Metropolitan Milwaukee Association of Commerce Events Newswire

BizExpo 5/1/2023 10:30 AM - 5/1/2023 5:30 PM

Fri, 07 Apr 2023 11:43:33 GMT

BizExpo features a dozen business seminars with actionable tips to help run your business better, a busy exhibit floor, hundreds of opportunities to meet face to face with area business professionals and community leaders, and the Power Hour cocktail reception.

Participation in this highly anticipated event offers a one-of-a-kind opportunity to make connections with purchasing-decision makers and close game-changing deals. Attendees come to the Biz Expo looking for solutions – make sure you’re there to provide them.

MMAC Executive Roundtable Meeting Preview 5/2/2023 11:30 AM - 5/2/2023 1:00 PM

Mon, 06 Mar 2023 15:02:12 GMT

Nearly 300 CEOs, CFOs, Senior Executives and Sales Managers in the Milwaukee Region count on the Executive Roundtable Program to fill the void that often comes with being a senior decision-maker at a small business.

Join us for an accelerated preview of the monthly Roundtable meeting cadence. Surround yourself with peers, share business updates, and engage in conversation around best practices. Hear from a current Roundtable member about their experience and the benefits they receive from participating in their Roundtable.

To register, please contact Chauntele Kreutz

Agenda:

11:30-11:40am Registration & Networking

11:40-11:45am Introductions – Chauntele Kreutz, MMAC Executive Roundtable Manager & Chad Ritterbusch, Owner/President at TRG Marketing, 13-year Roundtable Member

11:45am-12:15pm Mock Roundtable Meeting

12:15-12:30pm Compare/Contrast Meeting Styles

12:30-1:00pm Q&A

12:45-1pm Overview of Placement Process & Next Steps

DeWitt Employment Relations Spring HR Roundtable 5/4/2023 8:30 AM - 5/4/2023 10:00 AM

Mon, 03 Apr 2023 15:58:19 GMT

Join us for a complimentary Employment Relations Spring HR Roundtable presented by attorneys Stephen DiTullio and Raluca Vais-Ottosen. Registration and breakfast begin at 8:30 a.m., and the presentation will run from 9:00 - 10:00 a.m.

Are Non-Compete Agreements Still Enforceable? - The FTC's Proposed Rule Would Say No

by Attorney Stephen DiTullio

The FTC recently proposed a new rule that would prohibit the use of non-compete agreements by employers throughout the nation. Attorney Steve DiTullio will discuss the likelihood of such a proposed new rule becoming a reality, as well as the growing trend by numerous states to prohibit or significantly limit the use of employment non-compete agreements. What is the current status for non-compete agreements in Wisconsin, and what about the use of non-solicitation and non-disclosure agreements instead of non-compete agreements by Wisconsin employers?

Navigating Work Visa Options: Attracting Highly Skilled Foreign Workers

by Attorney Raluca Vais-Ottosen

The unprecedented workforce shortage of recent years has led employers to consider foreign employees more than ever before. Several countries have enhanced their immigration policies to attract highly skilled workers in critical sectors in order to remain competitive. Attorney Raluca (Luca) Vais-Ottosen will discuss several work visa options, eligibility factors, general procedure, and processing timelines, in order to help U.S. employers attract highly skilled workers in all industries.

DeWitt Employment Relations Spring HR Roundtable (dewittllp.com)

European Trade Representative with WEDC 5/9/2023 8:00 AM - 5/9/2023 9:30 AM

Tue, 18 Apr 2023 09:35:46 GMT

Join the MMAC World Trade Association as we welcome WEDC's European Trade Representative, Ms. Petra Fischer, Sr. Manager of AHP International.

Ms. Fischer will discuss strategic success factors as well as insights into current trends in European Markets. WEDC’s European Trade Office, located in Berlin, Germany is available to assist all Wisconsin companies looking to enter Central and Eastern European Markets. Anyone interested in growing their export sales, or beginning their export journey in European markets should consider attending.

WHY EUROPE? https://wedc.org/export/market-intelligence/regions/europe/

KEY TAKEAWAYS
- Market Insights
- Current trends in European Markets for Wisconsin’s Key industries
- Best practices

AGENDA
8:00 - 8:15 Registration & continental breakfast
8:15 - 8:30 Introductions
8:30 - 9:00 Presentation
9:00 - 9:30 Interactive questions & answers

Business After Hours at Café Corazón Bayview 5/10/2023 5:00 PM - 5/10/2023 7:00 PM

Fri, 24 Feb 2023 14:03:12 GMT

Registration is now closed, this event is sold out! Please contact Sophia McLees with any questions - smclees@mmac.org

Come celebrate a belated Cinco de Mayo with us at Café Corazón for some networking and tacos in one of Milwaukee's most beloved Mexican restaurants.

Café Corazón was opened by George and Wendy Mireles in 2009 in Riverwest. Pulling inspiration from their time living in the San Francisco Bay Area, they sought to bring fresh Latin cuisine to Milwaukee. Using beef and produce from Wendy's family's farm, supporting local farmers, and growing produce at their own urban garden, Café Corazón has been committed to serving the freshest local fare for both meat eaters and vegan/vegetarians. They later expanded to Bay View in early 2016. They take pride in knowing each location shares the same commitment to sourcing local food while offering a unique dining experience.

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.

