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Organizations like MMAC, it’s economic development arm – the Milwaukee 7 Regional Partnership (M7) – and partner organizations driving economic growth are working on a number of fronts to create an environment welcoming to manufacturers moving to or expanding in our region. We have a story to tell, this region is where the software economy is intersecting with the traditional hardware economy. 

Columbus, Ohio; Memphis, Tenn.; and Milwaukee have some of the fastest commutes, clocking in around 22 minutes one way, according to a new analysis of federal data looking at cities.

Boosted by strong scores in metrics measuring public service and an improved score in social mobility, the University of Wisconsin–Madison is ranked first among national public universities and 12th overall in Washington Monthly’s 2024 College Guide and Rankings.

For a culture-filled Midwestern getaway, look no further than Milwaukee. While the city is known for its cheese curds and beer, it offers way more than that.

M7, MMAC, the Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation (WEDC) and gener8tor hosted dozens of ambassadors from around the globe, along with corporate leaders from around the region, for breakfast and a program focused on the benefits of corporate investment in southeastern Wisconsin.

Milwaukee features some of the lowest living wages, rental costs and unemployment rates among adults ages 16 to 19. It also offers a large selection of nearby colleges, including three schools within one mile.

INDIANAPOLIS and LINCOLNSHIRE, Ill., April 22, 2024 – Eli Lilly and Company (NYSE: LLY) and Nexus Pharmaceuticals, LLC today announced a definitive agreement for Lilly to acquire a manufacturing facility from Nexus, a leading sterile manufacturer in the pharmaceutical industry.