'A massive undertaking:' Key players came together for DNC panel discussion at UWM

'A massive undertaking:' Key players came together for DNC panel discussion at UWM

MILWAUKEE -- With Milwaukee hosting the Democratic National Convention July 13-16, 2020, some of the key players came together Thursday evening, Oct. 24 at the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee to discuss the opportunities and challenges, and to make sure it goes smoothly.Members of the 2020 Host Committee joined business leaders for a panel discussion at UWM focused on what the next several months would bring."When you host an event of this magnitude, you are a tier-one city in this country," said Lafayette Crump, Milwaukee 2020 Host Committee."We have a lot of work to do," said Dave Larson, Milwaukee 2020 Host Committee. "We certainly will be ready.

Mayor Barrett, Rep. Gwen Moore selected as co-chairs of Milwaukee 2020 Host Committee

Mayor Barrett, Rep. Gwen Moore selected as co-chairs of Milwaukee 2020 Host Committee

MILWAUKEE -- The Milwaukee 2020 Host Committee on Monday, Oct. 21 announced Milwaukee Mayor Tom Barrett and Congresswoman Gwen Moore would serve as co-chairs.Both Mayor Barrett and Congresswoman Moore served on the committee that helped Milwaukee win the bid to host the Democratic National Convention July 13-16, 2020.

CEO of 2020 Democratic National Convention Committee speaks at Rotary Club of Milwaukee

CEO of 2020 Democratic National Convention Committee speaks at Rotary Club of Milwaukee

MILWAUKEE -- With the 2020 Democratic National Convention set for July 13-16 in Milwaukee, the CEO of the 2020 Democratic National Convention Committee spoke at the Rotary Club of Milwaukee Tuesday, Aug. 13.Joe Solmonese was tasked with spearheading the planning for the event, projected to bring in 50,000 visitors, and have a $200 million impact on Milwaukee's economy.As Solmonese explained, there's a lot more to the event than the convention itself."Working with folks in tourism here in the state, to partner with them to make sure that we're, kind of, using all the resources we have at our disposal, and that the city and the state have offered up to us, to make sure we can be as thoughtful as we want to be, as I said, getting people here early, and convincing them to stay longer," said Solmonese.CLICK HERE to learn more about the 2020 DNC in Milwaukee.