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September / October 2022

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B M & T ••• September/October 2022 ••• www.blackmeetingsandtourism.com 26 MILWAUKEE From its very beginnings, Milwaukee has proven itself to be a place where peo- ple with ethnic roots from all over the world come together to form a communi- ty of great cultural diversity. This multi- cultural population has flourished and grown over the years, influencing every facet of the city's evolving personality and creating the "majority-minority" Milwaukee that exists today. Known as the "big city of little neighborhoods," each of Milwaukee's neighborhoods has its own distinct flair. Find artsy industrial cool in the revitalized warehouses of the Historic Third Ward, thriving German heritage on Old World Third Street, bohemian coffee shops and nightlife on Brady Street and more. Milwaukee has the world-class meeting facilities and the diverse cultural arts scene. It has the attractions. It also has some- thing other places don't have: the people. Midwestern hospitality is alive and well in Milwaukee, where you'll find that every- one from event staff to passers-by are friendly, welcoming and eager to help. This personal touch and heartfelt welcome make it an extraordinary place to visit, and one that will leave a positive impression on every attendee. Milwaukee's Wisconsin Center is one of the most distinctive in the country. In addition to the first-class amenities available to every group, its halls are lined with a $1.2 million public art display that transforms an already spectacular convention facil- ity into a vibrant and alluring museum. The diverse artwork represents the fascinating history, geography and culture of Wisconsin. Meeting planners helped design the Wisconsin Center – one of three facilities on Milwaukee's convention campus. Featuring 189,000 sq. ft. of exhibit space, the convention center is just a skywalk away from 1,200 rooms in recently upgraded flagship hotels, the Hilton Milwaukee and Hyatt Regency Milwaukee. Unforgettable off-site venues include the Harley-Davidson Museum, the spectacular lakefront Milwaukee Art Museum with its moving "wings," and neighboring Discovery World, whose Pilot House is renowned for its 360-degree view of the Lake Michigan shoreline. The elegant Potawatomi Bingo Casino raises the stakes with its Expo Center and ballroom. The casino features Off-Track betting rooms, nearly 3,000 of the latest slot machines, table games such as poker, blackjack, craps and of course bingo. The casino has several partner hotels where visitors qualify for perks at the casino. All you have to do is head to the front desk of a partner hotel and ask for the Potawatomi Casino Stay and Play Voucher and take it along with your room key and identification to the casino to receive your perks. Illinois Office of Tourism (800) 2CONNECT www.enjoyillinois.com Indiana Office of Tourism Development (800) 677-9800 www.in.gov/visitindiana Iowa Tourism (515) 725-3084 www.travelIowa.com Michigan Economic Development Corporation (888) 784-7328 www.michigan.org Explore Minnesota Tourism (888) TOURISM (868-7476 www.exploreminnesota.com Missouri Division of Tourism (573) 751-4133 www.visitmo.com( Tourism Ohio (800) BUCKEYE www.discoverohio.com Wisconsin Department of Tourism (800) 432-8747 www.travelwisconsin.com • • • GETTING IN TOUCH • • •

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