Southeast Wisconsin
Southeast Wisconsin is home to the state’s largest city, Milwaukee. Located on the western shores of Lake Michigan with access to 20% of the world’s fresh water, Milwaukee is home to the nation’s only global water hub. It also boasts a diverse population, a growing startup culture, eight Fortune 500 world headquarters, more than a dozen colleges and universities, and one of the highest college-students-per-capita ratios in the nation. The talent pool, access to fine arts and culture, strong support for business, and 23-minute average commute make Milwaukee an outstanding choice for a growing company. Within this region you’ll find a Foreign Trade Zone, a commercial port, and a commercial airport—all within an hour of Chicago.
Source: Condé Nast Traveler Reader’s Choice Awards, 2023
Region’s Largest Employers
Quality of Life
Southeast Wisconsin offers all the advantages of big-city life, with the option of living away from the action. Here you’ll find vibrant communities, a diverse population, affordable housing, and the fifth-friendliest city in the U.S., Milwaukee. There are so many reasons why everyone here is cheerful and welcoming. Among those reasons are a 23-minute average commute, nationally recognized health care, and endless entertainment options including museums, national sports teams, the symphony and ballet, and even the World’s Largest Music Festival®, Summerfest. It’s all right along the beautiful Lake Michigan shoreline. What’s not to love?
