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The Milwaukee Networker

👋 Good afternoon, Milwaukee! Welcome to The Milwaukee Networker, the local newsletter serving 15,000 professionals in the Greater Milwaukee business community.

In today’s issue:

👍 Contact 6 saved consumers $110,000+ in August 2025

The Cost of Undervaluing A Community

💼 The Top Jobs Postings and Top Job Seekers in Greater Milwaukee

📈 Milwaukee organizations looking for Executive Coaching, Municipal Advisor, Event Production Services, Financial Audit Services, and more

10 local businesses awarded $10K grants from Milwaukee County

🔎 What are some of the successful niche businesses in Greater Milwaukee?

📅 Register for Greater Milwaukee networking events

👨‍💻 Plus, much more!

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COMMUNITY
🍇 The Milwaukee Grapevine

The Business Buzz around Greater Milwaukee

  • Contact 6 saved consumers $110,000+ in August 2025 (Read)

  • Milwaukee-area tech transfer leaders express concern on federal research cuts  (Read)

  • Milwaukee prenatal care business operator convicted of health care fraud  (Read)

  • Milwaukee leaders highlight Suicide Prevention during National Awareness Month  (Read)

  • Diaspora Sports Bar and Lounge planned for former Company Brewing space  (Read)

STRATEGY
 Deep Dive

The Cost of Undervaluing A Community

To attract new members, I made a pricing mistake that nearly killed the community I worked so hard to build. I undervalued my community and paid the price.

Before the pandemic, I created a space where people could truly connect.

I built a community that united people and fostered meaningful connections.

The community sparked thousands of sales leads, genuine connections, and personal referrals.

It thrived because members didn’t just participate and connect; they valued it deeply and poured their knowledge and energy back into it…

CAREERS
💼 Milwaukee at Work

Workplace Highlights in Greater Milwaukee

While the Greater Milwaukee job market shows resilience with growth in non-farm employment and a booming housing market, challenges persist in the manufacturing sector and rental market, necessitating targeted initiatives and investments to sustain long-term economic health.

🔥 Top Job Postings

👀 Top Job Seekers

  • James Kitzing, Estimator

    👉 Looking for Employment |📍 Racine (Profile)

  • Brian Peterson, Assistant Clubhouse Manager, Wedding Catering Manager

    👉 Hospitality Professional | Seeking New Opportunities |📍 Greater Milwaukee (Profile)

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

    👉 Looking for Opportunities |📍Greater Milwaukee (Profile)

SALES
📈  Milwaukee Leads

Who's Buying in Milwaukee Right Now?

  • Executive Coaching needed at the City of Milwaukee (Link)

  • Milwaukee County needs a Municipal Advisor (Link)

  • Event Production Services needed at The University of Wisconsin (Link)

  • Financial Audit Services needed at The City of Green Bay Administrative Services Department (Link)

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

SUPPORT
  Milwaukee Resources

Helpful Tools & Positive Developments in Greater Milwaukee

  • Milwaukee entrepreneurs compete for the Rev-Up MKE grand prize (More)

  • 10 local businesses awarded $10K grants from Milwaukee County, WEDC  (More)

  • New Employ Milwaukee CEO aims to help local workforce prepare for AI future  (More)

KNOWLEDGE
👀  Milwaukee Insights

AI-Powered Business Tips & Trends for Milwaukee Professionals

What are examples of successful niche businesses in Greater Milwaukee?

1. PartsBadger

2. Niche Cocoa (Franklin, WI)

3. Vennture Brew Company

4. Usinger’s

5. Kopp’s Frozen Custard

NETWORKING
📅 Milwaukee Events

Top Networking Events in Greater Milwaukee

🤝 9/23 Prairie Premiere: Fall into Inspiration at Prairie Springs on Park | Milwaukee, WI (Register) 

🤝 10/8 Multi-Vertical Business Networking | Milwaukee, WI (Register)

🤝 10/14 Milwaukee Business Networking Event | Waukesha, WI (Register) 

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