Jeremy Fojut Departs NEWaukee To Focus On Passion Projects

Fojut resigns as ‘Chief Idea Officer,’ Co-founder Angela Damiani continues to serve as CEO

Meissner Tierney Fisher & Nichols S.C. Secures First Title Sponsorship of the Milwaukee Night Market

Law Firm Partners with Westown Association to Support Local Businesses

National Speakers to Share Talks on Equity, Resilience Next Week

Tickets Available for NEWaukee’s Virtual ‘YPWeek’ Conference on October 20 & 21

2020 NEWaukee Night Market Season Canceled

Concordia University Wisconsin Becomes Presenting Sponsor of YPWeek Milwaukee 2020

University Invests in NEWaukee Programming for Young Professionals

City of Wauwatosa and NEWaukee Seek Artists to Compete in One-of-a-Kind Live Painting Tournament for $20,000

Artists will be paired to go head-to-head and given two hours to create a work of art on a predetermined theme on a 2’x3’ canvas.

Companies & Organizations Teach Over 10,300 Hours of Code to Local Students

STEM Challenge Set by NEWaukee & Milwaukee Tech Hub Coalition Surpasses Goal

Dan Panozzo

"I think Milwaukee is such an underrated city and has so many unique experiences to offer."

Olivia Menzia

"The Café At The Plaza Double Bubble Happy Hour in the courtyard is the best secret in this city!"

NEWaukee and MKE Tech Hub Coalition Lead Initiative to Close STEM Gap

For Second Year, Regional Companies to Host Milwaukee Hour of Code™ Events

Israel “Izzy” Lugo

"I think it’s very important that we encourage development."

Local Female Founders Launch Rev Collective to Address Opportunity Gap

Applications Now Live for Milwaukee’s New, Inclusive Women’s Organization

NEWaukee Partners with Saint Kate Arts Hotel to Showcase Local Art Scene

New Masquerade party to support UPAF - United Performing Arts Fund

Lt. Governor Mandela Barnes to Speak at Political Open Mic Tomorrow

Free Event Hosted by NEWaukee and Bridge the City to Include Speakers from BLOC, Democracy Found, Marquette Democracy Lab and Fair Elections Project

NEWaukee Hosts Final Night Market of 2019 This Wednesday

NEWaukee founded the Night Market in the summer of 2014 with the goal of creating a free, vibrant, safe, and interactive place in downtown Milwaukee for people to experience culture at night.

Andrew Stigen

"The city seems to have removed four of the degrees of separation from everyone and it gives Milwaukee a great community feel."

Mackenzie Kliesmet

"I love my city. I love watching it take steps forward. Milwaukee is home."

NEWaukee to Partner with Greater Milwaukee Foundation as On The Table Mega Host

For Third Year, NEWaukee to Host Free Community Dinner

Hailey McLaughlin

"I love the energy of Milwaukee."

Nadeena Granville

"I see Milwaukee growing into the city to visit and grow your business."

NEWaukee Night Market Returns to Wisconsin Avenue This Wednesday

Wednesday’s Night Market will include special performances from the Milwaukee Flyers, TRUE Skool, Fire Dancers, DJ Loop and DJ Ronco.

Jack Feria

"I love the community I’ve found in Milwaukee."

Sam Woods

"People will fight for you here in ways I haven’t seen in other places."

NEWaukee to Host Ninth Annual Urban Island Beach Party This Friday

Proceeds to support the Friends of Lakeshore State Park

Kristine Kelnhofer

"I think Milwaukee exemplifies Midwestern kindness."

Brandon Puczlyowski

"No matter what part of the city you explore, there’s always something you didn’t expect waiting in the wings."

NEWaukee Night Market Lights Up Wisconsin Avenue Wednesday

The 2018 NEWaukee Night Market was attended by approximately 60,000 guests throughout the summer.

Christopher R. “Chal” Little

"I hope this current development boom that we’re experiencing continues for a long time."

Kelly Farah

"I live in the Third Ward and love the feel of the neighborhood."

NEWaukee Night Market Returns to Wisconsin Avenue Next Wednesday

The 2018 NEWaukee Night Market was attended by approximately 60,000 guests throughout the summer.

Jenna Kashou

"I get to explore the city and tell the stories of people and places that make it great."

Anita Mogaka

"Milwaukee is learning to embrace and celebrate its diverse population..."

Emily Tau

"My biggest hope is that Milwaukeeans take pride in their city."

Bill Crowley

"I love that Milwaukee is truly a city on the rise..."

Jerry Baake

"Milwaukee is a great city to live in."

Bradley Ward

"It is exciting going downtown and experiencing a newfound pride in our city and our team."

Angelina Burkholder

"I’d love for more people to see just how beautiful, resilient and complex this city is."

Kennita Catera Hickman

"I’m literally one person away from every decision maker in the city."

Molly Schuld

"My biggest hope for this city is that we collectively start celebrating all of Milwaukee..."

NEWaukee Shares YPWeek Milwaukee Program Lineup

New Events to Feature Area Companies, Art Students, Representatives and More

Quentin “Q” Allums

"There is something special about Milwaukee and I think (for the most part) we all know it."

