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Mayor Barrett Names Adam Schlicht as Port Director in Milwaukee
Press Release

Mayor Barrett Names Adam Schlicht as Port Director in Milwaukee

Schlicht will direct operations at Port Milwaukee, oversee a staff of nineteen people, and administer Foreign Trade Zone No.41.

Port Milwaukee Cargo Volume Grows in 2017
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Port Milwaukee Cargo Volume Grows in 2017

As Vessel Visits Climb Nearly 10%

Martinsek & Krueger Elected MMSD Commission Chair, Vice Chair
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Martinsek & Krueger Elected MMSD Commission Chair, Vice Chair

Kris Martinsek is principal and owner of Martinsek & Associates.

Plenty of Horne: Summerfest Wants New Entrance, Plaza
Plenty of Horne

Summerfest Wants New Entrance, Plaza

Design team is visiting other cities' musical festivals for ideas.

Port Milwaukee Earns 2016 Pacesetter Award for Increased International Cargo Moving through the St. Lawrence Seaway
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Port Milwaukee Earns 2016 Pacesetter Award for Increased International Cargo Moving through the St. Lawrence Seaway

Milwaukee saw an increase of more than 50% in the amount of cargo that moved through the St. Lawrence Seaway in 2016.

American Family Insurance and Milwaukee World Festival, Inc Begin New 10-Year Partnership
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American Family Insurance and Milwaukee World Festival, Inc Begin New 10-Year Partnership

Components include a Presenting Sponsorship of Summerfest, Construction of a new 23,000-seat Amphitheater, new North Gate and Plaza and Community Programming and Outreach

Hermes and Martinsek Re-Elected  MMSD Commission Chair & Vice Chair
Press Release

Hermes and Martinsek Re-Elected MMSD Commission Chair & Vice Chair

Of the 11 Commissioners that run MMSD, seven are appointed by Milwaukee Mayor Tom Barrett and subject to Common Council confirmation.

Plenty of Horne: New Stage for Summerfest Coming
Plenty of Horne

New Stage for Summerfest Coming

U.S. Cellular inks 10-year deal; will spend millions to replace its music facility by 2018.

U.S. Cellular and Milwaukee World Festival, Inc. Sign New 10-Year Deal that Includes Building a Redesigned U.S. Cellular Connection Stage in 2018
Announcing New Miller Lite Oasis Stage Area for Summerfest’s 50th Edition
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Announcing New Miller Lite Oasis Stage Area for Summerfest’s 50th Edition

Improvements will be completed for 2017 Festival Season and 50th Edition of Summerfest

City Streets: Jefferson Street Became Asphalt Showcase
City Streets

Jefferson Street Became Asphalt Showcase

Charles Pfister spent his own money to pave the street abutting his hotel in the new style.

Hermes and Martinsek Elected MMSD Commission Chair & Vice Chair
Press Release

Hermes and Martinsek Elected MMSD Commission Chair & Vice Chair

Hermes, principal of John Hermes Consulting, started on the MMSD Commission in 2006.

Bar Exam: 1894 Building Boasts New Orleans-Style Bar
Bar Exam

1894 Building Boasts New Orleans-Style Bar

New Brass Alley on Third St. has spent heavily on atmosphere. Evolution ping pong bar is on 2nd floor.

Port of Milwaukee Recognized with Pacesetter Award Recognizing Growth in International Cargo
Press Release

Port of Milwaukee Recognized with Pacesetter Award Recognizing Growth in International Cargo

Milwaukee Mayor Tom Barrett formally accepted the Robert J. Lewis Pacesetter Award Friday recognizing the Port of Milwaukee for an increase in the volume of international cargo in 2014.

Profile: Port Director Paul Vornholt’s Surprising Success
Profile

Port Director Paul Vornholt’s Surprising Success

Criticized as "unqualified" and a "patronage appointment," Vornholt has pleased even his critics.

House Confidential: The Mysterious Kondos Chateau
House Confidential

The Mysterious Kondos Chateau

One of the town's most magnificent mansions has a strange history, complete with a jailed lawyer who once served a governor.

Port of Milwaukee Reports Net Income of $1.4-Million in 2013
Press Release

Port of Milwaukee Reports Net Income of $1.4-Million in 2013

Positive Financial Results Benefit Local Government

Special Event: Slow No Wake Zone
Press Release

Special Event: Slow No Wake Zone

Pursuant to s. 118-80-3-g of the Milwaukee Code of Ordinances, the Harbormaster declares that a speed limit of 5 miles per hour, slow no wake, shall be in effect and enforced in the Outer Harbor two (2) hours before the event to two (2) hours after the event.

Back in the News: Don Smiley’s Ever-Higher Salary
Back in the News

Don Smiley’s Ever-Higher Salary

His salary rose by $114,000, to more than $886,000, and the explanations keep getting thinner.

A Postcard Location for UWM’s School of Freshwater Sciences

A Postcard Location for UWM’s School of Freshwater Sciences

It's certainly good that we value our parks, public places, and the lakefront, so a public debate over the appropriateness of placing UWM's School of Freshwater Sciences on Lake Michigan is worth having, but the downtown lakefront is the right location.

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