Metropolitan Milwaukee Association of Commerce Events Newswire

Business of Metro MKE Series 11/8/2022 11:00 AM - 11/8/2022 11:45 AM

Wed, 15 Dec 2021 15:42:04 GMT

In this episode of MMAC’s Business of Metro MKE webinar, we’ll hear from Milwaukee Police Chief Jeffrey Norman.

We’ve seen a surge in crime across the country in recent years, and Milwaukee is not immune. What are the current challenges facing the department, how is the department responding and what does it all mean for Milwaukee’s ability to compete with other regions for corporate investment and talented employees?

We’ll also get a regional health update from Dr. John Raymond, President and CEO of the Medical College of Wisconsin.

About the Speaker
Chief Norman was appointed to the Milwaukee Police Department in 1996. He was appointed to serve as Acting Chief in December 2020 and was sworn in as Chief in November 2021. Chief Norman holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Criminal Justice from the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee, a Masters of Public Administration degree from Kaplan University, and a Juris Doctor degree from Marquette University Law School.

Hosted by MMAC President Tim Sheehy, The Business of Metro MKE monthly series presents information on issues shaping our region’s interconnected health and economy. You'll also hear a regional health update from Dr. John Raymond, MCW. Replay previous episodes >>

MMAC Talent Solutions - 101 11/9/2022 9:30 AM - 11/9/2022 10:30 AM

Wed, 29 Jun 2022 14:25:28 GMT

New to MMAC? Looking for help to attract, retain and develop talent? Join us for an overview of the MKE region’s talent ”market” and learn about programs and resources to help drive your company’s talent pipeline strategy.

Agenda includes:

- Learn about the Milwaukee Region's current hiring snapshot: Where are the jobs and where are the candidates?
- Details on our talent pipeline strategy
- How to engage with MMAC talent programs
- Community resources & solution providers you can use

For immediate access to resources that can help address your workforce needs, please bookmark MMAC’s Talent Solutions Directory.

The Importance of Funding Local Governments 11/15/2022 6:30 PM - 11/15/2022 7:30 PM

Tue, 25 Oct 2022 08:40:26 GMT

Milwaukee is the economic engine for the state of Wisconsin. We have the companies and talented employees it takes to compete in the global marketplace. But our current lack of public safety resources, plus a looming fiscal cliff in our pension system, means that our future competitiveness is far from assured.

Without additional revenue tools, the City of Milwaukee and Milwaukee County will continue to see difficulties in maintaining public safety and quality of life services. With that in mind, a coalition of Milwaukee County governments, businesses and community leaders has formed to solve local problems with local solutions.

Join MMAC President Tim Sheehy and the Move Forward MKE coalition for a panel discussion about the importance of funding the City of Milwaukee and Milwaukee County, and how securing that funding impacts local businesses. Attendees are welcome to ask questions following the panel discussion.

Panelists:
•   Chief Aaron Lipski, Milwaukee Fire Department
•   Austin Ramirez, HUSCO
•   Omar Shaikh, 3rd Street Market Hall and Carnevor
•   Tim Sheehy, MMAC (moderator)
•   Jim Villa, NAIOP
•   Peggy Williams-Smith, VISIT Milwaukee

MMAC Bucks Outing 11/16/2022 6:00 PM - 11/16/2022 9:00 PM

Thu, 06 Oct 2022 19:58:12 GMT

Nothing but NETworking with the Milwaukee Bucks!

It's time for another season of Bucks Basketball at the Fiserv Forum. Just 50 seats available – Your ticket gives you access to:

- Ticket for the Potawatomi Club Deck, exclusive space overlooking the court
- Enjoy in-suite food stations before and during the game
- All-inclusive beer, wine and soda

Agenda
5:30pm – Arrival/Networking
7:00pm – Cleveland Cavaliers

Due to the high demand of this event:
- Four Ticket Maximum
- No cancellations/refunds will be permitted

*Parking not included

Race in the Workplace: A Discussion on Career Mobility for Black & Brown Talent 11/17/2022 9:00 AM - 11/17/2022 10:00 AM

Fri, 28 Oct 2022 10:31:03 GMT

Even as companies have elevated their diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) initiatives over the last several years, efforts to create a more welcoming supportive workplace have not always extended to or benefitted the employees most effected by exclusionary workplace practices. People of color are often left behind when it comes to promotions, and this is especially true of Black and Brown workers – 70% of whom are in frontline roles with little to no upward mobility.

McKinsey & Company’s new Race in the Workplace report focuses on the experiences of frontline workers and the unique challenges of Black and Brown people in these roles. The report follows last year’s research, Race in the Workplace: The Black experience in the US private sector, offering a look at the impact of DEI initiatives from frontline to C-Suite.

Join us for this virtual event featuring Monne Williams, McKinsey Transformation Partner, and co-author on the Race in the Workplace (2021, 2022) and Women in the Workplace (2022) reports. Monne is also a core team member of the McKinsey Institute for Black Economic Mobility. She will take us through Race in the Workplace key findings and recommendations, and discuss the outsized impact companies can have on job quality and economic mobility of employees of color by focusings on DEI efforts on frontline workers.

ABOUT THE SPEAKER

Monne Williams (She/They)
Partner, McKinsey & Company

Monne advises companies across multiple sectors looking to make transformational changes and ramp up performance. She works with clients to cultivate culture, manage change, development executive-level teams, and build capacity as levers to expand and sustain performance gains. Monne is a part of the leadership team for McKinsey Academy, a center of excellence for capability building, and the McKinsey Institute for Black Economic Mobility, a think tank dedicated to advancing racial equity and inclusive growth.

In 2022, she co-authored Race in the Workplace: The frontline experience, Women in the Workplace, and “Active allyship: Do your LGBTQ+ employees feel supported and included?” among many others.

Prior to joining McKinsey, Monne served as marketing manager for the Boston Red Sox. She also serves on the board for Reaching Out, an organization committed to developing the LGBTQ+ leaders of tomorrow.

Business After Hours at The War Memorial Center 11/17/2022 5:00 PM - 11/17/2022 7:00 PM

Mon, 17 Oct 2022 09:24:28 GMT

The evening will kick off the citywide, holiday season with the lighting of the War Memorial trees and window displays. Our theme for this year is “Home for the Holidays”.

The trees will be decorated with items that either currently reminds military families of their homes during the holidays, and mementos they took with them or received while deployed. (Think trees decorated with Cooking Utensils, Movies, Pictures, CDs, Knitwear, Etc.) Each family’s holiday story will be shared next to each tree.

President/CEO of the War Memorial Center, Dan Buttery will share the mission of the WMC and offer guided tours of the facility and show off our newest exhibits. Decorating Our Heroes and Wisconsin’s first, permanent Medal of Honor exhibit, the military’s highest honor, showcasing all 64 Wisconsin, Medal of Honor recipients, dating back to the civil war.

The Milwaukee County War Memorial Center is an experiential space unlike any other where heroes are honored, history is taught, warriors are healed, events are celebrated, and memories are made. The organization’s mission is to honor the dead – serve the living through the principles of art and peace. The War Memorial Center fulfills that mission through memorials and exhibits located throughout its campus, as well as community-wide events, educational programs, and services for veterans and their families. The War Memorial Center was dedicated on Veterans Day in 1957 and was designated a Milwaukee Landmark in 1974 in honor of its architectural and cultural significance to the community.

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.