The City of Muskego is affected by market trends that impact the development of sustainable economic strategies and space construction. Although not exhaustive, the following three items are fundamental trends that the City should build upon to position itself for a sustainable market environment.


• Growth in Service-Sector Employment
Over the last decade, metropolitan Milwaukee employment and earnings growth has been lead by service-sector jobs. A large part of this growth has been the result of the business and health sectors.


• Importance of Small Business
One out of every two new jobs created during the 1990s was a result of small to medium-sized businesses (under 100 employees). Muskego should target its economic development efforts at smaller firms and new ventures.


• Job Commuting of Muskego Residents
Based on an analysis of local business payrolls and employment activities of the workforce, a significant number of Muskego residents are employed outside the City. These job-commuters tend to be in finance, insurance, real estate, services, and manufacturing. Immediate efforts aimed at enhancing Muskego's economic base should focus on retaining these workers locally.