Wisconsin Center District

City Approves Wisconsin Center Deal

Expansion approved and could pay $1 million per year to Milwaukee. But Bauman, others doubt it.

Common Council Candidates

Ten contested races could reshape 15-member council.

State Fair Park Selected for Overflow Care Facility

Exposition Center will house extra hospital beds. Local leaders requesting state and federal government act quickly.

Convention Center, State Fair Park Could Become 1,200 Bed Facilities

"Alternative care sites" could be operated by federal government.

DNC Postponed To Mid-August

"I consider this extremely good news," says Mayor. Democratic Party remains committed to Milwaukee.

Convention Center District Authorizes $420 Million Expansion, Raises Hotel Tax

District still aiming for 2023 opening even though bonds can't be sold.

Democratic National Convention Committee Announces Date Change in Response to Unprecedented Coronavirus Outbreak

State Has 1,221 COVID-19 Cases, Exploring Field Hospital Locations

State says data on hospitalization coming soon.

Wisconsin Center Faces 50% Revenue Cut

But CEO Marty Brooks still pushing to expand center, issue bonds during pandemic.

City Could Get Cash From Convention Center Expansion

Wisconsin Center District still pushing for expansion even though it can't sell bonds.

Council Delays Convention Expansion?

9-4 vote seeks to prevent convention center expansion during pandemic.

Convention Center Expansion Paused

Market uncertainty will prevent necessary bond sale to finance Wisconsin Center expansion.

11 Key Details About the Convention Center Expansion

Plus: Rite-Hite moving to city, Mitchell Street mystery, Lower East Side projects still alive.

Renderings Released for Convention Center Expansion

District board releases final design of expanded Wisconsin Center.

City Wants $5 Million of Hotel Tax Per Year

Council may rescind support for convention center expansion without its historic cut of tax restored.

UWM Gets Okay to Partially Demolish Columbia Hospital

Plus: Council could delay convention center expansion, MSOE expanding nursing facilities.

DNC Host Committee Hires New Leaders

Board picks two prominent female leaders to lead Milwaukee 2020.

Joint Statement on Wisconsin Center District raising minimum wage for employees

From Alderman Ashanti Hamilton, Alderwoman Milele A. Coggs, and Alderman Robert J. Bauman

Wisconsin Center District Announces $15 Per Hour Minimum Wage

New Standard Effective July 1, 2020

Common Council Races

Six of 15 Common Council seats feature three or more candidates.

Goll Mansion Site for Sale

Plus: A full week of real estate news.

City Okays Convention Center Expansion

Cost of $300 to $375 million. Murphy questions whether it will fill more hotel rooms.

Wisconsin Center Expansion Project Receives Milwaukee Common Council approval to receive moral obligation bonds from the state

Fiserv Forum Workers to Get $15/Hour

Bucks agree to what union hails as "industry-leading, standard-setting contract".

VISIT Milwaukee welcomes new Director of Sales, Leslie Johnson

Gilbane, CD Smith Will Build Wisconsin Center Expansion

Plus: State's first Tesla showroom, architecture firm mulls expansion, Pabst Mansion demolishing house

Wisconsin Center District Announces Construction Manager for Wisconsin Center Expansion

Gilbane Smith Selected

Convention Center Moves Forward

District board hires Atlanta-based architectural firm for $300 million project.

Wisconsin Center District Announces Architectural Team for Wisconsin Center Expansion

International Firm tvsdesign and Milwaukee-Based Eppstein Uhen Architects (EUA) Selected

VISIT Milwaukee Communications Staffers Elected to Leadership Positions in Local PRSA

They will work with communicators across the region to promote and enhance the profession

More than 2,100 to receive degrees at UWM graduation Dec. 15

“Westown Gets Lit” with Holiday Spirit on Thursday, December 5

Business leaders to light West Wisconsin Avenue during new holiday event

“Westown Gets Lit” Shines Light on Neighborhood Revitalization

Business leaders to light West Wisconsin Avenue during event on December 5, 2019

Milwaukee welcomes major travel writer convention in already busy year

Society of American Travel Writers chooses Brew City in 2020

VISIT Milwaukee names Peggy Williams-Smith as new President & CEO

Local leader poised to start November 18, 2019

Mayor Barrett Reasserts His Invitation to Host the 2020 G7 Meetings

“I want world leaders to see how international trade practices can affect local economies like Milwaukee’s.”

