Metropolitan Milwaukee Association of Commerce Events Newswire

AI Won’t Steal Your Job, But It Will Change It 10/1/2025 5:30 PM - 10/1/2025 7:00 PM

Mon, 25 Aug 2025 13:37:47 GMT

AI Won’t Steal Your Job, But It Will Change It

Join us on Oct 1 for a FREE eye-opening discussion on how you can future-proof your career in the age of artificial intelligence.

Explore the evolving relationship between AI and job creation across industries during this free, interactive event. You’ll hear from digital transformation expert Ema Roloff and a panel of Milwaukee-area employers and thought leaders as they highlight strategies for building a resilient workforce, the critical need for upskilling and how to navigate both the challenges and opportunities of today’s fast-changing work environments.

Wednesday, Oct 1
In-person and livestreaming
Presentation: 5:30-7 pm
Reception and networking prior to the presentation: 4:30 pm
UWM School of Continuing Education
Conference Center - 161 W. Wisconsin Ave., Suite 6000, Milwaukee

Reserve Your Spot Today!

Cyber Risk Management: AI, Vendors, and the Data You Keep — Wednesday, 10/1 10/1/2025 8:30 AM - 10/1/2025 9:30 AM

Tue, 09 Sep 2025 11:56:41 GMT

As businesses increasingly rely on third-party vendors and new technologies like AI, data privacy and cybersecurity risks continue to evolve. Poor data hygiene, careless AI use, and weak vendor oversight can open the door to regulatory scrutiny, reputational damage, and costly data breaches. By understanding areas of vulnerability, companies can minimize their exposure.

Join Cybersecurity & Data Privacy partner John Williams for an engaging discussion on common threats in today’s environment and practical solutions to mitigate risk, including how to:

Declutter your databases. Regulators have recently focused on companies that keep too much sensitive data for too long. As a result, companies ought to know how to identify when data is no longer needed and establish a “data lifecycle” for retention.
Fact-check AI hallucinations. To avoid costly or publicly embarrassing errors, businesses need to understand how generative AI works and have processes in place to ensure accuracy.
Manage your vendors. As the party that bears ultimate responsibility for their customers’ data, businesses must establish an effective program to monitor and document their vendors’ security practices.

Seminar: Real Estate in Your Financial Plan 10/2/2025 5:30 PM - 10/2/2025 7:00 PM

Thu, 11 Sep 2025 13:57:58 GMT

Ellenbecker Investment Group (EIG) hosts educational seminars throughout the year, and our October 2nd session highlights Real Estate in your Financial Plan.

This seminar provides a broad overview of unique considerations for establishing a real estate strategy within your financial plan, including:

ways to pass along family homes and real estate properties.
how to manage a home or land inheritance.
options for helping your adult children or grandchildren purchase a home.
including investment properties in your estate plan.
proper insurance options to protect your assets.

Refreshments served. All are welcome! Guests are encouraged to bring their family and friends.

Unable to join in person? Session will also be recorded and distributed. Sign up here to receive the recording. .

Tenor Turns 20: Making History Where History Was Made 10/3/2025 7:45 AM - 10/3/2025 9:30 AM

Tue, 09 Sep 2025 13:38:38 GMT

In celebration of Tenor High School's 20th Anniversary, Seeds of Health is hosting an inside look at a slice of Milwaukee's history! Join us for a continental breakfast and beverages served by our student-run Coffee Cafe while learning from our featured speakers: John Gurda, Renowned Milwaukee Historian (History of Milwaukee's Westown District), Steve Schaffer, Milwaukee County Historical Society Lead Archivist (History of the Journal Sentinel Building), and Jodi Weber, Seeds of Health Chief Executive Officer (How an Iconic Downtown Building Became an Urban High School).

Medicare Seminar at EIG 10/8/2025 3:00 PM - 10/8/2025 4:30 PM

Thu, 11 Sep 2025 13:57:44 GMT

Medicare Seminar

Educational seminar for emerging investors.
Hosted by Ellenbecker Investment Group.

Wednesday, October 8^th | 3 pm | at EIG

Save Your Seat!

Ellenbecker Investment Group (EIG) hosts educational seminars throughout the year. Join us for a Medicare seminar on October 8th presented by Jim Larson, Independent Insurance Agent from HealthMarkets Insurance Agency.

