Corporate Casual

David Belman, President, Belman Homes
2024-06-25 17:00 - 19:00 (America/Chicago) | Wisconsin Club, 900 W Wisconsin Ave, Milwaukee, 53233, United States
Join us for a dynamic presentation by David Belman, renowned 2nd Generation Builder, Developer, REALTOR® and the President of Belman Homes.
David dives deep into the pressing challenges facing the housing market, offering a comprehensive look at current housing economics and his innovative strategies to make housing affordable again. As a passionate advocate for housing affordability, David’s work has been pivotal in shaping the discourse around this critical issue.

May Event- Sarah Pancheri - President & CEO of Milwaukee World Festival & Summerfest
2024-05-28 17:00 - 19:00 | Wisconsin Club, 900 W Wisconsin Ave, Milwaukee, 53233, United States
Get the latest scoop and an inside perspective of what it takes to host over 100 bands on 12 stages, and 900,000+ guests.
Sarah Pancheri, newly promoted CEO, shares her thoughts on what Summerfest means to Milwaukee, the event itself, and what happens at Milwaukee World Festival the rest of the year!

Megan Kuiper, CEO of MK Life on Purpose!
2024-04-23 17:00 - 19:00 | Wisconsin Club, 900 W Wisconsin Ave, Milwaukee, 53233, United States
We are thrilled to welcome Megan Kuiper, CEO of MK Life on Purpose! Megan offers a wealth of experience and wisdom that promises to captivate and inspire us all.
Megan is a remarkable individual who transitioned from Corporate Director at Target to dynamic entrepreneur. You’ll hear how she transformed struggling teams with cultural change and not by hammering policies and procedures. Now, as a leadership coach and speaker, Megan empowers individuals and organizations to reach their fullest potential.
Why Attend?

Overcome Burnout: Learn proven techniques to tackle it head-on and regain control of your professional life.
Leadership Mastery: Acquire the skills to elevate your leadership to new heights, creating a lasting and positive impact.
Exclusive Insights: Walk with someone who navigated challenges we all face and emerged triumphant.

John Koskinen - Wisconsin Dept of Revenue Economist
2024-03-26 17:00 - 19:00 | Wisconsin Club, 900 W Wisconsin Ave, Milwaukee, 53233, United States
Numbers tell stories, and when it comes to deciphering the economic health of Wisconsin, there is none better than John Koskinen of the Wisconsin Dept of Revenue.
John will share a comprehensive look into the numbers that drive future decisions for government, business leaders, and consumers alike.
If you believe all economists are dry, this event will prove you wrong!

Shari Black - Executive Director and CEO of Wisconsin State Fair Park
2024-02-27 17:00 - 19:00 | Wisconsin Club, 900 W Wisconsin Ave, Milwaukee, 53233, United States
State Fair Park is more than the State Fair. Learn about this unique organization’s reach beyond the farm animals, fair foods, music, and rides of the August showcase. Shari Black shares her perspective on the Fair and the advocacy and outreach her organization leads in support of Wisconsin Agriculture.

Andy Weins - Speaker, Soldier & Entrepreneur
2024-01-23 17:00 - 19:00 | Wisconsin Club, 900 W Wisconsin Ave, Milwaukee, 53233, United States
Discover the battlefield-tested strategies Andy Wiens mastered, backed by research from the United States Army’s Master Resiliency Training. Get ready for a high-energy, interactive rollercoaster that reveals:

The forbidden words and phrases holding you back – eliminate them NOW!
How to rewrite your self-talk script for goal-crushing success.
Real-world, action-packed methodologies to seize control of your emotions and supercharge your brain.
Tactical communication strategies for conflict resolution, influence, and purpose-driven conversations.

Your Words Matter NOW: In a world drowning in noise, Andy Weins stands out as the disruptor you didn’t see coming. Don’t settle for ordinary; strap yourself in for an extraordinary, slap-in-the-face reality check that will leave you talking for days.

