Marty Brooks, CEO of the Wisconsin Center District.
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Connect Marketplace Highlights Milwaukee as Convention Site
3 day event at Baird Center showcases city to some 1,000 meeting planners across U.S.
Aug 28th, 2024 by Sophie BolichMilwaukee Welcomes Connect Marketplace 2024
In premier showcase event for Baird Center expansion, this conference will bring over 1,000 meeting planners to Milwaukee for week of meetings and networking events
Aug 26th, 2024 by VISIT MilwaukeeMilwaukee Will Host ‘Super Bowl’ of Meetings… in 2034
Despite decade wait, Visit Milwaukee says hosting ASAE convention is a touchdown.
Aug 15th, 2024 by Jeramey JanneneRNC Host Says Visitors, Locals Need To Spread Across Downtown
"It's quieter than I would like it to be," says host committee COO. MMAC encourages long-term view.
Jul 17th, 2024 by Jeramey JanneneMayors Offer Plea To Republicans For Federal Support
Cavalier Johnson joined by Miami mayor and National League of Cities leader, among others.
Jul 15th, 2024 by Jeramey Jannene$456 Million Baird Center Opens With Big Promises, Vision
100,000 more visitors every year, billions more in spending. See it yourself on Saturday.
May 16th, 2024 by Jeramey JanneneSee Inside The Massive Baird Center Expansion
Crews are putting finishing touches, hanging art at $456 million project.
Apr 18th, 2024 by Jeramey Jannene‘Top Chef’ Premiere Dished Up Praise For Milwaukee, The Dairy State
The season's first episode highlighted Milwaukee's Lupi & Iris, Blu and a handful of local personalities.
Mar 21st, 2024 by Sophie BolichBaird Center Selects Artists, Works To Be Displayed
Who are 21 artists and artistic teams to be featured at expanded convention center?
Jan 22nd, 2024 by Sophie BolichBaird Center announces charitable partners for Grand Opening Gala
United Way and UPAF to benefit from proceeds of May 16, 2024 celebration
Oct 16th, 2023 by Baird CenterBaird Center announces production team for Grand Opening Gala
The gala will be held on May 16, 2024
Oct 9th, 2023 by Baird Center‘Polka Time!’ Escalator Gets Celebratory Sendoff
The 'Polkalator' gave its final ride Friday afternoon.
Aug 18th, 2023 by Sophie BolichBaird Center Reaches Highest Point
Topping-off ceremony for $456 million Wisconsin Center expansion draws dignitaries a year before completion.
May 11th, 2023 by Jeramey JanneneWisconsin Center Makes Deal to Save Literary Artwork
CEO Marty Brooks agrees to compromise to save installation.
May 1st, 2023 by Bruce MurphyWisconsin Center Dispute Goes National
The Bulwark condemns decision to remove artwork while WTMJ defends it.
Apr 25th, 2023 by Bruce MurphyCity Seeks Restaurant or Cafe For Downtown Park
Its plan for Vel R. Phillips Plaza is to create new gathering spot for Westown.
Apr 25th, 2023 by Jeramey JanneneDid Brooks Exceed His Authority At Wisconsin Center?
CEO’s decision to remove art works raises questions about governance of public entity.
Apr 18th, 2023 by Bruce MurphyWisconsin Center Pauses Art Removal
CEO says he thought matter was resolved with grant, only for conflict to emerge.
Apr 14th, 2023 by Jeramey JanneneRevised Letter to Wisconsin Center District CEO Marty Brooks
Apr 11th, 2023 by Press Release
Wisconsin Center Accused of Censorship
Eliminating literary art installation in preparation for Republican National Convention?
Apr 11th, 2023 by Bruce MurphyWriters Decry Wisconsin Center District CEO’s Imminent Cultural Erasure
Apr 10th, 2023 by Press Release
Wisconsin Center Won’t Reconsider Removing Literary Artwork
CEO Marty Brooks emails board members to explain why.
Apr 5th, 2023 by Bruce MurphyWisconsin Center Will Destroy Literary Artworks
Nationally unique installation done in 1998. Public board didn't vote on its destruction.
Apr 4th, 2023 by Bruce MurphyExpanded Convention Center Will Be Named For Financial Firm Baird
Robert W. Baird and Co. is the Wisconsin Center naming rights partner.
Mar 10th, 2023 by Jeramey JanneneWisconsin Center Will Keep Living The High Life
Molson Coors renews WCD sponsorship for three years. Plus: District is giving away a gala.
Jan 23rd, 2023 by Jeramey JanneneSteel Rises on Wisconsin Center Expansion
$456 million development is largest project underway in Milwaukee
Oct 7th, 2022 by Jeramey JanneneFPC Files For Design Approval For Deer District Concert Complex
But opposition emerges and the Wisconsin Center District raises concern.
Aug 25th, 2022 by Jeramey JanneneConvention Center Expansion Costs Grow By $36 Million
It's now a $456 million project, with $20 million in additional borrowing.