Christopher Pierce

"I truly love and appreciate how Milwaukee embraces and celebrates diversity."

NEWaukee Enters Strategic Partnership with Milwaukee Craft Breweries

Company’s Events to Feature Beer from Eagle Park, Gathering Place, Milwaukee Brewing, MobCraft, Sprecher and Third Space Brewing

Fred Kaems

"I love this city and have seen it grow so much in the past five-plus years, but we have far to go."

NEWaukee to Host Event Featuring Local, State Representatives Next Thursday

Political Open Mic with Bridge the City to Include Justice Rebecca Dallet, State Representative Evan Goyke, District Attorney John T. Chisholm and more

Addie Gerritts

"I hail from a smaller town up north in the Fox Valley, which I truly love, but Milwaukee has my heart!"

NEWaukee’s Night Market to Return for Sixth Year on Wisconsin Avenue

Vendor Applications Now Open for 2019 Season

Elora Hennessey

"When I think of Milwaukee I think of the vibrancy, community, love, dedication, and perseverance."

Northwestern Mutual to be YPWeek Milwaukee 2019 Presenting Sponsor

Company Partners with NEWaukee to Continue Efforts to Grow Milwaukee as a Tech Hub to Attract and Retain Top Talent

NEWaukee to Spotlight Female Leadership Stories at Diversatek Tomorrow

Event ‘The Shift’ to Feature Women on Their Path to the C-Suite

Josh Hintz

"I hope that this city continues to grow responsibly."

NEWaukee Announces YPWeek 2019 Host Communities, Program Lineup

YPWeek to Expand Nationally in 8th Year

Katie Cizel

"I think the Fiserv Forum will make a huge impact on tourism and night life this next year..."

NEWaukee Announces New Website, Annual Partnerships

The company will celebrate its 10th anniversary this Friday with a free, public event hosted at Best Place at the Historic Pabst Brewery.

Justyce Blankenship

"I love the entrepreneurial attitude of the people that live here."

NEWaukee Social Architecture Agency to Celebrate 10th Anniversary

The company is most notable for its programming of hundreds of events every year, many of which are free for the public to attend.

Logan Reichenberger

"Since graduation I have fallen in love with the diverse history of the city..."

NEWaukee to Share Female Leadership Stories at The Shift Speaker Series

First Event in February Set to Feature Women on Their Path to the C-Suite

Hayley Short

"Milwaukee is a hidden gem in the US..."

Kasandra Wysocki

"My hope for this city is to embrace the diversity that we have here..."

Ahmad Murrar

"The sense of community here in Milwaukee is really something special that you don’t see in many other cities."

Félix Rodríguez Gutiérrez

"I love how small the city feels, but how big it really is."

Wyatt Tinder

"My favorite Milwaukee tradition is Pridefest Milwaukee!"

Brianna Meyer

"Milwaukee is a vibrant city with a lot to offer young professionals."

Danielle Stobb

"My biggest hope for this city is for all students to safely attend and earn a quality high school education."

Michael Fisher

"I definitely think the new street car, The Hop, is a huge game changer for what else is to come in Milwaukee."

Sabrina Stangler

"My biggest hope is for the city to attract investors..."

NEWaukee Targets Talent Crisis with ‘newance’, Full Lifecycle Talent Agency

Joint Venture Offers Bold, New Approach to Talent Attraction and Retention

Benjamin Hebl

"I believe the new arena will make a huge impact on Milwaukee."

Shawna Nicols

"Living, working, and playing Downtown is beyond inspiring."

Jerome Beamon

"We are building something great here in Milwaukee, and I’m proud to be a part of it!"

Rebecca Adame

"Milwaukee neighborhoods are amazing."

Gabriel Yeager

"We are incredibly fortunate to live on the fresh coast."

NEWaukee Night Market Generates $8.6 Million Impact on Local Economy in 2018

Impact Benefits City, Businesses and Citizens

Melissa Weber

"I would have to say a game changer for the city would most likely be the emergence of the streetcar."

NEWaukee Announces Soapbox, a Female-Focused Speaker Series

New 2019 Series to Feature Female Community Leaders

Angie Daugherty

"I love that Milwaukee has a small town feel to it while still being a city."

NEWaukee Hosts Final Night Market of 2018 This Wednesday

Wednesday’s Night Market includes special performances from Danceworks, TRUE Skool, WC Tank and the Milwaukee Ballet.

NEWaukee Announces ‘Building Tomorrow’ Innovation Series

Series to Feature Milwaukee Leaders Building the City’s Future

Dedra Devereaux

"Born and raised in Milwaukee, this city has always felt like home."

Angel Sanchez

"Work initially brought me here from Los Angeles, but my love for this city and its people have kept me here."

NEWaukee Partners with Greater Milwaukee Foundation for On The Table MKE

For second year, NEWaukee to host free community dinner at City Hall

Leslie Peckham

"I love summer in this city."

