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Rebecca Gries

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Executive Director at Milwaukee 7
📍 Greater Milwaukee, United States

As Executive Director of the Milwaukee 7, Rebecca Gries leads efforts to attract companies and assist business expansion in Southeastern Wisconsin. Described by colleagues as a leader with strong relationship-building skills, she has been named a Top 50 Economic Developer in North America. She holds a Masters degree in Global Politics from Loyola University Chicago.

Rebecca is deeply involved in community empowerment, serving on the boards of the Northwest Side Community Development Corporation, Literacy Services of Wisconsin, and Port Milwaukees Board of Harbor Commissioners. Her community work reflects a commitment to connecting economic development with local prosperity and educational opportunities.

She was named one of Wisconsins Most Influential Business Leaders and a Milwaukee Business Journal 40 Under 40 honoree.

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Current Role
Executive Director
Location
Greater Milwaukee, United States
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Priorities

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Regional Economic Growth
Leads initiatives to attract corporate investment and expansion from companies like Microsoft and INNIO Group to drive job creation and prosperity in Southeastern Wisconsin.
Public-Private Partnerships
Her role requires constant collaboration with local, county, and state-level partners to promote regional development, as highlighted in her professional activities and successful projects.
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Career

Work history

12-2024
Executive Director
Milwaukee 7
6-2024 - 12-2024
Senior Vice President, Corporate Attraction & Expansion
Milwaukee 7
1-2024
Board Member
Literacy Services of Wisconsin
6-2022 - 6-2024
Vice President of Corporate Attraction & Expansion
Milwaukee 7
7-2020
Board Member
Northwest Side Community Development Corporation
In the press

Media appearances

Rebecca Gries – Wisconsin 275 Most Influential Business Leaders. Featured in BizTimes
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State of Region – Trends, Strengths and Opportunities – Rebecca Gries, Executive Director, Milwaukee 7. Featured in Metropolitan Milwaukee Association of Commerce (MMAC)
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Education
2014 - 2016
Master's degree
Loyola University Chicago
2010 - 6-2014
Bachelor's degree
St. Norbert College
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