BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Small Business Milwaukee - ECPv6.17.2//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-WR-CALNAME:Small Business Milwaukee X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://smallbizmke.com X-WR-CALDESC:Events for Small Business Milwaukee REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/Chicago BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:CDT DTSTART:20250309T080000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:CST DTSTART:20251102T070000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:CDT DTSTART:20260308T080000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:CST DTSTART:20261101T070000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:CDT DTSTART:20270314T080000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:CST DTSTART:20271107T070000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260711T000000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260712T000000 DTSTAMP:20260707T191419Z CREATED:20260707T191419Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260707T191419Z UID:259282-1783728000-1783814400@smallbizmke.com SUMMARY:Whitefish Bay Art Fest DESCRIPTION:Whitefish Bay Art Fest brings artists\, shoppers\, and visitors into the North Shore business district for a summer weekend. It belongs on the SmallBizMKE calendar because art fairs directly support independent artists and surrounding merchants. The event also provides story ideas around creative entrepreneurship\, community placemaking\, and how walkable business districts can use cultural programming to increase traffic for shops\, restaurants\, and service businesses. URL:https://smallbizmke.com/eventcalendar/whitefish-bay-art-fest/ LOCATION:WI CATEGORIES:Art Fair END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260711T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260711T140000 DTSTAMP:20260626T173719Z CREATED:20260626T173719Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260626T173719Z UID:258860-1783764000-1783778400@smallbizmke.com SUMMARY:Arms Around Us: Run\, Black\, & Grow DESCRIPTION:Join us in Metcalfe Park on Saturday\, July 11\, 2026 at 10:00 AM for a food justice community walk/run. \nWe will gather at the former parking lot of Pick ‘N Save to reflect on a year since the grocery store closure. From the parking lot\, we will move in solidarity to Metcalfe Park’s Black Joy Farm for a gardening workshop and collective action. \nAll ages are welcome to attend. Children under 16 years of age must be accompanied by an adult. \nRegistration is encouraged! URL:https://smallbizmke.com/eventcalendar/arms-around-us-run-black-grow/ LOCATION:Metcalfe Park Community Bridges\, 3624 W North Avenue\, Milwaukee\, WI\, 53208\, United States CATEGORIES:Family Fun Night,Small Business Event,Wellness ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://smallbizmke.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/Run-Black-Grow-flyer.png ORGANIZER;CN="Run Black &%3B Green":MAILTO:runblackandgreen@gmail.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260712T000000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260712T000000 DTSTAMP:20260707T191420Z CREATED:20260707T191420Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260707T191420Z UID:259283-1783814400-1783814400@smallbizmke.com SUMMARY:All Goods Fest DESCRIPTION:All Goods Fest is worth watching as a creative community event with potential value for local makers\, artists\, vendors\, and lifestyle brands. While the listing is brief\, Visit Milwaukee identifies it as part of the July festival calendar\, making it a useful posting candidate for residents looking for local experiences. For SmallBizMKE\, the business angle is the local goods economy: markets and festivals often become first-stage visibility platforms for emerging entrepreneurs. URL:https://smallbizmke.com/eventcalendar/all-goods-fest/ LOCATION:WI CATEGORIES:Community Event END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260713T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260713T190000 DTSTAMP:20260703T000519Z CREATED:20260703T000514Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260703T000519Z UID:259030-1783965600-1783969200@smallbizmke.com SUMMARY:Smallbizmke Think Tank | Mondays | July 13th 2026 DESCRIPTION:Smallbizmke Think Tank\n\nMonday Nights at 6pm central\n\nNetworking and business topics – inspire us to help our fellow small business owners with ideas and create thoughts for all business owners to get better at what they do. A different topic for every event.\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Register: Click Here\nMonday Night Think Tank link is the same every Monday Night. