﻿<?xml version="1.0" encoding="utf-8"?><rss version="2.0"><channel><title>Metropolitan Milwaukee Association of Commerce Events Newswire</title><link>http://www.mmac.org</link><description>News related to Metropolitan Milwaukee Association of Commerce</description><copyright>(c) 2026, Metropolitan Milwaukee Association of Commerce All Rights Reserved.</copyright><ttl>5</ttl><item><title>FUEL PD Bootcamp #12 - The Emotionally Intelligent Leader (Virtual) 2/1/2024 4:00 PM - 2/1/2024 5:00 PM</title><description /><link>http://web.mmac.org/demo/events/FUEL-PD-Bootcamp-12-The-Emotionally-Intelligent-Leader-Virtual-212024-400-PM-212024-500-PM-4305/details</link><pubDate>Wed, 17 Jan 2024 10:26:43 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>FUEL PD Bootcamp #10 - Mentorship Morning with Commissioner Lafayette Crump (Virtual) 2/1/2024 8:30 AM - 2/1/2024 9:30 AM</title><description /><link>http://web.mmac.org/demo/events/FUEL-PD-Bootcamp-10-Mentorship-Morning-with-Commissioner-Lafayette-Crump-Virtual-212024-830-AM-212024-930-AM-4306/details</link><pubDate>Wed, 17 Jan 2024 10:29:30 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>FUEL PD Bootcamp #11 - Creating an Open Feedback Culture (Virtual) 2/1/2024 12:00 Noon - 2/1/2024 1:00 PM</title><description /><link>http://web.mmac.org/demo/events/FUEL-PD-Bootcamp-11-Creating-an-Open-Feedback-Culture-Virtual-212024-1200-Noon-212024-100-PM-4307/details</link><pubDate>Wed, 17 Jan 2024 10:32:29 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>FUEL PD Bootcamp #13 - Mentorship Morning with Tim Sheehy (Hybrid) 2/2/2024 8:30 AM - 2/2/2024 9:30 AM</title><description>&lt;p&gt;For the last 30 years, Tim Sheehy has run the region&amp;rsquo;s largest chamber of commerce, supporting 1,800 member companies and the 300,000 residents they employ.&amp;nbsp; This year, he stepped down from the role, leaving a legacy of unmatched influence and business leadership.&amp;nbsp;&lt;br /&gt;
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&lt;p&gt;Considered one of Milwaukee&amp;rsquo;s most powerful leaders, Tim has been at the helm of countless initiatives improving our city as a place to live, work and play. He has helped Milwaukee keep the Brewers and the Bucks, aided in securing more shared revenue to the city, launched a city-wide workplace DEI initiative, ensured that more families have K-12 school choices&amp;ndash;and that&amp;rsquo;s just scratching the surface!&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;nbsp;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;Join us for coffee with Tim, as we look back over his achievements and look forward to where his influence and passions will lead him in his next chapter.&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;nbsp;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;More About the Speaker&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

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&lt;p&gt;Timothy R. Sheehy is the former president of the Metropolitan Milwaukee Association of Commerce. Prior to being named president, he served as Executive Vice President, overseeing governmental affairs, economic development, communications and membership for MMAC. He serves on the board of the Milwaukee Development corporation, an MMAC affiliate. He is a past Chair of the American Chamber of Commerce Executives. Sheehy serves as Chair of the Milwaukee Economic Development Corporation and as a director of the State of Wisconsin Investment Board responsible for the investment of public employee pensions and state trust funds. He also serves on the board of Milwaukee College Prep, Rocketship Southside Community Prep, Teach for America, Schools That Can Milwaukee/Partners Advancing Values in Education, Milwaukee Succeeds, School Choice Wisconsin, Milwaukee Charter School Advocates, and the Badger Institute. He has been appointed by three Wisconsin Governors to chair various state commissions&lt;br /&gt;
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&lt;p&gt;Prior to joining MMAC, Sheehy was legislative assistant to Congressman F. James Sensenbrenner and a recipient of the Lyndon Baines Johnson Congressional Internship. He also served as a Ford Foundation Fellow on Regional Sustainable Development. He is a graduate of the Institute for Organization Management, and a certified chamber of commerce executive. Sheehy graduated from the University of Wisconsin-Madison with bachelor&amp;rsquo;s degree in political science, and was a scholarship member of UW&amp;rsquo;s Division one baseball team.&lt;/p&gt;
