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COSBE’s Executive Roundtable
Spring Breakfast with Michael Malatesta Tuesday,
May 5 • 7:30-9 AM • Register >>
From Crisis to Comeback: Leading through, and recovering from, extreme challenges Join us at COSBE’s Executive Roundtable Breakfast to hear how Michael
Malatesta, founder and president of Advanced Waste Services, Inc., put his crisis plan into action
when his New Castle, PA treatment plant burned to the ground last fall. Learn
how Mike and his team were able to recover from this devastating fire through
careful planning and problem-solving. Also at this event, COSBE Director Dave
Kliber will be the recipient of the Chairman’s Award – given to an outstanding volunteer.
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FUEL Milwaukee
Social @ Fat Abbey Biercafe Thursday, May 7 • 6-9
PM • Learn more >>
Fat Abbey Biercafé has serious credentials. Draft Magazine has named
the Belgian-style restaurant one of the best drinking spots in America, Beer Advocate.com
gave it an “excellent” rating, and it ranks 4th on OnMilwaukee.com’s
Best Beer list. And it is run by the successful Diablos Rojos restaurant group. Good enough for ya?
Wisconsin International
Trade Conference Tuesday, May 12 • 8 AM-6 PM
• Register >>
For more than 40 years, this affiliate organization of the MMAC has been helping
companies go global. Sessions offered include:
Business in China
Compliance Due Diligence for International Business
Panel
Discussion on Business Opportunities in India
Panel Discussion
on Internet Strategies for International Business
The Year of
the Ox: Time to be Tenacious with Chris Kuehl – Managing Director, Armada Corporate Intelligence
MMAC Member Orientation Wednesday,
May 13 • 7:30-9 AM • Register >>
Take
a customized journey through the MMAC and learn how to best utilize your membership.
This “member briefing” shows you how we work, what tools are available
to help your business grow, and provides an opportunity for you to become involved. Protecting Your
Ideas through Patents, Trademarks & Copyrights Wednesday, May 13
• 5:30-7:30 PM • Learn more >> Featured Speaker: Joseph
D. Kuborn, partner – Andrus, Sceales, Starke & Sawall LLP
The Inventors & Entrepreneurs Forum meets to network and learn more about business
basics. Meetings are held five times annually and sessions are free and open to the public. CEOs in Conversation Thursday,
May 14 • 5-8 PM • Register >>
FUEL Milwaukee
brings you an intimate discussion between three local executive officers. Moderated
by Alonzo Kelly, former president of the Milwaukee Urban League
Young Professionals, the event will give you insight into various business leadership
issues including success, social responsibility, diversity, work/life balance and more. Hear from:
Jeff Joerres – CEO, Manpower
Ed Zore – CEO, Northwestern Mutual
Madison Night in Milwaukee Wednesday,
May 20 • Reception 5-7 PM Harley-Davidson Museum Tours
6:30-8 PM • Register >>
We’re bringing Madison to Milwaukee! Join us to help showcase the best
of the metro Milwaukee business community to our state lawmakers. This event will
provide an opportunity to meet and mingle with elected officials and their staff
members while enjoying great food, drink and products unique to Milwaukee.
The Business
Council’s Annual Meeting Thursday, May 21 • 4:30-7 PM
• Register >> Business After Hours @ Dream
Dance inside Potawatomi Bingo Casino Wednesday, May 27 • 5-7
PM • Register >>
Make
the most of your MMAC Membership
As a member business of the MMAC,
all of your employees are members as well and are welcome to participate in our
programs and events. Get your co-workers and employees more plugged in by forwarding this email today!
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Future 50 Awardtoday! Click here >> EXTENDED
DEADLINE: Friday, May 8