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Don’t miss our events! \nSubscribe to get our events in your inbox!\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSubscribe\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n* indicates required\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n Email Address *\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n This Event has passed.South Suburban Chamber Networking Breakfast – Milwaukee County Zoo 12:00 am URL:https://smallbizmke.com/eventcalendar/smallbizmke-think-tank-mondays-july-13th-2026/ LOCATION:zoom\, WI\, United States CATEGORIES:Smalbizmke Think Tank Monday Night ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://smallbizmke.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/Smallbizmke-half-sheet-flyer.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260714T000000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260719T000000 DTSTAMP:20260707T191431Z CREATED:20260707T191431Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260707T191431Z UID:259284-1783987200-1784419200@smallbizmke.com SUMMARY:Rainbow Summer DESCRIPTION:Rainbow Summer offers six nights of free music\, art\, and creative community programming at the Marcus Performing Arts Center. This is a high-value calendar addition because it combines free access\, downtown visibility\, arts engagement\, and family-friendly activity. SmallBizMKE readers may appreciate it as both a community outing and an example of how arts institutions bring traffic into downtown corridors\, supporting nearby restaurants\, parking\, hospitality\, and cultural businesses. URL:https://smallbizmke.com/eventcalendar/rainbow-summer/ LOCATION:WI CATEGORIES:Arts & Culture END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260714T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260714T093000 DTSTAMP:20260707T191432Z CREATED:20260707T191432Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260707T191432Z UID:259286-1784016000-1784021400@smallbizmke.com SUMMARY:Milwaukee Business Networking Event DESCRIPTION:This Greater Milwaukee networking event gives entrepreneurs\, professionals\, and business owners a structured morning opportunity to meet new contacts. It is a strong fit for SmallBizMKE because the audience is directly aligned with the directory\, Think Tank\, and future event ecosystem. Add it as a business networking option for readers who want in-person connections\, lead development\, and a simple way to meet professionals outside their existing circle. URL:https://smallbizmke.com/eventcalendar/milwaukee-business-networking-event/ LOCATION:WI CATEGORIES:Business Networking END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260714T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260714T120000 DTSTAMP:20260707T191432Z CREATED:20260707T191432Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260707T191432Z UID:259285-1784030400-1784030400@smallbizmke.com SUMMARY:WWBIC Small Business Access to Capital DESCRIPTION:WWBIC’s Small Business Access to Capital session is a practical resource for entrepreneurs preparing to seek funding. The workshop focuses on types of capital\, application readiness\, banker conversations\, and how to present to a loan committee. This is especially useful for SmallBizMKE readers who are early in business\, preparing for growth\, or unsure how to approach financing. It should be posted in the Small Business Resources section and promoted to directory members. URL:https://smallbizmke.com/eventcalendar/wwbic-small-business-access-to-capital/ LOCATION:WI CATEGORIES:Small Business Workshop ORGANIZER;CN="WWBIC":MAILTO:info@wwbic.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260715T000000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260719T000000 DTSTAMP:20260707T191433Z CREATED:20260707T191433Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260707T191433Z UID:259287-1784073600-1784419200@smallbizmke.com SUMMARY:Waukesha County Fair DESCRIPTION:The Waukesha County Fair is a major regional event with entertainment\, food\, vendors\, agriculture\, exhibits\, and family activities. It should be posted for SmallBizMKE because fairs create opportunities for vendors\, sponsors\, nonprofits\, youth organizations\, and local businesses to reach large community audiences. It also pairs well with the Waukesha County Business Alliance Young Professionals event happening during fair week\, giving the fair both family and business relevance. URL:https://smallbizmke.com/eventcalendar/waukesha-county-fair/ LOCATION:WI CATEGORIES:Fair / Festival END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260715T083000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260715T093000 