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Focus on the Future Awards

MMAC’s annual 2021 Focus on the Future Awards program is proud to recognize the very best of small businesses, start-ups, non-profits and diverse businesses across Southeastern Wisconsin. In the spirit of our former Future 50 awards program, MMAC honors their contributions to strengthen the Milwaukee Region’s economy. #MMACfocus

“At MMAC, we’re inspired by the examples of innovation, resilience and success we hear from Milwaukee region companies and their employees every day. It’s our honor to recognize some of those stories in this year’s Focus on the Future awards,” said Stephanie Hall, vice president of membership and small business at MMAC.

Winning companies will be announced during a luncheon on Sept. 24 at the Italian Community Center. Another 34 companies are receiving honorable mention recognition.

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Congratulations to our 2021 Focus on the Future Finalists!

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Talent

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

FINALISTS:

• Beyond Vision - Employer of the blind and visually impaired  
• Lutheran Social Services of Wisconsin & Upper Michigan - Health and well-being advocates 
• MKE Tech Hub Coalition - Collaboration to advance tech talent in the Milwaukee Region 
  

HONORABLE MENTION:

• American Companies (American Construction Services Inc. & American Architectural Group Inc.) 
• Eaton Corporation 
• Excel Legacy Group LLC 
• Frontdesk, Inc. 
• Granular 
• R&R Insurance Services, Inc. 
  
• Spectrum Investment Advisors 
• SRH 

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Growth

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

FINALISTS:

• Gross Automation LLC - Industrial automation and electrical control components 
• PartsBadger – CNC manufactured parts 
• Wisconsin Center District – Convention center and event venue 

HONORABLE MENTION:

• Artery Ink 
• Brunch 
• DataComm Plus 
• Educational Credential Evaluators, Inc. 
• Great Lakes Roofing Corp.
• Hunger Task Force 
• MicroSynergies 
  
• Pattyn North America, Inc. 
• Smart Spaces 
• TopLine Results Corp.
• zizzl  

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Livability

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

FINALISTS:

• The Dohmen Company Foundation – Health support programs  
• Milwaukee Continuum of Care - Supportive housing program services 
• St. Ann Center for Intergenerational Care  - Services for adults and children with disabilities 
  

HONORABLE MENTION:

• Ellenbecker Investment Group 
• Eppstein Uhen Architects 
• ERTH Dispensary | ERTH CBD 
• KristinAdvising - Defining Leaders 
• Snip Internet LLC
  
• The Hounds & Tap 
• Walden Production Resources, Inc. 

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Equity

Recognizes companies addressing racial disparities, one of the Milwaukee region’s biggest challenges, through the attraction of a diverse workforce and cultivation of an inclusive workplace culture.

FINALISTS:

• Alverno College – Higher education 
• Good Karma Brands/101.7 The Truth – Radio station 
• Podcast Town – Digital broadcasting agency 
  

HONORABLE MENTION:

• Apple Spice Box Lunch and Catering Company
• Milwaukee Center for Independence
• College Possible
  
• Rivera & Associates, Inc.
• VISIT Milwaukee

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Innovation

Recognizes companies for bringing big ideas to market.

FINALISTS:

• Arch Electric, Inc. - Solar systems for residential, commercial and utility projects 
  
• Captivate Exhibits - Creation of trade show exhibits, graphics and corporate interiors 
  
• Novir - Diagnostic testing and other biotechnology applications
  

HONORABLE MENTION:

• Caravela 
• Like|Minded 
• WorkShift, Inc

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Questions? Contact Stephanie Hall at 414/287-4121 or shall@mmac.org

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