Aug 24th, 2022 by Jeramey JanneneRepublican Party Officially Selects Milwaukee for 2024 Convention
Milwaukee becomes first city to win back-to-back Democratic and Republican national conventions since 1972
Aug 5th, 2022 by VISIT MilwaukeeMilwaukee Wins 2024 Republican National Convention
It's official. GOP will pick its presidential nominee in Milwaukee.
Aug 5th, 2022 by Jeramey JanneneVISIT Milwaukee Has New Plan To Drive Tourism
Strategy includes Milwaukee-focused TV show, traveling visitor center and more.
Jun 30th, 2022 by Sophie Bolich$420 Million Convention Center Expansion Moving Forward
Biggest construction project in Milwaukee is just under two years from completion.
Jun 17th, 2022 by Jeramey JanneneMore Renderings of Downtown ‘Iron District’ Released
11-acre development with new soccer stadium, concert venue lists big-name supporters.
May 23rd, 2022 by Jeramey JanneneWisconsin Center Expansion Over Budget
WCD exploring value engineering, additional bonding, federal grants and cutting features.
May 20th, 2022 by Jeramey JanneneInside Milwaukee’s Biggest Construction Project
Mayor, Wisconsin Center CEO tour convention center expansion. Johnson says Milwaukee will land RNC.
Apr 1st, 2022 by Jeramey JannenePabst Theater Group Adds Fifth Venue
PTG becomes exclusive booker and operator of Wisconsin Center's Miller High Life Theatre.
Mar 28th, 2022 by Jeramey JanneneCity Completes Renaming Old World Third To Martin Luther King Jr. Dr.
Milwaukee fixes a 1984 "injustice" by extending King Drive through Downtown.
Jan 17th, 2022 by Jeramey JanneneWCD Celebrates Start of Convention Center Expansion
$420 million project is intended to boost business, fully realize Wisconin Center's potential.
Oct 28th, 2021 by Jeramey Jannene“Beyond Van Gogh” Is Highest Grossing Event in Wisconsin Center History
And now its run is extended through January 9.
Oct 7th, 2021 by Jeramey JanneneWisconsin Center District Creates Vice President of Corporate Partnerships Position, Hires Sports Marketing Veteran Steve Harms to Fill Role
Harms will oversee the development of sponsorship programs and integration
Aug 20th, 2021 by Wisconsin Center DistrictSee Inside Convention Center Expansion
Plus: A recap of the week's real estate news.
May 23rd, 2021 by Jeramey JanneneWho Wants To Name the Wisconsin Center?
National group hired to sell naming rights as part of center's expansion plan.
Mar 1st, 2021 by Jeramey JanneneWisconsin Center District Promotes Two Directors to Vice President
Jeremie Ott named Vice President of Public Safety and Guest Services, Steve Totzke new Vice President of Information Technology
Feb 2nd, 2021 by Wisconsin Center DistrictCity Shows Off Wisconsin Center Vaccination Hub
Public could be vaccinated there in future weeks. Effort starting with frontline workers.
Jan 11th, 2021 by Jeramey JanneneRiverwest Hostel Becoming Cooperative Housing Facility
Plus: Wisconsin Center District sells debt for expansion.
Dec 13th, 2020 by Jeramey JanneneWisconsin Center Gives Final Approval for $420 Million Expansion
District will issue bonds this year in order to complete expansion in 2024.
Oct 9th, 2020 by Jeramey JanneneVirtual DNC Dims City’s Moment in the Sun
Lost chance to show Milwaukee can compete with the bigger cities.
Aug 17th, 2020 by Corrinne HessWisconsin Center District Institutes Temporary Layoffs
Cost-saving measure taken in response to loss of business due to COVID-19
Apr 17th, 2020 by Wisconsin Center DistrictState Fair Park Selected for Overflow Care Facility
Exposition Center will house extra hospital beds. Local leaders requesting state and federal government act quickly.
Apr 2nd, 2020 by Graham KilmerConvention Center, State Fair Park Could Become 1,200 Bed Facilities
"Alternative care sites" could be operated by federal government.
Apr 2nd, 2020 by Jeramey JanneneDNC Postponed To Mid-August
"I consider this extremely good news," says Mayor. Democratic Party remains committed to Milwaukee.
Apr 2nd, 2020 by Jeramey JanneneConvention Center District Authorizes $420 Million Expansion, Raises Hotel Tax
District still aiming for 2023 opening even though bonds can't be sold.
Apr 2nd, 2020 by Jeramey JanneneState Has 1,221 COVID-19 Cases, Exploring Field Hospital Locations
State says data on hospitalization coming soon.
Mar 30th, 2020 by Jeramey JanneneWisconsin Center Faces 50% Revenue Cut
But CEO Marty Brooks still pushing to expand center, issue bonds during pandemic.
