INVESTING IN MILWAUKEE'S ECONOMIC FUTURE

Milwaukee 7 Regional Partnership

When we compete as a united region, we think bigger and create broader opportunities for everyone. Your investment in the Milwaukee 7 Regional Partnership helps drive this collaborative approach, ensuring our region remains globally competitive while creating lasting economic impact.

YOUR INVESTMENT AT WORK

Regional growth initiatives

M7 leverages your investment to deliver concrete results that benefit your business and our entire region:

Strategic industry cluster development

Global investment attraction

Talent retention and development programs

Infrastructure and community development

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MILWAUKEE BUSINESS EXPANSION MADE SIMPLE

The Milwaukee 7 Regional Partnership actively connects with businesses seeking expansion opportunities—from neighboring counties to international markets.

Our team provides end-to-end project management, guiding your company from initial consultation through facility opening. M7's economic development experts work alongside local partners throughout our seven-county region, conducting regular business visits to identify your specific challenges and growth opportunities.

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RECENT SUCCESS STORIES

FISERV

Fiserv is expanding its presence in southeastern Wisconsin and establishing its global headquarters in downtown Milwaukee. Fiserv’s new global corporate headquarters will be located at 640 Vel Phillips Drive, in the former Boston Store building. This project is expected to include a $40 million investment and 160,000 square feet of space. Fiserv also is expected to add 250 new jobs over the coming years.

CASTING CLEANING RESOURCES

Casting Cleaning Resources, an Indiana-based manufacturer that serves the foundry industry, is expanding its operations to Menomonee Falls. The company provides post-mold cleaning of iron castings to manufacturers in Iowa, Illinois and South Carolina, and is expanding to meet the increasing demands of the industry. Casting Cleaning Resources chose southeast Wisconsin because of its proximity to supply chain partners, a skilled workforce, and the high concentration of advanced manufacturing companies in the area. The company purchased the former Vollrath Co. facility in Menomonee Falls for its production operations.

GENERAC

Waukesha-based energy firm Generac is expanding its presence in Wisconsin by investing $53 million in its facilities across the state and creating more than 700 new jobs. The company’s investment includes the recent expansion of its corporate operations into the Village of Pewaukee with the purchase of a new building, plus the creation of 700 new manufacturing and office jobs throughout the state by the end of 2024. While the company’s global headquarters will remain in Waukesha, the new Pewaukee office will house 300 employees, allowing the company to continue expanding its research and development and headquarters functions to support significant global growth across multiple product lines.

"If it wasn't for the work that the Milwaukee 7, the City of Brookfield and WDC did with us, we would not have made the investments that we've made and not put the employees in Brookfield where we have."

Ty Staviski

Milwaukee Tool

GLOBAL INVESTMENTS IN THE REGION

MICROSOFT: $3.3 billion capital investment in a data center campus in Racine county

MILWAUKEE TOOL: 4,000 new jobs with more than $500 capital investment in the region. Owned by Hong Kong-based Techtronic Industries (TTI) Group

HARIBO N.A.: $325 million capital investment. Global headquarters is in Grafschaft, Germany.

Global companies such as Microsoft, Milwaukee Tool, HARIBO N.A. and many others have expanded their global footprint right here in the region with the support of M7. We have successfully closed deals and attracted foreign direct investment from companies in China, India, Great Britain, Spain, Italy and Germany.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the Milwaukee 7 Regional Partnership?

The Milwaukee 7 (M7) is the regional economic development partnership for the seven counties of southeastern Wisconsin: Kenosha, Milwaukee, Ozaukee, Racine, Walworth, Washington, and Waukesha. As MMAC's economic development arm, we focus on attracting new businesses, helping existing businesses expand, and building a stronger regional economy.

How does M7 help businesses?

M7 provides comprehensive support including site selection and real estate optimization, access to financing and business incentives, talent sourcing and workforce solutions, market expansion strategies, and connections to regional networks and resources. We serve as a one-stop shop to guide companies from their first visit through opening day and beyond.

What industries does M7 focus on?

We focus on high-growth industries with strong regional presence, including:

Mechanical Manufacturing
Food and beverage manufacturing/packaging
Medical tech and manufacturing
Technology and electronic manufacturing
Energy and component manufacturing
Corporate and professional services

These sectors show significant growth potential and align with our region's strengths.

How does M7 differ from MMAC?

While MMAC is a broader business membership organization, M7 is specifically focused on regional economic development strategy. We work collaboratively - MMAC provides foundational business support while M7 leads coordinated, cross-county economic development initiatives. This partnership ensures comprehensive support for regional growth.

How can businesses invest in or support M7?

Businesses can invest in M7 to support regional economic growth. Your investment funds research, marketing, outreach to locationally active companies, site visits and ongoing support for companies investing here. It also supports talent development initiatives and strategic planning to maintain global competitiveness.

Why is regional collaboration important?

Regional collaboration gives us a competitive advantage in the global marketplace. When the seven counties work together, we can offer better resources, coordinate infrastructure development, present a unified approach to business attraction and have a stronger voice in state and federal initiatives.

The Milwaukee 7 also aligns and partners with the Wisconsin Economic Development Corp. (WEDC), the state's public-private economic development corporation, to achieve the economic development goals established for the state of Wisconsin and the WEDC network.

JOIN US IN BUILDING TOMORROW'S ECONOMY

Your investment in M7 is an investment in our region's future.
Together, we can continue building a stronger, more competitive economy that benefits businesses and communities across southeastern Wisconsin.