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Aug 17, 20172 min read

August Letter from the President

"Human potential is a catalyst for business and economic success. For young people to be part of that success, we must help them tap into...

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Milwaukee Journal Sentinel

Aug 15, 20171 min read

New growth-training program launching for Milwaukee businesses

Scale Up Milwaukee is launching SPARC, a new growth-training program for Milwaukee businesses. Milwaukee companies with revenue between...

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Julia Taylor

Jul 27, 20172 min read

Welcome to Wisconsin, Foxconn

When the MMAC and the GMC, seven counties and the city of Milwaukee came together as a region 12 years ago to market our assets and build...

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Julia Taylor

Jul 25, 20172 min read

MKE United Statement Regarding Public Policy Forum Report

Over the last year, MKE United has engaged in wide-ranging civic engagement efforts designed to create a shared and inclusive vision for...

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WUWM

Jul 24, 20173 min read

Report: Milwaukee's Uncommon Revenue Structure

The Public Policy Forum just released a comprehensive report on how Milwaukee is supported with public money, compared to other peer...

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BizTimes

Jul 14, 20172 min read

Greater Milwaukee Foundation creates violence prevention fund

Following Google’s pledge to support crime reduction efforts in Milwaukee, the Greater Milwaukee Foundation has created a new fund to...

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BizTimes

Jul 14, 20171 min read

Greater Milwaukee Foundation creates violence prevention fund

Following Google’s pledge to support crime reduction efforts in Milwaukee, the Greater Milwaukee Foundation has created a new fund to...

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Julia Taylor

May 19, 20172 min read

The Success of Milwaukee Succeeds

In order to deepen commitment and find ways to scale what works for our children to help them succeed in life from cradle to career,...

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Mark Hogan Highlights WEDC Partnership at GMC Event

Milwaukee Independent

Apr 26, 20171 min read

Mark Hogan Highlights WEDC Partnership at GMC Event

The Greater Milwaukee Committee (GMC) held its membership meeting, with a focus on the Scale Up program and regional jobs creation, at...

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Milwaukee Journal Sentinel

Apr 7, 20172 min read

New linear park coming to Beerline Trail

A new park will line the Beerline Trail extension in the Riverwest and Harambee neighborhoods, according to a news release from the...

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Milwaukee Journal Sentinel

Mar 30, 20171 min read

Business training effort drives growth

Companies completing the flagship program of Scale Up Milwaukee, which seeks to promote business growth in the region, have created...

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Julia Taylor

Mar 23, 20171 min read

Letter from the President- Safe MKE Edition

Today’s shooting of a City of Milwaukee Department of Neighborhood Services employee, is an unthinkable and inexcusable act of violence....

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Milwaukee Business Journal

Mar 14, 20171 min read

Sales tax discussion morphs to broader issue

What started in late January as a call by downtown Milwaukee business executives for a new local sales tax in Milwaukee to support arts...

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Mary Ellen Stanek Award for Diversity in Corporate Governance Announced

GMC

Mar 1, 20172 min read

Mary Ellen Stanek Award for Diversity in Corporate Governance Announced

Press Release: Milwaukee Women Inc. and Greater Milwaukee Committee 2017 winners are Susan J. Schmitt, Senior Vice President of Human...

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Julia Taylor

Mar 1, 20172 min read

A Letter From the President: March 2017

Did you know that the lifetime risk of imprisonment by age 35 for African American men who do not complete high school is 70%? This is an...

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A Letter From the President: February 2017- Special Edition

GMC

Feb 28, 20171 min read

A Letter From the President: February 2017- Special Edition

Today celebrates the transition of Greater Milwaukee Committee Board Chairman from Ted Kellner to Rich Meeusen. Over the past two years,...

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Milwaukee Business Journal

Feb 27, 20171 min read

Business, community leaders debate how to fund convention center expansion: Slideshow

If there was one thing that was clear from the Milwaukee Business Journal’s recent Flash Forum on the possibility of enacting a sales tax...

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Milwaukee Business Journal

Feb 22, 20171 min read

Capacity crowd, special beer part of 40 Under 40 awards event: Slideshow

It was quite a night at The Pfister Hotel Tuesday as more than 700 people packed the grand ballroom to celebrate the Milwaukee Business...

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A Letter From the President: February 2017

GMC

Feb 15, 20173 min read

A Letter From the President: February 2017

Two businesses opened doors in Milwaukee over the past few months that will impact Milwaukee much more than normal business openings....

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GMC

Feb 13, 20171 min read

Milwaukee civic leaders show openness to addressing racial issues: GMC consultant

Published February 13, 2017 From Milwaukee Business Journal Despite metro Milwaukee’s reputation as one of the nation’s most segregated...

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