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WCD Newsroom

 

Wisconsin Center District Board of Directors Meeting Agendas

 

March 30, 2020 Finance & Personnel Committee Agenda

March 30, 2020 Governance Committee Agenda

March 6, 2020 Board of Directors Agenda  (Note: this meeting will be held in Room 102C of the Wisconsin Center. Enter the main entrance at Vel R. Phillips and Wisconsin Avenues.)

February 27, 2020 Finance & Personnel Committee Agenda

February 27, 2020 Governance Committee Agenda

January 24, 2020 Board of Directors Agenda

January 24, 2020 Governance Committee Agenda

January 22, 2020 Finance & Personnel Committee Agenda

2019

December 19, 2019 Board of Directors Agenda

December 12, 2019 Governance Committee Agenda

December 12, 2019 Finance & Personnel Committee Agenda

October 18, 2019 Board of Directors Agenda

October 10, 2019 Finance & Personnel Committee Agenda

August 16, 2019 Board of Directors Agenda

June 14, 2019 Board of Directors Agenda

May 10, 2019 Board of Directors Agenda

March 22, 2019 Board of Directors Agenda

January 18, 2019 Board of Directors Agenda

 

Published Studies & Surveys

 

2019 Spending and Fiscal Impact Analysis

2019 Tax Projection Study

2018 Wisconsin Center Expansion Plan Presentation

2018 Wisconsin Center Expansion Plan Benchmarking Report

2017 WCD Operations Review – Full Report (Draft) (5.8MB PDF)

2017 WCD Operations Review – Executive Summary (Draft) (510KB PDF)

2014 Recycling and Waste Stream Summary

2014 Wisconsin Center Expansion Market & Feasibility Analysis

2012 Economic Impact Analysis

 

Financial Information:

Financial Information

 

News from the Wisconsin Center District:

March 27, 2020 – Wisconsin Center District and City of Milwaukee Working Toward PILOT Proposal

Maroon links are Wisconsin Center expansion-related.

Wisconsin Center District Reveals Renderings and Funding Models for Convention Center Expansion

 

February 27, 2020 – Wisconsin Center District announces $15 per hour minimum wage, effective July 1, 2020

February 11, 2020 – State moral obligation for Wisconsin Center expansion bonds receives Common Council approval

February 4, 2020 -Time Served Tour starring Moneybagg Yo, Yo Gotti and guests, Wednesday, April 15, Miller High Life Theatre

January 31, 2020 – All Elite Wrestling brings “DYNAMITE” to UWM Panther Arena April 1

January 10, 2020 – Wisconsin Center District Announces Construction Manager for Wisconsin Center Expansion

2019

December 19, 2019 – Wisconsin Center District announces architectural team for Wisconsin Center expansion

December 16, 2019 – 9th Annual Milwaukee Blues Festival bringing Pokey Bear, Sir Charles Jones, Bobby Rush, Calvin Richardson, Tucka, Lenny Williams, and Lacee to the Miller High Life Theatre

December 9, 2019 – Legendary Rocker Alice Cooper Coming to the Miller High Life Theatre

December 6, 2019 — 90s Kickback Concert Part 2 will bring Jagged Edge, Avant, Case, Hi Five, Michel’le, Kut Klose, and Changing Faces to the Miller High Life Theatre

December 2, 2019 — Millennium Tour 2020 will bring Omarion, Bow Wow, Ashanti, Pretty Ricky, Ying Yang Twins, Soulja Boy, Lloyd and Sammie to the UW-M Panther Arena on Sunday, April 26th

November 15, 2019 – Toby Mac’s 2020 Hits Deep Tour schedule affirmed; coming to UWM Panther Arena March 6th

November 1, 2019 – Newsboys bring Greatness Of Our God Tour to Miller High Life Theatre April 19, 2020

