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Milwaukee Public Museum Offers Free Admission to All Wisconsin Tribal Members in Recognition of Native American Heritage Month

Forum Names 2021 Local Government Award Winners

Five of winners picked by Wisconsin Policy Forum are local organizations and individuals.

Live Table Games are Back at Potawatomi Hotel & Casino

Property marks occasion by giving $13,000 to five local charities during celebrity hand of blackjack

Potawatomi Hotel & Casino to Resume 24/7 Operations Today

Guests can once again enjoy round-the-clock casino entertainment

12 Takeaways From City’s 2022 Budget

What's in the 600 page, $1.75 billion budget document? An inside look at your city government.

Potawatomi Hotel & Casino to reinstitute mask policy

Guests will be required to wear masks starting Thursday, Sept. 9

VISIT Milwaukee Director of Event Experience Brittany Korth is a 2021 Connect Association 40 Under 40 Honoree

The Hop Announces Extended Service Hours During Summerfest

Streetcar to operate until 1 a.m. to accommodate festivalgoers staying until closing

Potawatomi Hotel & Casino Expands $1,000 Hiring Bonus to All Positions

Property schedules two on-site job fairs as amenities continue to re-open

Potawatomi Hotel & Casino Announces Re-opening of Northern Lights Theater; Three Restaurants for In-person Dining

VISIT Milwaukee Announces Dr. Eve M. Hall as Chair of the Board of Directors

Steve Baas to continue as vice chair; Omar Shaikh concludes board service after five years

Potawatomi Hotel & Casino Has New CEO

Dominic Ortiz, with 17 years experience at tribal casinos, chosen by Forest County Potawatomi.

Forest County Potawatomi Names Dominic Ortiz CEO & General Manager at Potawatomi Hotel & Casino

Longtime casino executive begins leadership role at Milwaukee property today

The Hop Returning to Regular Hours and Service Levels Aug. 1

Streetcar to welcome back riders with ‘Hop Summer Nights’ featuring free live music, free ‘hopsicles’ and free chances to win a great downtown prize package

Potawatomi Hotel & Casino Holding Career Fair July 22

On-the-spot job offers available in a variety of departments

Potawatomi Hotel & Casino Offering $1,000 Sign-On Bonus In Effort To Recruit New Team Members

More Than 100 Positions Open In Key Departments

Performers Announced as Free “Musical Mondays” and “Wonderful Wednesdays” Concerts Return To Lake Park After A Year Off

Long-Running Concert Series To Present Total of 10 Shows in Late July and August, Including Jazz Standards, Blues, Western Swing, Latin Jazz, R&B and Children’s Artists

VISIT Milwaukee Officially Launches Sports Milwaukee Division

New sports-focused division seeks to drive economic impact to Milwaukee by bringing in more sports events of all kinds

VISIT Milwaukee’s Communications Director Recognized by Travel Wisconsin

Claire Koenig wins Rising Star Award at WIGCOT 2021 and several VISIT Milwaukee partners are also recognized

2020 Tourism Data a Reminder of the Impact of Travel

Potawatomi Hotel & Casino Hiring for Nearly 100 Positions; Openings Available in a Number of Departments

Recruitment campaign coincides with expansion of property hours; Casino to open until 4 a.m. daily starting Monday

Sheryl Schnering Named Interim CEO/General Manager of Potawatomi Hotel & Casino

VISIT Milwaukee Hires Partnership Sales Manager

New partnership sales manager will be a key representative in the southeastern Wisconsin business and nonprofit community

Potawatomi Hotel & Casino CEO/General Manager Rodney Ferguson to Step Down

Return of The Cheel Nepalese Restaurant

Plus: New location for sushi, new burger joint, and WMSE Chili Cookoff coming.

Pandemic Decimated Casino Revenues for Tribes, State

Tribal governments forced to make budget cuts for services and healthcare.

