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    • Advocacy >
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      • 2023-2024 Legislative Scorecard
      • Political Giving
    • Networking Groups >
      • Leadership Council
      • President's Huddle
      • Executive roundtable program >
        • Roundtables for high-growth companies
      • Networking Forum for referrals
    • Regional economic development >
      • Milwaukee 7 Regional Partnership
      • Expand or relocate your business
      • Supporting local startups >
        • MKE Venture Mentoring Service
        • New business planning guide
      • Milwaukee Development Corp. >
        • Milwaukee Urban Strategic Investment Corp. (MUSIC)
      • Milwaukee EB-5 Visa program
    • Education >
      • 2025-2027 MMAC Education Strategy
      • Ranking Milwaukee County Schools
    • Talent >
      • Student career development program
      • Leadership development program
      • Young professional network
      • ROC: Improve the recruitment, retention & advancement
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    • Member Appreciation Tour
    • State of Manufacturing
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    • Cost of Living
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    • Population and housing
    • Transportation and infrastructure
    • Workforce
    • Peer metro comparisons
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  • About
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    • Partnerships
The Metropolitan Milwaukee Association of Commerce (MMAC) is a private, not-for-profit organization that proudly serves as the region’s leading advocate for business. Our mission is to improve the Milwaukee Region as a place to invest capital, grow business and create jobs. We accomplish this through an ever-expanding range of programs, events and initiatives.

MMAC also represents the business community at all levels of government, engages with our education systems and works to preserve and promote our civic assets.

The business leaders who came before us over the past 150-plus years had the vision to set a course toward the prosperity we enjoy today. We owe it to those who come after us to leave the Region an even better place than the one we inherited. And we can’t do that without our members, whose dues investment makes a difference in our region’s success every day.

Learn how MMAC membership supports your business goals.
It's your membership, so you should define what makes it successful. Check out the top reason's business leaders join the chamber. 
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Cost savings programs for member businesses include:
  • Health insurance plan
  • Office supply discount program​

Grow your business

Raise your organization’s profile & gain credibility with the MKE business community
  • Network with prospective customers and expand business relationships. Upcoming events > 
Members gain
FREE visibility
  • Boost awareness through online and print directory listings.
  • Submit news about your business to be featured in our weekly newsletter
  • Add events to our community calendar


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Join MMAC's Networking Forum group is for sales and marketing professionals to build trusting relationships. Participants expand their business network for the purpose of developing sales referrals and closing more business.
Looking to gain exposure for your business?
Increase your visibility among top decision makers at leading companies through the Milwaukee Region
  • Every sponsorship opportunities are designed to maximize your branding and engagement with a high-level audience. Contact Karen Powell at 414/287.4166.
  • Our advertising packages combine print, eNewsletters and website advertising for maximum year-long marketing impact. Contact Jane Backes at 414/287-4114.

Grow as a leader

Gain access to experts & best practices
Above: The Leadership Council hosted a reception with MMAC Board members, including remarks by MMAC Chair Cathy Jacobson, Froedtert Health.

Position your business as a leader & make a difference in your community
The Leadership Council is the place to make exclusive connections, discuss ideas, and be recognized for your leadership. It provides a platform to convene and create the strategies that will ensure the Milwaukee Region's future prosperity. Your perspective is critical.

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Lead confidently with support & feedback from your own circle of trust
Our Executive Roundtable program is
two hours each month with 10 of your peers


Small business CEOs, CFOs and senior executives are placed into peer groups from non-competing industries.
  • Hear diverse perspectives for problem solving
  • Drive accountability to reach your goals
  • Build valuable relationships

  • The President's Huddle is hosted by MMAC President Dale Kooyenga, members especially enjoy getting the "inside scoop" on local business and regional issues.

