Letter to Membership – MPS Referendum passed
Dear Members, The Milwaukee Public Schools $252 million referendum result was not the one we were hoping for. We do, however, accept the will of the electorate in their decision [...]
MMAC announces opposition to MPS referendum
High costs, lack of clear plan play into decision The Milwaukee Metropolitan Association of Commerce (MMAC) has announced its opposition to the $252 million Milwaukee Public Schools (MPS) referendum to [...]
MMAC opposes upcoming MPS Referendum
On April 2, Milwaukee Public Schools (MPS) will ask voters for a quarter-billion dollar increase in its annual revenue limit, much of it funded through property taxes. After listening to [...]
Longtime leader Jim Paetsch announces retirement
Rebecca Gries to help M7 Corporate Attraction and Expansion efforts Jim Paetsch, M7 Senior VP & Executive Director In a planned succession, MMAC President Dale Kooyenga announced Rebecca Gries [...]
President’s message: MPS referendum
MMAC to gather facts, meet with stakeholders regarding $252M measure MPS is a critical part of K-12 education in the city of Milwaukee. We also recognize that more than 40 [...]
MMAC Announces Leadership Transition
Kooyenga to replace Sheehy as president of MMAC in January 2024 Oct. 23, 2023 (MILWAUKEE) - As part of a planned transition, Dale Kooyenga will become President of the Metropolitan Milwaukee Association [...]