Alison Prange, RNC 2024 Chief Operating Officer at MKE 2024 Host Committee
2023-11-28 17:00 - 19:00 | Wisconsin Club, 900 W Wisconsin Ave, Milwaukee, 53233, United States
Milwaukee is poised to prove that the second time is the charm when it comes to hosting a national political party convention. The pandemic forced the Democratic Party to scale back their convention in 2020, but business and political leaders from both sides of the aisle are preparing to host another major party convention next year.
Join us on Nov. 28th to hear from Alison Prange, Chief Operating Officer of the MKE 2024 Host Committee. The committee is a nonpartisan, nonprofit organization that’s charged with raising $68 million and paving the way for the July 15-July 18, 2024 Republican National Convention.
Alison is a longtime leader of successful nonprofit organizations nationally and in Wisconsin, and serves as the Host Committee’s top staffer. She works alongside the group’s CEO Steve King and Chairman Reince Priebus to manage the day-to-day operations for the Host Committee.

Nurturing Innovation for Business Leaders
2023-10-24 17:00 - 19:00 | Wisconsin Club, 900 W Wisconsin Ave, Milwaukee, 53233, United States
With over 30 years in the construction industry, John Huggett, VP of Central Operations at The Boldt Company, excels as a communicator and strategist, optimizing project execution and business alignment across teams. From financial management to on-site safety and quality programs, John empowers teams to foresee challenges, capitalize on opportunities and stay on track. John will unveil Boldt’s industry leadership and innovation-focused culture, offering practical insights for business leaders to nurture innovation and success within their teams and apply Boldt’s techniques across diverse industries.

Dale Kooyenga, MMAC Sr. Vice President
2023-09-26 17:00 - 19:00 | Wisconsin Club, 900 W Wisconsin Ave, Milwaukee, 53233, United States
Dale Kooyenga is MMAC’s senior vice president. He plays a key role in helping to
set the organization’s strategy and works on projects to strengthen MMAC’s value
proposition. In 2010, Kooyenga was elected to represent the 14 th District in the
Wisconsin State Assembly. He was re-elected in 2012, 2014 and 2016. In 2018, he
was elected to represent the 5 th Senate District. Kooyenga previously worked as a
CPA with KPMG and serves in the U.S. Military. In 2008, he was called up to
service in Iraq and deployed to Baghdad with the 432 nd Civil Affairs Battalion. He
was awarded a Bronze Star for his service.

Summer Social at Milwaukee Yacht Club
2023-08-22 17:00 - 19:00 | Milwaukee Yacht Club, 1700 N Lincoln Memorial Dr, Milwaukee, WI, 53202, United States
Summer Social at Milwaukee Yacht Club
You’re invited to our annual Corporate Casual Summer Social! This is a fantastic opportunity to celebrate the friendships and business connections we’ve made throughout the year. Whether you’re a member or a non-member, we welcome you to join us for a fun evening of food, drinks, and networking at the beautiful Milwaukee Yacht club.
Event Details:
Date: August 22, 2022
Time: 5:00 PM
Location: Milwaukee Yacht Club, 1700 N. Lincoln Memorial Drive, Milwaukee, WI 53202
Cost: $20.00
Your admission of $20.00 includes 2 free drink tickets and delicious food to savor throughout the evening.
Spread the joy – invite your friends and colleagues! Don’t miss this chance to network, relax, and have a blast!
See you there!

Defending Against the Newest Cybersecurity Threats
2023-06-27 17:00 - 19:00 | Wisconsin Club, 900 W Wisconsin Ave, Milwaukee, 53233, United States
Small and medium sized businesses in every industry are now a target for attackers using tools and techniques that used to be reserved for large banks, large retailers, or nationwide attacks. Now more than ever, companies need to make sure their security programs are robust and can stand up against modern threats.
This month we will discuss lessons learned from today’s cyberattacks and how best to protect your organization. Our guest speaker is Thomas Freeman, Director Cybersecurity at Sikich LLP, a global company specializing in technology-enabled professional services.