The session is open to the public and will also be recorded for registrants unable to attend. Topics covered include:

Medicare Advantage Plans
Supplemental or Medigap Plans
Drug Coverage
Enrollment Periods

Unable to join in-person? Session will also be recorded and distributed. Sign up here to receive the recording. .

Lead Vets Classic 10/9/2025 - 10/10/2025

Thu, 04 Sep 2025 19:22:36 GMT

Support Veterans. Build Community. Sponsor the Lead Vets Classic.

We’re excited to share that the 2nd Annual Lead Vets Classic, presented by MP Systems, is set for October 9–10, 2025 at Western Lakes Golf Club in Pewaukee, WI.

This two-day event includes a Conference & Gala on Thursday and a Charity Golf Outing on Friday in support of Project Echelon’s mission to educate, equip, and empower veterans through physical activity, mental wellness, and community connection.

Event Highlights:

Conference & Gala: October 9 | Business Casual | 7:30 AM – 8:00 PM
Golf Outing: October 10 | Golf Attire | 8:30 AM – 3:45 PM
Location: Western Lakes Golf Club, Pewaukee, WI

Join us October 9–10, 2025 at Western Lakes Golf Club for the Lead Vets Classic—and help us meet our goal of raising $100,000 in donations in support of Project Echelon.

Sponsorship Highlights:

Monument Sponsor – $7,500
Premier opportunity to serve as a Presenting Sponsor across all three signature events with premium exposure and meaningful engagement alongside Project Echelon and MP Systems.
Specialty Sponsorships – $5,000–$2,500
Options include Golf Carts, Banquet, Beverage Carts, Putting Green, Driving Range, and more—each with branding and gala access.
Valor for Vets – $3,000
Sponsor a veteran’s full participation, including travel and lodging.
Hole Sponsor – $500
Brand visibility on-course (no gala or golf included).

Your sponsorship directly supports mental health services, financial aid, and community outreach for veterans.

Ready to make an impact?

Conference & Gala Registration & Sponsorship
Golf Registration & Sponsorship

Let’s make this year’s Lead Vets Classic unforgettable together!

MMAC All Member Meeting 10/9/2025 4:00 PM - 10/9/2025 8:00 PM

Mon, 23 Sep 2024 22:28:05 GMT

REGISTRATION IS NOW CLOSED.
WALK-INS ARE WELCOME!

BUSINESS CHAMPION SPONSORS

American Roller	KPMG
Annex Wealth Management	M3 Insurance
A.O. Smith	Majic Productions
Ascension Wisconsin	Marquette University
AT&T	MEC
The Bartolotta Restaurants	Messmer High School
BMO	Milwaukee Brewers Baseball Club
Carlisle Architectural Metal	Mueller Communications
Center for Urban Teaching	Northwestern Mutual
Concordia University Wisconsin	Operose Advisors
Cross Management Services, Inc.	OwnersEdge, Inc.
Deloitte	Palermo's
Delta Dental	PNC
Diamond Discs International	PS Capital Partners
Direct Supply	PwC
Ernst & Young LLP	QPS
EUA	Reinhart Boerner Van Deuren s.c.
Foley & Lardner LLP	SIKICH
Froedtert Hospital	SysLogic
Grant Thornton	T&M Partners and Fiduciary Real Estate Development
Greater Milwaukee Foundation	Versiti
Husch Blackwell	Visit Milwaukee
INTEC	Waukesha County Technical College
JWS Classics	Waukesha Metal
Kane Communications Group	WIDCC

Take your Logistics and Trade Partnerships to the Next Level 10/13/2025 11:30 AM - 10/13/2025 2:00 PM

Wed, 01 Oct 2025 12:38:03 GMT

Global trade is complex, and strong partnerships are often the difference between smooth operations and costly disruptions.

This October 14 luncheon event will explore practical ways companies can strengthen collaboration with logistics providers, carriers, and trade partners to drive more reliable performance and reduce friction in day-to-day operations.

Speakersfrom C.H. Robinson, a leading global logistics provider, will share insights on how leading organizations are approaching collaboration between logistics and trade —what works, what doesn’t, and where companies can start. Learn about real-world examples of building trust, sharing duty mitigation strategies effectively, and aligning priorities and partnerships across the supply chain.

Speakers include:

Kevin Doucette, Director, Trade Policy & Security Trade Policy | C.H. Robinson
Ryan Hammett, Director, Market Intelligence & Insights| C.H. Robinson

Panel presentation moderated by: Jenny Patzlaff, Supply Chain Practice Director, UWEBC (UW-Madison).

