Conventions, Festivals and More Continue in Milwaukee and Wisconsin - Full Show

It’s a big week for summer events, Milwaukee Brewfest, Germanfest, Milwaukee Air & Water Show and much, much more. Northwestern Mutual financial advisors are gathering today for their own convention and occupying several hotels; it’s yet another Milwaukee summer tradition. Harleyfest is also this week. The new Davidson Park will be the location for kickstarting the event. No parade this year. This month’s Milwaukee Night Market is tomorrow evening. Fred Gillich, Owner of 414 Milwaukee joins Jeff on the phone. Fred explains the brand to Jeff. o Is Milwaukee becoming more friendly to entrepreneurs? Jeff asks Fred. Rich Lundt, GM of Milwaukee’s Trade Hotel and Andy Inman, Chief Development Officer of NCG Hospitality joins Jeff on the phone to talk about the evolution of hospitality in Milwaukee and the Trade Hotel as it lies in the heart of Deer District after 1 year of being open. o Jeff asks Rich and Andy about the challenges of development, real estate and location selection. They also talk about the restaurants and stores in the hotel and how they fit in the market where they are located. Lastly, they talk about their hopes for Deer District’s future.