NEWaukee’s 7 Bridges BBQ Returns to Grant Park

A Progressive Dining and Music Experience along the 7 Bridges Trail

Topher Witt

"There is so much beauty in Milwaukee."

NEWaukee Announces Three New Talent Accelerators

Entering its 10th Year, NEWaukee Expands Program Offering

The Commons, NEWaukee and Startup Milwaukee Jointly Announce

2019 Civic Accelerator to Solve Community Challenges

Meghan Chomeau

"I love being able to enjoy everything the city has to offer, from cheese curds to Summerfest."

NEWaukee Announces Floating Lantern Celebration at the Eighth Annual Urban Island Beach Party

All proceeds from celebration to support Friends of Lakeshore State Park

NAIOP Wisconsin and NEWaukee Announce 4th Annual Empty Storefronts Conference

The day-long conference focuses on holistic solutions, national trends, best practices and success stories that lead to action plans and spark ideas to fill empty storefronts

Tom Gabert

"I love the pride and drive in the people of Milwaukee."

Katie Kassel

"I see Milwaukee really booming in the next five years."

Andrew Capelle

"I think the completion of the streetcar will be a game changer for the city."

NEWaukee Night Market Returns to Wisconsin Avenue This Wednesday

The Night Market is a monthly, open-air market that offers a wide variety of experiences for people of all backgrounds and ages on West Wisconsin Avenue.

Jim Young

"The city has changed so much in the last 15 years."

Mila Merchan

"Milwaukee has become home and there really is no place I’d rather be."

Brittany Korth

"The culture and excitement of Milwaukee, along with the friendliness of Milwaukeeans, are second to none."

NEWaukee Night Market Returns to Wisconsin Avenue for its Fifth Season This Wednesday

The program features over a hundred art and craft vendors, diverse food offerings and more.

John Bauhs

"I think that the new Bucks Arena will be a game changer for the city in 2018."

Jessi Young

"My biggest hope for Milwaukee is for less segregation and more equality."

Tom Olson

"The Wisconsin Entertainment and Sports Center will be a complete game changer to the city in 2018 and for generations to come."

Amanda Friedrich

"I can’t imagine leaving this city because I am so inspired to see the strides we are making..."

Rebecca Schimke

"Milwaukee is booming and it is exciting to be a part of it."

Nick Walls

"I love the rich history of Milwaukee and the cultural blend that we have in abundance."

Daisy Good

"I would love to see more women joining the tech sector in this city."

Shannon Gavin

"There is always so much to do and places to go in Milwaukee"

Ashley Kilgas

Ashley loves "the unique big-city, small-town feel Milwaukee has."

Liz Poeschl

"I see Milwaukee becoming more of a destination for startups and young talent."

Sophia Barnes

"I hope that one day Milwaukee can be a beautiful hub for diverse business owners."

NEWaukee Announces Featured Chefs for Inaugural Food Prize Competition

Along with sampling food from Milwaukee's best chefs, guests will experience live art, live music, and craft beer.

Alecia Dickfoss

"We rarely will travel outside of the city to find something different to do."

BrightStar Announces Second-Year Expansion of HATCH program

Brightstar is accepting applications from entrepreneurs that are interested in presenting their business ideas at upcoming HATCH events.

2018 Bubbler Award Winners Announced

Wisconsin’s Young Professionals Select the Best Places to Work

Tenzin Rampa

"I believe the inner city area needs to implement a youth soccer complex..."

Zaynab Baalbaki

"Milwaukee is a wonderful city, but that does not mean it doesn’t have room for growth."

Cristian Vega

"I truly believe that it’s an amazing time to be in Milwaukee."

NEWaukee’s Night Market Returns for its Fifth Year on Wisconsin Avenue

The program features over a hundred art and craft vendors, diverse food offerings, live art creation and more.

NEWaukee Announces Projects Chosen to Pitch at The Big Impact

A Crowdfunded Pitch Event Benefiting Community Projects

Danielle Decker

"Milwaukee is a tremendous asset to the Midwest..."

YPWeek Wisconsin Announces 2018 Program Lineup, NEWaukee Announces Northwestern Mutual as Presenting Sponsor of YPWeek Milwaukee

The grassroots statewide program will run April 20 to 28, 2018.

Kristen D. Hardy

"Milwaukee really shines in the summer and autumn..."

Lee Rowley

"In the current climate of America, I think there’s a significant need for safe and open space to explore, create, and perform comedy."

Taylor Bohmann

"Milwaukee is a large city, but has that small town feel."

NEWaukee Announces ‘The Big Impact’

A Crowdfunded Pitch Event Benefiting Community Projects

Ryan Mleziva

"Milwaukee has character."

Janice Vogt

"I would create a subway system or an incredibly intricate network of streetcars from city limit to city limit."

NEWaukee Announces YPWeek Wisconsin 2018 Expansion, Bubbler Awards Application Open

After three years of successful expansion of YPWeek Wisconsin, NEWaukee has built the nation’s largest millennial talent network.

Rosy Lopez

"I have always wanted to stay and give back to my city..."

Jim Love

"I love the people and the work ethic in this city."

