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The Milwaukee Networker

👋 Good afternoon, Milwaukee! Welcome to The Milwaukee Networker, the local newsletter serving 14,365 professionals in the Greater Milwaukee business community.

In today’s issue:

👍 Goodwill Greater Milwaukee & Chicago lists Milwaukee HQ for sale

The Cost of Undervaluing A Community

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

📈 Milwaukee organizations looking for Executive Coaching, Programming & Nutrition Site Supervision, exterior window cleaning, and more

Four projects bring $100 million investment to Milwaukee’s near northwest side

🔎 Who are the top networkers in Milwaukee?

📅 Register for Greater Milwaukee networking events

👨‍💻 Plus, much more!

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COMMUNITY
🍇 The Milwaukee Grapevine

The Business Buzz around Greater Milwaukee

  • Goodwill Greater Milwaukee & Chicago lists Milwaukee HQ for sale (Read)

  • Neutral pauses construction on 31-story timber high-rise tower after $25M funding gap discovered (Read)

  • “Too many apartments”: new dining options and mixed-use developments stir debate in Milwaukee (Read)

  • Talking Trade with Doug Rebout, Wisconsin Soybean Association (Read)

  • Milwaukee Rehabilitation Hospital sold for $35 million (Read)

STRATEGY
 Deep Dive

Why Netwinars Beat Webinars Every Time

Professionals are ditching standard Zoom calls and virtual networking events for netwinars that spark collective learning, deeper engagement, and meaningful relationships.

Forget webinars, netwinars are the new virtual networking powerhouse.

Just think about it …

How many times have you attended a webinar that turned into one long sales pitch?

Or finished a session without connecting with a single person?

While no one can predict the future of networking, one thing is certain …

It won’t look anything like it does today …

CAREERS
💼 Milwaukee at Work

Workplace Highlights in Greater Milwaukee

The Greater Milwaukee job market remains steady, with non-farm employment up modestly over the past year, led by gains in healthcare, construction, and professional services. Tech and logistics roles are also expanding, driven by increased demand for automation and manufacturing modernization. However, manufacturing hiring remains uneven, and housing costs continue to create pressure on lower-wage workers, prompting local initiatives aimed at workforce retention and housing stability.

🔥 Top Job Postings

👀 Top Job Seekers

  • Ashley Wierdsma, Senior Recruiter
    👉Seeking a new role |📍 Greater Milwaukee (Profile)

  • James Mies, Network Engineer
    👉Always Seeking A New Challenge |📍Brookfield, Wisconsin (Profile)

  • SaiPavan A, Mainframe Developer
    👉Actively seeking for W2/C2C opportunities |📍Franklin, Wisconsin (Profile)

SALES
📈  Milwaukee Leads

Who's Buying in Milwaukee Right Now?

  • The City of Milwaukee is accepting proposals for a Vendor Service Contract for Executive Coaching (Link)

  • Milwaukee County is soliciting adaptive reuse proposals for Trimborn Farm (Link)

  • Milwaukee County issues RFP for Programming & Nutrition Site Supervision at County Senior Centers (Link)

  • Milwaukee County posts opportunity for Countywide Time & Material Maintenance / Repair Contracts (Link)

  • Milwaukee County needs exterior window cleaning at Milwaukee Mitchell International Airport (MKE) (Link)

SUPPORT
  Milwaukee Resources

Helpful Tools & Positive Developments in Greater Milwaukee

  • Milwaukee County awards second round of $10,000 Building Bridges grants to small businesses (More)

  • Milwaukee business leaders compete in donut-eating contest for flood relief (More)

  • Milwaukee County residents approved for $92 million in FEMA aid, $10 million in SBA loans so far (More)

  • Four major projects bring $100 million investment to Milwaukee’s near northwest side (More)

  • Milwaukee Downtown’s “Toolbox” lists façade grants, signage incentive, and White Box grant programs for storefront improvements (More)

  • City of South Milwaukee offers a $5,000 Business Grant for businesses opening or expanding in specific commercial zones (More)

KNOWLEDGE
👀  Milwaukee Insights

AI-Powered Business Tips & Trends for Milwaukee Professionals

Who are the top networkers in Greater Milwaukee?

1. Jackie Hermes (Accelity)
2. Kelly Gehringer (Creative Mornings)
3. Ranell Washington (SocialX)
4. Annie Werner (CreativeMornings)
5. Corry Joe Biddle (FUEL Milwaukee)
6. Steven Walters (MKE Tech Hub Coalition)
7. Dana Guthrie (Gateway Capital Partners)
8. Omar Shaikh (Carnevor / MKE Civic Leadership)
9. Jeremy Fojut (NEWaukee)
10. Angela Damiani (NEWaukee)

NETWORKING
📅 Milwaukee Events

Top Networking Events in Greater Milwaukee

🤝 10/15 Business Finance Basics 1 Day Training in Milwaukee, WI | Milwaukee, WI (Register)
 🤝 11/11 The Milwaukee Business Networking Event | Pewaukee, WI (Register)
🤝 11/13 Grow the Value of Your Business | West Allis, WI (Register)
🤝 11/19 General Business Networking | Elevating Your Potential | Camp Bar, Milwaukee, WI (Register)

🤝= In Person, 💻 = Virtual

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