Overview of Milwaukee's Business Environment and City Services
Milwaukee offers affordable land and leasing costs, abundant fresh water, an educated workforce, low business costs, and easy access to financing, technical assistance, and efficient transportation. These factors have contributed to the success and growth of local businesses.
Things to Do and City Events
Find information about activities and happenings in the City of Milwaukee.
City Departments and Divisions
1. Administrative Services Division: Acts as the department liaison to elected officials and the public, coordinating transportation, environmental, and economic development projects. Also manages budgets, finance, planning, payroll, personnel, employee safety, contract management, media relations, and special event permits.
2. Infrastructure Division: Ensures safe and enjoyable movement of people throughout Milwaukee by designing, building, and maintaining streets, bridges, traffic signals, street lighting, stormwater systems, green infrastructure, sewers, and city-owned buildings and parks.
3. Operations Division: Provides sanitation, forestry, fleet, and parking services, including waste collection, recycling, tree maintenance, fleet management, snow and ice control, and parking services, all year round.
4. Milwaukee Water Works: Recognized nationally for providing safe, high-quality water to 865,000 residents in Milwaukee, Ozaukee, and Waukesha Counties.
City Location
Frank P. Zeidler Municipal Building, 841 North Broadway, Room 501, Milwaukee, WI 53202.
City Background
Established in 1846, Milwaukee is home to nearly 600,000 residents. The city is built on water, with over 10 miles of lakefront shoreline, three rivers, and a Great Lake, all playing a key role in its history, identity, and economy.
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