VISIT Milwaukee Launches Giving Fest to Support Local Hospitality Community

50+ exciting virtual events benefit local hospitality companies Jan. 15 - Feb. 28

Milwaukee’s 10 Most Valuable Properties

Some may surprise you. All will make you feel better about your own your property tax bill.

The Hop celebrating the spirit of the season with new ‘Holidays with The Hop’ station decoration initiative

Milwaukee Hospitality Leaders to Headline Newsmaker Lunch Hour

Menomonee Valley Businesses Battle Pandemic

Some have suffering declining business. But others are growing.

Should Milwaukee Stop The Hop?

Alderman proposes this, but suspending the service might cost more than it saves.

Crowley Budget Advances Equity Goals

$1.2 billion budget down slightly, with less for capital spending, parks and Sheriff's office.

2020 UPAF Campaign Raises Over $11.6 Million for Local Performing Arts Organizations

$720,000 of total will be designated to specific arts accessibility programs

VISIT Milwaukee Launches Community-Wide ‘Bring It Home’ Campaign

There has never been a more crucial time to bring future meetings business back to Milwaukee

VISIT Milwaukee launches virtual tour of Milwaukee in advance of DNC

30 videos narrated by community members allow visitors to explore the city from home

Inside Potawatomi’s Expanded Hotel

New 19-story tower includes the 1,600-square-foot Chairman's Suite for a real high roller.

Potawatomi Tops Off New Hotel Tower

Construction has reached its peak on second tower of casino hotel.

City Panel Okays Second Casino Tower

New 19-story hotel tower plus expanded convention space gets its first approval.

Milwaukee to Host NCAA DI Men’s Basketball First/Second Rounds in 2022

National basketball tournament to be held in new Wisconsin Entertainment & Sports Arena

WPT Premieres a New Season of Wisconsin Foodie

Each episode of Wisconsin Foodie dives into Wisconsin’s unique culinary world.

Three Award Winning Projects

Lindsay Heights is a big winner at MANDI awards.

Milwaukee Neighborhood Innovators Win Top Honors

Milwaukee Awards for Neighborhood Development Innovation (MANDI) Recognizes 2017 winners at annual gala

Milwaukee to Host 2,500 Professional Women of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. at its Central Regional Conference, April 6-9, 2017

The gathering is expected to bring more than 2,500 attendees, fill almost 3,000 hotel rooms and generate $2.4 million in direct spending.

Women in Travel Summit 2017 Coming to Milwaukee in April

500 travel bloggers, influencers, and industry members will be exploring the city

People’s Choice Award Encourages the Public to Vote For Milwaukee Improvement Projects and Leaders

Awards Recognize Innovative Projects Improving Milwaukee Neighborhoods

Two New Downtown Restaurants

BBQ smokehouse and neapolitan pizzeria coming.

VISIT Milwaukee selects Hanson Dodge for website redevelopment

The project will completely reinvent VISIT Milwaukee’s website from the ground up.

Retro Fashion Gala Event, “A Retro Affair” Fashion Show, Coming to Milwaukee in March

Models from around the Midwest will show retro fashion from across the globe; event benefits the Stars & Stripes Honor Flight

Anime Milwaukee Celebrates 10th Anniversary

Event to welcome 10,000 attendees Feb. 17-19

Get Ritzy at the Zoological Society’s Boxing Fundraiser

Proceeds Support the Milwaukee County Zoo and its conservation projects

Midwinter Gaming Convention Jan 12-15

Hilton Milwaukee City Center to host

VISIT Milwaukee turns 50

Incorporated as the Milwaukee Convention & Visitors Bureau on January 6, 1967.

Rebuild The Domes

Joint city-county-state effort should rebuild domes and maximize its tourism potential.

MKE Plays receiving $100K gift at City Hall Dec. 22 The

MKE Plays is a city-led initiative aimed at renovating 12 of Milwaukee’s most dilapidated playgrounds.

