Jul 29, 2014
Bill Burnett, Director of the Global Cities Initiative (GCI) for the M7 region will talk about the impact this initiative will have on the region and how Rotary may play a key role in creating success for the people who live here. The fundamental GCI goal is to develop a globally fluent region, rich in international...
Jul 22, 2014
Reed Hall, CEO and Secretary of the Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation (WEDC), will present an overview of the history and operations of WEDC. He will outline WEDC’s areas of emphasis, areas of concern with the conversion from the former Department of Commerce, audits, and changes made at WEDC. In addition,...
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,...