Mar 30th, 2020 by Jeramey JanneneCity Could Get Cash From Convention Center Expansion
Wisconsin Center District still pushing for expansion even though it can't sell bonds.
Mar 29th, 2020 by Jeramey JanneneCouncil Delays Convention Expansion?
9-4 vote seeks to prevent convention center expansion during pandemic.
Mar 24th, 2020 by Jeramey JanneneConvention Center Expansion Paused
Market uncertainty will prevent necessary bond sale to finance Wisconsin Center expansion.
Mar 22nd, 2020 by Jeramey Jannene11 Key Details About the Convention Center Expansion
Plus: Rite-Hite moving to city, Mitchell Street mystery, Lower East Side projects still alive.
Mar 8th, 2020 by Jeramey JanneneCity Wants $5 Million of Hotel Tax Per Year
Council may rescind support for convention center expansion without its historic cut of tax restored.
Mar 3rd, 2020 by Jeramey JanneneUWM Gets Okay to Partially Demolish Columbia Hospital
Plus: Council could delay convention center expansion, MSOE expanding nursing facilities.
Mar 1st, 2020 by Jeramey JanneneWisconsin Center District Announces $15 Per Hour Minimum Wage
New Standard Effective July 1, 2020
Feb 27th, 2020 by Wisconsin Center DistrictCity Okays Convention Center Expansion
Cost of $300 to $375 million. Murphy questions whether it will fill more hotel rooms.
Feb 11th, 2020 by Jeramey JanneneGilbane, CD Smith Will Build Wisconsin Center Expansion
Plus: State's first Tesla showroom, architecture firm mulls expansion, Pabst Mansion demolishing house
Jan 12th, 2020 by Jeramey JanneneWisconsin Center District Announces Construction Manager for Wisconsin Center Expansion
Gilbane Smith Selected
Jan 10th, 2020 by Wisconsin Center DistrictConvention Center Moves Forward
District board hires Atlanta-based architectural firm for $300 million project.
Dec 20th, 2019 by Corrinne HessWisconsin Center District Announces Architectural Team for Wisconsin Center Expansion
International Firm tvsdesign and Milwaukee-Based Eppstein Uhen Architects (EUA) Selected
Dec 19th, 2019 by Wisconsin Center DistrictVISIT Milwaukee names Peggy Williams-Smith as new President & CEO
Local leader poised to start November 18, 2019
Oct 23rd, 2019 by VISIT MilwaukeeTimber Tower Grows Taller
Plus: Convention center expansion advances, MSO moves 631-ton wall, Brewers invest in The Avenue
Aug 18th, 2019 by Jeramey JanneneConvention Center Expansion Advances
No new taxes used, with grand opening planned for 2023.
Aug 17th, 2019 by Alana WatsonWisconsin Center District Board Unanimously Passes Resolution Regarding Exposition Center Expansion
A broad estimate of the timeline for the project was also introduced.
Aug 16th, 2019 by Wisconsin Center DistrictJoAnne Sabir Appointed to Wisconsin Center District Board
Sabir’s appointment was made by Milwaukee Mayor Tom Barrett.
Aug 2nd, 2019 by Wisconsin Center DistrictInaugural Wisconsin Comic Con comes to Milwaukee
Wisconsin Center hosts the convention June 28-30
Jun 24th, 2019 by VISIT MilwaukeeWisconsin 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.
May 10th, 2019 by Wisconsin Center DistrictEvers Budget Overlooks Convention Center
Wisconsin Center District plans downtown expansion by 2020, still hopes for state funding.
Mar 8th, 2019 by Corrinne HessWisconsin 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.
Feb 20th, 2019 by Wisconsin Center DistrictAbele, Lipscomb Announce Membership of Fair Deal Workgroup
Group includes diverse representation from community leaders seeking to recommend intergovernmental solutions to County funding challenges
Dec 10th, 2018 by County Executive Chris AbeleWisconsin 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."
Nov 29th, 2018 by Wisconsin Center DistrictJames Kanter Elected Chairman of the Wisconsin Center District Board
Kanter was uncontested and the vote was unanimous by the 17-member board.
Sep 21st, 2018 by Wisconsin Center DistrictWisconsin Center District Announces New Board
The board will hold its first meeting on Friday, September 21 at the Wisconsin Center.
Aug 31st, 2018 by Wisconsin Center DistrictWisconsin Center District Announces Substantial Completion of Fiserv Forum
Submission of Documents Signifies Authorization for Full Occupancy
Jul 31st, 2018 by Wisconsin Center DistrictMad Hot Ballroom Teaches Dance, Life Lessons To Students
1,000 students took to the dance floor to show off their best moves.
May 31st, 2018 by Sophie BolichUW-Milwaukee Panther Arena Announced as New Home of Danceworks Mad Hot Competition
d as New Home of Danceworks Mad Hot Competition
May 21st, 2018 by Danceworks Inc.