</description><link>http://web.mmac.org/demo/events/FUEL-PD-Bootcamp-13-Mentorship-Morning-with-Tim-Sheehy-Hybrid-222024-830-AM-222024-930-AM-4311/details</link><pubDate>Wed, 17 Jan 2024 10:51:33 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>FUEL PD Bootcamp #14 - Trusted: The Power of Relationship Building in Business (Hybrid) 2/2/2024 12:00 Noon - 2/2/2024 1:00 PM</title><description>&lt;p&gt;Most professionals aren&amp;rsquo;t trained on how to build relationships with clients, customers, and colleagues, but it&amp;rsquo;s the cornerstone of all successful, long-lasting business dealings.&amp;nbsp; Mastering the ability to engage those around you, and convince them to share their hopes, dreams, goals, and challenges with you is the key to becoming a trusted professional with whom people enjoy doing business.&lt;br /&gt;
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&lt;p&gt;In this dynamic session, you will discover the unparalleled power of cultivating trust and forging meaningful connections in the world of business. Led by professionals who have solidly built their careers on a brand of trust, this session will give you valuable insights on how to take your business relationships to the next level.&lt;br /&gt;
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&lt;p&gt;Attendees will:&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;- Explore trust-building and how it forms the cornerstone of lasting business relationships.&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;- Learn how effective communication builds rapport and fosters trust among colleagues and clients.&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;- Learn the importance of authenticity and transparency in building genuine connections.&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;- Learn how to handle challenges and conflicts within professional relationships, turning them into opportunities.&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;- Understand the role of trust in shaping one&amp;rsquo;s reputation and strategies to build and maintain credibility.&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;nbsp;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;Join us for this insightful discussion that will elevate your professional relationships, foster collaboration, and unlock the true potential of trust in business dynamics.&lt;/p&gt;
</description><link>http://web.mmac.org/demo/events/FUEL-PD-Bootcamp-14-Trusted-The-Power-of-Relationship-Building-in-Business-Hybrid-222024-1200-Noon-222024-100-PM-4312/details</link><pubDate>Wed, 17 Jan 2024 10:53:39 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>FUEL PD Bootcamp #15 - Boosting Productivity w/ ChatGPT (In-Person) 2/2/2024 5:00 PM - 2/2/2024 6:30 PM</title><description>&lt;p&gt;If you&amp;rsquo;re not using&amp;nbsp;&lt;a href="https://chat.openai.com/"&gt;ChatGPT&lt;/a&gt;, you should be!&amp;nbsp; Sure, at first it&amp;rsquo;s weird to talk to the computer about the work piling up on your desk &amp;ndash; &amp;lsquo;cause it&amp;rsquo;s artificial intelligence, not a counselor!&amp;nbsp; But if you open up, learn to ask the right questions and stop being too shy to ask for help, this tool could become the work-mate you never knew you needed.&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;nbsp;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;Whether you&amp;rsquo;re a novice or a pro, this ChatGPT roundtable will help you unlock the productivity and creativity that can help you approach work with less stress and overwhelm.&amp;nbsp; Led by ChatGPT enthusiast and curriculum designer, Nick McKlees, this workshop will explore the power of the tool and various ways to use it.&lt;br /&gt;
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&lt;p&gt;Attend to:&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;- Discover how Chat GPT and AI tools can amplify individual productivity, making you 5 to 10 times more effective.&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;- Learn how the tool can support professionals with content creation, summarizing writings, writing and debugging code, generating interview questions, developing strategy plans, generating graphic designs and more.&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;- Develop or strengthen your ability to ask the right questions, to get the best results&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;- Discover a strategy to incorporate Chat GPT into your daily work habits&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;- Understand the limitations and risks of the tool, so that you can use it responsibly&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;nbsp;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;Come with your questions, ideas, examples and experiences and together we will master ChatGPT.&lt;/p&gt;
