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HAVE YOU BEEN TO THE BADGER STATE LATELY? IF NOT, YOU MIGHT WANT TO SEE WHAT YOU ARE MISSING B Y D O S W E L L I N G R A M From the Great Lakes to the Mighty Mississippi and the land in between, Wisconsin is home to a vast landscape of beauty that includes woods, waters, prairies and cityscapes. Wisconsin is a destination in motion. Discover the latest and greatest events, attractions and experiences across the entire state. Whether you intend to gath- er for a reunion, business retreat or simply leisurely traveling, everything your group desires is right here. From newly designed urban conven- tion facilities and concert halls to laid-back waterfront venues and peaceful rooftop overlooks, Wisconsin delivers the unex- pected. These Midwest roots deliver a warm welcome and a genuine investment in your event to help you realize your vision. In Wisconsin, it all comes together. • • MILWAUKEE • • The Midwest's Coolest City. America's Best-Kept Secret. An Emerging City For Meetings and Event Destinations. National Geographic: Best of the World 2023. These are just some of the head- lines touting Milwaukee, a major events destination and city on the rise. And with the full suite of fresh renovations that has doubled space inside the all-new Baird Center to 1.3 million square feet, Milwaukee is poised to be "The Big Cheese" of meetings and conventions! With a stunning array of unique offsite venues that showcase the city's culture, combined with top-notch hotels and lodging options, your attendees will feel inspired and energized. From waterfront views to historic charm, their versatile spaces cater to every event style, ensuring an unforgettable experience. On May 16, 2024, Baird Center opened its $456M expansion, doubling its size to 1.3 million total square feet. The expansion ushers in an exciting new era of accessibility, innovation and unrivaled event experiences. Baird Center offers 52 state-of-the-art breakout rooms, 300,000 contiguous square feet of exhibition space, the stun- ning rooftop Baird Ballroom with city views and inclusive amenities like gender- neutral bathrooms. Book your program at Baird Center uti- lizing Hilton Milwaukee City Center and/or Hyatt Regency Milwaukee, and earn $1.00 per room night from each hotel. It's simple — book 700 room nights, get $700; book 7,000 room nights, get $7,000. Your group wins and YOU win! The Black Holocaust Museum is a one- of-a-kind historical and memorial museum about the Black Holocaust in America. Over the last 40 years, people around the world have created memorial muse- ums to help their countries and communi- ties make sense of and draw redemptive les- sons from terri- ble periods of man's inhuman- ity to man. J a m e s Cameron was inspired to cre- ate ABHM when he visited the Yad VaShem Holocaust Memorial in Jerusalem, Israel in 1979. Despite surviv- ing a 1930 lynching in which two other teenagers were killed, Dr. Cameron stead- fastly maintained his faith in the moral framework of liberty and justice for all embodied in the USA's founding docu- ments. • • GREEN BAY • • There's no place quite like Green Bay. Its contagious spirit, personality and hos- pitality make Green Bay one of the Midwest's top convention destinations. Big city amenities combined with small- town charm makes the Green Bay area a great fit for large conventions and small meetings alike. From functional to extraordinary, they offer meeting spaces that fit all group types at affordable prices. In addition, the destination you choose should offer great options for work and play. Enjoy the outdoors with a round of golf or take to the water for a charter fish- ing excursion. Explore the area's rich her- itage at local museums and galleries, try your luck at the casino or enjoy a tasty dinner with friends. With all that the Green Bay area has to offer, this destination's most impor- tant asset is the warm, friendly recep- tion your group will receive when they arrive. WHO YOU GONNA CALL? Discover Green Bay - (888) 867-3342 www.greenbay.com 74 B M & T ••• November/December 2024 ••• www.blackmeetingsandtourism.com AREA GUIDES W I S C O N S I N • • • STATS • • • HOTEL ROOMS Hilton Milwaukee City Center 729 Hyatt Regency Milwaukee 481 SpringHill Suites by Marriott Milwaukee Downtown 155 EXHIBITION FACILITIES The Baird Convention Center Total Meeting Space 667,000 sq. ft. Largest Hall 300,000 sq. ft. Largest Ballroom 37,506 sq. ft. Meeting Rooms 52 WHO YOU GONNA CALL? Visit Milwaukee – (800) 554-1448 www.visitmilwaukee.org VM-Bronzeville-America Black Holocaust Museum photo The Baird C.C