Evan Goyke

"I would love to see better access to rail, buses, biking, walking/running, etc."

Amalia Flatley

"I love Milwaukee’s energy..."

BrightStar Wisconsin Foundation and NEWaukee Announce $10,000 HATCH Finale Winners

Seven entrepreneurs pitched their ideas to compete for a $10,000 prize.

Dustin Ashley

"I have always been a fan of being in a city setting."

Lisa Braun

"I’m proud to be born and raised in Milwaukee."

Monica Cooksey

"What I love most about Milwaukee is the diversity."

BrightStar Wisconsin Foundation and NEWaukee Announce HATCH Finale with $10,000 Prize

HATCH is a community-based startup platform to help develop “napkin” ideas into early-stage companies.

NEWaukee Launches New Experiential Recruiting Services

NEWaukee’s new services take on the whole talent lifecycle.

NEWaukee to Partner with Greater Milwaukee Foundation as Mega Table Host For On the Table

On the Table is a community dinner party that will elevate civic conversation, foster new relationships, and inspire action for the benefit of greater Milwaukee.

Greg Marshall

"My biggest hope is that we’d find a way to activate the unbelievably huge potential of our city’s youth..."

NEWaukee Announces Season of Giving presented by Catholic Financial Life

Volunteers will have several opportunities to help out local non profits and community organizations during the holidays.

Sean Lowe

"I love the different festivals during the Summer..."

NEWaukee & RokkinCat to Partner on Series Showcasing Technology Community

Open Source will take guests behind the scenes of local tech companies and expose them to leadership that is changing the culture within their own organization.

Mariah Kolodziej

"Milwaukee has such a unique charm..."

Michelle Kramer

"I live in Walker’s Point and love being able to bike or walk anywhere I need to go."

Final NEWaukee Night Market of 2017 This Wednesday

Final Night Market of the season is Wednesday night.

Steven Waudby

"I feel like Milwaukee is an underrated city, but I love it."

Megan Drews

"Milwaukee is a city that is constantly undervalued. "

NEWaukee Night Market Returns This Wednesday

The final Night Market of 2017 will run on Wisconsin Avenue from 5-10PM on Wednesday, September 13th.

NEWaukee to Host 7 Bridges BBQ

A Progressive Dining and Music Experience along 7 Bridges Trail in Grant Park

SplashBash! At the University Country Club Hosted By NEWaukee

This event provides exclusive entrance into the University Country Club of Milwaukee and an unforgettable party to close out the summer.

Alexandra Bruckner

"Milwaukee has always been my home and I can’t imagine living anywhere else!"

Audrey Moore

"I would love to create a cafe that was also an art lab."

BrightStar Wisconsin Foundation, WEDC and NEWaukee announce $2,000 pitch event winner

HATCH event awards prize to Tapped startup

Stacie Adler

"Milwaukee has the unique charm of being a large city but also a place where you feel a strong sense of community."

Tonight’s Night Market is Cancelled

We apologize for the inconvenience this causes anyone traveling from near and far to attend and participate.

NEWaukee Night Market Returns This Wednesday

Night Market is a monthly, open-air market that offers a wide variety of experiences for people of all backgrounds and ages.

BrightStar Wisconsin Foundation, WEDC, and NEWaukee Announce $2,000 Pitch Event Winner

HATCH Event Awards Prize to Unpublished.io

Peter Viravec

"I am really enjoying the new breweries that are opening."

Ken Trezek

"One of Milwaukee’s best qualities is the freedom to be spontaneous."

Chris Coyier

"Life is easy here."

NEWaukee Night Market Kicks Off This Wednesday

The market features art and craft vendors, diverse food offerings, art creation, pop up performances, a beer garden, and more..

Joshua Ballew

"I currently live in Bay View and I love it because it has everything you would want in a neighborhood..."

Jason Stuewe

"Summers in Milwaukee are second to none!"

BrightStar Wisconsin Foundation, WEDC and NEWaukee announce $2,000 pitch event winner

HATCH event awards prize to Arbré Tech

NEWaukee’s Night Market Returns to West Wisconsin Avenue

The market features over a hundred art and craft vendors, diverse food offerings, live art creation, a beer garden, and more.

Andrew Haug

"We need a regional transit system."

NEWaukee and Milwaukee County Partner to Showcase East-West Bus Rapid Transit Project

The Bus Rapid Transit Detour led by Adam Carr will include stops on or within walking distance to the planned BRT line.

Caitlin Cullen

"People here are friendlier than any place I’ve ever been."

BrightStar, WEDC and NEWaukee announce $2,000 pitch event winner

HATCH event awards prize to Baraboo startup

Maanaan Nadeem Shakeel Sabir

"I live in the Lindsay Heights section of Milwaukee and I love it because it's a sponge of love. "

Nick Carreiro

"I was able to attend 10 days of Summerfest and catch 30 bands."

Bhavya Malhotra

"I love the vibe the breweries here offer."

Claudia Keller

"Love brought me here."

Mike Massie

"I would love to see Milwaukee take the lead in growing its technology to empower our natural strengths."

