Metropolitan Milwaukee Association of Commerce Events Newswire

Wisconsin Economic Outlook 3/2/2023 12:00 Noon - 3/2/2023 12:45 PM

Thu, 09 Feb 2023 13:52:57 GMT

What is the status of the Wisconsin economy? Looking at recent trends, with an eye towards the current state of the economy, this webinar will assess how well the Wisconsin economy rebounded from the COVID-induced recession and what the economic indicators are suggesting about future economic conditions.

Key discussion points:

COVID Impact on the Economy
Inflationary Concerns
The Fed and Raising Interest Rates

Presented by:

Steven C. Deller

Vilas Distinguished Achievement Professor

Community Development Extension Specialist

Department of Agricultural and Applied Economics

University of Wisconsin—Madison

Register at https://accountants.sva.com/event/wisconsin-economic-outlook

For the Love of Sales 3/2/2023 3:00 PM - 3/2/2023 5:00 PM

Fri, 03 Feb 2023 14:14:13 GMT

For the Love of Sales
Brought to you by the MMAC Networking Forum

The importance of LinkedIn to your sales success
Presented by Clarene Mitchell, TCM Communications

Learn the importance of LinkedIn to your sales success during this interactive and productive session. There are a lot of great new LinkedIn features that can help you increase your sales goals. Clarene will teach you how to leverage the features.

Agenda
3:00-3:30 Registration and Networking
3:30-4:45 Hands on LinkedIn training, laptops recommended
4:45-5:00 Questions and wrap up

About Clarene Mitchell

Clarene Mitchell is an international LinkedIn coach and owner of TCM Communications LLC, a social media branding firm. She focuses on helping success driven entrepreneurs, sales professionals and corporate leaders effectively leverage LinkedIn to generate results. Clarene was selected out of thousands of applicants in 2022 to be in LinkedIn's inaugural Technology & Innovation cohort for its Creator Accelerator Program.

In addition to her entrepreneurial endeavors, Clarene is an accomplished print journalist, public relations professional and author of “Shine Online with LinkedIn: LinkedIn Isn’t Just an Online Database of Resumes!"

Calculate to Win with Brian Beaulieu 3/8/2023 8:00 AM - 3/8/2023 10:00 AM

Mon, 09 Jan 2023 10:52:46 GMT

Registration for this event is now closed. If you have any questions, please contact Sophia McLees - (414)267-4102, smclees@mmac.org

Economic Landscape with Brian Beaulieu

Presented by the CEOs of Growing Businesses (CGB)

Brian Beaulieu has returned to share his knowledge to help you prepare for the challenges and ongoing uncertainties as business leaders. Beaulieu will discuss issues that impact your profitability via resource allocation, budgets, expectations, and strategic planning. This engaging presentation will decipher the key leading indicators and what they foretell in each major market.

Some topic areas he will cover:
- Inflation and the Federal Reserve Board’s impact on the economy
- Labor market conditions over the next several years
- Preparing for varying levels of inflation through the rest of the decade
- Lingering supply chain issues and ongoing pricing concerns
- The global impact on the US and North America
- Potential consequences of massive government programs and government shift from mid-term elections

YOUR QUESTIONS ANSWERED – Chance to ask about industry specific challenges and impact of government policies.

AGENDA:
7:45-8:00AM: Registration/Networking/Breakfast
8:00-10:00AM: Program with Q&A

Fee includes breakfast - Parking is free

ABOUT BRIAN BEAULIEU
Brian Beaulieu is one of the country’s most informed economists. As CEO of ITR Economics since 1987, he researches the use of business cycle analysis and economic forecasts to increase profitability. Brian has been providing workshops and economic analysis seminars in 7 countries to thousands of business owners and executives for the last 28 years.

Recruiters Roundtable 3/9/2023 8:30 AM - 3/9/2023 10:30 AM

Mon, 19 Dec 2022 12:09:37 GMT

Branding your company for talent acquisition is critical to attracting and retaining talent. Recruiters are uniquely positioned to understand what today’s employees find important and rewarding in the companies they work for. Join MMAC and talent acquisition peers in a Recruiters Roundtable discussion, designed for you to sound off, ask questions, provide input, and crowdsource solutions to talent acquisition challenges in the MKE region.