DTSTAMP:20260707T191446Z CREATED:20260707T191446Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260707T191446Z UID:259289-1784104200-1784107800@smallbizmke.com SUMMARY:MMAC Breakfast Briefing: Pay Transparency 2.0 DESCRIPTION:MMAC’s Breakfast Briefing on pay transparency\, pay equity\, AI disclosure\, and compliance is a strong business education listing for employers and HR-minded leaders. This event matters to SmallBizMKE because many small businesses are trying to understand changing workplace expectations without large compliance departments. It belongs in the Business Networking Guide and Small Business Resources section as a timely\, professional development item for owners\, managers\, and consultants. URL:https://smallbizmke.com/eventcalendar/mmac-breakfast-briefing-pay-transparency-2-0/ LOCATION:WI CATEGORIES:Business Workshop END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260715T083000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260722T000000 DTSTAMP:20260707T191447Z CREATED:20260707T191447Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260707T191447Z UID:259290-1784104200-1784678400@smallbizmke.com SUMMARY:Writing Your Business Plan Plus Workshop DESCRIPTION:The SBDC’s Writing Your Business Plan Plus Workshop gives entrepreneurs structured support for building a stronger business plan. The program is especially relevant for new owners\, Main Street businesses\, and entrepreneurs seeking a clearer roadmap before applying for financing or launching a new idea. SmallBizMKE should include this as a high-value resource because business-plan education is one of the most common needs for emerging businesses across Milwaukee and surrounding counties. URL:https://smallbizmke.com/eventcalendar/writing-your-business-plan-plus-workshop/ LOCATION:WI CATEGORIES:Small Business Workshop END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260715T113000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260715T130000 DTSTAMP:20260610T175824Z CREATED:20260610T175824Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260610T175824Z UID:258549-1784115000-1784120400@smallbizmke.com SUMMARY:Connection is the New Currency: Mastering the Art of Modern Networking DESCRIPTION:Join Positive Polarity for a free education and networking event. This month’s topic: DISC and personality assessments. Includes free lunch!\nIn today’s fast-moving world\, meaningful relationships are more valuable than ever — and they’re the key to unlocking new\nopportunities. This panel session dives into the strategies\, mindsets\, and habits that turn everyday conversations into powerful\nconnections. Whether you’re introverted or outgoing\, just starting out or scaling up\, you’ll leave with practical tools to network with\npurpose and confidence. URL:https://smallbizmke.com/eventcalendar/connection-is-the-new-currency-mastering-the-art-of-modern-networking/ LOCATION:UW Credit Union New Berlin\, 4850 S Moorland Road\, New Berlin\, 53151\, United States CATEGORIES:Small Business Event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://smallbizmke.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/July.png ORGANIZER;CN="Positive Polarity":MAILTO:dana@positivepolarity.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260715T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260715T130000 DTSTAMP:20260707T191433Z CREATED:20260707T191433Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260707T191433Z UID:259288-1784116800-1784120400@smallbizmke.com SUMMARY:FUEL Milwaukee Leadership Luncheon with Dr. Victor Amaya DESCRIPTION:FUEL Milwaukee’s leadership luncheon with Dr. Victor Amaya offers a professional development and relationship-building opportunity for Milwaukee-area leaders. It is useful for SmallBizMKE because it reaches emerging professionals\, established business contacts\, and organizations interested in talent development. Add this to the networking guide as a polished chamber-style program that may appeal to business owners\, nonprofit leaders\, and professionals looking to expand their regional connections. URL:https://smallbizmke.com/eventcalendar/fuel-milwaukee-leadership-luncheon-with-dr-victor-amaya/ LOCATION:WI CATEGORIES:Business Networking END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260716T000000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260716T000000 DTSTAMP:20260707T191447Z CREATED:20260707T191447Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260707T191447Z UID:259291-1784160000-1784160000@smallbizmke.com SUMMARY:South Suburban Chamber Franklin Place Open House & Patio Networking DESCRIPTION:Franklin Place Open House & Patio Networking is a chamber event with a relaxed business-connection