Unlock the Power of Your Milwaukee Network

Your Insider's Guide to The Greater Milwaukee Business Network

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Mike Marcellus
July 09, 2025

The Milwaukee Networker
Connecting the Milwaukee Business Community

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In today’s issue:

👀 Bank CEOs have stable view on Wisconsin’s economy

👍 How 223 Referrals Were Generated in One Hour

💼 Top Jobs and Top Job Seekers in Milwaukee

✅ Milwaukee organizations looking for leasing office space, branded apparel & soft goods, laptop repair, tax services, and more!

📌 Register for the upcoming Milwaukee networking events

➕ Plus, much more!

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COMMUNITY
🍇 The Milwaukee Grapevine

  • Bank CEOs have stable view on Wisconsin’s economy (Read)

  • Former Bucks player sued by local businesses over unpaid debt (Read)

  • Major Change May Be Coming To Airport Security In WI (Read)

  • Milwaukee loses $34 million in funding for 6th Street reconstruction under Trump bill (Read) 

  • Wisconsin State Fair free tickets; UScellular to give away nearly 4K (Read)

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INSIGHTS
⭐ Deep Dive

223 Referrals in One Hour. Here’s How.

Discover the secret format for generating over 200 referrals for 28 strangers in just 60 minutes during a virtual networking event.

Last week, I was facilitating a virtual networking event that I wasn’t quite sure how to navigate.

I found myself running a Zoom meeting with nearly thirty total strangers.

Should I spend time highlighting the benefits of strategic networking?

Or let everyone dive right into their sales pitches?

Perhaps the simplest approach is to send them into breakout rooms and let the conversations flow naturally.

I had sixty minutes to deliver meaningful insights, spark networking among participants, and somehow tie it all together to kickstart real relationship-building.

Fortunately, I was well-prepared for the event …

CAREERS
💼 Milwaukee @ Work

Milwaukee Residents Invited to In-Person Job Fairs on July 10th for Immediate Employment Opportunities

Job seekers in Milwaukee, mark your calendars for Thursday, July 10. The City of Milwaukee Office of Equity & Inclusion is hosting two In Person Job Fairs, providing opportunities for immediate employment. (More)

Top Jobs

  • Business Development Executive of Retail & Consumer Goods at Avanade in Milwaukee, WI. 120K–142K a year. (Link)

  • Area Business Manager at Madrigal Pharmaceuticals in Milwaukee, WI. $140K–190K a year. (Link)

  • Account Executive at Freshworks in Milwaukee, WI. $127,800 to $183,655 a year. (Link)
     

Top Job Seekers

  • Ivan Roseland, Greater Milwaukee

    Senior Systems administrator. He has worked in a number of environments including manufacturing, financial services, health care, ISP, ASP and now the gaming industry. The largest part of his experience is with Linux and Unix. (Link)

  • Steve Voss, Sussex, Wisconsin

    Former Resort Operations Manager, looking for new opportunity. Has 38+ years working in the Ski Industry, starting in lift operations, eventually working in every other department over the years. (Link)

  • Richard Novell, Franklin, Wisconsin

    Software Development Engineer and versatile IT professional with comprehensive technical and management experience seeking temporary assignments (Link)

SALES
✅  Milwaukee Leads

  • Lease for office space - The U.S. Government currently occupies office and related space in a building under lease in Monona, WI that will be expiring. The government is considering alternate space if economically advantageous. (Link)

  • City of Milwaukee seeks Vendor Service Contract for Branded Apparel and Soft Goods (Link)

  • Laptop repair places? (Link)

  • Tax service recommendations? (Link)

  • In need of housing! (Link)

  • Nursing home recommendations for a veteran (Link)

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SUPPORT
✅  Milwaukee Resources

  • Building Bridges program to offer small businesses support in Milwaukee County (More)

  • City of Milwaukee could support 100 East conversion with $14 million in TIF (More)

  • Looking for early morning volunteer opportunities (More)

MARKETING
📄  Milwaukee List

SPECIAL: A Milwaukee Business List of hard-to-find decision makers in the Greater Milwaukee region that approve projects & seek new sources of business. For a limited time, take $200 off (a 40% discount) with coupon code LISTS-JULY-2025

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NETWORKING
🤝 Milwaukee Events

Wednesday 7/16:  Hospitality and Business Networking | Elevating Your Potential - Milwaukee at Camp Bar | Third Ward, 525 East Menomonee Street Milwaukee, WI 53202. Wednesday, July 16 · 6 - 8pm CDT. Are you interested in hospitality and business? Want to elevate your career? Meet Consultants, Analysts of all types, Promoters, DJs, Restaurateurs, Entrepreneurs, and more who are active in the space or are eager to get started. $0 – $22.99 (Register)

Tuesday 8/12: Milwaukee Business Networking Event at North Point Chiropractic, 1230 George Towne Drive, Suite C, Pewaukee, WI 53072. Tuesday morning, August 12th, 2025, 8:00 AM to 9:30 AM. Join us for an exciting in-person business networking event that will focus on strategic networking, connecting professionals, and sharing business opportunities in the Greater Milwaukee region.  FREE (Register)

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