In this session, we’ll hear from peers with successful experience in building a brand that showcases a company’s mission and values. We’ll then move into small group discussions and ultimately share ideas and strategies with the entire group.

Please plan to join us for this interactive and practical session. To get the conversation started, here’s 14 Smart Ideas For Building A Strong Employer Brand That Attracts Top Talent

Speakers include:
Michail Takach, Director, Brand & Digital Communications Director for VCA Animal Hospitals
Michail leads brand storytelling, external communications, social media, and creative agency teams to support stakeholders, inspire candidates and captivate clients.
Meg Roman, Director of Change and Communications for KPMG US
Meg was previously Director of Corporate Communications and Brand for Komatsu, where she led a team in 10 countries to develop, launch and implement the company’s first vision, mission, values, brand strategy, architecture and standards.
Jessica Summerfield, Senior Client Consultant, Shaker Recruitment Marketing
Jessica recently joined Shaker Recruitment Marketing. Previously she was with Advocate Aurora where she served as a Talent Acquisition Marketing Manager and Kohl’s as a Recruitment Branding Project Manager.

WHO SHOULD ATTEND
This roundtable is intended for:

- Talent acquisition professionals
- DEI-focused recruiters*
- Relocation specialists

*We strongly encourage participants in MMAC's Region of Choice initiative to attend and help build a network of peers with shared goals and challenges.

This event is free for MMAC Members. Not sure you are a member? Check here or contact Karen Powell with questions.

Emerging Leader Series - Information Session 3/14/2023 8:30 AM - 3/14/2023 9:30 AM

Thu, 02 Feb 2023 15:37:57 GMT

The MMAC and Living As A Leader are collaborating to offer our ninth Emerging Leader Series. To date, dozens of high-performing individual contributors in the Greater Milwaukee Area have experienced the benefit of this professional development experience.

*An emerging leader is an individual contributor not yet in a leadership role. You may be grooming these individuals for future leadership, or you may want to sharpen their influence skills for the roles they are in.

This is a comprehensive six-month program designed to develop and equip emerging leaders with the skills and knowledge to more effectively interact with and influence others around them...hence strengthening both the productivity and fulfillment at work. The next 2023 series will kick off on Wednesday, May 17th.

We invite you to attend an information session to learn more about the program. Aleta Norris, partner at Living As A Leader, will provide an overview of the series, which includes monthly skill-building workshops, and small group coaching sessions. During this information session, you will have an opportunity to learn the key features of this impactful series and have your questions answered.

You can register for the information session below. Even if you can't make this session, register and we'll send you the recording.

Or….

Want to learn more on your own? Ready to register? You can click here for more information or to register for the program.

Please contact Karen Powell with any questions.

Waukesha County Tech College Mixer for Potential Instructors, Speakers & Advisors 3/15/2023 6:00 PM - 3/15/2023 8:00 PM

Wed, 01 Mar 2023 12:50:04 GMT

Waukesha County Technical College (WCTC) has been delivering high-quality, innovative education to students for more than 100 years. Today, more than 17,000 students are enrolled at the school. And the campus community is highly engaged in ensuring the diversity of staff and faculty mirrors that of the student body.

Professionals Needed to Support Students & Curriculum
The college is expanding to better serve the ever-changing student body – an effort that only works with the support of a diverse professional community. WCTC’s School of Business is looking for instructors, staff, guest speakers and advisory members to help shape the curriculum, policies, and culture of the campus community.

Areas of Experience Needed
Professionals are needed to help support students studying Business & Finance, Baking and Pastry, Hospitality and Culinary, and Information Technology.

Join Us to Learn More
Please join us at WCTC for a networking event and open house where you’ll have an opportunity to:

- Find out how local professionals can become instructors, advisors, and guest speakers in the School of Business.
- Network with WCTC School of Business leadership and learn about the school’s programs, student growth, and DEI strategies
- Take a tour of the world-class culinary school and enjoy a spread of delicious appetizers! A cash bar will also be available and you’ll receive one free drink ticket.