Milwaukee’s Millennials Unite to Establish an Inclusive Talent Attraction and Retention Strategy for the City

Through a new series of jointly organized programs, the groups plan to discover a common set of priorities reflective of the city’s entire millennial generation.

NEWaukee Announces Northwestern Mutual as Presenting Sponsor for YPWeek Milwaukee 2017

The weeklong event will feature programs to engage the best and brightest talent

Patti Charles

Milwaukee is "always a good time and great atmosphere!"

Alex Nowakowski

"I love my hometown city so much that I majored in Milwaukee history at UWM."

David Berka

"My favorite Milwaukee tradition is the annual Milwaukee Film Festival."

Chad James

"I think the building of the new Bucks arena is a game changer."

Nick J. Schlaikowski

"It is truly amazing to have a city with so many choices."

BrightStar and NEWaukee announce new innovation and startup pitch series

HATCH events to encourage potential entrepreneurs

Betsy Fryda

"I believe in living the high life and Milwaukee is the perfect place to do so."

NEWaukee and Palermo’s Pizza Partner on #MKEMade Campaign

Local food manufacturer doubles down on city investments

Casey Renn

"Other places are fun to visit, but there is nowhere else I’d want to live."

Brad Schlaikowski

"If there is one child sleeping on the street at night, that is one child too many. "

YPWeek Wisconsin Further Expands to Include 25 Communities

2017 Bubbler Awards Applications Open

Tierney Konitzer

"Milwaukee is a historic city with a young heartbeat."

NEWaukee Announces 2017 Non-Profit Partnership Lineup

NEWaukee redistributes its profits every year by offering its engagement services for free to select non-profit organizations.

Tom Vierling

"We need to do a better job telling the world how great it is here..."

Martin Moore

"Milwaukee is not just downtown."

Lynn Sheka

"You can have a real impact here..."

Tina Balistreri

"I hope that Milwaukee stops being a city where people grow up with the goal to leave..."

Ross Terrell

"My biggest hope for this city is that it finds ways to continue to thrive."

Jason Rae

"My biggest hope is that we continue to see strong, young leaders rise up and make their voice heard and get involved in the political process."

Vicki Pulliman

"This city is really a diamond that I feel has yet to be unearthed…"

Andrea Klaus

"Summers in Milwaukee are the best."

NAIOP Wisconsin and NEWaukee Present 2016 Storefronts Conference Rethinking Value, Utility and Innovation in Retail Frontage Real Estate

This day-long conference focuses on holistic solutions, national trends and success stories that fill vacant storefronts.

Kat Kroll

"I love that Milwaukee is a 'big' city with small city vibes."

Havenwoods Economic Development Corporation presents the inaugural Engine: A Conference for Makers & Manufacturers

An exciting collaboration between HEDC & NEWaukee that draws a connection between DIY tinkerers and major manufacturers

Kate McGovern

"My favorite thing about Milwaukee is the lake. It might as well be an ocean."

Raina Johnson

"I love my neighborhood for the diversity and access to different parts of the city. "

Erik Richter

"I absolutely love that Milwaukee's hidden gems can be seen through Doors Open."

Erin Umhoefer

"Milwaukee has such a great bike community..."

James B. Methu

"I see our downtown momentum continuing and making its way to neighborhoods..."

Dani Breen

"There’s so much potential in Milwaukee."

Corey Olson

"I love how Milwaukee ties the community to the lakefront and the area rivers."

NEWaukee Announces Partnership with Diversatek

Diversatek aims to increase community awareness

Amber Bahr

"I love this city and all it has to offer!"

NEWaukee’s 6th annual Urban Island Beach Party: A fundraiser for the Friends of Lakeshore State Park

August 5, 2016 from 4 p.m. - 11 p.m.

Dana Smith

"I would absolutely love to see our city embrace busking, and live art."

Caitlin Taylor

"I’m incredibly proud to be part of the effort to further integrated communities in Wisconsin."

NEWaukee and Penrod announce second year of strategic partnership for Lunar Series

The kickoff event on Friday, July 8, 2016 features the sounds of Highness from 7 p.m to 9 p.m. followed by Poizon Ivy from 9:30 p.m. to 11 p.m. with projections from the Video Villains.

Cristina Moreno-Ayala

"Moving to Milwaukee was a pretty easy transition for me..."

Michael Burmesch

"Milwaukee residents have a true Midwestern warmth."

Kelsey Woloszyk

"I love that Milwaukee is a bustling, small city."

Westown Wednesdays’ Programming Creates Meaningful Connectivity Throughout the Summer

“Westown is the heart of Milwaukee’s downtown and the center of summer on Wednesday evenings,” says Angela Damiani, CEO of NEWaukee.

Damien Smith

"Out-of-towners sometimes remind us of how cool this place is."

Katrina Stiebs

Coming from a small town Milwaukee felt so big, but today it feels like home to Katrina.

Chirag Padalia

Padalia hopes that all of Milwaukee's children will graduate from high school.

Brian Wielgus

"I feel like I’m always learning and loving more about the nooks and crannies of the city."