October 14, 2019 – Fabulously Funny Comedy Festival will bring Mike Epps, Kountry Wayne, Earthquake and Jess Hilarious to the Miller High Life Theatre March 20, 2020

October 7, 2019 – Miller High Life Theatre presents global smash The Choir of Man on Saturday, March 7, 2020

October 2, 2019 – Dracula Productions presents the 15th Annual Valentine’s Weekend Laugh-A-Thon at the Miller High Life Theatre on Saturday, February 15, 2020

September 24, 2019 – Radiance NYE returns to the Wisconsin Center on New Year’s Eve with DJ and producer EXCISION

September 20, 2019 – Toby Mac’s popular “Hits Deep Tour” returns to the UW-M Panther Arena Friday, March 6, 2020

September 9, 2019 – Matthew & Gunnar Nelson in Christmas With The Nelsons, coming to the Miller High Life Theatre December 20th

August 16, 2019 – Wisconsin Center District Board Unanimously Passes Resolution Regarding Exposition Center Expansion

 

August 2, 2019 – JoAnne Sabir Appointed to WCD Board 

July 30, 2019 – Cirque Musica Holiday Wishes coming to the Miller High Life Theatre December 1st

July 3, 2019 – Wisconsin Center District Announces New Beverage Partnership

June 24, 2019 – Elvis Costello and The Imposters hit the road again in October, come to Miller High Life Theatre November 26

June 17, 2019 – National Ballet Theatre of Odessa, Ukraine presents Romeo and Juliet at the Miller High Life Theatre January 23rd, 2020

June 14, 2019 – Wisconsin Center District Board Approves Security Provider        (Security Services Contract and RFP)

June 3, 2019 – Mystery Science Theater 3000 Live Coming to Miller High Life Theatre

May 10, 2019 – Wisconsin Center District Updates Timeline for Completion of the Wisconsin Center

April 23, 2019 – Put Your Hair in the Air with Trolls LIVE! in Milwaukee

April 17, 2019 – Brewcity Bruisers Will Restructure League, Retire Home Teams

April 1, 2019 – WE WILL ROCK YOU: North American Tour of Queen-Inspired Rock Musical Coming to Miller High Life Theatre Friday, September 20

March 28, 2019 – deadmau5 announces cube v3 tour; coming to the Wisconsin Center Saturday, December 14

March 11, 2019 – Maker Faire® Milwaukee Announces 2019 Dates and New Wisconsin Center Location

February 20, 2019 – Wisconsin Center District Names Sarah Maio Vice President, Marketing and Communications

February 11, 2019 – Beatles vs. Stones – A Musical Showdown Tribute Battle will Celebrate Fan Rivalry at the Miller High Life Theatre on April 12

February 8, 2019 – Grady L. Crosby Appointed to Wisconsin Center District Board

February 4, 2019 – George Clinton To Embark On Final Tour With Parliament Funkadelic; launches May 30 at Miller High Life Theatre

January 22, 2019 – Miller High Life Theatre and Alternative Concert Group present MOTT THE HOOPLE ‘74, April 1, 2019

2018

December 11, 2018 – Live Nation and Crown Publishing Announce 2019 Dates for Final Leg of Michelle Obama’s Book Tour

November 29, 2018 – Wisconsin Center District Names Megan Seppmann Vice President of Sales

November 12, 2018 – “Weird Al” Yankovic Announces the Strings Attached Tour, coming to the Miller High Life Theatre July 27, 2019

October 22, 2019 – Mariah Carey’s World Tour Coming to Miller High Life Theatre March 15, 2019

October 22, 2018 – Chris Tomlin’s 2019 “HOLY ROAR TOUR” Tour comes to the UW-Milwaukee Panther Arena Sunday, March 24, 2019

September 21, 2018 – James Kanter Elected Chairman of the Wisconsin Center District Board

September 10, 2018 – Monty Python’s SPAMALOT coming to the Miller High Life Theatre, March 2 & 3, 2019

