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3 Bold Predictions Shaping the Future of Networking

What will be the next big shift in how we connect? Three experts share their perspectives on why professional networking won’t look the same in the years ahead.

Predicting how networking will evolve isn’t easy, but the past gives us clues for those who pay attention.

Today, we’ll explore some expert predictions on the evolution of professional networking. What’s clear is that emerging networking trends will balance tech innovation with personal connection.

The question is … how exactly will that play out?

Three experts share their predictions ...

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Workplace Highlights in Greater Milwaukee

The Greater Milwaukee job market remains steady, with total non-farm employment at approximately 865,000. Over the past year, modest job growth has been led by healthcare, construction, and logistics. Demand in technology and professional services continues to expand, driven by automation and infrastructure modernization.
However, manufacturing employment has declined slightly, reflecting uneven hiring across the sector. Unemployment remains low at 3.4%, while housing affordability continues to pressure lower-wage workers, reinforcing the need for workforce retention and housing stability initiatives.

🔥 Top Job Postings

• Business Development Manager _ Industrial at Tata Consultancy Services
   💵 US$150K–US$174K a year | 📍 Milwaukee, WI (Apply)

• Business Development Manager | Mortenson at Mortenson
   💵 $100.5K/yr - $150.8K/yr | 📍 Milwaukee, WI (Apply)

• Infrastructure & Capital Projects, Land Development Manager at Accenture
  💵 $120K/yr - $165K/yr | 📍 Milwaukee, WI (Apply)

👀 Top Job Seekers

• Paige Schulz, Financial Representative
  👉 Seeking Marketing & Sales Opportunities |📍 Milwaukee, Wisconsin (Profile)

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

• Rich Pennington, Owner & Senior Software Engineer
  👉Looking for New Challenges |📍Milwaukee, Wisconsin (Profile)

• Architectural & Engineering Service needed at Plamann Park in Appleton (Link)

• Electrical Infrastructure Upgrades Needed at Milwaukee Area Technical College (Link)

• Construct Chiller Plant - Design -Build at the Clement J Zablocki VA Medical Center in Milwaukee, Wisconsin (Link)

• Transportation Services for Static Display Training Aircraft (Link)

• Blackwell Water Tower Rehab (Link)

• Fountain City Service Base (FCSB) 1st Floor Mississippi River Project Office (MRPO) Renovation Design-Build Construction Project (Link)

• Banking and ATM Service for UW-La Crosse (Link)

• Fire Station 06 Remodel (Link)

• Milwaukee Entrepreneur Wins $40K+ in Grants Using AI; Now Teaching Other Founders to Scale Smarter (More)

• Elected officials object as FEMA denies Wisconsin flood disaster relief (More)

• A community-fridge network on Milwaukee’s north side is expanding: four additional fridges are being installed, supported by city funds and local neighborhood organizations. (More)

• The Milwaukee County Executive’s Office published the latest flood-recovery resource guide following the August storms. Residents can now apply for federal disaster assistance through the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) and the Small Business Administration (SBA) home & business assistance programs. (More)

• The Milwaukee County Parks announced that the newly rehabilitated South Shore Beach is now open after targeted infrastructural and environmental upgrades, with some zones still undergoing landscaping and final repairs. (More)

What are the top tips for doing business in Milwaukee?

1. Leverage Milwaukee’s Manufacturing & Tech Ecosystem
Milwaukee has deep industrial roots, with strong clusters in advanced manufacturing, water technology, and health care. The city is home to major employers like Harley-Davidson Motor Company and Rockwell Automation, and it’s becoming a hub for startups in automation and clean water innovation.
2. Tap into Water Technology & Sustainability Initiatives
Known as the “Freshwater Capital of the World,” Milwaukee hosts The Water Council, a leading cluster for water innovation. If your business involves environmental technology, sustainability, or manufacturing, aligning with water and clean energy initiatives can open doors to grants, partnerships, and pilot programs.
3. Engage with the Tight-Knit Business Community
Milwaukee’s business culture is relationship-driven. Decision-makers often value face-to-face interactions, local credibility, and community engagement. Networking events, chamber of commerce activities, and nonprofit collaborations are common ways to build trust.

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