Marketplace Governor’s Awards winners named

Top minority, woman and veteran-owned businesses recognized for their success at annual MARKETPLACE conference

15 Named for Improving Central City Neighborhood

“Unsung Heroes” Selected as Finalists for the 2017 Milwaukee Awards for Neighborhood Development Innovation (MANDI)

Twenty Area Children’s Charities Randomly Chosen to Participate in Heart of Canal Street

Benefiting organizations to share in fund-raising total announced Dec. 16.

VISIT Milwaukee awarded top marketing honors

VISIT Milwaukee has been awarded four 2016 MarCom Awards.

Marketplace 2016 Conference on Minority Business Development Set for December

Statewide conference enables businesses to meet government and corporate buyers, connect with lenders and business resources

USA Gymnastics awards 2017 USA Gymnastics Championships to Milwaukee

The championships showcase more than 1,800 of the country’s best gymnasts in acrobatic gymnastics, rhythmic gymnastics, trampoline and tumbling.

Ring in the Holiday with Potawatomi Hotel and Casino for Milwaukee’s Largest New Year’s Eve Party

Tickets on sale Friday

PNC Bank Milwaukee Running Festival Brings 4000+ Runners to Milwaukee November 5th and 6th

One Mile, 5K, Half Marathon, Full Marathon Events Offer “a Running Event for Every Runner.”

VISIT Milwaukee Launches Winter Shopping & A Show Campaign to Promote Holiday Tourism

The winter campaign is designed to promote leisure and overnight travel to the greater Milwaukee area

Potawatomi Hotel & Casio to Celebrate Native American Heritage Month During November

The property will feature a number of special events where guests can experience Native American art, history, culture, food and more.

Milwaukee Paranormal Conference Brings Ultimate Halloween Season Experience October 14-16

The conference is a celebration of the study of topics ranging from ghosts and UFOs, to cryptozoology, folklore and culture.

LEGO® KidsFest to Welcome 1,000,000th Visitor in Milwaukee Oct 7-9

Milwaukee to celebrate record-breaking landmark

Forest County Potawatomi’s Annual Hunting Moon (Gi Wse Gises) Pow Wow Scheduled for Oct. 14-16

Event to be held at UW-Milwaukee Panther Arena; free fun for the public.

VISIT Milwaukee Wins Major Videographer Award

The video entitled “Meet Milwaukee,” created by VISIT Milwaukee’s Digital Marketing Manager Kris Martinez, won an Award of Distinction for projects that exceed industry standards

Potawatomi Hotel & Casino Announces 2016 Heart of Canal Street Charity of Choice

City of Milwaukee's MKE Plays Initiative to receive $100,000 for park renovation.

Betty Brinn Children’s Museum Fall/Winter 2016 Events

Following is the calendar of events taking place in September, October, November and December 2016 at the Betty Brinn Children's Museum.

2016 Milwaukee Concours d’Elegance at the Lakefront Aug 27-28

Veterans Park to showcase hundreds of classic cars and boats

Milwaukee Continues to Glow Green for Milwaukee Irish Fest

Local Landmarks Help Celebrate the World’s Largest Irish Festival

Workers Recovering From Cargill Inc.’s Shutdown

Menomonee Valley company’s closing displaced some 600 workers, who seek other training.

2016 Indian Summer Festival celebrates 30th anniversary, Sept. 9-11

Both traditional and contemporary Native culture will be shared throughout the weekend.

VISIT Milwaukee to Host 2017 Women in Travel Summit

500+ female bloggers to explore the city

Northwestern Mutual Annual Meeting Draws 10,000 to Milwaukee Venues

Annual event for Milwaukee-based financial security company to pump about $12.9 million into local economy

More Comfort Food for Milwaukee

Potawatomi's new restaurant and Farmer's Wife in West Allis are all about comfort food.