August 14, 2018 – Broadway’s Best Party – ROCK OF AGES – announces 2018 tour casting

July 17, 2018 – Wisconsin Center District Names Steve Marsh Senior Vice President, Chief Financial Officer

June 26, 2018 – Miller High Life Theatre joins Hip-Hop Week MKE celebrations

June 15, 2018 – Wisconsin Center District Benchmarks Wisconsin Center Expansion Plans

June 14, 2018 – Wisconsin Center District Names MJ Gilfillan Vice President, Human Resources

June 4, 2018 – Rodgers + Hammerstein’s CINDERELLA is coming to the Miller High Life Theatre, November 10-11

June 1, 2018 – Ronnie, Bobby, Ricky & Mike (RBRM) coming to the Miller High Life September 13

May 31, 2018 – FLAT OUT FRIDAY returns to the UWM Panther Arena, August 31, for the Harley-Davidson 115th Anniversary Celebration

May 31, 2018 – Chrome Entertainment presents the Hip Hop Royalty Tour featuring Rakim, Big Daddy Kane, Slick Rick, Doug E. Fresh and Roxanne Shanté

April 23, 2018 – ROCK OF AGES, Broadway’s best party, returns to the Miller High Life Theatre November 16

March 20, 2018 – Wisconsin Center District Names Doug Johnson New Vice President of Entertainment and Sports

February 27, 2018 – “King of the Waltz” André Rieu will launch fall U.S. & Canada tour at UW-Milwaukee Panther Arena, Sep. 15

January 17, 2018 – USA Badminton 2018 Junior National Championships coming to Wisconsin Center

January 8, 2018 – 94.5 KTI Country presents Granger Smith with guests Runaway June

2017

December 29, 2017 – Wisconsin Center District Names Marty Brooks New CEO

December 18, 2017 – Backstage at the Miller High Life Theatre presents BECCA STEVENS and special guests NICHOLAS DAVID & STEPHANIE ERIN BRILL at historic Plankinton Hall, Friday, February 16

December 4, 2017 – 2018 Stars On Ice Tour will keep the Olympic flame burning when it visits Milwaukee on May 5

June 5, 2017 – We’re Not In Kansas Anymore… THE WIZARD OF OZ Travels Over the Rainbow to Milwaukee

April 26, 2017 –  Secretary Scott Neitzel Announces CEO Search Committee for Wisconsin Center District

April 25, 2017 – Sign of the Times: Milwaukee Theatre is Now Miller High Life Theatre

March 21, 2017 – Milwaukee Welcomes Multiple Grammy Winner Bill Gaither & Gaither Vocal Band

March 17, 2017 – WCD Board Reviews Strategic Analysis of Operations

February 14, 2017 – WCD Receives Valentine from Salvation Army

2016

December 26, 2016 – WCD Blog: At 94, WCD employee still dishes out kindness at Christmas

November 15, 2016 – USA Gymnastics awards 2017 USA Gymnastics Championships to Milwaukee

October 26, 2016 – Admirals reveal new premium seating areas

October 17, 2016 – Admirals to Host UWM-Marquette Club Hockey Game October 28 at UWM Panther Arena

October 4, 2016 – LEGO® Kids Fest to Welcome 1,000,000th Visitor in Milwaukee, Oct 7-9

September 20, 2016 – Admirals Individual Tickets On Sale Now!

September 20, 2016 – Lee Brice, Justin Moore announce 2017 co-headline “American Made Tour”

September 8, 2016 – Milwaukee Admirals Individual tickets on sale September 20!

