Hidden Milwaukee Opportunities in 5 Minutes a Day

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After There I was, at a business event in Rochester, NY, seated right next to billionaire Tom Golisano, the founder of Paychex and one of the world’s most successful business leaders.

A man who had invested millions into local startups and small businesses.

Since we were both from Rochester, I expected an instant connection.

But it never came.

I froze. I didn’t say a word…

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💼 Milwaukee at Work

Workplace Highlights in Greater Milwaukee

As of August 2025, Milwaukee's job market is experiencing mixed signals. While the metropolitan area has seen a 1.6% increase in total non-farm employment compared to pre-pandemic levels, indicating a steady recovery, the manufacturing sector is facing challenges. An economist from the University of Wisconsin-Madison anticipates that Wisconsin's manufacturing jobs will mirror the national decline observed in July, which saw weaker-than-expected job growth and revisions to previous months' data. In response to these challenges, initiatives like Employ Milwaukee's expanded manufacturing skills training program aim to equip up to 600 individuals with the necessary skills to thrive in the evolving job market.

🔥 Top Job Postings

• Business Development Manager at HOH Water Technology
  💵 $110K–150K/yr. | 📍 Greendale, WI (Apply)

• District Manager, Neuroscience Sales at Amplity

• 💵 $136K–204K/yr. |📍Milwaukee, WI (Apply)

• ADA Sign Sales & Account Representative at Sign Effectz, Inc.
  💵 $65K–120K/yr | 📍 Milwaukee, WI (Apply)

👀 Top Job Seekers

• Kristen Bosse, Account Manager, Supply Chain & Customer Service Rep

  👉 Seeking a Customer Service, Inside Sales or Sales Support position |📍 Greater Milwaukee (Profile)

• Daniel Gerber, Digital Production Manager, Production Artist/C2 Talent

  👉 Seeking New Opportunities |📍 Greater Milwaukee (Profile)

• Craig Kurtz, President, Consultant, Vice President of Agency Client Services

  👉 Looking for Opportunities |📍Greater Milwaukee (Profile)

• Recruitment Service for Nursing needed at Outagamie County, WI (Link)

• Demolition and General Construction of a Building Addition at an organization in Milwaukee, WI (Link)

• Audio Visual Modernization needed at Camp Douglas, WI (Link)

• City of Milwaukee needs Networking Equipment and Software (Link)

• Tenting Rental Services for the Milwaukee County Zoo (Link)

• National Avenue will be rebuilt starting next year. This city fund would help businesses cope (More)

• Event venues new and coming soon to southeastern Wisconsin  (More)

• Milwaukee’s $2 million downtown dog park opens  (More)

• Two downtown projects with workforce housing get support for TIF  (More)

“What are five quirky business ideas that could work in Greater Milwaukee?”

1. Coffee-Meets-Cocktail Bar

2. Rent-a-Bathtub Spa (Modern Bathhouse)

3. DIY Paint-and-Pour Studio

4. Custom Foam-Hat Workshops

5. Curated Local Gift-Box Service

🤝 8/26 Hopportunity Networking at Estabrook Park Biergarten | Milwaukee, WI (Register) 

🤝 8/26 Milwaukee Area "OUT After Work" | Milwaukee, WI (Register)

🤝 9/9 Milwaukee Business Networking Event | Waukesha, WI (Register) 

🤝= In Person, 💻 = Virtual

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