Jul 15, 2014

Gary Grunau is a prolific and award-winning developer of the urban scene, instrumental in many of southeastern Wisconsin’s most innovative urban projects,  including the Wisconsin Center, Time Warner, Manpower’s World Headquarters, Schlitz Park, Discovery World, Milwaukee RiverWalk and the Hyatt Regency. Using...

Jul 8, 2014

Teig Whaley-Smith was appointed by County Executive Abele as the Economic Development Director in 2013.  Milwaukee County's Economic Development Department is responsible for the delivery of land and economic data, together with managing the County's significant Real Estate Portfolio, including Milwaukee County Grounds,...

Jun 23, 2014

The Rotary Club of Milwaukee and the Milwaukee Press Club presented a joint breakfast program featuring Marc Lasry, new co-owner of the Milwaukee Bucks, on Monday, June 23. Lasry and business partner Wesley Edens recently acquired the Bucks from former U.S. Sen. Herb Kohl for $550 million. Lasry is the chairman, chief...

Jun 18, 2014

The expansion of the Wisconsin Center, along with the potential development of an entertainment district that connects it to a new arena, have been much discussed recently in the local media. Rotarian Paul Upchurch, president and CEO of VISIT Milwaukee, discusses the conclusions of the recent study commissioned by VISIT...

Jun 10, 2014

This vocational award recognizes individuals who, through their profession, have made the community a better place to live and work. Their contributions may have been in the form of important leadership activities or in the advancement of ideas, products or services.

Nan Gardetto is the Owner and Chief Executive Officer...