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Congratulations to the 39 MMAC members that made Milwaukee Business Journal's 2024 list of the Best Places to Work in Milwaukee! ?? Based on the results of a Quantum Workplace survey, organizations were evaluated on various topics related to fostering a positive work environment. A special shoutout to Hatch Staffing Services, Ontech Systems, Inc., HNTB and von Briesen & Roper, s.c. for ranking #1 in their size category. ??

MMAC and its president Dale Kooyenga appreciated the opportunity this week to weigh in on Milwaukee Public Schools selection of its next superintendent as they begin their search process. In calling this decision "the most critical right now in the city," Dale spoke on behalf of MMAC membership about the qualities the next superintendent should embody. He said MPS needs to bring in a "fresh set of eyes - with new ideas and a palpable energy - to reform the system ..." He urged the district to consider someone from a large district who's faced similar challenges to those facing MPS. Taking it a step further, he said looking at candidates from outside of academia - from business, the military, public service or elsewhere - could be an out-of-the-box approach that proves beneficial. He also said the next leader needs to look at education our city's children through a wider lens. "A siloed philosophy to teaching our children has proven unsuccessful. The educational sector wars in Milwaukee need to cease and a more holistic, view, centered on students first, should be the priority over all other stakeholders." #MPS #MKE #communityengagement #academicsuccess

“The AEM Manufacturing Express hit the road this year to celebrate the equipment manufacturing industry and highlight its vital role in building a modern and resilient infrastructure, putting food on people’s tables and powering vital public services and utilities,” said AEM President Megan Tanel. Association of Equipment Manufacturers (AEM) will conclude its nationwide bus tour in Wisconsin, visiting seven manufacturers. MMAC members Husco and Super Products, shared their excitement about participating in this important initiative. Read the full article?

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Please give a warm welcome to MMAC's newest members! ?? Learn more about each member below. ?? Campbell Construction JC, Inc.: https://lnkd.in/g9mV3st7 Next Step Insurance: https://lnkd.in/gATNvATr Superior Air-Ground Ambulance Service: https://lnkd.in/g9iP5Fm7 Center For Veterans Issues, Inc.: https://www.cvivet.org/ Kou Communications: https://lnkd.in/gUUeiwau

ROC Ventures?oversees a diverse portfolio of brands across the sports, entertainment, and real estate sectors. Join us next month for a conversation between MMAC President, Dale Kooyenga,?and?Owner and CEO of ROC Ventures, Michael Zimmerman. Mike will share his entrepreneurial journey, offering valuable insights into the challenges he’s faced and the strategies that have driven his success. Register here: https://lnkd.in/gVDhHZfd

The manufacturing industry has certainly changed over the generations, but it is still our region's strength. To put it in baseball terms ... it's our fastball! With forward-thinking companies like Rockwell Automation and many others working on the cutting edge of advanced manufacturing at the same time Microsoft is making a huge investment in our region, it's clear that Milwaukee is a place where the information technology economy is intersecting with the manufacturing sector.?It's a great position to be in! MMAC President Dale Kooyenga weighs in on the huge opportunity we have in front of us in today's Milwaukee Journal Sentinel. https://lnkd.in/gycxENiY

Spotted! NVNG Investment Advisors, LLC, Startup Wisconsin and Midwest Founders Community presented How to Become an Angel Investor, hosted by the MMAC. Angels from Hyde Park Angels and Milwaukee Venture Partners Inc shared the ins and outs of angel investing, including the requirements to become an accredited investor and the QNBV tax benefits. Did we spot you there?

Anyone that's spent time traveling to and from work in the region knows we have it good here. A report by the The Wall Street Journal confirms it ... Milwaukee is near the top of U.S. cities when it comes to commute times. The average one-way trip is less than 22 minutes here ... about five minutes less than the national average. Shaving just three minutes per trip off a commute three days a week can save a worker 13 hours a year, according to the analysis. That's more time to spend doing the things you love. The story's different for our neighbors in Chicago ... which, along with N.Y. and L.A, has the highest number of hours lost to delays during car commutes, according to the story. Lesson: Move here. Drive less! https://lnkd.in/ggVVzRSv

"Our belief is first and foremost in children, and our commitment is to ensuring all have access to high-quality education." Insightful, important op-ed from Howard Fuller, Colleston Morgan, Jr. and Abby Andrietsch about the popularity of school choice among the families that need it most in our communities. MMAC will continue to advocate for equal financial resources for students no matter where they attend. Every child deserves the opportunity to be successful. https://lnkd.in/gdb9m-3Q