EXPAND YOUR BUSINESS IN MILWAUKEE

M7 Regional Partnership provides one-stop support for local business growth

Are you a Milwaukee business owner looking to expand your operations?
The Milwaukee 7 Regional Partnership (M7) offers comprehensive support designed specifically for local businesses ready to grow within our seven-county region.

WHY CHOOSE M7 FOR YOUR MILWAUKEE REGION BUSINESS EXPANSION?

Since 2005, M7 has helped over 100 local and international businesses successfully expand in Southeast Wisconsin. As the economic development arm of the Metropolitan Milwaukee Association of Commerce (MMAC), we understand the unique challenges and opportunities facing Milwaukee businesses.

BUSINESS EXPANSION SERVICES

Our dedicated team provides end-to-end support for your growth journey:

Milwaukee site selection
Find the perfect location for your business expansion across Kenosha, Milwaukee, Ozaukee, Racine, Walworth, Washington and Waukesha counties

Commercial real estate options
Access our extensive database of available properties tailored to your specific needs

Wisconsin business incentives
Navigate state and local tax benefits, grants, and financing opportunities

Milwaukee workforce development - Connect with our region's talented labor pool through specialized recruitment programs

Local supply chain partners
Build relationships with reliable Milwaukee area suppliers and vendors

Regulatory navigation
Streamline permitting and approval processes with expert guidance

Driving economic growth in Milwaukee

Every business expansion creates a powerful multiplier effect throughout our local economy. When your company grows, you create direct jobs that spark additional indirect employment opportunities across the Milwaukee metropolitan area.

The Milwaukee region’s business advantage

Southeastern Wisconsin offers distinct competitive advantages for expanding businesses:

Strategic Great Lakes location with exceptional transportation infrastructure
Lower operating costs compared to coastal business hubs
World-class manufacturing expertise and innovation
Robust education system producing skilled talent
Exceptional quality of life for employee recruitment and retention

Additional Milwaukee business resources:

Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation (WEDC)
Milwaukee Department of City Development
Forward Wisconsin
BizStarts

Join Milwaukee's business success stories

M7 has supported expansion projects across diverse industries, including advanced manufacturing, food and beverage production, water technology, energy innovation, and more. Our team provides confidential, personalized assistance throughout your entire expansion process. View success stories of your peers that have expanded →

WE ARE HERE. READY TO HELP.

Ready to take your Milwaukee business to the next level?
Our experienced economic development professionals stand by to help you navigate every aspect of your expansion journey.

Visit mkeregion.com

Rebecca Gries
Executive Director, Milwaukee 7
O: 414.287.4140
C: 262/510-9938

Katie Mendenhall
Director of Corporate Expansion & Attraction, Milwaukee 7
O: 414/287-4143
C: 703/297-7098

Jane Mullarkey
Manager of Corporate Attraction & Expansion, Milwaukee 7
414/287-4171