Cost of Admission: This is an in-person only event. MITA Members $55; Non-members $80;

The Key-program Sponsor for the October 14 event is C.H. Robinson

MITA’s events are Co-sponsored by its Platinum Sponsors: M.E. Dey &Co, WEDC, OEC Group, FTI Consulting and Star7

NEXUS SUSTAINABILITY LEADERS SUMMIT 10/14/2025 - 10/15/2025

Tue, 02 Sep 2025 17:37:42 GMT

The second annual Nexus Sustainability Leaders Summit, a collaboration between The Water Council and the Marquette University College of Business Sustainability Lab, will take place Oct. 14 and 15 at the HarleyDavidson Museum in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. The summit explores the latest topics in water, energy, resilience and innovation through thought-provoking panel discussions and dynamic networking.

MEET THE FEATURED SPEAKERS

Emilio Tenuta

Senior Vice President & Chief Sustainability Officer at Ecolab

Emilio Tenuta’s 41year tenure at Ecolab includes more than 25 years of technical, marketing and business management experience. For the past 16 years, Tenuta has led Ecolab’s strategic sustainability journey focused on corporate responsibility, internal environmental stewardship and helping customers operate more sustainably. He is actively involved in advancing global sustainability practices, with a significant focus on water stewardship and climate action.

Shaolei Ren

Associate Professor of Electrical & Computer Engineering at University of California, Riverside

Shaolei Ren’s research broadly focuses on AI, energy and public health. His work has shaped AI governance frameworks adopted by organizations including UNESCO and WHO and has also driven industry innovation, such as the development of the first real time water footprint reporting tool for computing.

REGISTER TODAY!

Breakfast Briefing Series: Prevention to Resolution: Managing Workers’ Compensation Claims with the End in Mind 10/15/2025 8:30 AM - 10/15/2025 9:30 AM

Mon, 03 Nov 2025 12:30:24 GMT

Breakfast Briefing Series: Prevention to Resolution: Managing Workers’ Compensation Claims with the End in Mind

An unexpected workers' compensation claim has the potential to derail business operations for companies in any industry. With a myriad of sources, including OSHA, FMLA, ADA, retaliatory, and discriminatory violation claims, as well as varying laws governing employee classification and claim viability, preventing and managing workers' compensation disputes requires a proactive and strategic approach.

Join Diandra Abate and Matthew Gorski on Wednesday, October 15 for a live discussion on preventing and managing workers' compensation claims with the end in mind. Topics will include:

Best practices for recordkeeping and fact-gathering
Enforcing workplace safety
Federal considerations and requirements - FMLA, ADA, OSHA, and more.

Business After Hours @ Kinn Guesthouse 10/16/2025 5:00 PM - 10/16/2025 7:00 PM

Tue, 15 Jul 2025 18:39:52 GMT

You're Invited: Business After Hours at the Lookout at Kinn Guesthouse - Downtown

There’s No Place Like Kinn
Discover a truly unique stay that blends the eclectic charm of a boutique hotel with the comfort and familiarity of a residential rental.

Enjoy a hosted bar and delicious appetizers with us at The Lookout, the 5th-floor rooftop venue offering a modern, sophisticated setting and stunning southwest views of the city—including the Hoan Bridge and the Grain Exchange Building.

Join us for an evening of connection, conversation, and skyline views you won’t want to miss!

Rooted and Rising: AALAM's Annual Meeting 10/16/2025 4:15 PM - 10/16/2025 8:00 PM

Mon, 22 Sep 2025 13:50:54 GMT

Join us for a milestone evening as we celebrate 15 years of leadership impact across Milwaukee thorugh the African American Leadership Program (AALP).

We’re excited to celebrate the 15th Anniversary of AALP at our upcoming Annual Meeting on the evening of October 16, 2025!

Would you help us celebrate by joining us as a sponsor?

Your support would help celebrate our legacy, highlight our impact, and look to the future! Event highlights include:

15 AALP Alumni Spotlights
Cohort 15 Completion Ceremony
Cohort 16 Members Announced
What's in store for AALAM's future

We would be proud to highlight your partnership throughout the event. Please see the attached sponsorship levels and benefits.

Cybersecurity Summit 10/17/2025 8:00 AM - 10/17/2025 4:30 PM

Mon, 03 Nov 2025 12:30:40 GMT

Now in its 6th year, the Cybersecurity Summit has become a leading cross-industry event focused on advancing security knowledge, resilience, and collaboration. Hosted at Milwaukee School of Engineering (MSOE) and Direct Supply Innovation & Technology Center, the summit brings together executives, technologists, and educators for a day of interactive programming.