format. It belongs in the SmallBizMKE Chamber Calendar because it gives south suburban professionals another way to meet local business owners\, explore a member location\, and build relationships in a less formal setting. It may also be a useful contact opportunity for Small Business Milwaukee event partnerships\, introductions\, and directory outreach. URL:https://smallbizmke.com/eventcalendar/south-suburban-chamber-franklin-place-open-house-patio-networking/ LOCATION:WI CATEGORIES:Chamber Event END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260716T000000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260716T000000 DTSTAMP:20260707T191448Z CREATED:20260707T191448Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260707T191448Z UID:259292-1784160000-1784160000@smallbizmke.com SUMMARY:Waukesha County Business Alliance Young Professionals at the Waukesha County Fair DESCRIPTION:The Waukesha County Business Alliance Young Professionals event blends networking with the energy of the Waukesha County Fair. It is a strong addition for SmallBizMKE because it reaches rising leaders and professionals in one of the region’s largest business counties. The fair setting also creates a more casual atmosphere for connection\, making it useful for people who want business introductions without the feel of a traditional boardroom event. URL:https://smallbizmke.com/eventcalendar/waukesha-county-business-alliance-young-professionals-at-the-waukesha-county-fair/ LOCATION:WI CATEGORIES:Business Networking END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260716T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260716T150000 DTSTAMP:20260703T152959Z CREATED:20260703T152952Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260703T152959Z UID:259083-1784210400-1784214000@smallbizmke.com SUMMARY:Smallbizmke Think Tank | Thursday | July 16th\, 2026 DESCRIPTION:Register: Click Here\nThursday afternoon Think Tank link is the same every Thursday. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n This Event has passed.South Suburban Chamber Networking Breakfast – Milwaukee County Zoo 12:00 am URL:https://smallbizmke.com/eventcalendar/smallbizmke-think-tank-thursday-july-16th-2026/ LOCATION:zoom\, WI\, United States CATEGORIES:Smallbizmke Think Tank Thursday Afternoon ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://smallbizmke.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/Smallbizmke-half-sheet-flyer.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260716T163000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260716T193000 DTSTAMP:20260707T191448Z CREATED:20260707T191448Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260707T191448Z UID:259293-1784219400-1784230200@smallbizmke.com SUMMARY:MMAC The BAH Hop DESCRIPTION:MMAC’s BAH Hop is a Business After Hours-style networking event for Milwaukee-area professionals and employers. For SmallBizMKE readers\, this is valuable because it offers an evening connection point with a major regional business organization. The timing makes it accessible for owners and professionals who cannot attend morning programs\, and the format can help generate introductions\, referrals\, and awareness of broader Milwaukee business initiatives. URL:https://smallbizmke.com/eventcalendar/mmac-the-bah-hop/ LOCATION:WI CATEGORIES:Business Networking END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260720T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260720T190000 DTSTAMP:20260703T001241Z CREATED:20260703T001235Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260703T001241Z UID:259033-1784570400-1784574000@smallbizmke.com SUMMARY:Smallbizmke Think Tank | Mondays | July 20th 2026 DESCRIPTION:Smallbizmke Think Tank\n\nMonday Nights at 6pm central\n\nNetworking and business topics – inspire us to help our fellow small business owners with ideas and create thoughts for all business owners to get better at what they do. A different topic for every event.\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Register: Click Here\nMonday Night Think Tank link is the same every Monday Night. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Don’t miss our events! \nSubscribe to get our events in your inbox!\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSubscribe\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n* indicates required\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n Email Address *\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n This Event has passed.South Suburban Chamber Networking Breakfast – Milwaukee County Zoo 12:00 am URL:https://smallbizmke.com/eventcalendar/smallbizmke-think-tank-mondays-july-20th-2026/ LOCATION:zoom\, WI\, United States CATEGORIES:Smalbizmke Think Tank Monday Night ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://smallbizmke.