Amplifier Community Connection is a dynamic, community-focused initiative led by Grammy-nominated songwriter and producer Chad “C-Note” Roper. With monthly events that run from March through October, the program has made a significant impact on Milwaukee’s music community by providing an invaluable platform for learning, networking and entertainment.

Amplifier’s goal is to reach a wide and engaged audience with its events, which are held in person, broadcast live on the program’s Facebook page, distributed as downloadable podcasts on all major platforms and available to watch on our YouTube page.

This season, Amplifier is taking its commitment to the community even further. In addition to insightful conversations with experts, we’re introducing our Amplifier Workforce Initiative: a program to help the unemployed find the employment they’re seeking. This partnership with Direct Connect MKE and the City of Milwaukee will not only enhance Amplifier as a whole, but also deepen its impact in the community.

Amplifier 2025 calendar (with more to be added)

• March 22 — Jason Thompson, City of Milwaukee Workforce Specialist, at Radio Milwaukee (220 E. Pittsburgh Ave.)
• April 26 — Will Roundtree, financial-literacy expert, at Radio Milwaukee (220 E. Pittsburgh Ave.)
• May — Rico Love’s We Love Music Conference at Radio Milwaukee (220 E. Pittsburgh Ave.), 6 to 9 p.m.
• July 10 — Job fairs at Northcott Neighborhood House (2460 N. 6th St.) and GardenHomes Park (2600 W. Atkinson Ave.), noon to 3 p.m.
• July 24 — Job fairs at Sherman Park (3000 N. Sherman Blvd.) and Washington Park (1859 N. 40th St.), noon to 3 p.m.
• Aug. 14 — Job fairs at Jackson Park (3500 W. Forest Home Ave.) and Basilica of St. Josaphat 2333 S. 6th St.), noon to 3 p.m.
• Sept. 11 — Job fair at Walgreens (9040 W. Good Hope Rd., parking lot), noon to 3 p.m.
• October — TBD

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