MMAC/COSBE began the Future 50 program to recognize the outstanding achievements of local, fast-growing entrepreneurs.
2016 Future 50 Winners (PDF)
>> A statistical look at the winners (PDF)
>> A statistical look at the winners (PDF)
2014 Future 50 Winners (PDF)
>> A statistical look at the winners (PDF)
For the third year in a row, manufacturers that make everything from plastics coatings and steel tubes to custom hardware and interactive kiosks hold the most spots – 15 – on the MMAC’s Council of Small Business Executives (COSBE) Future 50 list for 2014. This year’s list – and the business community in general – reflect the Milwaukee Region’s past as a manufacturing powerhouse and its innovative future. “We are proud of the range of companies that are receiving the award and believe they represent a robust economic future,” said Mary Steinbrecher, executive director of the COSBE.
>> A statistical look at the winners (PDF)
For the third year in a row, manufacturers that make everything from plastics coatings and steel tubes to custom hardware and interactive kiosks hold the most spots – 15 – on the MMAC’s Council of Small Business Executives (COSBE) Future 50 list for 2014. This year’s list – and the business community in general – reflect the Milwaukee Region’s past as a manufacturing powerhouse and its innovative future. “We are proud of the range of companies that are receiving the award and believe they represent a robust economic future,” said Mary Steinbrecher, executive director of the COSBE.
2013 Future 50 Winners (PDF)
Reflecting national trends to increase market share and grow revenue, 60% of the companies on MMAC/COSBE’s 2013 Future 50 list do a majority of their business outside regional borders. “These types of companies represent the ‘drivers’ in our regional economy,” said Tim Sheehy, MMAC president. “By exporting goods and services nationally and internationally, these companies are bringing new income home to the region – essentially growing the pie for everyone.”
2012 Future 50 Award Winners (PDF)
National and local statistics have confirmed that manufacturing growth is leading, and will continue to lead, the economic recovery. The 2012 Future 50 winners underscore that point, with 17 manufacturers on the list. In aggregate, the 2012 winners had revenues of $889,834,220 – a 32% increase over the previous year – and combined employment of 3,324 at the end of 2011. The companies are projecting to add just over 500 jobs by the end of 2012.
National and local statistics have confirmed that manufacturing growth is leading, and will continue to lead, the economic recovery. The 2012 Future 50 winners underscore that point, with 17 manufacturers on the list. In aggregate, the 2012 winners had revenues of $889,834,220 – a 32% increase over the previous year – and combined employment of 3,324 at the end of 2011. The companies are projecting to add just over 500 jobs by the end of 2012.
2011 Future 50 Award Winners (PDF)
As local companies seek ways to increase market share, revenues and profits, more and more companies are finding customers outside the Milwaukee 7 region and re-investing those revenues at home. Twenty of the firms on the 2011 Future 50 list reported that they export more than half their products or services outside the seven-county region. Combined, the 2011 Future 50 winners reported combined revenue of $734 million -- a 28% increase over combined revenues for 2009. The companies had a total combined employment of 2,796, which represents a 25% increase over combined employment in 2009.
As local companies seek ways to increase market share, revenues and profits, more and more companies are finding customers outside the Milwaukee 7 region and re-investing those revenues at home. Twenty of the firms on the 2011 Future 50 list reported that they export more than half their products or services outside the seven-county region. Combined, the 2011 Future 50 winners reported combined revenue of $734 million -- a 28% increase over combined revenues for 2009. The companies had a total combined employment of 2,796, which represents a 25% increase over combined employment in 2009.
2010 Future 50 Award Winners (PDF)
Combined, this year’s Future 50 had a total employment of 3,537 and $623.7 million in revenue by year-end 2009—a 12% increase over their combined revenue for 2008. Twenty-three of the winners are being recognized for the first time (companies can win the award up to three times); 16 for the second time, and 11 are three-time winners.
