At one time, the city of Milwaukee was only thought of as a brewing and manufacturing center, but since then it has blossomed into a diverse metropolis that has as much to offer its nearly 2,000,000 residents as nearby Chicago, but without the congestion of big-city life. As a relocation destination, Milwaukee will exceed your expectations, not only by giving you ample opportunities for a rewarding and lucrative career, but also by giving you a fun and exciting place to enjoy the best things in life.

Business in Milwaukee is booming. Milwaukee metro lays claim to 3 companies Fortune magazine deemed as one of the "100 Best Companies to Work for in America" in 2007: SC Johnson, Robert W. Baird, and Quad/Graphics. The opportunity seeking individual can easily find his/her place among the city's high number of six figure job listings, but if a career in a smaller firm is what you are looking for, Milwaukee is a good place to start your search. Four companies in the area were named by The Great Places to Work Institute and the Society for Human Resource Management as some of the "Best Small & Medium Companies to Work for in America": Stark Investments, InPro Corp., Runzheimer International, and Kahler Slater.

Business aside, Milwaukee knows how to play. And since the city ranked 11th in a long list of cities for having the lowest cost of living, there's plenty of room in the budget for the exciting nightlife and weekend activities Milwaukee has available all year round. One of the city's common nicknames is "The City of Festivals" because of its multitude of ethnic celebrations such as the Festa Italiana, German Fest, Irish Fest, Mexican Fiesta, African World Festival, Polish Fest, Indian Summer and Bastille Days. These festivals are usually three-day events and allow thousands of people to immerse themselves in the art, music, and foods of the cultures that make Milwaukee so colorful. Milwaukee's beautiful lakefront is also home to Summerfest, which holds the world record as the largest music festival in the world. The massive event draws nearly 1,000,000 visitors a year to enjoy over 7 days of performances from many big-ticket artists.

Whether you are relocating for work or for play, Milwaukee has everything you need to lead a full and exciting life. When looking for a home here, you can expect to find a neighborhood for every kind of neighbor, which is why many call the city "a great place on a great lake.”

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