Liza Jablonski

"I am confident that Milwaukee’s skyline will be highly talked about in the next 10 years across the nation."

Rafael Garcia

"I am Milwaukee born and raised."

Mitchell Henke

"I think the range and quality of things Milwaukee has to offer relative to its size is awesome and unique."

Meagan Holman

"Milwaukee felt like it would give us room to create and thrive, and we weren’t wrong."

Max Hand

"It’s not until you live here that you truly appreciate the rich history, various festivals, and all the countless things to do."

Aakash Shah

"I never had cheese curds until I moved to Milwaukee. It’s been an almost religious reawakening..."

Nathalie Clément & Laurabel Clément

"We share events, activities, secret addresses, hidden gems about the city, in French…"

Jason Eggert

"My biggest hope for the city is that we can transcend the faults in our past..."

Dohmen Company Foundation Tournavation Announces HealthHero Software Unveiling

New catalytic software solutions that improve the health of Milwaukee’s women and children, fathers and families is ready to serve local children

Mandela Barnes

Milwaukee is "untapped."

NEWaukee Announces 2016 Non-Profit Partnership Lineup

“Non-profits have always been great community partners for us in all areas of the work we do,” says Angela Damiani, president of NEWaukee.

Aliah Berman

"Milwaukee is a very livable city, and there is so much to do."

2016 Bubbler Awards Highlights Wisconsin’s Best Places to Work for Young Professionals

Nominations for the Bubbler Awards will be accepted through February 26, 2016.

Evan Hughes

"As a whole in Milwaukee, we are genuine and not judgmental."

Lacey Van Syckle

"Milwaukee has something for everyone."

Ben McCarville

"I was drawn back to Milwaukee because the city had (and still has) so much potential."

Joe Zepecki

"The fact that we are still one of the most racially segregated cities in the US has to change..."

Sarah Banach

"Not only are Milwaukeeans your classic Midwesterns, sincere and genuine people, we are all so passionate about things we love."

Scottie Lee Meyers

"There’s a new generation of leaders here who are reverent about the past and devoted to the future."

Michael Adam

"This city is on the rise where many others have peaked!"

Tony Giron

"Milwaukee has such grand potential to become a leading bike friendly city. "

Audra O’Connell

"I love all the pride everyone seems to have in their heritage."

Top 10 Tournavation Finalists Announced for Live Pitch

Dohmen Company Foundation, Red Arrow Labs and NEWaukee release most catalytic software ideas that aim to improve the health of Milwaukee’s women and children, fathers and families

Becky Owens

"Milwaukee has the perks of a big city without the drama."

Brandis Ohlsson

"It feels like Milwaukee is about to blow up in a really amazing way."

NEWaukee, Dohmen Company Foundation and Red Arrow Labs Announce Tournavation for Public Health

A public call for catalytic software solutions that improve the health of Milwaukee’s women and children, fathers and families

Marcus Landry

"I see Milwaukee being one of the top destinations in the United States."

Dana Johnson

"I think Milwaukee is a fabulous place to work and do business."

Rachael Wade

"I was totally surprised at how well-defined and busy Milwaukee’s downtown is set up."

Heather Pechachek

"In five years I see Milwaukee as a city that other cities envy."

Pat McQuillan

"Milwaukee will support you if you take the chance to open a business and chase your dream."

Sara Daleiden

"I adore the history of and ongoing investment in public space in this city."

Jonathan Newby

"I feel like Milwaukee is a city on the cusp of something great, that just needs a push."

Ryan Tretow

"Milwaukee is too risk averse."

Chris Widmayer

"Milwaukee provides a very fun and enjoyable social scene."

Leana Grimm

"We have this humble innocence in our city that makes it one of a kind."

Kristina Kleinschmidt

"I think Milwaukee is a bit of a secret."

Sergio Piraino

"I see Milwaukee having a title contending NBA franchise in the Milwaukee Bucks that will be playing in a state of the art new arena..."

Krista Renfrew

"I think the city is at this wonderfully exciting time when the next generation is starting to take leadership roles and have a voice in their community."

Ryan Jacobi

"It has been a long time coming, but I do believe that Milwaukee is still the centerpiece of Wisconsin’s greatness."

Paul Oemig

"Milwaukee is culturally right on par with many other cities much larger than it"

Kelsey Ingle

"What I love about Milwaukee is that it measures up to the global market."

Amanda Hall

"I love this city and I don’t plan on going anywhere anytime soon."

Cate Phillips

"Being the most segregated city in the country. It hurts us on so many different levels."

NAIOP and NEWaukee Present Inaugural Empty Storefronts Conference

Rethinking Value, Utility and Innovation in Retail Frontage Real Estate

Molly Clarey

"Milwaukeeans have a lot of pride in their city."

Dan Sievers

"Milwaukee’s walkability is really a great asset for those of us that live downtown."

Denise Thomas

"Milwaukee will be the 'go to' city for emerging professionals and innovative entrepreneurs..."

Julio Maldonado

"Downtown drives the success of the city!"

Brandon Tschacher

"Milwaukee when it’s at its best is as fun of a place to socialize and play as any place I’ve ever been."