Using Proactive ADR Strategies to Efficiently and Successfully Navigate Business Disputes 5/17/2023 2:00 PM - 5/17/2023 4:00 PM

Fri, 05 May 2023 13:01:28 GMT

In business, every decision is a business decision. That’s especially true in a business dispute. Unfortunately, sometimes the decision-making around dispute resolution gives way to emotional responses and is less efficient and more costly than it should be.

This session concentrates on approaching any business dispute from the proper perspective at the outset: Identify and evaluate the proper factors based upon the type and nature of the dispute, the persons involved, and the business ramifications; and consider the proper use of ADR opportunities at the proper time and in the proper manner.

Business lawyers and litigators together with ADR professionals discuss the questions to ask and the considerations to make to take advantage of every opportunity to efficiently and timely resolve disputes and get back to business.

Session Key Take-Aways

Attendees will learn the key questions to ask and areas to investigate when a dispute first arises, with appropriate consideration of the type and nature of the dispute, the parties involved and the business concerns that arise. Attendees will add to their resolution toolbox by learning when and how to evaluate early ADR options and learn how to set a framework for successful ADR. Attendees will gain knowledge of different ADR options to consider and use. Attendees will learn to “prepare to be creative” in resolution of business disputes while avoiding adverse business consequences and preserving important business relationships.

Presenters

Susan Lovern, President and CEO of von Briesen &?Roper, s.c.

Emil Ovbiagele, JD, MBA, founder of OVB Law & Consulting, S.C.

Michael J. Cohen, Shareholder, Meissner, Tierney, Fischer & Nichols, S.C.

James J. Mathie, Owner, Mathie Mediation Services, LLC *

State of Manufacturing 5/18/2023 8:30 AM - 5/18/2023 10:00 AM

Mon, 06 Mar 2023 11:57:45 GMT

Manufacturing in Milwaukee: Declining industry or booming business?

Milwaukee and manufacturing are practically synonymous. While our economy has steadily diversified over the past 50 years, the manufacturing sector continues to have an outsized impact on our entire economy. In addition to globally headquartered manufacturers, the region is home to hundreds of small and mid-size suppliers to those firms. Milwaukee has the 2^nd highest concentration of manufacturing job among large U.S. metros.

To better understand the challenges and opportunities in the manufacturing sector, MMAC and M7 recently created a comprehensive “State of Manufacturing in Metro Milwaukee” report.

Join us for insights from the report, including what manufacturing employment, value of goods exported, and impact of GDP means for the future. You’ll also hear from Asutosh Padhi with McKinsey and Company, co-author of “The Titanium Economy: How Industrial Technology Can Create a Better, Faster, Stronger America.”

Small Business, Big Impact: The State Budget and Your Business 5/23/2023 8:00 AM - 5/23/2023 10:00 AM

Fri, 24 Mar 2023 13:07:22 GMT

SMALL BUSINESS – BIG IMPACT
The collective voice of SMEs has power to influence civic, social and economic initiatives to support community growth in a big way. For more than 150 years, MMAC has successfully driven a legislative agenda to enact policies to improve overall job creation and prosperity of the region’s economy.

OUR PARTNERSHIP IN ADVOCACY
We invite you to meet MMAC’s newest advocate for small business, Senior Vice President Dale Kooyenga. Dale has invited Senate President, Chris Kapenga to discuss the proposed state budget and its potential impact to your business and employees.

You will also hear from Andrew Davis, MMAC’s VP of Government Affairs, for brief review of recent legislative sessions and ongoing advocacy endeavors to improve the business climate for SMEs.

During Small Business Month and all year round, you are never alone running your small business – with MMAC on your side.

Agenda:

8:00AM - Registration, Breakfast and Networking
8:45AM - Program

This program is made possible by our Executive Roundtable program. MMAC’s service to provide support and encouragement of like-minded peers to guide your business success.

Veterans Business Resource Fair 5/25/2023 8:30 AM - 5/25/2023 12:00 Noon

Thu, 27 Apr 2023 11:30:40 GMT

Get FREE business and legal information at our Business Resource Fair & meet the Graduates of our Command Post Accelerator Spring Cohort.

Welcome to the Veterans Business Resource Fair!

8:30 - 9:00

Registration and Light Breakfast / Networking begins

9:00 - 11:00

Veterans Business Recourse Fair: Get FREE advice and information from over a dozen partners and continue networking with fellow entrepreneurs, listed in agenda section.

*If your business is interested in meeting with Godfrey & Kahn for FREE legal information or you are a business service provider interested in a FREE table at no additional charge, please contact Director of Business Programs Jon Ward at jward@wiveteranschamber.org

11:00 - 12:00

Command Post Accelerator Cohort Graduation and Grant Presentation by the WEDC.

Announcement of the Wisconsin Small Business Development Center Network's FREE Veterans Business Consulting Program by Colleen Merrill, Associate State Director for Strategic Operations and Special Projects.

Announcements of new business service provider partnerships. Announcement of Command Post Fall Accelerator Program with more grants available!

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Thanks to the University of Wisconsin System's Institute for Business & Entrepreneurship for their sponsorship of this event and the Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation for its sponsorship of the Command Post Accelerator Program.

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C?ommand Post Accelerator Program Spring 2023 Cohort Companies:

Data Informed Financial Services; WorkShift; Be Green Pro; AHAalerts; Alpha Trucking; Vines to Cellar Winery; Stallion Brands; AJ Development Group; Kaufy Painting; Sundae Blessing; Timber Creek Pizza; Kids in Combat Boots