This is a wonderful opportunity to support Milwaukee’s young talent and share your professional experience with the college and students. Feel free to share with others in your network who might also be interested.

Be the Spark: Technology Career Conversations 3/21/2023 10:00 AM - 3/21/2023 11:30 AM

Fri, 24 Feb 2023 11:39:11 GMT

We're seeking dynamic and diverse professionals as career coaches in a one-time 15-minute conversation focused on students' interest areas, future career aspirations, and academic career plans.

Our focus is on high-quality careers in high-demand industries. Participants should work in technology.

Each mentor will visit with 3-5 students at a time, cycling groups three times within a 90-minute time frame.

This experience targets MPS high schoolers from participating schools that have identified an industry of interest through their participation in an aligned course.

Brought to you by the generous support of the Wisconsin Regional Career Pathways Perkins Reserve and MMAC/M7's continued partnership with Milwaukee Public Schools (MPS).

LinkedIn Bootcamp for Entrepreneurs and Business Leaders 3/24/2023 9:00 AM - 3/24/2023 4:00 PM

Wed, 01 Feb 2023 15:03:06 GMT

Far too many people still view LinkedIn as the platform for job seekers and recruiters. NEWS FLASH, LinkedIn has evolved!

This day-long training will provide entrepreneurs and business leaders with step-by-step guidance will how to level up on LinkedIn. Attendees must bring their laptops, charging cords, and mice for this WORKING session.

By the end of the session, you will:

- Know how to easily navigate LinkedIn!

- Have a fully optimized LinkedIn profile!

- Know strategies to expand LinkedIn network based on quality versus quantity!

- Create a post based on best practices and a custom content schedule!

- Create a visually appealing graphic!

- Know LinkedIn Live best practices!

- Know LinkedIn newsletter best practices!

- Know benefits of Creator Mode!

- A photographer will be onsite to provide headshots. Please dress to impress!

Lunch will be provided as well as refreshments throughout the day.

Information about the trainer:

Clarene Mitchell is an internationally recognized LinkedIn expert. She is the founder and owner of TCM Communications. Clarene changes the trajectory of lives and businesses, one LinkedIn profile at a time. She accomplishes this through one-to-one coaching, corporate training, and ghostwriting content for clients.

In the fall of 2022, Clarene was selected out of thousands of applicants to be in the augural Technology & Innovation cohort of LinkedIn's Creator Accelerator Program (CAP). She was later selected to attend an invite-only event for Creators at LinkedIn's Chicago office.

Prior to starting her business in 2017, Clarene's professional background included print journalism and public relations experience. She uses this expertise to empower her clients to effectively leverage LinkedIn by boldly telling their stories.

If you are not already connected to Clarene on LinkedIn, please send her a connection invite prior to the training. (https://www.linkedin.com/in/clarenemitchell/) Feel free to check the Recommendations at the bottom of her profile.

Business After Hours at 3rd Street Market Hall 3/28/2023 5:00 PM - 3/28/2023 7:00 PM

Tue, 21 Feb 2023 12:50:59 GMT

If you're not spring-breaking somewhere sunny and warm this year, join us at 3rd Street Market Hall for our March Business After Hours! We'll be enjoying their Photoverse Selfie Museum looking for our new conversation-starter LinkedIn headshot backgrounds and experiencing some of the activities and exciting vendors that the market hall offers. This will be your last chance to visit the selfie museum exhibits before it is decommissioned shortly after our event.

MMAC's downstairs neighbor, 3rd Street Market Hall, officially opened its doors in January of 2022. It's considered a celebration of Milwaukee's cuisine, diversity, and culture all happening on one of the most cherished and historic blocks downtown. To see a full list of our host's dining options, please check out 3rd Street Market Hall's website here.

Our incredible in-house renaissance man, Ryan Rivas (Member Engagement Manager) will be offering his photography skills, so come dressed to update those headshots!

MMAC's Business After Hours is the perfect event that mixes business in a social setting. From the faithful to the fearful of networking – Everyone leaves feeling more connected to their MMAC peers.