MMAC helps families compare school quality The MMAC has updated its interactive Milwaukee County school quality map to include academic results from the 2017-18 school year. The MMAC report card includes state Department of Public Instruction proficiency data for all publicly funded schools in Milwaukee County. With companies in our region facing significant talent needs both now and in the future, there will be abundant opportunities for students who are currently in the K-12 system to thrive once they enter the work force – making school quality and outcomes even more important. “In today’s economy, we cannot afford to leave talent on the sidelines. Every child needs access to a high-quality school,” said MMAC President Tim Sheehy. MMAC senior vice president for governmental affairs and public policy Steve Baas discussed the school map in a report on WTMJ-TV.

>>View MKE County School Quality Map site

Wanted: success stories. Share your news with MMAC A message from new MMAC communications director Chris Jenkins: “I’d like to take this opportunity to introduce myself. In November, I joined the MMAC as our new communications director. Previously, I worked in the communications department at Marquette University . I look forward to working with you, and to promoting our region as a premier destination to invest capital, grow business and create jobs. We’re always looking for news from our members that we can share here. Please feel free to email me your news."

M7 news: Leonardo DRS building $56 million facility in Menomonee Falls, creating 220 new jobs

Leonardo DRS Inc. is building a new manufacturing facility and offices in Menomonee Falls to accommodate its growing Naval Power Systems line of business -- a project expected to create up to 220 jobs in southeast Wisconsin. The company will invest $56 million in a new best-in-class engineering and manufacturing facility to serve as the focal point for most of its business development and production activities.

The facility, expected to open in 2020, will house the design, test and manufacturing facilities for naval and marine power distribution, power conversion, motor controls, drives and automation/control equipment for the U.S. Navy, commercial and international customers. In an interview with the Milwaukee BizTimes, MMAC president Tim Sheehy said the Milwaukee 7 economic development partnership exhausted all possibilities for the company in Milwaukee before considering other options. The company also was exploring options outside Wisconsin.

We extend our condolences to the family, friends and colleagues of M-WERC Chief Operating Officer Jeff Anthony, who passed away last week. “More important than his legacy at M-WERC, Jeff was a loving father, husband, son, brother, and a great friend to those of us at M-WERC who considered it an honor and privilege to work with him,” said M-WERC CEO Alan Perlstein. “Jeff will be sorely missed. May his life and legacy continue to be a blessing to all of us.”

ManpowerGroup's latest employment outlook report shows increased hiring optimism for both southeastern Wisconsin and statewide firms heading into 2019. >>more

GO Riteway Transportation Group has partnered with Busing On The Lookout to fight human trafficking.

Vrakas CPAs + Advisors adds to its professional clerical staff. >>more

ActionCOACH Business Coaching - Southeastern Wisconsin has hired Jill Allen to be their new Business Development Director. Allen was the Founder and CEO of Consumer Health Connections and has 20+ years of executive business development experience. >>more

Hartland-based insurance agency Vizance plans to add Ripon-based Diedrich Agency, effective Jan. 1. >>more

Brookfield-based Exhibit Systems Inc. has acquired the assets of Milwaukee-based KMK Industries Inc. >>more

Marcus Center for the Performing Arts plans improvements to outdoor public spaces, performance areas. >>more

Landmark Credit Union evaluates moving HQ to Brookfield. >>more

Milwaukee Journal Sentinel business editor Steve Jagler has been hired as director of corporate communications at Milwaukee-based engineering firm GRAEF-USA. >>more

Cafe Centraal in Bay View will close its doors in January as it undergoes renovation, says Milwaukee-based Lowlands Group. >>more

GE Healthcare's Bob Schwartz discusses improving the human experience in health care. >>more

Centare owners hire industry veteran as CEO to shape software company's growth. >>more

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MMAC opposes Republican plan to control Wisconsin jobs agency Milwaukee organizations volunteer to teach coding to local students Gov. Walker weighs Tony Evers' request to retain WEDC powers

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