Location Information
Milwaukee is the largest city in Wisconsin and the county seat of Milwaukee County and is situated on the southwestern shore of Lake Michigan. Milwaukee is also the regional center of the seven county Greater Milwaukee Area Once known as a brewing and manufacturing powerhouse, Milwaukee has taken steps in recent years to alter its image. Milwaukee and its suburbs are home to the headquarters of 13 Fortune 1000 companies. The Milwaukee metropolitan area ranks fifth in the United States in terms of the number of Fortune 500 company headquarters as a share of the population. Milwaukee also has a large number of financial service firms. Service and managerial jobs are the fastest-growing segments of the Milwaukee economy. Milwaukee, known as “The City of Festivals,” has a rejuvenated downtown with the Milwaukee Art Museum, new skyscrapers, luxury housing, fine dining and upscale nightlife establishments. Milwaukee hosts the world's largest music festival, Summerfest and has attractions that display the cultural history of the great city. Marquette University brings in a young crowd to enjoy the city's character. Milwaukee is a great place to enjoy life, work and raise a family.