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Small & midsize businesses
The Milwaukee Region’s small & medium sized businesses are a critical part of the economy - driving the region’s entrepreneurial innovation and job growth. Led by a representative group of CEOs, the Council of Small Business Executives (COSBE) has created resources and programs specifically focused on the needs of these companies with less than 300 employees.
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How is MMAC looking out for me?
As you concentrate on growing your business, you can rely on us to keep an eye on the big picture. We know what policies can help you thrive, and what policies could hurt your business – and we make sure our elected officials know, too. We serve as your representative with local, state and national politicians, as we vigorously advocate for pro-business policies that directly impact your company’s bottom line. We are engaging with our region’s K-12 school system and higher education institutions to inspire the next generation of our work force. And as stewards of our region’s economic future, we also work to protect and promote the valuable civic assets that make our region a first-tier place to live, work and play.
Why does my membership matter?
The business leaders who came before us over the past 150-plus years had the vision and determination to set a course toward the growing, prosperous region we enjoy today. We owe it to those who come after us to leave the Milwaukee Region an even better place than the one we inherited. And we can’t do that without you, our members. Your dues investment in MMAC strengthens your business and makes a difference in our region’s business community.
As you concentrate on growing your business, you can rely on us to keep an eye on the big picture. We know what policies can help you thrive, and what policies could hurt your business – and we make sure our elected officials know, too. We serve as your representative with local, state and national politicians, as we vigorously advocate for pro-business policies that directly impact your company’s bottom line. We are engaging with our region’s K-12 school system and higher education institutions to inspire the next generation of our work force. And as stewards of our region’s economic future, we also work to protect and promote the valuable civic assets that make our region a first-tier place to live, work and play.
Why does my membership matter?
The business leaders who came before us over the past 150-plus years had the vision and determination to set a course toward the growing, prosperous region we enjoy today. We owe it to those who come after us to leave the Milwaukee Region an even better place than the one we inherited. And we can’t do that without you, our members. Your dues investment in MMAC strengthens your business and makes a difference in our region’s business community.
Programs and services specific to small & midsized businesses and their leadership include:
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UNIQUE NETWORKS TO MEET
YOUR NEEDS The Leadership Council is the place to make exclusive connections, discuss ideas and be recognized for your leadership. MMAC provides a platform to convene and help create the strategies that will ensure our prosperity. Your perspective is critical to setting the course for Milwaukee’s future. >>LEARN MORE Executive Roundtables These groups give small business owners, chief executive officers, chief financial officers, senior executives and sales managers the ability to exchange ideas in a confidential setting. Networking Forum participants strive every meeting to develop sales referrals and close more business by expanding their business network. Multiple groups of approximately 15 professionals meet twice a month. Roundtables for high-growth companies Developed for those with an entrepreneurial mindset who are aggressively growing their business, these groups act like a virtual advisory board—providing a confidential environment to discuss critical business issues. |
AWARD PROGRAMS
Focus on the Future program
As manufacturers and offices reopened, SMEs endured, adapted and inspired. Our member outreach program unearthed some amazing small business stories. We honored 65 exceptional firms through our Focus on the Future event in September. VIEW LIST>> Future 50 awards program Each year, the MMAC and COSBE recognize 50 of the fastest-growing small businesses in metro Milwaukee. |
SUPPORTING K-12 EDUCATION
Raising student performance is critical to ensuring a prepared workforce. COSBE members support the goal of developing a regional workforce powered by innovative skilled individuals through a number of unique programs, including our Be The Spark Business Tours for 7th graders.
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