About us

M7 Partnership

M7 was established in 2005 to lead business attraction, retention, and expansion efforts across southeast Wisconsin. Representing Kenosha, Milwaukee, Ozaukee, Racine, Walworth, Washington, and Waukesha counties, M7 helps build our economy by supporting businesses that export goods and services outside the region. These businesses bring new revenue and higher paying jobs into the region. Every job they create has a multiplier effect that leads to more indirect and induced jobs.

M7 is the economic development arm of the Metropolitan Milwaukee Association of Commerce (MMAC) -- the region's chamber of commerce.

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Attract and land new companies

M7 markets the seven-county Milwaukee region globally, from companies across the state line to multinationals choosing their North American footprint. M7 serves as a one-stop shop to guide companies through the relocation process, from their first visit to grand opening.

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Help local businesses grow

M7 partners with economic development organizations throughout the region to find solutions for companies looking to expand, including providing resources to help navigate real estate, financing, talent sourcing, and incentives.

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Build the startup ecosystem

Through the MMAC's entrepreneurship initiative launched in 2022, M7 is actively growing the region's early-stage company environment, connecting founders to capital, mentorship, and the established corporate ecosystem.

M7’s Impact: By the Numbers (Since 2006)

Projects closed

Jobs created or retained

Annual payroll (average wage 18% above regional average)

$74,974 Average wage

Capital investment driven into the region

Milwaukee 7 Staff

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Rebecca Gries

Executive Director

Office: (414) 287.4140 

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Katie Mendenhall

Senior Director of Corporate Attraction & Expansion

Office: (414) 287.4143

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Camille Sherwin

Director of Strategic Engagement

Office: (414) 287.4145

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Jane Mullarkey

Manager, Corporate Attraction & Expansion

Office: (414) 287.4171

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Ryan Amundson

Senior Director of Communications

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Anna Reaves

Marketing Manager

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Karen Powell

Senior Director, Events and Programs

Anna Lardinois

Managing Editor, MKEStartup.News

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Ready to help.

Expansion or relocation is always a challenge. The Milwaukee 7 Partnership is your local advocate, simplifying and streamlining the investment process.

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