Combined, there are over 130 software development and data processing establishments in Greater Milwaukee employing almost 6,000 people.
Greater Milwaukee is located in the midst of America's third largest market for goods and services, talent and supplies -- the Milwaukee-Madison-Chicago Corridor. Nine million people -- nearly 3.3 percent of the entire U.S. population hang out here. Now, that's density.
Looking beyond the numbers, it is the people that live and work in the Greater Milwaukee area that build our businesses. Our region's creative combination of real estate, infrastructure and skilled labor is very attractive and we know it will help your business grow.
Our more than 40,000 businesses provide goods and services to the entire world. Twelve of Fortune's top 1000 publicly held companies and eight of Forbes 500 top privately held companies are in our backyard. More than 52 percent of the state's publicly traded corporations also are located here. In fact, one third of all business in Wisconsin is located in Greater Milwaukee. And our downtown "blue light" technology district is always on and ever-growing.
A national leader in more fields than you may know, Greater Milwaukee delivers in the areas of electronics, financial services, bio-informatics, supply chain software and the design and production of medical diagnostic instruments. And don't forget about technology, chemicals, electronic controls, avionics and advanced ceramics.
We are sure you have heard of all of our award winning companies that we are very proud of -- Harley Davidson, GE Medical, SAB/Miller Brewing, Midwest Airlines, S.C. Johnson & Son and Rockwell Automation.
For more information about working in Greater Milwaukee, look at the WORK section.
Business Assistance Resources
The Regional Economic Partnership can help you with all of your needs as they relate to starting, growing or relocating your business.
County & Community Demographic Profiles
Information provided includes population, housing, transportation, income, talent, major employers, media, education, utilities, industrial parks and key county and community contacts.
Environmental Remediation
Resources are available to help businesses with the cleanup and redevelopment of contaminated areas. Programs can assist with getting the are ready for business.
Exporting
As telecommunications and transportation make the world smaller, businesses are rapidly tapping into international markets.
Government Procurement
Several federal, state, and local programs have been developed to assist small and medium sized companies become successful in obtaining government contracts as well as developing supply chains and electronic comers.
Infrastructure
Air, Freight Rail, Road and Highways, Telecommunications, Passenger Rail and Water
Manufacturing Resources
Wisconsin Manufacturing Extension Partnership provides technical expertise and hands-on business assistance to help small and midsized manufacturers to improve their productivity and profitability.
Combined, there are over 130 software development and data processing establishments in Greater Milwaukee employing almost 6,000 people.