Alexander Lau

"We have an incredible foundation of local, vibrant, neighborhoods..."

Maggie Bryde

"In five years, I’d like to think that I wouldn’t have to convince people how great this city is – it will just be undeniable."

Jason Klein

"Milwaukee is one of the next great up-and-coming cities."

Ashley Haag

"Be the change you want to see!"

Lots of Noise, Little Change

What has taken our team by surprise has been the toxicity that arises to cloud every single debate, no matter the issue at hand

Greg Matzek

"Five years from now, Milwaukee will have a state of the art facility for the Milwaukee Bucks just north of the current Bradley Center."

Laure Gelis-Diaz

"Coming from Paris, France, I used to walk EVERYWHERE…"

Laura Gramann

"Milwaukee is walkable, which allows for heads to turn up and gaze at a plethora of structures donning beautiful architecture."

Alex Lasry

"Marc, Wes, Jamie and the Bucks are determined to help rejuvenate the city."

Maurice Thomas

"I believe we can change the life outcomes for students in our community..."

Sarah Dollhausen

"Milwaukee needs invested individuals to stay here to work through the issues we face."

Lizzi Weasler

"The best bonus of Harley Fest is being sung to sleep by thousands of motorcycles revving their engines throughout the streets of good ol’ Miltown."

Jonathan Brostoff

"Without a doubt, some big investors are betting on Milwaukee’s future..."

Matt Dorner

"Milwaukee is truly a city on the rise..."

Rita DeMerit

"I truly do love the whole small city with a big city feel."

Jabril Faraj

"If we continue to leave a large portion of our city behind, we will never be able to realize Milwaukee’s full potential."

Carlton Reeves

"When I look at the potential of Milwaukee, I would like to see the collective spirit of disruption and social responsibility take over Milwaukee..."

Maclovio Vega

"I remember when downtown Milwaukee didn't exist. Buildings such as the Calatrava and University Tower are creating a unique skyline."

Chelsea Johnson

"I absolutely love living in Milwaukee now!"

Nate Conroy

"In other cities I feel far safer walking and biking, vis-a-vis cars, especially with my young son."

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I’m Milwaukee’s bike share program!

Kate Wegrzyn

"Milwaukee turned out to be the perfect fit for me – the right size, right energy level and, most importantly, ready access to fried cheese."

Derrick Johnson

"I recently visited San Francisco and Oakland and would love to see Milwaukee integrate technology into its infrastructure."

Lex Allen

"I like going to brunch in the Third Ward. You can practically taste the creativity in the air."

Dasha Kelly

"We cannot continue to dismiss MPS as a problem for 'those people’s' kids."

Michael Hostad

"It's very easy to get connected which is especially helpful for those looking to advance a career or conduct business."

Shelley Owen

"As cultured and progressive as Milwaukee is, the one issue where this city is far behind is our struggle with segregation."

Ken Staude

"A lot of initiatives in town get delayed or never get going because someone is a taken aback by just starting the project."

Melissa Hendrickson

"There are so many restaurants and bars that there’s something to fit your every mood."

Kristina Valenti

"Antwerp and Amsterdam put a tremendous effort into keeping their streets clean. I would love to see that in Milwaukee."

Sarah Tomczyk

"We need local companies to start tapping into the millennial generation for their ideas and insights in building a better Milwaukee."

Charlie Wright

'We need to invest publicly in our cultural assets, or we will lose them to more progressive cities."

Matt Wild

"I’d like to see Milwaukee finally acting like the big-time city it constantly claims to be."

Emily Vitrano

"I didn’t always see Milwaukee as a viable place to create an artistic home. But it is possible here."

Dustin Zick

"In Milwaukee, if you bust your butt, it will pay off. In Chicago or LA, nobody may ever know your name."

Rachel Konetzke

"I recently had to go gluten free and Lakefront's New Grist beer has been a life saver!"

Charlie Bedwell

"Just take all the money allotted for the streetcar project and instead put it towards a new Bucks arena on the lake."

Jesus Diaz

"My favorite event has all the beautiful people you need to know in one space."

Devan Brown

"I’m a big fan of the Milverine. I think it’s great he’s become Milwaukee famous just by being around and being a badass."

McKenna Shaffer

"The walking and biking trails along the lake are great, but getting to them is a like playing Frogger across Lincoln Memorial Drive."

Chad Halvorsen

"I’ve been to Miller Park so many times I could tell you how to traverse it without being there."

Kim Bronold

"There’s nothing better than hearing Bob Uecker say, “Get up! Get up! Get outta here! Gone!”

Keaira Monique

"I’d like to see Downtown with unique boutiques and shops like Chicago. We have so much potential for a fashion district."

Katy Glodosky

"Milwaukee is a true melting pot. There are so many different cultural influences you can see."

Brendon Thomas

"We could learn from the Las Vegas Downtown Project... It’s basically city planning, urban development, and community design on steroids."

Erin Perkins

My favorite event is the Harley Davidson weekend. I love to hear live music and engines rumbling all over.