August 17, 2016 – UW-Milwaukee Announces New Panther Arena Court Design

June 17, 2016 – Upgrades and renovations at UWM Panther Arena begin Monday, June 20

April 11, 2016 – The Milwaukee Theatre invites you to Spend the Night With Alice Cooper, Thursday, October 6

March 16, 2016 – UW-Milwaukee Panther Arena Announced as New Home of Milwaukee Admirals

February 2, 2016 – Amy Grant brings the Live Life Together Tour with Nichole Nordeman and Ellie Holcomb to the Milwaukee Theatre, April 27

(January 25, 2016) – Country superstar Alan Jackson brings his “Keepin’ It Country Tour” to the UW-Milwaukee Panther Arena on April 29

(January 12, 2016) – STOMP, the international sensation, returns to the Milwaukee Theatre for one night only, Thursday, February 25!

2015

(October 27, 2015) – Historic Wisconsin Athletic Hall of Fame Announces 2016 Induction Class

(October 14, 2015) – Award-winning LEGO® KidsFest returns to Wisconsin

(October 6, 2015) – UNAVP Acquired by Conference Technologies, Inc.

(October 5, 2015) – National Tour of RAGTIME THE MUSICAL to make its Milwaukee Premiere February 10th at the Milwaukee Theatre

(September 30, 2015) – Milwaukee Wave 2015-16 single-game tickets on sale!

(September 21, 2015) –  Toby Mac’s Hits Deep Tour coming to UW-Milwaukee Panther Arena in April

(June 15, 2015) – Athlete Selections Announced for 2015 ISU Grand Prix of Figure Skating Series

(June 1, 2015) – Country music star Josh Turner coming to the Milwaukee Theatre with special guest Raquel Cole, August 21

(May 4, 2015) – Milwaukee, Wisconsin named as host city for 2015 Skate America

(April 27, 2015) – RIVERDANCE – THE 20TH ANNIVERSARY WORLD TOUR comes to the Milwaukee Theatre!

(March 23, 2015) – Legend of Zelda: Symphony of the Goddesses – Master Quest tour announced; includes October 3 stop at Milwaukee Theatre

(January 19, 2015) – “Vince Gill & Friends” Tour Will Touch Down At Milwaukee Theatre March 22

2014

(December 9, 2014) -Disney’s THE LION KING North American Tour Sets Record for Highest Grossing Week in Milwaukee Theatrical History

(October 30, 2014) – Chris Tomlin’s Love Ran Red Tour, Featuring Tenth Avenue North And Rend Collective, coming to UW-Milwaukee Panther Arena March 14

(October 20, 2014) – Three Basketball Events On Tap For Milwaukee Basketball; Scrimmage, Tip-Off Luncheon and Open House to be held in late October

(September 22, 2014) – Dancing Pros Live will Dance into the Milwaukee Theatre on Saturday, January 17, 2014

(September 9, 2014) – Milwaukee Wave Announces 2014-15 Season Schedule

(September 9, 2014) – Horizon League Releases 2014-15 Men’s Basketball Schedule

(September 3, 2014) – Milwaukee Announces 2014-15 Men’s Basketball Nonconference Schedule

(June 26, 2014) – Downtown Arena to be Named UW-Milwaukee Panther Arena

(June 24, 2014) – Comedian Mike Epps announces his Fall-2014 “After Dark Tour”

(June 16, 2014) – Bastille’s first Milwaukee headlining show coming to the Milwaukee Theatre October 18.

(May 27, 2014) – Robert Irvine LIVE coming to Milwaukee Theatre October 9

(March 12, 2014) – Il Volo and Wisconsin Philharmonic join for concert at the Milwaukee Theatre

2013

(December 18, 2013) – WCD President & CEO announces retirement

(September 5, 2013) – Wave Unveil New Logo, Wave of Hope names new Board of Directors

(May 1, 2013) Wisconsin Center District Searching for Naming Rights Sponsor for Convention Center

(April 10, 2013) – Wisconsin Restaurant Expo see large increase in attendance; new name for 2014

(January 4, 2013) – Study Estimates Wisconsin Center District Generates Nearly $500 Million in Economic Impact in Milwaukee

Ongoing

(updated as needed) WCD facilities have a long history of events