State/Regional Organizations Promoting Business Growth

The following organizations are some of the resources available to businesses in Wisconsin:

The Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation (WEDC)

The WEDC leads economic development efforts for the state. WEDC nurtures business growth and job creation by providing resources, technical support and financial assistance to companies, partners and communities in Wisconsin. Visit www.inwisconsin.com or follow WEDC on Twitter @_InWisconsin to learn more

Fox Cities Chamber of Commerce

Businesses in the Fox Cities have a strong advocate in the Fox Cities Chamber of Commerce and Industry. Nearly 1800 members strong, the Chamber is the second largest business organization in the state!

Green Bay Area Chamber of Commerce

The Green Bay Area Chamber of Commerce has served as the focal point of economic and community development since 1882, when it was formed as the Business Men’s Association. Today, our programs focus on helping businesses succeed and as a result, enhancing the quality of life in the community we call home. We ARE the voice of business on everything from healthcare reform to taxes.

Greater Madison Chamber of Commerce

The Greater Madison Chamber of Commerce is more than 1,400 businesses who support each other and work together as a strong voice for enlightened economic growth in the region.

Heart of WI Business and Economic Alliance

United for Progress ~ Business, Government, Industry and Tourism Working Together in the Wisconsin Rapids area.

The Metropolitan Milwaukee Association of Commerce (MMAC)

The Metropolitan Milwaukee Association of Commerce (MMAC) is a 148-year-old private, not-for-profit organization representing approximately 1,800 member businesses with 300,000 employees in Milwaukee, Waukesha, Washington and Ozaukee counties and beyond.

Milwaukee 7

The Milwaukee 7 was formed to create a regional, cooperative economic development platform for the seven counties of southeastern Wisconsin: Kenosha, Milwaukee, Ozaukee, Racine, Walworth, Waukesha and Washington. Its mission is to attract, retain and grow diverse businesses and talent.

Milwaukee World Trade Association (MWTA) 

The MWTA is a membership-driven organization that links companies and individuals with common interests in expanding their international business; exchanging history, challenges and experiences; increasing member knowledge of expertise in international sales and services in the Milwaukee-area and beyond. Events sponsored by MWTA are organized by our members, who participate on a variety of committees and our Board, who bring programs on timely topics and local business men and women with international business experience together to share their knowledge and expertise.

NEW NORTH, Inc.

New North, Inc. is a consortium of business, economic development, chambers of commerce, workforce development, civic, non-profit, and education leaders in 18 counties of Northeast Wisconsin who are working to be recognized as competitive for job growth while maintaining our superior quality of life.

NEW Manufacturing Alliance

The NEW Manufacturing Alliance is a group of manufacturers, working with educational institutions, workforce development boards, chambers of commerce and state organizations to promote manufacturing in our region.

TEC - Chief Executives Working Together

TEC is a professional development group for CEOs, presidents and business owners

The Racine Area Manufacturers and Commerce (RAMAC)

The Racine Area Manufacturers and Commerce (RAMAC) was formed in 1982 from the consolidation of the Racine Area Chamber of Commerce and the Manufacturers' and Employers' Association. RAMAC is a voluntary, nonprofit association whose primary source of operating income is the dues paid by member firms. It is wholly independent and serves as a central source of information and data on a wide variety of business problems and issues affecting its members.

Waukesha County Chamber of Commerce

The Waukesha County Chamber of Commerce is the largest business association in the county.  We are proud to be a part of the thriving economic engine that is Waukesha County - the second fastest growing county in the state.

Wisconsin Economic Development Assocation (WEDA)

WEDA is Wisconsin's Voice for Economic Development. Our statewide association is a 450+ member organization whose primary objective is to increase the effectiveness of individuals involved in the practice of economic development in Wisconsin by encouraging cooperation, exchange of information and promotion of professional skills. With a proactive board and involved membership support, we will continue to advance the professionalism of Wisconsin's economic development efforts.

Wisconsin Manufacturers & Commerce (WMC)

WMC is a business association dedicated to making WMC is Wisconsin’s most successful business advocacy organization. Nearing a century of service to state businesses in all sectors, including manufacturing, service, healthcare, wholesale, retail, energy, transportation and technology, in addition to local chambers of commerce and specialized trade associations, WMC is both Wisconsin’s State Chamber of Commerce, as well as a statewide, non-partisan, non-profit business association with nearly 4,000 member companies, and the state’s safety council. Since its inception in 1911, WMC has been dedicated to making Wisconsin the most competitive state in the nation.

Wisconsin Procurement Institute

B2Gconnect helps businesses take advantage of federal government business opportunities. Multi-million dollar federal government contracts awarded to large defense and aerospace conglomerates often get a lot of attention through the media. But don’t let that discourage you from getting your company in a position to sell to the federal government; there are plenty of opportunities for small and medium size businesses as well. Click on the link above to go to B2Gconnect web site at http://www.wispro.org.

Wisconsin Technology Council

The Wisconsin Technology Council is the leading catalyst for tech-based development in Wisconsin. It is the independent, non-partisan science and technology advisor to the governor and the Legislature