Nick Williams talked w Teresa Esser and David Choi of Wisconsin’s Silicon Pastures on how the angel investment network is helping companies find distribution and investment partners in South Korea. Nick also talked with Marjorie Rucker, Executive Director of The Business Council, a nonprofit developed to develop business opportunities for ethnically-diverse businesses

MBJ’s Editor-in-Chief, Mark Kass, sat down with Bob Babisch, Vice President of Entertainment at Milwaukee World Festival, to talk about all things Summerfest. They talked about the first phase of the amphitheater project and plans for the second phase. They also talked about how Summerfest works to have a mix of local and national acts. Plus there’s a great story about Aretha Franklin’s appearance at The Big Gig from the mid-90’s.

On the heels of the Women of Influence Awards reporter Sean Ryan talks with the keynote speaker for the event, Donsia Strong-Hill, Executive Director of LISC Milwaukee. They’ll discuss her role raising money for new initiatives that actually get things done to grow small businesses and to improve majority-minority neighborhoods in Milwaukee. Later, Sean talks with MBJ Tech reporter Nick Williams about his coverage of the Summerfest Tech event.

Reporter Rich Kirchen talks with Scott Lurie from F Street Hospitality about his new venue The 42 and their experiences getting booked out for the convention. Later, Rich talks with Sean Ryan about a wide range of residential and commercial real estate. He’ll touch on new leadership and vision for WHEDA, expansion plans for Milwaukee Tool and the first minor league game at Ballpark Commons in Franklin.

There’s a change in hosts coming to the long-running public television show, “Wisconsin Foodie”. Reporter Sari Lesk talks with Kyle Cherek, the face of the show since 2008. Later, Sari talks with fellow MBJ reporter Rich Kirchen about his cover story on the Democratic National Convention. They discuss new projects in the downtown area, rumblings from area unions and funding for streetcar expansion.

The Milwaukee-based resource organization for entrepreneurs - BizStarts - has a new Executive Director with some big plans.  Reporter Nick Williams talked with Patrick Snyder about his plans for the next 3 years and best practices for entrepreneurship.  Later, Nick talks with fellow MBJ reporter Sean Ryan about Sean’s cover story on Opportunity Zones throughout the area.  For more information on the stories and headlines featured in today’s episode, visit https://www.bizjournals.com/milwaukee/

The Milwaukee Business Journal held the Business of Hospitality event on May 16th. Topics ranges from planning for the 2020 DNC Convention, to how consumers are looking for an experience with their entertainment choices. Reporter Patrick Leary talked with the Keynote speaker for the event, Christine Loose, Vice President at Kohler Company. Later, Patrick talks with fellow MBJ reporters Nick Williams and Sari Lesk about their story on the economic impact of the Milwaukee Bucks’ playoff run.

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The Milwaukee Bucks’ new home, Fiserv Forum, recently won Project of Year at The Milwaukee Business Journal’s Real Estate Awards. Reporter Patrick Leary talks with the project lead for the building, Mike Sorge from Mortenson. Patrick also talks with MBJ reporter Sari Lesk about the explosion of the hemp industry in Wisconsin, and the risks and rewards in this growing industry.

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