Welcome to metropolitan Milwaukee - Wisconsin's leading center of commerce and culture. I am confident you will find an unmatched quality of life here that includes more than 20 professional performing arts groups, a nationally renowed art museum, two major league sports teams, the shorest commute time among large metro areas, and a Great Lake in our backyard. Milwaukee provides big city amenities in an accessible and affordable way.

The metro Milwaukee economy thrives on its strong foundation and bright prospects. The business community, represented through the Metropolitan Milwaukee Association of Commerce, is dedicated to fostering business development, capital investment and job creation. The region is home to 8 Fortune 500 firms and 40,000 large and small businesses providing goods and services across the globe.

And our reputation for excellence is growing. In the past few years, Milwaukee has appeared on lists of America's best mannered cities, healthiest cities and places to be single. Money magazine summed it up, calling Milwaukee a "city for people who love cities."

I'm pleased that you are interested in making this community your home. Once you join us, we're sure you will be here to stay.

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