New Apartments Near Streetcar Line

Plus: Where does the Strauss deal stand? State office building moving forward.

The challenges and opportunities of the 2020 city budget

Statement of Common Council President Ashanti Hamilton September 30, 2019

Tax Hike Would Give City $50 Million Per Year

Barrett says proposed 1% sales tax hike would fund police, fire, streets, property tax relief.

Maker Faire® Milwaukee – the “Greatest Show (& Tell) on Earth” – announces its Sept. 14 – 15 event schedule and there is something for everyone

Families will be able to meet Maker exhibitors, participate in hands-on workshops and experience tech-inspired entertainment at the free admission Maker Faire on Sept. 14 and 15 at the Wisconsin Center.

Maker Faire® Milwaukee – the “Greatest Show (& Tell) on Earth” – Promises to Delight Visitors of all Ages Sept. 14-15 at the Wisconsin Center

More than 200 exhibitors are expected to display projects and share their skills and interests with Faire-goers at the nation’s largest free Maker Faire at the Wisconsin Center.

Timber Tower Grows Taller

Plus: Convention center expansion advances, MSO moves 631-ton wall, Brewers invest in The Avenue

Convention Center Expansion Advances

No new taxes used, with grand opening planned for 2023.

Wisconsin Center District Board Unanimously Passes Resolution Regarding Exposition Center Expansion

A broad estimate of the timeline for the project was also introduced.

Will WTMJ Move to The Avenue?

Good Karma Brands might consolidate its radio stations in the former Grand Avenue Mall.

JoAnne Sabir Appointed to Wisconsin Center District Board

Sabir’s appointment was made by Milwaukee Mayor Tom Barrett.

Toyota USA Triathlon Age Group National Championships to return to Milwaukee for 2020-21

Sprint-distance to be qualification-based starting in 2020; special qualification opportunities for 2019 participants

Northwestern Mutual Annual Meeting brings more than 11,000 to Milwaukee

2019 event to have a $13.2 million impact on the local economy

VISIT Milwaukee announces 2019-2020 Board of Directors

Convention visitors bureau adds five new board members, new vice chair

VISIT Milwaukee welcomes new Convention Services Manager Andrew Knuth

Knuth comes to VISIT Milwaukee from Kapco but spent the majority of his career working for the BMO Harris Bradley Center.

State Aids Convention Center Expansion

Plus: Affordable housing developer buys south side site, Irgens plan to redevelop M&I building

Inaugural Wisconsin Comic Con comes to Milwaukee

Wisconsin Center hosts the convention June 28-30

Attorney Frank Gimbel Awarded Lifetime Achievement Award by Pi Lambda Phi Fraternity

The celebration of Frank’s induction took place on Saturday, May 18th at the Pfister Hotel.

Convention Center Expansion Inches Forward

Wisconsin Center District hiring Morgan Stanley as banker.

Wisconsin Center District Updates Timeline for Completion of the Wisconsin Center

The WCD funding subcommittee has reviewed the submissions and has identified Morgan Stanley as the lead investment banking firm for the potential debt offering.

Milwaukee Boasts Growth in Tourism Numbers

Economic impact of tourism seen in jobs, income, business sales

Evers Budget Overlooks Convention Center

Wisconsin Center District plans downtown expansion by 2020, still hopes for state funding.

Wisconsin Center District Names Sarah Maio Vice President, Marketing and Communications

Maio has been with the WCD for the past three years as director of marketing.

VISIT Milwaukee launches 2019 Official Visitors Guide

Packed with the latest information on family fun, the newest attractions, and more

Hanson Dodge Named Agency of Record by VISIT Milwaukee After Competitive Review

The scope of work will include brand consulting, advertising, and content strategy and creation.

Lt. Gov.-Elect Barnes Confident Funding Will be Secured to Host DNC

City will know soon if it will host the 2020 Democratic National Convention.

Abele, Lipscomb Announce Membership of Fair Deal Workgroup

Group includes diverse representation from community leaders seeking to recommend intergovernmental solutions to County funding challenges

Downtown Returns: GRAEF And 3rd Street Market Hall To Anchor Reimagined “Avenue”

GRAEF Signs On As Major Office Tenant To Transformative Project; Omar Shaikh To Lead Region’s Largest Food Hall; Unique Plankinton Clover Units Add To Emerging Urban Ecosystem

Wisconsin Center District Names Megan Seppmann Vice President of Sales

"I am looking forward to bringing stakeholders together to make the best possible growth decisions for the WCD and its superb facilities."

