Milwaukee Downtown, BID #21 is looking to hire an Economic Development Specialist. Primary responsibilities of the position include retention and expansion of existing tenants, and identification and attraction of new office and retail tenants to downtown Milwaukee based on the Five Year Strategic Plan developed by our stakeholders and board of directors.

Click here to view the job description. 

Mission
We lead and inspire believers in Milwaukee to engage in efforts that build Downtown as the thriving, sustainable, innovative, and vibrant heart of the community.

Vision
Milwaukee Downtown is an economic catalyst. Downtown emerges as a premier destination of choice. Milwaukee becomes a renowned world-class city.

Top Priorities
Downtown Economic Development Leader
Reposition BID #21 as a driver of economic prosperity of Milwaukee's Downtown.

Nighttime Economy Initiatives
Fully implement recommendations and action priorities of the Responsible Hospitality Task Force.

Internal Organizational Capacity
Invest in expanded staffing and resources in order to maintain existing levels of excellent service while strengthening the BID's leadership role in Downtown economic development.

Goals

• Expand BID #21’s leadership position in growing the economy in Downtown Milwaukee.
• Be a catalyst for an effective, feasible, affordable, accessible, and connected transportation and parking system.
• Continue and expand efforts that make Downtown Milwaukee a safe destination.
• Brand and consistently market Downtown Milwaukee to targeted constituencies.
• Harness the energy and vibrancy of downtown residents, young professionals and other downtown believers to position them for leadership roles in the Downtown community.

Milwaukee County Transit System is pleased to introduce the MetroEXpress. Made possible through a CMAQ grant, the new express service will offer three routes - RedLine (Capitol Drive), GreenLine (Bayshore-Airport) & BlueLine (Fond du Lac-National).

In addition, a number of actions were taken to reduce costs in other areas since decreasing bus service is always the last resort. Eliminations were trimmed to small segments which had the lowest ridership.

Click here to download the special issue of Bus Lines which explains the upcoming changes to routes and stops or visit www.ridemcts.com.

UP, DOWN & AROUND WISCONSIN AVENUE

The Wisconsin Avenue Bridge is closing for rehabilitation Monday, October 3. The scheduled completion date is August 3, 2012. Below is a flyer with tips on getting around downtown during this closure.
 
Please share with your employees, tenants, members, customers...anyone who walks around downtown.