</description><link>http://web.mmac.org/demo/events/FUEL-PD-Bootcamp-15-Boosting-Productivity-w-ChatGPT-InPerson-222024-500-PM-222024-630-PM-4313/details</link><pubDate>Wed, 17 Jan 2024 10:56:27 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Fat Tuesday – The Feast Before The Fast  2/13/2024 5:00 PM - 2/13/2024 9:00 PM</title><description>&lt;p&gt;&lt;img alt="" src="https://drive.google.com/file/d/1oV7izT9WVk7Zn511urAIW3B4n_RPMyTb/view?usp=sharing" /&gt;&lt;span style="font-size: 9.000000pt; font-family: 'Futura'; font-weight: 700"&gt;&lt;span style="background-color:#ffffff;"&gt;Experience an Unforgettable Evening at&lt;/span&gt;&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;span style="background-color:#ffffff;"&gt;Messmer Catholic Schools&amp;rsquo; Friendraising Event!&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;span style="font-size: 9.000000pt; font-family: 'Futura'; font-weight: 500"&gt;&lt;span style="background-color:#ffffff;"&gt;Join us for an evening filled with lively festivities and charitable spirit as we celebrate Fat Tuesday, all in support of Messmer Catholic Schools. Your attendance helps us enrich the educational journey of students. &lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;&lt;span style="font-size: 9.000000pt; font-family: 'Futura'; font-weight: 700"&gt;&lt;span style="background-color:#ffffff;"&gt;Founded in Faith, Rooted in Milwaukee,&lt;/span&gt;&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;span style="background-color:#ffffff;"&gt;Building the Community&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;span style="font-size: 9.000000pt; font-family: 'Futura'; font-weight: 500"&gt;&lt;span style="background-color:#ffffff;"&gt;We celebrate our 97-year heritage serving families on the North Side of Milwaukee. Messmer prepares our graduates to succeed in their vocations and build their communities. &lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
</description><link>http://web.mmac.org/demo/events/Fat-Tuesday-The-Feast-Before-The-Fast-2132024-500-PM-2132024-900-PM-4320/details</link><pubDate>Fri, 02 Feb 2024 13:52:48 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>MMAC Member Orientation 2/15/2024 4:30 PM - 2/15/2024 6:00 PM</title><description>&lt;h1&gt;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/h1&gt;

&lt;h1&gt;Take a customized journey through the MMAC and learn how to maximize your membership.&lt;/h1&gt;

&lt;p&gt;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;This briefing shows you what tools are available to help your business grow and provides opportunities to become involved.&amp;nbsp; Whether you are a new member, &amp;lsquo;seasoned&amp;rsquo; member or prospective member, come&amp;nbsp;learn about what the MMAC does for you.&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;AGENDA&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;br /&gt;
4:30 - 5:00 PM - Networking&lt;br /&gt;
5:00 - 6:00 PM - Program&lt;br /&gt;
6:00 PM - Optional Networking at the Avenue!&amp;nbsp; Head downstairs to&amp;nbsp;3rd Street Market Hall to visit with other attendees.&amp;nbsp; Enjoy drinks, food and games at this Milwaukee hotspot.&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/p&gt;
</description><link>http://web.mmac.org/demo/events/MMAC-Member-Orientation-2152024-430-PM-2152024-600-PM-4272/details</link><pubDate>Tue, 28 Nov 2023 14:43:31 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Emerging Leader Series - Information Session 2/21/2024 8:00 AM - 2/21/2024 9:00 AM</title><description>&lt;p&gt;The MMAC and Living As A Leader are collaborating to offer our ninth Emerging Leader Series.&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;To date, dozens of high-performing individual contributors in the Greater Milwaukee Area have experienced the benefit of this professional development experience.&amp;nbsp;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p style="margin-left: 40px;"&gt;*An &lt;strong&gt;emerging leader&lt;/strong&gt; 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.&amp;nbsp;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p style="margin:0in; margin-right:0in; margin-left:0in"&gt;&lt;br /&gt;