A Book Can Take You Anywhere at Betty Brinn Children’s Museum’s July Neighborhood Night

Northwestern Mutual partners with Museum to offer free admission July 21

8th Annual Tour of America’s Dairyland Cycling Events June 17-26

10 local communities to participate in popular family-friendly event

Betty Brinn Children’s Museum hosts free evening and Metcalfe Park neighborhood celebration on June 16

Northwestern Mutual Foundation partners with Museum to offer free admission and special activities

Betty Brinn Children’s Museum announces events through August 2016

Following is the summer 2016 calendar of events at the Betty Brinn Children's Museum.

More Beer, More Sangria, More Cookies

Good City Brewing, Sangria Bar, home delivered Treat Bake Shop cookies all coming.

Ferguson Named Chief Operating Officer at Potawatomi Hotel & Casino

Ferguson has more than 30 years of experience in a variety of leadership positions both in and out of the gaming industry.

Where Will You Be For The Most Exciting Two Minutes in Sports?

Potawatomi Hotel & Casio to celebrate 142nd Kentucky Derby with multiple venues to take in the big race.

VISIT Milwaukee promotes Megan Gaus to VP of Marketing and Communications

Megan has led multiple initiatives to elevate the region as a top destination for convention and leisure travel.

Mike Goodrich Steps Down as Potawatomi Hotel & Casino General Manager

Former Tribal Chairman, Property General Manager Hartford Shegonee named General Manager/Chief Executive Officer.

10 Images of a Changing City

Think Milwaukee moves slowly? These dramatic interactive images will change your mind.

New LISC Director Has Big Resume

Donsia Strong Hill is attorney who worked in private sector, state and federal government.

850 Attendees Salute MANDI Winners

COA Youth and Family Centers was big winner but 8 others got awards.

Milwaukee Awards for Neighborhood Development Innovation (MANDI) Announces 2016 Winners Improving Milwaukee Neighborhoods

Amani Neighborhood Soars with Recognitions in Three Award Categories

Potawatomi Hotel & Casino Celebrates 25TH Anniversary With $25,000 Gift to Walnut Way

Donation to support organizatoin's Growing Youth Leadership program

People’s Choice Award Encourages the Public to Vote For Milwaukee Improvement Projects and Leaders

Awards Recognize Innovative Projects Improving Milwaukee Neighborhoods

New Middle Eastern and Sushi Restaurants

RuYi Sushi opens, Hello Falafel coming to Bay View, new Fuel Cafe in Walker's Point.

Affordable South Side Lofts a Success

72-unit complex on 16th and Pierce has 3-year waiting list for its $450-$500 units.

Milwaukee named one of Lonely Planet’s “Best in the US” for 2016

This is the second time that Milwaukee was listed as a top travel destination this year.

City Birthday Party All About Dining

Politicians and candidate hopefuls mix with winners of dining awards.

Potawatomi Hotel & Casino Celebrates Mardi Gras Feb. 6-9

Guests to get a taste of New Orleans wth activities throughout casino

Active Shooter Training at Emergency Services Expo Jan 27

During this hands-on, scenario-based simulation, 125 participants will learn how to respond to these incidents through actual experience.

30th Annual Emergency Medical Services Conference & Expo Jan 26-31

The conference features emergency helicopters, along with 150 exhibitors showcasing the latest and most efficient technology, equipment and apparatus.

Get Ritzy and Glitzy at Zoological Society Boxing Fundraiser

Proceeds Support Milwaukee County Zoo and Conservation Projects

Pastiche Leaving Bay View for Downtown

And Carnevor, Ruyi and Screaming Tuna will have new menus.

The Best Hip Shaking, Lip Snarling Action Returning to the Northern Lights Theater

Tribute to the Kind Contest to Run Jan. 4 – 7

15 MANDI Finalists Announced

Nominees for neighborhood development innovation includes Doors Open and Walnut Way.

Hotel planned at Water Street and Wisconsin Avenue

15 Named for Improving Central City Neighborhoods

“Unsung Heroes” Selected as Finalists for the 2016 Milwaukee Awards for Neighborhood Development Innovation

Eat Thanksgiving on Hyatt’s 20th Floor

Hotel's high-rise restaurant returns -- with turkey. And the Oakland Ave. Pizza War Part II.

