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capital funds to invest in local start-ups. These efforts – combined with the city’s entrepreneurial spirit – have placed Milwaukee among the top 30 cities as a hub for startups. Setting the Pace in Advanced Manufacturing Manufacturing remains a very important engine for the region’s economy. Fifteen percent of the workforce is employed by manufacturers, well above the 9 percent average nationally. The region leads the nation in the production of industrial controls, steel foundry parts, engines and mining machinery. It also leads the nation in the production of medical diagnostic equipment thanks to GE Healthcare , a global leader in medical imaging and information technologies, patient monitoring systems and health care services, which employs nearly 6,000 people at multiple facilities in the region. The region is also home to Rockwell Automation and Johnson Controls , global leaders in industrial and building control systems; Briggs & Stratton , a leading small-engine manufacturer; Harley-Davidson , the legendary motorcycle manufacturer; and MillerCoors . A Fast-Growing Service Sector The service sector has been the fastest-growing segment of the regional economy. Health care and social assistance, retail trade, hospitality and food services, and finance/insurance are among the largest service-sector segments in the region. Five Milwaukee-area service companies are ranked as Fortune 500 companies: ManpowerGroup , Northwestern Mutual , and WEC Energy Group (Milwaukee), Kohl’s Corp. (Menomonee Falls) and Fiserv (Brookfield). Milwaukee is also home to the Mortgage Guaranty Insurance Corp. (MGIC), which is the nation’s leading provider of private mortgage insurance. Several major national financial institutions have a major presence in the area, as do many Wisconsin-based and regional banks. C A R E E R O P P O R T U N I T I E S MEDICAL COLLEGE OF WISCONSIN At Medical College of Wisconsin (MCW), you will discover a dynamic work environment with significant growth potential, an outstanding benefits package and competitive salary. Come join us and be a part of an institution that is pioneering pathways to a healthier world. We are dedicated to leadership and excellence in advancing the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of disease and injury through Education, Research, Patient Care, and Community Engagement. MCW is at the heart of the Milwaukee Regional Medical Center (MRMC), a 348-acre, park-like campus located 10 minutes from downtown Milwaukee in suburban Wauwatosa. Each year, our providers care for more than 525,000 patients at the MRMC and locations in the community. And MCW collaborates with major universities, healthcare and research institutions, corporations and government and civic groups throughout Wisconsin and beyond. MCW is the 8th largest private employer in metro Milwaukee, with approximately 5,600 employees. Our career opportunities encompass a wide range of positions that will appeal to jobseekers with a variety of backgrounds and experience levels. And our faculty and staff enjoy an exemplary benefits package, including healthcare at Milwaukee’s premier providers – Froedtert Hospital and Children’s Hospital of Wisconsin. We are an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer and do not discriminate in hiring or employment on the basis of age, sex, race, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability or sexual orientation. Visit www.mcw.edu/careers to discover career opportunities at MCW! 8701 Watertown Plank Road Milwaukee, WI 53226 414-955-8245 www.mcw.edu ESTABLISHED 1893 5,400+ EMPLOYEES ABOUT US MCW is comprised of more than just healthcare providers. More than 3,500 employees serve MCW in a variety of roles. Our faculty trains the providers of tomorrow and provides high-quality healthcare today. Our staff supports the significant work of our faculty and contributes to MCW’s institutional goals and mission. where milwaukee goes to work Profiles of the Region’s Leading Employers Top 10 Communities for Young Professionals Forbes Continued on Page 33 @discoverMKE.com / discovermilwaukee.com 31