Milwaukee 7

The economic development partnership of the 7 counties of southeast Wisconsin united around an agenda to expand and attract world-class businesses and talent.

[WEDCNews @WEDCNews]

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[Milwaukee 7 @M7Region]

In Southeast Wisconsin, Waukesha (+3,463), Ozaukee (+1,510) & Washington (+932) counties saw a higher rate of population growth that the U.S. overall during the pandemic period of April 2020 to July 2022.

[Economic Innovation Group @InnovateEconomy]

NEW: Which regions lead the country in pandemic-era population growth?

EIG analysis of the latest @uscensusbureau population estimates identifies 10 regions that saw the greatest influx of new residents from 2020-2022.
https://t.co/mOHcCju1p2

[Project Pitch It @ProjectPitchIt]

Don't miss Episode 4 of Season 7 of @Projectpitchit this Saturday, April 15 at 10:30pm (replay on Sunday, May 14 at 11:30am)on @WISN12TV #Milwaukee. Watch the video for a "sneak peek."
https://t.co/p0Rj8mjDy0 @UWM @UWMLEC

[WEDCNews @WEDCNews]

Attend the 10th annual Lieutenant Governor’s Small Business Academy from May 2-5 during National Small Business Week!

Topics covered will include growing a small business, building an online brand, how to source funding and more.

Press Release: https://t.co/L2rOWYZuoP

[Gard Pecor @gardMKE]

Fun fact: Milwaukee is a national leader in office conversions. Since 2015, over 1.5 million SF of office space has been converted to roughly 900 apts & 520 hotel rooms. For scale, this represents 7% (🤯) of CBD inventory. Stay tuned - 1.4 million SF more could be on the way.

[Milwaukee 7 @M7Region]

Increased demand for @ABBNorthAmerica's electrification & automation products has helped its New Berlin drives business see double-digit growth in recent yrs. The global mfr expects 700 employees at the new site, as it moves out of its current New Berlin facility & Tosa offices.

[Milwaukee Business Journal @MKEBizJournal]

The new facility is scheduled to open in fall 2024. https://t.co/9JWdp3BQz9

[MKE Startup News @MKEStartupNews]

Meet @ScaleUp_MKE's 9th SPARC cohort.
https://t.co/NuodMFssbs

[Summerfest Tech @SummerfestTech]

One week left to apply for the Summerfest Tech Pitch Competition, produced by @YoungESociety and sponsored by @molsoncoors. Apply now 👇
https://t.co/paFIfnY6r9

#SummerfestTech #SummerfestTech2023 #MidwestTech #MkeTech #techevent

[Milwaukee 7 @M7Region]

200+ employees moving into @MilwaukeeTool's downtown MKE office in April, adding to current 700.
M7 has been a long-term partner w/ MT as company has added 1000's of jobs in region to support its rapidly advancing technologies & new products. Revenue up 21.8% in '22 to $8.1B.

[Milwaukee Business Journal @MKEBizJournal]

Milwaukee Tool debuts key feature of downtown office as more employees move in. https://t.co/gUdagO612v

[Milwaukee 7 @M7Region]

Exciting news as @GEHealthCare - a major contributor to the Milwaukee Region economy & tech industry - predicts growth on all fronts at its Milwaukee-area operations, building on its $60M investment in its West Milwaukee plant since 2020. https://t.co/sQY1wBc6hi

[Milwaukee 7 @M7Region]

@SouthwestAir adding nonstops & increasing flights @MKEairport, with demand growing post-pandemic. As Mitchell's largest airline, #Southwest carried almost 2M passengers to & from #MKE in '22.
Keep flying from our hometown airport so service & destinations continue to grow!

[Mark Kass @MarkKassWIAHOF]

Good news for @MKEairport airport, travelers. Find out the details. @SouthwestAir adds several new nonstop flights @visitmilwaukee #travel @MMAC_Chamber https://t.co/vk8UPM5wcT

[Cavalier Johnson @CavalierJohnson]

Mayor Cavalier Johnson 'totally nails' #Milwaukee pitch at #SXSW in Austin: Slideshow https://t.co/MrFdQ0fHq8 via @WisconsinInno

@ChrisAbele414
@SummerfestTech
@Summerfest
@gener8tor
@MMAC_Chamber
@JKirgues
@TimSheehy_MMAC

[Cavalier Johnson @CavalierJohnson]

In Milwaukee, we’re the home of:

• World’s Largest Music Festival - @Summerfest
• Champagne of Beers - Miller (@MolsonCoors)
• @NBA World Champion Milwaukee @Bucks

#SXSW, the only thing missing is you — in Milwaukee!

@sxsw
@SummerfestTech
@gener8tor
@midwest_house

[Cavalier Johnson @CavalierJohnson]

Thanks for having us in Austin, @sxsw! We had an great time promoting #Milwaukee!

Tech & startups are growing here!

@midwest_house was amazing!

Thanks to our incredible partners, @ChrisAbele414, @Summerfest and @SummerfestTech, @gener8tor, VC414, and @MMAC_Chamber!

#SXSW

[Milwaukee 7 @M7Region]

With the $17M upgrades & expansion, @charterMFG expects to add 16 employees. The company has 235 workers at it two MKE plants, and a total of 2,400 employees across its family of companies. Family-owned Charter is headquartered in Mequon and runs a large steel mill in Saukville.

[Milwaukee Business Journal @MKEBizJournal]

The plant upgrades will include adding automation and new technology. https://t.co/Vy4y9AKtnt

[Visit Milwaukee @visitmilwaukee]

Today the Board of the @WICenterMKE, authorized an agreement with @rwbaird to become the official naming rights partner for the expanded convention center. Congratulations to @MartyBrooksWCD and the WCD team on this amazing milestone!

[Mayor Cavalier Johnson @MayorMKE]

I am currently on my way to "pitch" Milwaukee at @sxsw as a wonderful place to work, live, and play. I will be talking about Milwaukee's history of innovation and inviting global attendees to be a part of our next chapter!

@ChrisAbeleMKE
@midwest_house
@SummerfestTech

[Milwaukee 7 @M7Region]

Global exposure for #MKE & its thriving tech industry as @MayorOfMKE will pitch @cityofmilwaukee Friday at Austin's @sxsw conference, one of the world's largest gatherings of innovation leaders. M7 proud to partner w/@MMAC_Chamber, @SummerfestTech & others on pitch presentation.

[Mark Kass @MarkKassWIAHOF]

Interesting news this morning. Reporter @tnykielmbj has all the details: Mayor @CavalierJohnson to pitch @cityofMilwaukee as a tech hub at Austin's @SXSW festival #SXSW2023 @MMAC_Chamber @Summerfest @M7Region @MolsonCoors @generac #innovation https://t.co/Y5Lxw54Nw2

[Milwaukee 7 @M7Region]

The newly formed Home Crew Coalition will be chaired by MKE restaurateur & developer @OmarMKE1. Biggest objective: coming up with solutions to keep the team in MKE for multiple generations. "The Brewers are a crown jewel for our community."
#ThisIsMyCrew

[Mark Kass @MarkKassWIAHOF]

Business leaders stepping up. Find out the details: Wisconsin leaders form coalition to support @AmFamField @Brewers - @OmarMKE1 @peggysmith @TracyKJohnson @Jim_Villa @MMAC_Chamber @M7Region @GovEvers @SpeakerVos https://t.co/FKjV0mPxmO

[Milwaukee 7 @M7Region]

With the Pleasant Prairie expansion, Crown Bakeries will be one of the largest fresh & frozen croissant bakers in North America. Crown also produces buns, bagels, biscuits, sweet goods & dough products at its 9 facilities in the Midwest, South & East.

[KABA @KABAConnectHere]

8 million croissants a week: Crown Bakeries to add new line, 100 jobs to Pleasant Prairie facility. Read more: https://t.co/F7pUmFUxIp