The Food Trucks Cometh

A new truck specializing in Dutch food. And the Falafel Guys open a sit-down restaurant.

Trainfest Brings Train Fans of All Ages to Milwaukee Nov 14-15

Trainfest is a weekend full of family fun and an opportunity for young and old to immerse themselves in the world of model trains.

Potawatomi Hotel & Casino’s Bob Rech Named Casino Entertainment Executive of the Year

Longtime Northern Lights Theater Manager Recognized at Annual Global Gaming Expo

Oakland Avenue Pizza War?

New Sal's pizzeria will compete with Lisa's and Carini's Conca D'Or.

City Lights Brewing plans a March launch in Menomonee Valley

Bucks Continue to Upgrade Fan Experience in BMO Harris Bradley Center Club Spaces

Brand new Potawatomi Club and renovated Palermo’s Courtside Club to debut this season

Cream City Foundation announces inaugural LGBTQ Scholarship Program

Established with BMO Harris Bank and Whyte Hirschboeck Dudek S.C.

Cream City Foundation to Host Annual Business Equality Luncheon on September 24th

Welcomes Brian King as keynote speaker from Marriott International

BBC Lighting

Since the 1970s, the little-noticed store has been a top local supplier of home and business lighting.

Brady Street Won’t Get Camp Bar

Owner backs off from plan to put bar in old hardware store building. So what will take its place?

Brewery Collectibles Club “CANvention” makes history in Milwaukee Sept 2-5

Show open to public on Saturday, Sept 5

Historic Brewery Bike Tour on Tap this Weekend

Hop Head Beer Tours build interest in Milwaukee

Police Fleet Expo 2015 Draws 1,500 to Milwaukee Aug 18-21

Expo at Wisconsin Center / Ride & Drive event in Oak Creek

Hypocrisy rears its ugly head again

Statement of Alderman Joe Davis, Sr. July 29, 2015

Gun Issue Highlights Potawatomi Charity

Potawatomi touts new charity program, and Barrett laments killing of kids.

Locations of Next 35 Bike Stations Announced

New Bublr stations will blanket East Side with other locations in 12 neighborhoods. Here is complete list.

Bucks Arena Winners and Losers

We count 33 winners, from strip clubs to Scott Walker to the streetcar, and 12 losers, including Frank Gimbel, the Brewers and Seattle.

Northwestern Mutual Annual Meeting Draws 10,000 to Milwaukee Venues

Annual event for Milwaukee-based financial security company to pump about $12.9 million into local economy

Potawatomi Hotel & Casino Names New CFO

She will have additional responsibility over casino cage operations and materials management.

VISIT Milwaukee Launches MKE Toolkit

“Selling Milwaukee” Made Easy for Local Businesses

Mayor’s Design Awards

The 2015 Mayor's Design Awards recognized projects big and small from across the city.

Race for Democratic Chair Gets Dirty

Some mudslinging at the candidates may stick to Democratic insider and consultant Thad Nation. This story was updated at 6:30 p.m., May 26.

Potawatomi Hotel & Casino’s Hotel Attains LEED® Gold Certification

From the time ground was broken, priority was placed on sustainability efforts.

De Blasio Descends on Milwaukee

New York's mayor and crew of handlers and security came for his speech to state Democrats. Later he partied with local pols and local brews at Nick's House.

A City of Theaters

Since the 19th century’s German language playhouses, the city has built and renovated countless facilities for theater.

MANDI Awards Given at Gala Affair

More than 800 nonprofit, corporate and public-sector leaders attended event at Potawatomi Hotel.

Davis Sets, Cancels Meeting on Streetcar

His claim on streetcar turns out to be false. Meanwhile, new city assessor appointed with little fanfare.

