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Testimonials

“The Global Water Center is like Disney World®, but for water geeks.” – John Tillotson, CEO of Microbe Detectives

“I prefer to have Danish companies go to a smaller city like Milwaukee, versus the very large cities, because of the concentrated water technology support system available.” – Consul General Jakob Andersen, Consulate General of Denmark in Chicago

“The Water Council has a proven track record of success and engagement…when you visit The Water Council, you walk into that space [the Global Water Center] and that is really the epitome of a world class cluster.” – Tameka Montgomery, Former Associate Administrator, Office of Entrepreneurial Development, U.S. SBA, June 2015

“The concentration of resources available for my small business to maximize growth was key in my decision to relocate from Chicago to Milwaukee’s Global Water Center.” – Jose Ramirez, CEO of Mikroflot Technologies & OptikTechnik

“Milwaukee exemplifies the hope that water may not only support growth, but catalyze it.” – The Economist, May 2010

“The Water Council’s efforts in Milwaukee are a perfect example of how we can grow public private partnerships to create jobs and build a “Made in Wisconsin” economy.” – U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin, June 2015

“Milwaukee gets it…this is going to be the Freshwater Capital of the world.” – U.S. EPA Administrator Gina McCarthy, October 2014

About The Water Council

WHO WE ARE

Headquartered in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, USA next to the world’s largest freshwater system and home to one of the most influential freshwater technology hubs in the world, The Water Council (TWC) is recognized as a global center for advancing water technologies and stewardship. At its heart, TWC is a non-profit, membership organization that connects, convenes and showcases the hub comprised of more than 238 water technology businesses and the diverse water leadership network of 200 members it is linked to from around the world. While TWC’s mission is centered on driving economic development, attracting and connecting world-class talent and supporting water-focused technology innovation, its larger goal is to help secure freshwater resources for the world by driving solutions to the numerous industries that need and use a large amount of water.