Affordable Housing for Walker’s Point

Ohio-based developer eyeing Milwaukee project.

James Kanter Elected Chairman of the Wisconsin Center District Board

Kanter was uncontested and the vote was unanimous by the 17-member board.

Monty Python’s SPAMALOT Coming to the Miller High Life Theatre for Three Performances, March 2 & 3, 2019

The 2005 Tony Award®-winning Best Musical, Monty Python’s Spamalot, begins its search for the Holy Grail in the Fall of 2018.

Wisconsin Center District Announces New Board

The board will hold its first meeting on Friday, September 21 at the Wisconsin Center.

Attorney Franklyn Gimbel Awarded Lifetime Achievement Award by the Milwaukee Bar Association

Frank started practicing law in 1960 after graduating from Marquette University Law School.

Bucks Open Fiserv Forum

"The most forward-thinking, 21st-century building," says Bucks president Peter Feigin.

Free Street Party Will Precede Flat-Out Friday Indoor Motorcycle Racing

UW-M Panther Arena, Friday, August 31

Leslie Peckham

"I love summer in this city."

Harbor District Emerges

All the sudden the sleepy harbor is the place for hundreds of million in development.

Wisconsin Center District Announces Substantial Completion of Fiserv Forum

Submission of Documents Signifies Authorization for Full Occupancy

More Good News for Downtown

New hotel, new office tenants and possibly a new office building.

VISIT Milwaukee Names 2018-2019 Officers and Board of Directors

Board Directors volunteer their time to assist in providing overall strategic direction to VISIT Milwaukee and by advocating its mission to the community.

About That New Convention Center Plan

Renderings for expansion look beautiful, but where’s the money?

Wisconsin Entertainment and Sports Center to Hold Job Fair on June 20

Nearly 1,200 part-time positions to be filled at new world-class arena

Mad Hot Ballroom Teaches Dance, Life Lessons To Students

1,000 students took to the dance floor to show off their best moves.

Nexus Game Fair Welcomes Gamers to Milwaukee May 31-June 3

Games include board games, role-playing games, miniatures, train games, and video gaming.

Church of God in Christ convention brings 10,000 to Milwaukee May 27-June 1

$12.5 million in economic impact estimated

UW-Milwaukee Panther Arena Announced as New Home of Danceworks Mad Hot Competition

d as New Home of Danceworks Mad Hot Competition

The Arts and Culture Building Boom

Symphony, Ballet, Discovery World and Art Museum expansions transforming the city.

Governor Walker Signs Bills on Improving Family Access to High-Quality Child Care, Creating Transitional Jobs Program for Wisconsin Veterans, and Increasing Funding for Watershed Protection Grants

Governor Walker signs 64 bills into law at the Wisconsin State Capitol

Anime Milwaukee Celebrates 11th Anniversary

Event to welcome more than 10,000 attendees Feb. 16-18

VISIT Milwaukee and USA Gymnastics Championships Honored as a 2017 Champion of Economic Impact in Sports Tourism

The event brought an estimated economic impact of $5.4 million to the local economy.

Molson Coors to Open Regional Global Business Services Center in Milwaukee

Facility to Employ 150 at Miller Valley Campus

Bucks Top Off New Arena

4,400-pound steel beam symbolizes the peak of new arena's construction.

Celebratory Topping Off Ceremony Held at New Bucks Arena

The new state-of-the-art Bucks arena is currently 55 percent complete and will open in the fall of 2018.

Milwaukee Featured in The Washington Post

The story, which is a lively guide to hotels, restaurants, and activities in the city, was posted online on August 9.

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

Wisconsin Avenue utility box mural project concludes with ribbon-cutting ceremony on July 11

All 10 utility box murals were composed and created by Mauricio Ramirez

Bucks to “Return to the MECCA” for 2017-18 Regular Season Game

Game to be played in celebration of team’s 50th Anniversary season

Sculpture Milwaukee Opens to Public

City now has a world-class sculpture exhibition on its main street.

Global Conference Aims to Connect the Generations

11 countries represented among 250 attendees

The Deer District Rises

New arena, parking garage and training facility reshape Park East.

American Legion announces Milwaukee as host city in 2022

The convention’s 13,000 attendees will account for 17,700 room nights.

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

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.