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MMAC is the region’s best business network, bringing members
together to develop business, share best practices and build business relationships.


 




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 >>










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    Future 50 Award
    today! Click here >>
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    DEADLINE: Friday, May 8




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