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 productivity and fulfillment at work.&amp;nbsp; The next 2024&amp;nbsp;series will kick off on Wednesday, May 23rd.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
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.&amp;nbsp; During this information session, you will have an opportunity to learn the key features of this impactful series and have your questions answered.&amp;nbsp;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;&lt;br /&gt;
You can register for the information session. Even if you can&amp;#39;t make this session, register and we&amp;#39;ll send you the recording.&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;nbsp;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;Or&amp;hellip;.&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;nbsp;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;Want to learn more on your own? Ready to register? You can click &lt;a href="https://www.livingasaleader.com/Leadership-Courses-Events/Public-Emerging-Leader-Series.htm#:~:text=An%20%E2%80%9Cemerging%20leader%E2%80%9D%20is%20an,some%20point%20in%20the%20future."&gt;here&lt;/a&gt; for more information or to register for the program.&amp;nbsp;&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;nbsp;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;Please contact &lt;a href="mailto:kpowell@mmac.org"&gt;Karen Powell &lt;/a&gt;with any questions.&amp;nbsp;&lt;/p&gt;
</description><link>http://web.mmac.org/demo/events/Emerging-Leader-Series-Information-Session-2212024-800-AM-2212024-900-AM-4297/details</link><pubDate>Thu, 21 Dec 2023 11:22:35 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Recruiters Roundtable 2/21/2024 8:30 AM - 2/21/2024 10:30 AM</title><description>&lt;style type="text/css"&gt;.responsive {

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&lt;p&gt;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.&amp;nbsp;&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;nbsp;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;&lt;span style="font-size:14px;"&gt;&lt;strong&gt;WHO SHOULD ATTEND&lt;br /&gt;
This roundtable is only open to the following:&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;ul&gt;
	&lt;li&gt;&lt;span style="font-size:14px;"&gt;&lt;span style="color:#e74c3c;"&gt;- Talent acquisition professionals&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
	&lt;li&gt;&lt;span style="font-size:14px;"&gt;&lt;span style="color:#e74c3c;"&gt;- DEI-focused recruiters*&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
	&lt;li&gt;&lt;span style="font-size:14px;"&gt;&lt;span style="color:#e74c3c;"&gt;- Relocation specialists&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;br /&gt;
	&amp;nbsp;&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;/ul&gt;

&lt;address&gt;&lt;span style="font-size:14px;"&gt;&lt;em&gt;*We strongly encourage participants in MMAC&amp;#39;s Region of Choice initiative to attend and help build a network of peers with shared goals and challenges.&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;br /&gt;
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&lt;address&gt;This event is free for MMAC Members. &amp;nbsp;Not sure you are a member? &amp;nbsp;Check &lt;a href="https://web.mmac.org/search"&gt;here&lt;/a&gt; or contact &lt;a href="mailto:kpowell@mmac.org"&gt;S&lt;/a&gt;&lt;a href="mailto:smclees@mmac.org"&gt;ophia McLees &lt;/a&gt;with questions.&lt;/address&gt;
&lt;/address&gt;
</description><link>http://web.mmac.org/demo/events/Recruiters-Roundtable-2212024-830-AM-2212024-1030-AM-4262/details</link><pubDate>Wed, 15 Nov 2023 14:31:49 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Business After Hours at The George and Madcap Lounge 2/22/2024 5:00 PM - 2/22/2024 7:00 PM</title><description>&lt;style type="text/css"&gt;.responsive {

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</description><link>http://web.mmac.org/demo/events/Business-After-Hours-at-The-George-and-Madcap-Lounge-2222024-500-PM-2222024-700-PM-4316/details</link><pubDate>Tue, 23 Jan 2024 08:33:07 GMT</pubDate></item></channel></rss>