Combined, this year’s Future 50 had a total employment of 3,537 and $623.7 million in revenue by year-end 2009—a 12% increase over their combined revenue for 2008. Twenty-three of the winners are being recognized for the first time (companies can win the award up to three times); 16 for the second time, and 11 are three-time winners.
2009 Future 50 Award Winners (PDF)
Combined, this year's Future 50 had a total employment of 4,037 jobs and $621 million in revenue by year-end 2008—a 39% increase over their combined revenue for 2007. Half the winners are being recognized for the first time (companies can win the award up to three times). Of this year's winners, 24 were started in the past 10 years; 14 were established between 1987 and 1998; and 12 were founded prior to 1987.
Combined, this year's Future 50 had a total employment of 4,037 jobs and $621 million in revenue by year-end 2008—a 39% increase over their combined revenue for 2007. Half the winners are being recognized for the first time (companies can win the award up to three times). Of this year's winners, 24 were started in the past 10 years; 14 were established between 1987 and 1998; and 12 were founded prior to 1987.
2008 Future 50 Award Winners (PDF)
Combined, this year's Future 50 had a total employment of 2,716 jobs and $612 million in revenue by year-end 2007—a 26% increase over their combined revenue for 2006. More than half the winners are being recognized for the first time (companies can win the award up to three times). Of this year's winners, 19 were started in the past 6 years; 15 were established between 1987 and 1998; and 16 were founded prior to 1987.
Combined, this year's Future 50 had a total employment of 2,716 jobs and $612 million in revenue by year-end 2007—a 26% increase over their combined revenue for 2006. More than half the winners are being recognized for the first time (companies can win the award up to three times). Of this year's winners, 19 were started in the past 6 years; 15 were established between 1987 and 1998; and 16 were founded prior to 1987.
2007 Future 50 Award Winners (PDF)
Combined, the 2007 Future 50 had a total employment of 2,581 jobs and $671 million in revenue. Of this year's winners, 30 were founded in the past 10 years; 17 were founded between 1986 and 1996; and 18 were founded prior to 1986. The firms on the list are a diverse representation of industries throughout the seven-county region. Twenty of this year's winners—or 40%—are service-based firms; 12 are technology; 8 are manufacturers; 6 are in construction; 3 are in finance/real estate/insurance; and 1 is in wholesale trade.
Combined, the 2007 Future 50 had a total employment of 2,581 jobs and $671 million in revenue. Of this year's winners, 30 were founded in the past 10 years; 17 were founded between 1986 and 1996; and 18 were founded prior to 1986. The firms on the list are a diverse representation of industries throughout the seven-county region. Twenty of this year's winners—or 40%—are service-based firms; 12 are technology; 8 are manufacturers; 6 are in construction; 3 are in finance/real estate/insurance; and 1 is in wholesale trade.
2006 Future 50 Award Winners (PDF)
The 2006 Future 50 companies represented a combined employment of approximately 3,196 people and have combined revenue of $544 million. The winners represent a diverse mix of service, technology, real estate, construction and manufacturing firms from Milwaukee, Waukesha, Washington, Ozaukee, Kenosha, Racine and Walworth counties.
The 2006 Future 50 companies represented a combined employment of approximately 3,196 people and have combined revenue of $544 million. The winners represent a diverse mix of service, technology, real estate, construction and manufacturing firms from Milwaukee, Waukesha, Washington, Ozaukee, Kenosha, Racine and Walworth counties.
2005 Future 50 Award Winners (PDF)
The 2005 Future 50 companies represent a combined employment of approximately 1,785 people and have combined revenue of $327 million. The winners represent a diverse mix of service, technology, real estate, construction and manufacturing firms in Milwaukee, Waukesha, Washington and Ozaukee counties. Twelve of the winners are celebrating their master mettle, or third-time winning designation.
The 2005 Future 50 companies represent a combined employment of approximately 1,785 people and have combined revenue of $327 million. The winners represent a diverse mix of service, technology, real estate, construction and manufacturing firms in Milwaukee, Waukesha, Washington and Ozaukee counties. Twelve of the winners are celebrating their master mettle, or third-time winning designation.