Wisconsin Center Expansion Project
2023-05-23 17:00 - 19:00 | Wisconsin Club, 900 W Wisconsin Ave, Milwaukee, 53233, United States
The Wisconsin Center is undergoing a $456 million expansion which happens to be the largest construction project going on in the state. You may not know this, but the former footprint was able to host everything from events that garnered thousands of people to small-group meetings the size of 8-10 people. So what will this expanded footprint look like and how will it still be the perfect space for small business meetings?
Megan Seppmann, the Wisconsin Center District’s vice president of sales, has the pulse on all things hospitality and tourism. She will share project renderings, facts and figures and talk about the importance of the expansion.
Join us on May 23rd to learn about the economic impact the expansion will have on the region and how the Wisconsin Center’s multi-faceted spaces can be the perfect place for any size meeting or event.

Milwaukee County Transportation Projects
2023-04-25 17:00 - 19:00 | Wisconsin Club, 900 W Wisconsin Ave, Milwaukee, 53233, United States
Transportation infrastructure – the ability to safely, effectively and efficiently move people, goods and services – is one of the most essential functions of our government. Our state and local budgets are consumed largely by maintenance and new development projects
Our speaker this month has had a front seat to some of the biggest transportation and transit related projects throughout Milwaukee County; including the East-West Bus Rapid Transit project, the North-South Transit Enhancement project, the National Ave. Reconstruction project as well as other state led initiatives.
Join us on April 25, 2023 at 5pm to hear from Jeff Sponcia, Transportation Program Planning Manager at Milwaukee County Department of Transportation. Jeff will bring a unique insight into many of the ongoing and future projects in Milwaukee County.

Artificial Intelligence for Small Business
2023-03-28 17:00 - 19:00 | Wisconsin Club, 900 W Wisconsin Ave, Milwaukee, 53233, United States
AI (Artificial Intelligence) has become a buzzword lately, and you’ve probably heard how it’s set to revolutionize everything around us. However, is this technology only limited to the largest and most sophisticated organizations? How do small businesses harness the benefits of this technology?
Our guest this month is Pat Miller, host of the nationally syndicated “Pat Miller Show” and founder of Idea Collective Small Business Incubator. Pat and his organization are finding ways to enable small business owners to leverage AI technology.
Join us on Tuesday March 28th at 5pm to hear how small business owners are using AI to help improve marketing, social media reach, presentations, sales pitches and much more.

Business Media Insights from Local Media Veterans
2023-02-28 17:00 - 19:00 | Wisconsin Club, 900 W Wisconsin Ave, Milwaukee, 53233, United States
Undoubtedly, the media has become one of the most controversial institutions in America over the past several decades. However, a free and unbiased media is also one the most cherished institutions in a free democracy.
Join us on Tuesday February 28th at 5pm as we host local business media veterans to discuss the state of the industry, and how business news is reported in SE Wisconsin.
Our guests this month, from the Milwaukee Business Journal, include Market President & Publisher Heather Ladage and Reporters Sean Ryan and Teddy Nykiel.

A New Year and New Vision for I-794 & Downtown Milwaukee
2023-01-24 17:00 - 19:00 | Wisconsin Club, 900 W Wisconsin Ave, Milwaukee, 53233, United States
The grassroot organization “Rethink I-794” proposes turning a portion of I-794 into a boulevard that will connect downtown Milwaukee and the Historic Third Ward. Their bold vision has caught the attention of many business leaders, politicians and community members.
Join us on January 24th 2023 to see their plans and hear from the team that put this vision together. Gregg May, Transportation Policy Director of 1000 Friends of Wisconsin, Taylor Korslin, Design Architect & Xu Zhang, Urban Designer

Honoring and Supporting Our Veterans
2022-11-15 17:00 - 19:00 | Wisconsin Club, 900 W Wisconsin Ave, Milwaukee, 53233, United States
This month we will showcase the amazing work being done to support our US veterans through the Wisconsin Veterans Network (VetsNet). VetsNet is a non-profit organization staffed by veterans and serve veterans. VetsNet bridges a major gap in the veterans benefit system: identifying and connecting at-risk veterans and veterans in need to the benefits and programs they earned through their service to our country.
Join us on Tuesday November 15 at 5pm to hear from Quentin Hatfield, Executive Director of Wisconsin Veterans Network (VetsNet). Quentin is a retired, highly successful business executive that has committed his life to serving the veteran community.