Huge Growth for Brady and Water

Three different developments will add 740 apartments and tremendous urban density to the area.

VISIT Milwaukee Launches New Tourism Website for Wauwatosa

New website to increase awareness and tourism dollars in neighboring city

DearMKE to Partner With Urban Milwaukee: The Store for January Gallery Night

Next weekend local artists will be showing off Milwaukee photographs alongside the DearMKE films at Urban Milwaukee: The Store, 755 N. Milwaukee St.

Who Will Win the MANDI Awards?

15 organizations are nominated for the Milwaukee Awards for Neighborhood Development Innovation.

From the Potawatomi Hotel

From the 20th floor, a magnificent view of the city and its central valley, once grimly industrial and now turning ever more green.

National-International Urban Agriculture & Small Farm Conference: Continues to ‘Grow the Good Food Revolution’

Will Allen and Michael Pollan, two from TIME’s list of 100 most Influential people (2010) will discuss “Building a Fair Food Economy to Grow Healthy People” to kick off the conference.

A Conversation with Michael Pollan & Will Allen

Tickets on sale now for this once in a lifetime event!

Potawatomi Plays Hardball

Gov. Walker delayed decision on Kenosha casino, so tribe is delaying $25 million payment owed to state.

Representative Zepnick: Again Proposes Ideas and Invites Discussion on New Milwaukee Bucks Arena

Rep Zepnick Says No to Old Boys Club Deciding New Arena Plan

Finally, A Hotel for Gamblers

Potawatomi Casino’s new hotel is soon to be open for business -- and plenty of it.

South Side Hit Hard by Cargill Closing

Valley beef harvest facility employed 600 workers, many from South Side.

Potawatomi Hotel & Casino Officially CHanges Name; Now Accepting Reservations

Hotel Scheduled to Open August 18

Plotting The Menomonee Valley’s Future

Hundreds gathered to build on the remarkable transformation of the last 15 years.

Jobs, Jobs, Jobs Coming to Milwaukee

Rishi Tea, Lakefront Brewery and Solaris are all building new facilities in the ever-growing Menomonee Valley.

18-Story Potawatomi Hotel Nears Completion

The 261 foot high, 371,000 square foot, $150 million hotel will be smoke-free in all rooms.

Casino Construction

While the Menominee wait to hear if they can build a casino, the Potawatomi Casino Hotel is moving toward completion.

Transit System Facing Nearly 30% Service Reduction

Challenges ahead for MCTS, but good news in Westown, Lake Park, Silver City, and the Menomonee Valley

Potawatomi Hotel Approved at Zoning Committee

At the April 4th, 2012 meeting of the Zoning, Neighborhoods & Development Committee, two requests for zoning changes were approved, which will allow Potawatomi's luxury hotel proposal to move forward.

Talgos being Mothballed, Bike Corrals Return, YP Week, and More

Welcome to the fifth installment of Eyes on Milwaukee. This week we take a look at mothballing the new Talgo trainsets for the Amtrak Hiawatha line, the return of the bike corrals, Young Professional Week, free music from the Milwaukee Public Library, and more.

Sales Tax, Bradley Center Transportation, The Moderne, and More

Welcome to the third installment of Eyes on Milwaukee. This week we take a look at Milwaukee's sales tax rate compared to other major cities, the Bradley Center's new transportation option, UWM's continued insistence on growing parking subsidies, and a whole lot of development news.

Lake Parkway, Kohl’s and Target, Frontier vs Southwest, and More

Welcome to the second weekly installment of Eyes on the Street, a new column running down what’s happening in urban Milwaukee. This week we look at the Lake Parkway extension, Kohl's and Target, Frontier Airlines vs Southwest Airlines, Development News, Openings and Closings, and more.

City Plan Commission Recommends Potawatomi Hotel for Approval (Renderings)

At the February 27th, 2012 meeting of the City Plan Commission two requests for zoning changes were recommended for approval which will allow Potawatomi's luxury hotel proposal to move forward.