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/Smallbizmke-half-sheet-flyer.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260722T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260722T110000 DTSTAMP:20260707T191502Z CREATED:20260707T191502Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260707T191502Z UID:259294-1784710800-1784718000@smallbizmke.com SUMMARY:MMAC Bernie's Book Bank Ribbon Cutting DESCRIPTION:MMAC lists a ribbon cutting for Bernie’s Book Bank on July 22. This is a valuable SmallBizMKE item because ribbon cuttings are exactly the kind of business and nonprofit milestone that should be tracked for local visibility. The event may also lead to a future story about literacy\, nonprofit expansion\, partnerships\, and how community-serving organizations build regional support through business networks. URL:https://smallbizmke.com/eventcalendar/mmac-bernies-book-bank-ribbon-cutting/ LOCATION:WI CATEGORIES:Ribbon Cutting END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260723T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260723T143000 DTSTAMP:20260707T191502Z CREATED:20260707T191502Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260707T191502Z UID:259295-1784804400-1784817000@smallbizmke.com SUMMARY:WBDC Small Business Social - Milwaukee DESCRIPTION:The WBDC Small Business Social brings entrepreneurs\, supporters\, and community partners together at BMO Tower to celebrate small business and the organization’s 40-year mission. This event is a strong SmallBizMKE posting because it combines networking\, entrepreneur stories\, and resource visibility. It is also an excellent outreach opportunity for future interviews\, directory invitations\, and business-owner introductions connected to women-owned and growth-minded businesses. URL:https://smallbizmke.com/eventcalendar/wbdc-small-business-social-milwaukee/ LOCATION:WI CATEGORIES:Business Networking END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260723T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260723T143000 DTSTAMP:20260708T142450Z CREATED:20260708T142450Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260708T142450Z UID:259314-1784804400-1784817000@smallbizmke.com SUMMARY:WI 2026 WBDC Small Business Social DESCRIPTION:As we celebrate 40 years of advancing entrepreneurs\, the Wisconsin WBDC community is proud to join the entire network in honoring this milestone year. \nThe WI 2026 WBDC Small Business Social will bring together entrepreneurs\, partners\, staff\, and supporters under the theme: \n40 Forward: Moving Forward Together \nThis special gathering allows our local and satellite community to celebrate WBDC’s legacy of impact\, uplift the entrepreneurs we serve\, and build momentum leading up to the 40th Anniversary Celebration on October 15 in Chicago. URL:https://smallbizmke.com/eventcalendar/wi-2026-wbdc-small-business-social/ LOCATION:BMO\, 790 N. Water Street 2nd Floor\, Milwaukee\, WI\, 53202\, United States CATEGORIES:Business Networking,Small Business Event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://smallbizmke.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/IMG_2427.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260723T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260723T120000 DTSTAMP:20260707T191503Z CREATED:20260707T191503Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260707T191503Z UID:259296-1784808000-1784808000@smallbizmke.com SUMMARY:BizTimes Non-Profit Excellence Awards DESCRIPTION:The BizTimes Non-Profit Excellence Awards recognize nonprofit leadership\, impact\, and organizational achievement in the Milwaukee region. It is a strong SmallBizMKE calendar item because nonprofits are part of the local business ecosystem and frequently need partners\, sponsors\, volunteers\, and service providers. This event could also surface future feature stories around nonprofit innovation\, community impact\, and business-nonprofit collaboration. URL:https://smallbizmke.com/eventcalendar/biztimes-non-profit-excellence-awards/ LOCATION:WI CATEGORIES:Awards / Nonprofit END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260723T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260723T160000 DTSTAMP:20260707T191503Z CREATED:20260707T191503Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260707T191503Z UID:259297-1784811600-1784822400@smallbizmke.com SUMMARY:MMAC The Reality Gap: Assessing Your 2026 Strategy at the Halfway Mark DESCRIPTION:The Reality Gap is a midyear strategy program for leaders assessing where 2026 plans are working and where adjustments are needed. This is