Rob Kessler

"I love the term 'Small-waukee,' it is so true. Everyone knows everyone..."

Iesha Sturdivant

"There is a unique culture here from all over the place, the east coast, the west coast and even the south."

Erik Kennedy

"Milwaukee is the perfect place for someone to 'get their foot in the door.'”

Kristin Wollenberg

"I live near Brady Street and the people watching is just spectacular."

Alex Eggers

"You know it’s a good day when you spot the Milverine"

Griselda Aldrete

"Many people I have met say the same thing: 'Milwaukee has a way to always bring you back.'”

Liam Ortega

"Such diverse culture, museums, and the food -- it keeps my belly very happy."

Mo Foy

"The more time I spend in Walker’s Point, the more I realize how many interesting people live and work in the city."

Sarah Fierek

"If you can’t find something to enjoy in this city, you simply aren’t paying attention!"

Megan Daniels

"At the heart of most great cities is a unique historic core imbued with the ideals of its community."

Timothy Westbrook

"People in larger cities are in a rush to be miserable and people here are moving slow to be happy."

Joshua Janis

"We are not just a Beer, Brat and Cheese state."

Bridget Gallagher

"What I really love are the winter nights."

Ben Koller

How an entrepreneur-at-large came back home to Milwaukee.

Leah Fiasca

GMC Project Director embraces a wide range of things that make Milwaukee great.

Nicole Behnke

"I've never met so many people with such a passion for the city they live in."

Michelle Peterson

"Talent Acquisition" specialist sees potential for more commercial growth in Milwaukee.

Alison Hanrahan

Yes, Milwaukee is great, but there's too many Cubs fans at Miller Park!

Cassie Schroeder

The consumer awareness representative for Southern Comfort likes the northern comfort of Milwaukee.

John Schilder

A transplanted Ohioan, Schilder has a very active work and social life.

Hilary Rasmussen

A marketer for Baird thinks we need to talk up the city.

Beth Handle

The Bay View resident owns and runs the Milwaukee Kayak Company.

Kyle Willkom

Kyle Willkom of FOCUS Training says Milwaukee gives people a reason to dance.

Andy Monfre

This lifelong Milwaukeean wants the city to be a leader in fair housing policies and to improve the quality of its schools.

Jackie Sitkowski

She works with Habitat Young Professionals and loves the city's unpretentiousness.

Alison Carlucci

"Within minutes of arriving in Milwaukee," Carlucci knew this is where she wanted to live.

Geoff Sieron

An Ohio native learns Milwaukee isn't just a small, cold, gloomy city of beer-swilling cheese heads.

Danya Strait

After stops in Madison and Atlanta, Strait realized that Milwaukee is where she wants to be.

Angelina Cole

She came for the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel job and discovered a summer with endless events.

Brooke Lange

A dedicated tailgater and polar bear plunge fan who works at Badger Meter.

Christian Ott

A Director of "Coffee Education" learns the city isn't dangerous.

Scott Nielsen

After seven years out of state, Scott Nielsen came back to his favorite city for a job at Rexnord.

Kara Navin

A city native who left town, Navin came back to Milwaukee to work with a drop-out prevention program.

Jeramey Jannene

Yes, Urban Milwaukee's founder is an immigrant to the city. Why he loves it and would like to see improvements.

Tiffany Fontaine

A city lover who's created a high intensity performance program for "fierce women."

Jeff Duport

Newcomer Jeff Duport, manager of Mikey’s restaurant (811 N. Jefferson) has a simple wish: wire the city.

Linda Schenkelberg

The owner of a fitness facility, Schenkelberg loves all the lakes in the area for boating.

Jeffrey Ferchoff

Jeffrey Ferchoff owns World of Beer on Brady St. and loves Beer City.

Shay Linkus

The Chef de Cuisine at Odd Duck says Milwaukee's restaurants have much friendlier relationships than in other cities.

Mohammad Shah

I would like to see Milwaukee build our downtown back to how strong it once was.

Mike Brumm

A musician who performs solo and with two bands, and who loves his inner city neighborhood.

Grace Fuhr

It's a wonderful town, the Historic Milwaukee program manager says, and not just because there are no cows.

Stacy Klotka

A marathon runner and trained chemist says Milwaukee's vast manufacturing sector makes work fun.

Romke de Haan

A deejay and design agency president, this city native is a fully immersed member of the creative class.

Keith Hayes

He moved here for a girl. Now he's leading a campaign to create an artistically rendered trail through Riverwest.

Zachary Harper

Meet a truly unique student at UW-Milwaukee.

Kyle Buckley

Meet the man who just led the "Blow Up a Car" campaign.

Jessie Safoshnik

Why a college graduate chooses to stay in Milwaukee.

Bryan Babler

Moving to Milwaukee was like breaking out of prison.

Patrick Yates

From small town to the Brew City, a young professional's take on what makes Milwaukee exciting.

Deanna Schwenner

Meet the concierge at the recently remodeled CityCenter at 735 N. Water Street.

Tim Syth

The director of Bucketworks is featured in our new weekly column highlighting city newbies and their views of Milwaukee.