Milwaukee Moves on Regionalism

The Metropolitan Milwaukee Association of Commerce announced Oct. 8 it will work with local government leaders to create a regional economic development plan.

The plan will set priorities for industries to target for retention, expansion and recruitment.The association is acting because other midsize metropolitan areas have such plans. Milwaukee needs one to stay competitive, said Tim Sheehy, association president.

The new effort will be part of the group's larger goal of improving the area's education system, infrastructure and other institutions, he said. Read the story