Reimagining what’s possible
If you ask MMAC member Craig Ruhland what gets him out of bed in the morning, he’ll likely tell you it’s his passion for building and fixing things. As the [...]
MKE Startup News Feature
Universities of Wisconsin proposes new investment in startups, commercialization By: Anna Lardinois, Startup Storyteller The Universities of Wisconsin is asking the state to make a new investment in university technology transfer and [...]
EPA to reconsider ozone classification
Seventh Circuit pauses more stringent designation for region Businesses in southeastern Wisconsin received positive news this week as the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) agreed to reconsider a 2024 decision [...]
Running with purpose: Girls on the Run of Southeastern Wisconsin transforms local lives
Girls across the region are lacing up their sneakers for more than a 5K event. Thanks to Girls on the Run of Southeastern Wisconsin (GOTRSEWI), they’re meeting each new life [...]
MMAC supports mayor’s recommendation for I-794 Lake Interchange project
HYBRID OPTION MODERNIZES CRITICAL INFRASTRUCTURE WHILE KEEPING MILWAUKEE MOVING July 8, 2026 (MILWAUKEE) – The Metropolitan Milwaukee Association of Commerce (MMAC) supports Milwaukee Mayor Cavalier Johnson’s recommendation to advance the Freeway Improvement (hybrid) option as the preferred path forward [...]
A more perfect union through trusted institutions
Free people, strong communities, shared commitments key to our success By Dale Kooyenga, MMAC President & CEO “By pursuing his own interest, he frequently promotes that of the society more [...]
More than an NBA star
Giannis Antetokounmpo brought championship spirit, drive to Milwaukee By Ryan Amundson, MMAC Sr. Director of Communications (and lifelong Bucks fan) In a short video clip recorded soon after he was [...]
What’s ahead for the food and beverage industry?: Industry leaders convene at 2026 FaB Wisconsin Member Conference
During his opening remarks at last month’s inaugural Food and Beverage (FaB) Wisconsin Membership Conference, Palermo Villa Incorporated Chairman and CEO Giacomo Fallucca referred to Wisconsin as the “Silicon Valley” [...]
Educating Milwaukee’s next generation: 2026 MMAC Ignite the Spark honorees
Ignite the Spark is an award program that highlights the educators who foster supportive, engaging and inclusive learning environments that prepare Milwaukee students for success in school and beyond. This year, [...]
Strengthening partnerships, reducing energy costs for industry: An overview of the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee Industrial Training and Assessment Center
The University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee (UWM) is uniquely positioned to advance academic research while building meaningful business partnerships, thanks to the campus’s Industrial Training and Assessment Center (WM-ITAC). Funded by the [...]