Attendees will experience:

Two concurrent tracks—Business and Technical—covering strategy, risk, and innovation
Hands-on Hardware Hacking Villages, offering practical exercises
Expert-led sessions and panels featuring security leaders from a variety of sectors, offering diverse perspectives and real-world insights
Networking opportunities designed to foster collaboration within Wisconsin’s growing tech ecosystem
Local security organizations sharing their missions and community impact

In addition, summit proceeds support the Midwest Cyber Security Alliance (MCSA) scholarship fund, helping students at local universities pursue careers in cybersecurity.

Learn more and register here: https://mkecybersummit.com/

Date: Friday, October 17, 2025
Location: Milwaukee School of Engineering (MSOE)

Wellpoint Care Network's 175th Anniversary Kickoff 10/21/2025 3:30 PM - 10/21/2025 5:30 PM

Mon, 22 Sep 2025 13:50:29 GMT

For nearly two centuries, Wellpoint Care Network has been creating pathways to thriving tomorrows for Wisconsin children, families and communities. This fall, we’re launching a year of celebration for our 175th Anniversary — and building the foundation for the future.

Join our new President & CEO Reggie Newson for an evening of connection and celebration, and hear his inspiring vision for the future.

Tour our newly-renovated campus and experience how we’re becoming a vibrant community hub.

Be among the first to hear what’s ahead, and become a key voice in helping guide the journey forward

Cocktail & Hors d’oeuvres Reception begins at 3:30 p.m.
Short Program and Tours to Follow

RSVP by October 17: https://host.nxt.blackbaud.com/registration-form/?formId=e274ac62-973c-4139-9cd5-beaf2d208b0a&envId=p-HVBueQNLgUuEL9QiE_VIRw

INNOVATION & IMPACT – A Conversation with Austin Ramirez of Husco 10/21/2025 4:30 PM - 10/21/2025 7:00 PM

Wed, 10 Sep 2025 00:21:07 GMT

INNOVATION & IMPACT –
A Conversation with Austin Ramirez of Husco

Husco International has been a driving force in precision engineering and advanced manufacturing for over 75 years. Under the leadership of Austin Ramirez, President & CEO, the company has expanded its global footprint while remaining deeply rooted in the Milwaukee region.

Join us for an engaging Q&A between MMAC’s Board Chair, Austin Ramirez, and MMAC’s President, Dale Kooyenga, as they explore Husco’s journey of growth, risk-taking, and innovation. Learn how Husco balances cutting-edge technology with a strong commitment to community impact—especially in education and workforce development.

This intimate conversation will offer insights into how a mid-sized manufacturer can lead with purpose, adapt to change, and invest in the future of its people and its city.

AGENDA:

4:30 – 5:00 PM | Welcome, Arrival & Networking
5:00 – 5:45 PM | Engaging Q&A with Austin Ramirez and Dale Kooyenga
5:45 – 7:00 PM | Reception with Appetizers and Beverages
(Optional: A Demonstration of the New Automated Lines)

SPEAKERS:

Presented by MMAC's CEOs of Growing Businesses (CGB)

Cybersecurity Awareness Month Event: Safeguarding Against Deepfakes: How to Prevent and Respond to AI-Generated Cyberattacks 10/22/2025 12:00 Noon - 10/22/2025 1:00 PM

Mon, 03 Nov 2025 12:30:34 GMT

Cybersecurity Awareness Month Event: Safeguarding Against Deepfakes: How to Prevent and Respond to AI-Generated Cyberattacks

Advanced generative AI tools have increased the ability of bad actors to easily create highly realistic deepfakes—digitally altered video, audio, and images—posing new risks to businesses. Cyber criminals use deepfakes to impersonate executives and leadership to gain access to sensitive or confidential information, manipulate employees, and spread false information. The consequences for companies without (hyper)vigilance and a defense strategy can be swift and severe: financial loss, reputational harm, and potential legal exposure.

Join Partner Molly Arranz, chair of Amundsen Davis’s Cybersecurity & Data Privacy Service Group and John Williams, partner, for a presentation on the risks of deepfake attacks. Using real-world examples deepfake threats, including the rise in attacks on logistics and supply chain operations, business leaders will learn how to protect and prepare their organizations. Additional topics that will be covered include:

How deepfake technology is being used to exploit business vulnerabilities;
Legal and regulatory considerations related to deepfake attacks; and
Strategies to prevent and respond to these pervasive threats.