useful for SmallBizMKE because it speaks directly to owners\, executives\, consultants\, and nonprofit leaders who need a structured pause before fall planning. It belongs in the Small Business Resources section and could inspire a future SmallBizMKE Think Tank topic around midyear business resets. URL:https://smallbizmke.com/eventcalendar/mmac-the-reality-gap-assessing-your-2026-strategy-at-the-halfway-mark/ LOCATION:WI CATEGORIES:Business Workshop END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260723T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260723T150000 DTSTAMP:20260703T153415Z CREATED:20260703T153409Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260703T153415Z UID:259086-1784815200-1784818800@smallbizmke.com SUMMARY:Smallbizmke Think Tank | Thursday | July 23rd\, 2026 DESCRIPTION:Register: Click Here\nThursday afternoon Think Tank link is the same every Thursday. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n This Event has passed.South Suburban Chamber Networking Breakfast – Milwaukee County Zoo 12:00 am URL:https://smallbizmke.com/eventcalendar/smallbizmke-think-tank-thursday-july-23rd-2026/ LOCATION:zoom\, WI\, United States CATEGORIES:Smallbizmke Think Tank Thursday Afternoon ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://smallbizmke.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/Smallbizmke-half-sheet-flyer.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260724T000000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260726T000000 DTSTAMP:20260707T191504Z CREATED:20260707T191504Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260707T191504Z UID:259298-1784851200-1785024000@smallbizmke.com SUMMARY:Taste of Wisconsin DESCRIPTION:Taste of Wisconsin brings food\, drinks\, live music\, and children’s activities to Kenosha’s lakefront\, with the Kiwanis Club of Western Kenosha using the event as a major fundraiser. This is a valuable southeastern Wisconsin listing for SmallBizMKE because it blends food businesses\, vendors\, tourism\, family activity\, and nonprofit impact. It also offers future article angles around volunteer-led festivals\, food entrepreneurship\, and regional community fundraising. URL:https://smallbizmke.com/eventcalendar/taste-of-wisconsin/ LOCATION:WI CATEGORIES:Festival END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260725T210000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260726T021500 DTSTAMP:20260722T204953Z CREATED:20260722T204953Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260722T204953Z UID:259570-1785013200-1785032100@smallbizmke.com SUMMARY:La Isla - Noche Latina DESCRIPTION:🐚🐚🐚 Dance like your on Island 🏝️ time. \n💦This is the last week we transform @freight.38 to an ocean resort paradise🌊🌊🌊 \n🌊 Escape the ordinary and step into La Isla\, Milwaukee’s tropical Latin escape. \nCool cocktails\, ocean-inspired vibes\, and the rhythms of salsa\, bachata\, merengue\, and reggaeton await. \n🌴 Resort-inspired atmosphere \n🍹 Tropical cocktails \nDress in your favorite resort attire for FREE cover and experience the coolest party of the summer. URL:https://smallbizmke.com/eventcalendar/la-isla-noche-latina/ LOCATION:Freight 38\, 838 S 1st St\, Milwaukee\, WI\, 53204\, United States CATEGORIES:Arts & Culture,Small Business Event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://smallbizmke.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/155462-La-Isla-Noche-Latina.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Freight 38":MAILTO:adam@freight38.space END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260727T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260727T190000 DTSTAMP:20260703T001737Z CREATED:20260703T001732Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260703T001737Z UID:259036-1785175200-1785178800@smallbizmke.com SUMMARY:Smallbizmke Think Tank | Mondays | July 27th 2026 DESCRIPTION:Smallbizmke Think Tank\n\nMonday Nights at 6pm central\n\nNetworking and business topics – inspire us to help our fellow small business owners with ideas and create thoughts for all business owners to get better at what they do. A different topic for every event.\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Register: Click Here\nMonday Night Think Tank link is the same every Monday Night. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Don’t miss our events! \nSubscribe to get our events in your inbox!\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSubscribe\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n* indicates required\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n Email Address *\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n This Event has passed.South Suburban Chamber Networking Breakfast – Milwaukee County Zoo 12:00 am URL:https://smallbizmke.com/eventcalendar/smallbizmke-think-tank-mondays-july-27th-2026/ LOCATION:zoom\, WI\, United States CATEGORIES:Smalbizmke Think Tank Monday Night ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://smallbizmke.