At this point, you've probably heard that the DNC will be hosted in Milwaukee, that it's projected to bring 50,000 visitors, and that it’s projected to have an economic impact of over $200 million on our city. What you may not know is the backstory of Joe Solmonese, the man leading the charge to bring this event to life, and how this opportunity could change both the outside perspective and the overall growth trajectory of our city.
On this episode, you'll hear:
- What Milwaukee needs to do to take advantage of this opportunity
- The arc of the convention and what needs to happen from now to July 2020
- What happens if the Bucks make a late run to the Finals leading up to the convention
- How the convention will spread far beyond downtown Milwaukee
- The biggest concerns leading up to the convention
- Milwaukee’s outside perception and how this can change it
- Joe’s backstory and what motivates him