Marquette and MMAC Creating Entrepreneur Network
Released: 6/5/03

For Milwaukee to compete with the economies of major cities, we must become a haven for entrepreneurs. One of the main topics of discussion at this week's Wisconsin Innovation Network's Entrepreneur Conference is the lack of networking groups for entrepreneurs. Governor Doyle has also recently talked about the need for such networks.

The Marquette University Kohler Center for Entrepreneurship and the Metro Milwaukee Association of Commerce (MMAC) are joining together to fill that void. An exciting new group called Emerging Entrepreneurs has been created to engage new owner-managers in "results-based programming.” The Emerging Entrepreneurs kick-off meeting will be held on Monday, June 9, from 3:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. at Eve Restaurant, 718 N. Milwaukee St., Second Floor. Robert Auer of Auer Marketing L.L.C. will present “Marketing on a Tight Budget.” Attendees are asked to bring a sample of their current marketing materials to share and review at the workshop portion of the event. There is a $10 fee at the door

Other networking opportunities in Milwaukee lack focus on issues and access to fellow entrepreneurs, something owners of new ventures need and want. New business owners (in business 0 to 3 years) are invited to experience an opportunity to learn and share with people who can relate to them. Experienced business owners (in business more than 3 years) are invited to share their knowledge from a “been there, done that” standpoint.

Mission: Emerging Entrepreneurs is committed to the professional development of business owners engaged in new ventures through participation in knowledge exchange and performance feedback sessions, exploration of tools for owner-managers, and involvement in peer-to-peer advising. Results-based programming in a supportive environment shall facilitate positive resolution of issues unique to early-stage companies.

Marquette University is a Catholic, Jesuit university dedicated to serving God by serving our students and contributing to the advancement of knowledge. Through our mission of Faith, Excellence, Leadership and Service, we strive to graduate students who are not only better educated, but better people. We provide them with the necessary training to actively Be The Difference in our world.