Message from the president
MMAC President & CEO Dale Kooyenga SCOTUS ruling brings uncertainty Last week’s U.S. Supreme Court ruling on the sweeping tariffs implemented by the Trump administration has added more complexity to [...]
Two Milwaukee icons, one historic home
Two unmistakable Milwaukee brands – founded 110 years apart – are about to come together. A rendering of the entrance of the new Central Standard Distillery facility, opening this [...]
Efficiency on the shop floor
Racine manufacturer using AI to improve processes An employee at Racine's Wiscon Products works with a component that will be shipped to one of the company's clients. When [...]
MMAC, regional stakeholders file suit against Port Washington
Proposed ballot measure would cripple job opportunity The Metropolitan Milwaukee Association of Commerce (MMAC), along with a coalition of regional stakeholders, filed a lawsuit against the city of Port Washington [...]
Microsoft executive meets with local leadership
MMAC President and CEO Dale Kooyenga, left, joined a group of business and civic leaders during a roundtable discussion with Microsoft Vice Chair and President Brad Smith. Wisconsin [...]
WDIC names new leadership
MMAC board members - Litynski, Kornfeld - tapped to lead organization The Wisconsin Defense Industry Council (WDIC), the state’s foremost advocate for the state’s defense industry sector, has named a [...]
Elevating a community
Community and business leaders took part in the groundbreaking of the Lighthouse Campus, a $15B data center project in Port Washington. Vantage breaks ground on $15B data center [...]
A new wave of talent
All-In Milwaukee is a college completion program that supports high-potential, limited-income, diverse Milwaukee students. Launched in 2019, the program plays a pivotal role in strengthening the region’s talent pipeline. The [...]
MMAC Supports Carmen Northwest’s Contract Extension with MPS
The Milwaukee Public School Board will vote on the future of Carmen Northwest at its meeting on Thursday. The Milwaukee Public School (MPS) Board will make a decision [...]
Investing in Every Child
SGO website established to demonstrate support for groundbreaking school funding opportunity Every child deserves our investment to ensure a stronger, more vibrant community tomorrow. A new federal tax credit is [...]