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/Smallbizmke-half-sheet-flyer.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260728T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260728T090000 DTSTAMP:20260707T191536Z CREATED:20260707T191536Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260707T191536Z UID:259299-1785229200-1785229200@smallbizmke.com SUMMARY:Strong Women\, Strong Coffee featuring Tiffany Miller DESCRIPTION:WWBIC’s Strong Women\, Strong Coffee featuring Tiffany Miller of Fruition MKE is a strong networking and entrepreneur-story event for Milwaukee business owners. It belongs on SmallBizMKE because it combines peer connection with a featured leader\, giving attendees inspiration and practical relationship-building. The featured business also deserves future spotlight consideration because interview-style events are aligned with Small Business Milwaukee’s own community-building goals. URL:https://smallbizmke.com/eventcalendar/strong-women-strong-coffee-featuring-tiffany-miller/ LOCATION:Fruition MKE\, 819 N 27th St\, Milwaukee\, WI\, 53208\, United States CATEGORIES:Business Networking ORGANIZER;CN="WWBIC":MAILTO:info@wwbic.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260729T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260729T180000 DTSTAMP:20260707T191536Z CREATED:20260707T191536Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260707T191536Z UID:259300-1785348000-1785348000@smallbizmke.com SUMMARY:Finance and Business Networking: Elevating Your Potential - Milwaukee DESCRIPTION:Finance and Business Networking: Elevating Your Potential is an evening networking event for professionals interested in business\, finance\, and local connections. Hosted at Camp Bar in the Third Ward\, it is useful for SmallBizMKE readers who prefer after-hours events and want to meet people outside chamber formats. This is also a good candidate for outreach to financial-service professionals who may fit Small Business Milwaukee’s directory and future event sponsorship categories. URL:https://smallbizmke.com/eventcalendar/finance-and-business-networking-elevating-your-potential-milwaukee/ LOCATION:WI CATEGORIES:Business Networking END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260730T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260730T120000 DTSTAMP:20260707T191537Z CREATED:20260707T191537Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260707T191537Z UID:259301-1785412800-1785412800@smallbizmke.com SUMMARY:WWBIC Projections Made Simple DESCRIPTION:Projections Made Simple is a practical WWBIC class for entrepreneurs who need help understanding and building financial projections. It is a high-value SmallBizMKE resource because projections often affect loan applications\, pricing\, growth decisions\, and business planning. This event should be promoted to new directory members\, early-stage businesses\, and owners preparing to approach lenders or evaluate whether a new product\, service\, or expansion is financially realistic. URL:https://smallbizmke.com/eventcalendar/wwbic-projections-made-simple/ LOCATION:WI CATEGORIES:Small Business Workshop ORGANIZER;CN="WWBIC":MAILTO:info@wwbic.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260801T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260801T203000 DTSTAMP:20260708T142821Z CREATED:20260708T142821Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260708T142821Z UID:259302-1785610800-1785616200@smallbizmke.com SUMMARY:Synergy Sound Bath with Djuro & Jordan DESCRIPTION:Experience the power of healing in harmony at our Synergy Sound Bath with Djuro & Jordan. This unique collaborative experience weaves together the resonant tones of Tibetan singing bowls\, the deep vibrations of gongs\, grounding rhythms of the drum\, and sacred mantra singing to create an immersive journey of relaxation\, reflection\, and renewal. \nVisit our website for more information and to reserve your space! URL:https://smallbizmke.com/eventcalendar/synergy-sound-bath-with-djuro-jordan/ LOCATION:Angelic Roots\, 8612 South Market Place\, Oak Creek\, WI\, 53154\, United States CATEGORIES:Small Business Event,Wellness ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://smallbizmke.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Synergy-Sound-Bath-With-Djuro-Jordan.png ORGANIZER;CN="Angelic Roots":MAILTO:info@angelicroots.com END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR