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Julia Taylor
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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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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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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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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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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