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well as Milwaukee area hotels, attractions
and restaurants.
Our planning criteria vary per event depending
on how large the event will be, whether
the event is repeat business, and what
expectations need to be met. Because we have
experienced event staff and we select event
partners that best align with our resources,
the planning process is highly efficient.
Incoming bids are evaluated on an ongoing
basis from individual groups and large
organizations like VISIT Milwaukee. VISIT
Milwaukee's experience helps expedite the
process by addressing common issues like
lodging and transportation. Once in our hands,
we review the event's purpose and check
availability of our calendar. When there's not
a fit, we will quickly decline the opportunity,
so that bid representative, who is often
working on a tight timeline, can look elsewhere
or make modifications.
"The Milwaukee Kickers Soccer Club/Uihlein
Soccer Park has been an outstanding
partner to VISIT Milwaukee," said Marissa
Werner, VISIT Milwaukee Senior Sports &
Entertainment Sales Manager. "Their staff is
always willing to take that extra step in order
to make an event work, and they understand
the importance of overall economic impact to