It's Election season. What do the polls say?
2022-10-25 17:00 - 19:00 | Wisconsin Club, 900 W Wisconsin Ave, Milwaukee, 53233, United States
It’s election season and once again Wisconsin is in the national spotlight. So we turn to one of the best known pollsters in Wisconsin to help us understand what Wisconsinites and Americans are thinking according to the polls. Join us Tuesday October 25th to hear from a returning guest speaker – Professor Charles Franklin of Marquette University Law School.
Professor Franklin is a nationally recognized government scholar and pollster, and has been director of the Marquette Law School Poll since its inception in 2012. He’ll share his insights on the upcoming 2022 midterms.
Professor Franklin has led the Law School Poll in each of the highly scrutinized election cycles since 2012, establishing Marquette as the definitive source for information concerning public opinion in Wisconsin. His articles on partisanship, public opinion and the Supreme Court, and U.S. Senate elections have appeared in a number of major journals and book chapters. He has been a member of the ABC News election night analysis team since 2002.

Richard Barnhouse - WCTC
2022-09-27 17:00 - 19:00 | Wisconsin Club, 900 W Wisconsin Ave, Milwaukee, 53233, United States
Future of Higher Education at WCTC
Join us this month as we host Richard Barnhouse, President of Waukesha County Technical College.
Richard will discuss how WCTC is adapting its student programming, creating training programs with area businesses, and partnering with key stakeholders to align education with evolving workforce skills.
He will also share his thoughts on the challenges facing higher education in the midst of our current economic conditions and demographic trends.

Summer Social at Mobcraft Brewery
2022-08-23 17:00 - 19:00 | Mobcraft Brewery, 505 S 5th St, Milwaukee, WI, 53204, United States
Every year we take a break from our normal networking and excellent speaker series to celebrate the personal friendships and business relationships we’ve made throughout the year and to invite non-members to explore the networking opportunities provided through Corporate Casual.
Join us on August 23, 2022 for our annual Summer Social hosted at Mobcraft Brewery. This event is open to all members and Non-Members of Corporate Casual.
Registration is $10.00 for all attendees (including Active Members) and includes drink tickets and food.
We look forward to seeing all of our members and guests on August 23rd at 5pm at Mobcraft Brewery 505 S 5th St, Milwaukee, WI 53204

F-Street Development – Commercial Real Estate in SE Wisconsin
2022-06-28 17:00 - 19:00 | Wisconsin Club, 900 W Wisconsin Ave, Milwaukee, 53233, United States
This month we highlight a local developer who’s demonstrated a track record of success with some unique projects across several investment verticals including real estate, hospitality, lending, and emerging markets.
Join us on Tuesday June 28th to hear from Scott Lurie – the Founder & President of F-Street Development. He will share his experiences and insights related to successful investments and projects he has made in Southeastern Wisconsin as well as future investments and projects he and F Street Group are planning.

Wisconsin Technology Council
2022-05-24 17:00 - 19:00 | Wisconsin Club, 900 W Wisconsin Ave, Milwaukee, 53233, United States
Join us on May 24 when we host Tom Still, President of the Wisconsin Technology Council.
The Tech Council is the non-profit, bipartisan science and technology policy advisory board to the governor and the Legislature. Its programs include the Tech Council Investor Networks, the Tech Council Innovation Network, the Governor’s Business Plan Contest and regular events that connect entrepreneurs, investors, researchers and others with a stake in the tech-based economy.

Northwestern Mutual Leading Venture Capital in Milwaukee
2022-04-26 17:00 - 19:00 | Wisconsin Club, 900 W Wisconsin Ave, Milwaukee, 53233, United States
Northwestern Mutual’s corporate venture capital arm is bringing together the strength and scale of a 160-year-old Fortune 500 company with the leading-edge innovations of startups to re-imagine the way things could be.
Join us on April 26th at 5pm to hear from Archna Sahay Head of Venture Platform at Northwestern Mutual Future Ventures to hear more about the exciting and interesting investments being made through the various funds managed by Milwaukee’s own, Northwestern Mutual.