  • Learn how you can support diverse talent in your workplace through MMAC's Region of Choice program

  • Stay on top of emerging trends through private audiences with industry experts, view our upcoming events >>

  • Attend our signature in-person events focused on helping you make the right connections, including:
    • All Member Meeting
    • Business After Hours series
    • Legislative Receptions

Grow your workforce

Recruit, develop & retain talented employees

RECRUIT
More resources to recruit more candidates

Supporting talent acquisition professionals
Share perspectives, learn about trends & crowd source solutions
The Recruiters Roundtable provides recruiters with quarterly drop-in discussions focused on specific challenges. 40+ talent acquisition specialists attended our last session. No cost to MMAC members to attend.
DEVELOP
Preparing now with next-generation skills

Cultivating the leadership you need from within
Coaching to take high-performing
employees to the next level

Twice a year MMAC co-hosts the Emerging Leaders program for high-performing individuals who have not yet moved into a formal leadership role. Attendees will learn how to effectively interact with and influence others through six core workshops and small-group coaching.

Giving continuous learners
the training they crave

Connecting Milwaukee professionals to the community & each other
The annual Professional Development Bootcamp series explores a variety of topics over the span of three days. Individuals can attend our virtual series of workshops on leadership, management and individual career growth. FREE to MMAC & FUEL Milwaukee members.
RETAIN 
Stop the revolving door of employees


Sharing HR trends & best practices
Hear what market leaders are doing to adapt to disruption
MMAC regularly reports out emerging
HR trends and best practices from the region's largest companies with national footprints through our CHRO Roundtable.

Supporting your employees of color
Gain insights from 1,200 local management professionals to improve your work environment
The Region of Choice Culture Survey measures experiences of inclusivity and belonging within companies and the greater Milwaukee community from Black, Latino/Hispanic and white managers.
  • Participate in the Region of Choice initiative by signing our pledge to increase workforce diversity

Young Professionals
Dedicated to attracting and retaining world-class diverse talent, FUEL Milwaukee's 7,000+ group of young professionals will engage your employees in the community — making it more likely for them to stay.

Invest in the business community's future

By joining the Chamber, you are supporting our mission to invest capital, grow business and create jobs. MMAC membership provides access to numerous programs and perks, and at its core, you are investing in our strategies around the areas of Talent, Growth and Livability. 
Learn more >>
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  • What we do
    • Advocacy >
      • Local & State Priorities
      • 2023-2024 Legislative Scorecard
      • Political Giving
    • Networking Groups >
      • Leadership Council
      • President's Huddle
      • Executive roundtable program >
        • Roundtables for high-growth companies
      • Networking Forum for referrals
    • Regional economic development >
      • Milwaukee 7 Regional Partnership
      • Expand or relocate your business
      • Supporting local startups >
        • MKE Venture Mentoring Service
        • New business planning guide
      • Milwaukee Development Corp. >
        • Milwaukee Urban Strategic Investment Corp. (MUSIC)
      • Milwaukee EB-5 Visa program
    • Education >
      • 2025-2027 MMAC Education Strategy
      • Ranking Milwaukee County Schools
    • Talent >
      • Student career development program
      • Leadership development program
      • Young professional network
      • ROC: Improve the recruitment, retention & advancement
  • Membership
    • Become a member
    • Benefits
    • Marketing & visbility
    • Member directory
    • Member resources >
      • Cost saving programs
      • Member Orientation
      • Sponsorship
      • Advertising
      • Customize email preferences
      • Need more info?
  • Newsroom
    • Milwaukee Commerce magazine
    • Members of the media
    • Member Spotlights
    • Member Appreciation Tour
    • State of Manufacturing
    • Impact Report
  • Demographics
    • Business climate
    • Business and industry
    • Cost of Living
    • Milwaukee region education
    • Population and housing
    • Transportation and infrastructure
    • Workforce
    • Peer metro comparisons
  • Events
    • Upcoming events
    • Community Calendar
  • About
    • Board of directors
    • Our Team
    • Partnerships