Marty Brooks
Marty Brooks, CEO of the Wisconsin Center District.
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City 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 Corri 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 Corri 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 Corri 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.