Meet & Greet with Rebecca Kleefisch
2022-03-22 17:00 - 19:00 | Wisconsin Club, 900 W Wisconsin Ave, Milwaukee, 53233, United States
Join us on March 22nd at 5pm as we host Rebecca Kleefisch.
Rebecca was a journalist and news anchor before being elected in 2010 as the state’s 44th Lt. Governor. She is one of many candidates seeking the nomination of the Republican Party for the right to face off against Gov. Tony Evers in November’s election.
Rebecca plans to share her vision for Wisconsin and will stay for some audience Q&A.

Making Sense of Federal Tax Laws
2022-01-25 17:00 - 19:00 | Wisconsin Club, 900 W Wisconsin Ave, Milwaukee, 53233, United States
Rising inflation, massive supply chain challenges and ongoing labor shortages continue to impact the economy. Recently enacted tax laws as well as pending legislation in the controversial Build Back Better Act will have a significant impact on individual Americans and business owners alike
Join us on Tuesday January 25th when James Bradenburg and Brad J. Hermes, both Partners at Sikich, LLP will help us makes sense of the all the changes.

Survive, Revive & Thrive - The Bartolotta Restaurants
2021-11-17 17:00 - 19:00 | Wisconsin Club, 900 W Wisconsin Ave, Milwaukee, 53233, United States
Join us on Wednesday November 17th for a conversation with Paul Bartolotta, Chef, Owner, Co-Founder and Keith Trafton, CEO & Managing Partner for The Bartolotta Restaurants. Hear from them explain how they navigated through the tragic loss of its Co-Founder and the COVID pandemic.

Experience an African Safari in Milwaukee
2021-10-26 17:00 - 19:00 | Wisconsin Club, 900 W Wisconsin Ave, Milwaukee, 53233, United States
Experience an African Safari right here in Milwaukee! The Zoological Society of Milwaukee’s award winning exhibit, “Adventure Africa”, transformed 25% of the zoo’s developed footprint – all during a pandemic. Join us this month to hear from the President and CEO Jodi Gibson.
In addition to sharing highlight of what’s new at the Zoo and Society, Jodi will discuss the impact of COVID on cultural institutions and how organizations are reinventing themselves as they rebuild.

MKE: A Global Hub for Water Technology
2021-09-28 17:00 - 19:00 | Wisconsin Club, 900 W Wisconsin Ave, Milwaukee, 53233, United States
The Water Council, located here in Milwaukee, is leading the world in researching and designing technologies and programs dedicated to stewardship of water around the world.
This month’s guest is Dean Amhaus, CEO of the Water Council. Join us on September 28th at 5pm at the Wisconsin Club to hear to Dean talk about the global impact he and his team are leading from own backyard.

Summer Social - August 2021
2021-08-31 16:00 - 18:00 | Western Racquet Club, 1800 Highland Drive, Elm Grove, WI, 53122, United States
Every year we take a break from our normal networking and excellent speaker series to celebrate the personal friendships and business relationships we’ve made throughout the year and to invite non-members to explore the networking opportunities provided through Corporate Casual.
Join us on August 31, 2021 for a FREE Summer Social hosted at Western Racquet Club in Brookfield . This event is open to all members and Non-Members of Corporate Casual. Free food and drinks will be available.
We look forward to seeing all of our members and guests on August 31st at 5pm at Western Racquet Club in Brookfield.

VISIT Milwaukee - Open for Business
2021-06-22 16:00 - 18:00
As we shake the effects of lockdowns over the last year, it’s time to welcome tourist again, restore the vibrant local economy and recapture the excitement and revival of Milwaukee that we had enjoyed prior to the pandemic.
This month’s guest is Peggy Williams-Smith. Peggy is President and CEO of VISIT Milwaukee and is responsible for promoting Milwaukee as an attractive travel destination and enhancing its public image as a dynamic place to live, work and visit.
We look forward to seeing you on Wednesday June 22nd at 5pm at the Wisconsin Club.
