Volunteer Insights - August 2023

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Jul 27, 2023
by Tony Snell

A big thank you to all of our amazing volunteers who put in the time and effort to cover so many wonderful events and conventions. From Harley's 120th Anniversary to Northwestern Mutual, and from the Airport to the Baird Center and beyond, you really went above and beyond. Your hard work and dedication are truly appreciated!

Volunteer Program Updates

  • In case you missed it, we want to hear from you! Please take a moment to complete the 2023 Annual Survey. Taking just a few minutes of your time, this survey will enable us to understand your perspective on the volunteer opportunities, events, and interactions with our team, visitors, and convention attendees. Your input will help us identify areas of improvement and tailor the program to meet your expectations. The deadline for completing the survey is August 7th, so we encourage you to participate at your earliest convenience. SURVEY LINK

  • If you know people who LOVE Milwaukee and would like visitors to experience the city like a local, invite them to join the VISIT Milwaukee volunteer team. They can sign up for the program via this link.

Hospitality Highlights

  • We were thrilled to launch our new website (www.visitmilwaukee.org) that offers visitors and locals alike an enhanced experience, improved functionality and exciting new content like our Tourism Insights page. Just like a Milwaukee Bucks or Brewers alternate jersey, the look of the website has been updated with a design we're calling "Milwaukee fresh" - a temporary design that will ultimately be replaced with new company branding in early 2024.  
  • A huge congratulations to VISIT Milwaukee Board Member and living legend Bill Davidson and all of our friends at Harley-Davidson Museum and Motor Company for an incredible 130,000 attendees at the 120th Homecoming Festival. The city was buzzing all weekend long and Veterans Park was absolutely rocking. We should all be marking our calendars for July 25-28 in 2024, when the festival will return again.
  • The Milwaukee Theater District officially launched "It's Alive on the Riverwalk." In partnership with Pabst Theater Group and UPAF, VISIT Milwaukee held a press conference to kick off the series, which is dedicated to bringing live performances from local artists to hot spots on the Milwaukee RiverWalk Wednesdays and Saturdays from July 19 - September 16th. The busker-style performances by local musicians, artists and street performers showcase both the amazing talent and thriving entertainment spaces we have right here in the city we call home. Thank you to our incredible co-sponsors of this event, including Milwaukee RiverWalk District, Saint Kate-The Arts Hotel, City Lights Brewing Co., and Radio Milwaukee for their support. See the full schedule of events here. 
  • The 2023 USA Triathlon National Championships are returning to Milwaukee August 4-6! Our team needs our partners' support and networks to make this a success. Sign up to volunteer at USA Triathlon Volunteer and share with friends, coworkers, and family. The following incentives are available for groups that sign up and complete 4-hour shifts: groups filling 10 shifts receive $100; groups filling 20 shifts receive $250, groups filling 30 shifts receive $400, and groups filling 40 shifts receive $550. Individuals that sign up for multiple shifts will be entered into a drawing for a gift card/raffle item.
  • Bravo announced that the 21st season of its hit show "Top Chef" will be filmed in Wisconsin.
  • Spanish-speaking Chicago residents will soon start to learn more about Milwaukee through our new campaign with Univision boasting about our beaches, festivals and loads of free family fun to millions of viewers. We're proud to partner with Sandra Dempsey's Source TEN Marketing to bring these ads to life and effectively communicate our messaging to Spanish-speaking audience. This media campaign includes radio and video streaming through the Vix and Conexo platforms, generating an estimated four million impressions over the next three months.
  • Potawatomi Casino | Hotel announced yesterday that their new Rock & Brews restaurant will officially open on August 1!
  • Sweetgreen officially entered the Wisconsin market this week with the opening of their new Third Ward location.
  • Milwaukee Art Museum's Lakeside event series returns to the museum campus next weekend! 

Incoming Groups
Groups booked by VISIT Milwaukee in town in the coming weeks. To see all incoming groups for the quarter click here.

  • Delta Tau Delta - 2023 Delta Tau Delta Advisors Conference, August 3-6, estimated 150 attendees, Hilton Milwaukee City Center
  • USA Triathlon - 2023 USA Triathlon National Championships, August 4-6, estimated 22,000 attendees, Milwaukee's lakefront
  • Student Veterans of America - 2023 SVA Regional Summit Milwaukee, August 4-7, estimated 300 attendees, Crowne Plaza Milwaukee South
  • 2023 Garden Center Show, August 8-10, estimated 2,000 attendees, Baird Center
  • American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials - 2023 MAASTO Annual Convention, August 14-16, estimated 800 attendees, Baird Center

Media Highlights

Welcome New Partners 
Please welcome new or returning partners to the VISIT Milwaukee team!