologies
  • Financial services
  • Medical technology and biomedical 

Want to learn more? 
  • Visit ChooseMilwaukee.com for industry stats, business success stories and news.
  • Visit Discover Milwaukee for information on relocation, education, health care and other resources.
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  • Membership
    • Gain visibility >
      • Advertising
      • Event Sponsorship
      • Lead generation
    • Grow & strengthen your biz >
      • Executive roundtable program >
        • Roundtable News
      • Food and beverage manufacturers
      • Focus on the Future Awards
      • Future 50 Awards >
        • Future 50 winner archive
      • Leadership Council
      • International >
        • Global Business Insights series
        • Wisconsin International Trade Conference
        • Benefits of WTA membership >
          • Join WTA now
        • WTA member directory
        • Global Pulse - eNewsletter Archive
        • WTA events
        • Volunteer leadership
      • Roundtables for high-growth companies
      • Small business >
        • Council of Small Business Executives
      • Young professionals
    • Improve the business climate
    • Invest in our community
    • Cost Savings programs >
      • Certificates of origin
      • Health insurance plan
      • Office supply discount program
    • Join now
    • Request More Information
    • Members only >
      • Member Orientation
      • Submit an event
      • Submit news about your company
      • Update email preferences
      • Promote your MMAC membership
  • Events
    • MMAC event calendar
    • Event photos >
      • 2020 Golf Outing
    • Community events calendar
    • Submit an event
    • Sponsorship
    • 2019 MMAC All Member Meeting
  • Talent Pipeline
    • Grow your talent pipeline >
      • Business tours for students
      • Career-based learning
      • Manufacturing CAREERx
      • Technology Education & Literacy in Schools (TEALS)
    • Attracting & retaining young professionals
    • Professional development
  • Diverse Talent
    • The Business Council
    • Hispanic Collaborative
  • Advocacy
    • Miller Park economic impact study
    • Legislator voting records
    • Pro-business public policy agenda >
      • Talent
      • Growth
      • Livability
      • Small business legislative agenda
    • Education recommendations >
      • Supportive policies
      • Quality schools
      • Effective Educators
      • Community engagement
    • Ranking Milwaukee County Schools
  • Economic Growth
    • Attracting & retaining businesses
    • Food & beverage cluster
    • Milwaukee Development Corp. >
      • Rebuild & Revitalize Program
    • Milwaukee EB-5 Visa program
    • Milwaukee Urban Strategic Investment Corp. (MUSIC)
    • Metro Milwaukee reports
    • Starting a business >
      • BizStarts
      • New business planning guide
  • About the Region
    • 2020 Navigate Business MKE
    • Benchmarking metro MKE
    • Business outlook survey
    • Economic Trends
    • Local media listings
    • Major employers in metro Milwaukee
    • Metro Milwaukee demographics
    • Order a publication
    • Relocating a business
  • About MMAC
    • Board of directors >
      • New 2021 Board Members
    • Contact us
    • Members of the media
    • Publication archive >
      • News Archive
      • Press Releases
      • Milwaukee Commerce magazine
    • Scholarships for minority students
    • Staff
  • Member Directory
  • Member Login
  • COVID-19 Resources
    • Health & Safety Toolkit >
      • Employer Outbreak FAQs
      • Testing FAQs
      • Preparing for the 2nd wave
      • Health & Safety Checklist
    • Business Strategies webinars