MENTOR Greater Milwaukee + FUEL Mixer 10/22/2025 5:00 PM - 10/22/2025 7:00 PM

Wed, 08 Oct 2025 20:32:40 GMT

Join us for a night of connection, conversation, and purpose. This mixer is about more than meeting new people—it’s about leveraging our own journeys, talents, and experiences to inspire the next generation. As professionals, we carry stories, lessons, and perspectives that can open doors for young people and help them see a future they may not have imagined for themselves. Mentorship is a calling, a service, and a powerful way to give back to our community while shaping Milwaukee’s next wave of talent.

Mentor Greater Milwaukee (MGM) is leading this work in our city. Their mission is simple but urgent: to make sure every young person who wants a mentor has one. MGM connects professionals like us with students, provides the training and support to succeed as mentors, and ensures that the impact is lasting and meaningful.

At this mixer, Lanelle Ramey and Betty Hill will share the reality of the mentoring gap in Milwaukee and the difference it makes when professionals step forward. You’ll walk away with a clearer picture of how you can get involved and why your time, insight, and encouragement matter now more than ever.

Come ready to network with your peers, reflect on the influence you can have, and consider the role you can play in shaping a stronger future for Milwaukee’s young people.

Food and Beverages will be provided!

Made in Wisconsin: The State of Manufacturing in 2025 10/22/2025 1:00 PM - 10/22/2025 5:00 PM

Tue, 16 Sep 2025 16:04:01 GMT

Explore what’s shaping Wisconsin manufacturing today – and what’s next.

Join fellow manufacturing leaders, marketers, and innovators for a dynamic half-day roundtable focused on the forces driving transformation in the industry. From new technologies and economic shifts to workforce challenges and marketing strategies, this event will equip attendees with the insights and tools needed to adapt and thrive in 2025 and beyond.

Agenda:
1:00 - 1:30 pm: Registration & Networking
1:30 - 2:00 pm: Keynote: 2025 State of Wisconsin Manufacturing Report with Buckley Brinkman, Executive Director/CEO of The WI Center for Manufacturing & Productivity
2:00 - 2:45 pm: Panel Discussion: Addressing the State of Wisconsin Manufacturing with Rebecca Gries, Executive Director at Milwaukee 7, Dr. Phyllis King, Chief Strategist for AI Advancement at WCTC, Joe Kupiec, Practice Lead at PSM Partners, and Mike Dover, President & CEO of The Wagner Companies
2:45 - 3:00 pm: Break
3:00 - 3:30 pm: Integrating AI into Your Manufacturing Operations with David Zey, Engineer in Residence at TitleTownTech
3:30 - 4:00 pm: Strategic Marketing for Manufacturers with Justin Kerley, Owner at Top Floor
4:00 - 5:00 pm: Complimentary happy hour and snacks

Empty Nesting Seminar at EIG 10/29/2025 5:30 PM - 10/29/2025 7:00 PM

Mon, 03 Nov 2025 12:30:51 GMT

Navigating the financial impact & emotional changes when your children leave home.

In this seminar, EIG Wealth Advisor Heather Deaton, CFP®, CSRIC™ offers insights on managing college, or post-college, kids no longer living at home. She'll discuss the financial impacts of empty nesting while Jill Butterfield, MS, ATRL-BC, a licensed psychotherapist, shares the emotional changes and shift in your role from parent to coach. You'll learn:

-Updates to your cash flow tracking
-Setting your retirement plans
-Reallocating income previously assigned to child expenses
-Spending 529 plans
-Navigating holiday visits
-Lending and cosigning
-Shift from parent to coach

Refreshments served. Hosted in-person only at Ellenbecker Investment Group.

GLI Fall Engineering Seminar 10/29/2025 11:00 AM - 10/29/2025 4:00 PM

Mon, 25 Aug 2025 13:59:53 GMT

Join us for an in-depth exploration of sealing solutions that drive efficiency and reliability in manufacturing. This seminar brings together engineers, project managers, and design professionals to discuss innovative approaches to sealing technologies and best practices.

What’s Included:

Free Lunch
Free GLI Swag

Modules Include:

Gasket Selection
O-Ring & Material Selection
Fluid Logic Valve Applications
Cyber Security
Oil & Rotary Seals

Register Today!