Paul Upchurch was the President and CEO of VISIT Milwaukee until 2019
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Peggy Williams-Smith Will Lead VISIT Milwaukee
Marcus Corp. VP is first woman CEO of Milwaukee convention & visitors bureau.
Oct 24th, 2019 by Jeramey JanneneVISIT Milwaukee names Peggy Williams-Smith as new President & CEO
Local leader poised to start November 18, 2019
Oct 23rd, 2019 by VISIT MilwaukeeNorthwestern Mutual Annual Meeting brings more than 11,000 to Milwaukee
2019 event to have a $13.2 million impact on the local economy
Jul 18th, 2019 by VISIT MilwaukeeVISIT Milwaukee announces 2019-2020 Board of Directors
Convention visitors bureau adds five new board members, new vice chair
Jul 8th, 2019 by VISIT MilwaukeeInaugural Wisconsin Comic Con comes to Milwaukee
Wisconsin Center hosts the convention June 28-30
Jun 24th, 2019 by VISIT MilwaukeeWho Will Lead VISIT Milwaukee?
Longtime president leaving at end of 2019 as convention center expansion, DNC loom.
May 20th, 2019 by Jeramey JanneneMilwaukee Has $5.7 Billion Tourism Impact
One in four state tourism dollars generated by metro Milwaukee.
May 8th, 2019 by Jeramey JanneneMilwaukee Boasts Growth in Tourism Numbers
Economic impact of tourism seen in jobs, income, business sales
May 6th, 2019 by VISIT Milwaukee7 New Downtown Hotels for DNC
Downtown room count will grow by over 10 percent in time for 2020 convention.
Mar 12th, 2019 by Jeramey JanneneVISIT 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.
Jun 21st, 2018 by VISIT MilwaukeeChurch of God in Christ convention brings 10,000 to Milwaukee May 27-June 1
$12.5 million in economic impact estimated
May 21st, 2018 by VISIT MilwaukeeMilwaukee Boasts Growth in Tourism Numbers
Economic impact of tourism felt in jobs, income, business sales
May 4th, 2018 by VISIT MilwaukeeNorthwestern 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
Jul 21st, 2017 by VISIT MilwaukeeAmerican Legion announces Milwaukee as host city in 2022
The convention’s 13,000 attendees will account for 17,700 room nights.
May 12th, 2017 by VISIT MilwaukeeMilwaukee to Host NCAA DI Men’s Basketball First/Second Rounds in 2022
National basketball tournament to be held in new Wisconsin Entertainment & Sports Arena
Apr 19th, 2017 by VISIT MilwaukeeVISIT Milwaukee turns 50
Incorporated as the Milwaukee Convention & Visitors Bureau on January 6, 1967.
Jan 5th, 2017 by VISIT MilwaukeeUSA 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.
Nov 15th, 2016 by VISIT MilwaukeeVISIT 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
Nov 1st, 2016 by VISIT MilwaukeeVISIT 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
Sep 19th, 2016 by VISIT MilwaukeeNorthwestern 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
Jul 21st, 2016 by VISIT MilwaukeeVISIT 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.
Apr 22nd, 2016 by VISIT MilwaukeeMilwaukee 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.
Feb 9th, 2016 by VISIT MilwaukeeIvory Tusk Building Accelerates Leasing Activity
Four tenants moving into new space within building
Dec 14th, 2015 by IrgensNorthwestern 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
Jul 16th, 2015 by VISIT MilwaukeeTransit Expansion Urged
Milwaukee is far behind other cities, which will make it harder to attract young workers, experts at conference agreed.
Jun 25th, 2015 by Michael HorneVISIT Milwaukee Launches MKE Toolkit
“Selling Milwaukee” Made Easy for Local Businesses
Jun 3rd, 2015 by VISIT MilwaukeeVISIT Milwaukee Names Kristin Settle as new Director of Communications
Kristin Settle will join the staff of VISIT Milwaukee as director of communications effective March 2.
Feb 17th, 2015 by VISIT MilwaukeeVisit Wauwatosa?
Visit Milwaukee creates a web site for Tosa, which doesn't even tell you how to get there.
Feb 15th, 2015 by Michael HorneDearMKE 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.
Jan 8th, 2015 by VISIT MilwaukeeMilwaukee to Host NCAA “March Madness” in 2017
After 2014 success, BMO Harris Bradley Center to host first and second rounds
Nov 18th, 2014 by VISIT MilwaukeeBublr Bikes Bring Convention Attendees and Visitors a New Way to Get Around Town
Milwaukee has rolled out its new Bublr Bikes bike share program.
Oct 3rd, 2014 by VISIT MilwaukeeVolunteers Needed for USA Triathlon Aug 9-10
Milwaukee’s spectacular lakefront once again plays host to the prestigious USA Triathlon Age Group National Championships on August 9-10.
Jul 28th, 2014 by VISIT MilwaukeeVisiting Leaders Pitch Pro Stadiums — And Transit!
MMAC organized event to sell NBA arena, but speakers from Cleveland, Denver and OKC said Millenials want transit, too.
Jul 18th, 2014 by Jeramey JanneneNorthwestern 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
Jul 17th, 2014 by VISIT MilwaukeeVISIT Milwaukee Names 2014-15 Officers and Board of Directors
VISIT Milwaukee announces its officers and Board of Directors for the business year 2014-15.
Jun 19th, 2014 by VISIT Milwaukee200-room Westin Hotel proposed for downtown
Jun 16th, 2014 - Milwaukee Journal Sentinel - Tom Daykin2013 Business, Leisure Travel Sees Continued Growth
Milwaukee County Leads the State in Tourism Expenditures
May 2nd, 2014 by VISIT MilwaukeePheasants Forever Taking “National Pheasant Fest” Event to Milwaukee in 2014
Wisconsin Center to host nation’s largest upland event
Aug 8th, 2013 by Press ReleaseThe $1 Million Art Project
Steve Marcus’ plan to bring world class sculpture to Milwaukee is expensive. Is it a good idea?
Jul 18th, 2013 by Bruce MurphyVISIT Milwaukee to Present Lamplighter Award to Milwaukee Downtown BID #21
Annual Meeting on March 5th also features Bill Davidson with preview of the Harley-Davidson 110th Anniversary
Feb 28th, 2013 by VISIT MilwaukeeMayor & Co. Executive to Announce New Way to Experience Milwaukee
More than 50,000 People Have Chosen a New Way to Experience Milwaukee
Dec 4th, 2012 by Press ReleaseDear MKE Film Series Debuts
Milwaukee Icons, an Unlikely Artist and an Epic, 24-Hour Bike Race Now Online at www.DearMKE.com.
Oct 3rd, 2012 by VISIT Milwaukee