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PRESS

Milwaukee Business Journal: About 700 Milwaukee leaders celebrate 2024 Women of Influence at Baird Center: Slideshow

Milwaukee Journal Sentinel: Downtown businesses fear disruption from RNC protests. They want the demonstration zone moved

620 WTMJ: Scaffidiology: From the RNC to Wisconsin’s Best Fine Dining with Omar Shaikh – Ep.18

Milwaukee Business Journal: New Mequon wine distributor starts small with a big league name — Dusty Baker

Milwaukee Journal Sentinel: Big League, a new Milwaukee distribution company, launches with Dusty Baker's wines

Milwaukee Business Journal: Baird Center, RNC plans highlight Power Breakfast discussion with Baird CEO Steve Booth: Slideshow

Milwaukee Business Journal: What they said: Milwaukee-area executives talk Baird Center expansion

Milwaukee Record: All things Milwaukee (and baseball) in ‘Top Chef’ Episode 7

Fox 6: Season 21 of 'Top Chef'; local business owner in latest episode

Milwaukee Journal Sentinel: ‘Top Chef: Wisconsin’ Episode 7 recap: The Racing Sausages star at an American Family Field cook-off

620 WTMJ: “It’s a great lineup and going to be a ton of fun” Christian Yelich’s Charity Concert on the horizon

MLB.com: 'Top Chef' films at Brewers' ballpark, celebrates local fare

CBS 58: 'I think we're still in it': Bucks fans staying hopeful as team prepares for Game 5

Milwaukee Journal Sentinel: Here's what it's like to be a 'Top Chef' judge, according to 5 Milwaukee chefs and celebs

Marquette Today: Brewed Ideas Challenge 2024, April 26 

Milwaukee Record: All things Milwaukee in ‘Top Chef’ Episode 3

Milwaukee Journal Sentinel: New 3rd Street Market Hall Annex at American Family Field spotlights local restaurants

Milwaukee Journal Sentinel: What's new at Milwaukee's American Family Field this Brewers season?

OnMilwaukee.com: Hoppy hour: 5 takeaways from a beer-filled episode of "Top Chef" in Wisconsin

Eater.com: Here’s How the Two Remaining Bay Area Chefs Performed in This Week’s ‘Top Chef’ Episode

TMJ4: Recap: Second episode of Top Chef Season 21 puts the brew in 'Brew City'

AOL.com: A preview of the new food options at American Family Field this Milwaukee Brewers season

Milwaukee Record: All things Milwaukee in ‘Top Chef’ Episode 2

Milwaukee Magazine: ‘Top Chef: Wisconsin’ Episode 2 Recap

BizTimes: Am Fam Field’s new 3rd Street Market Hall Annex aims to spotlight local restaurateurs, enhance fan experience

The Cap Times: 'Top Chef Wisconsin' recap Ep. 2: Hop to it in Milwaukee's Miller Caves

Milwaukee Magazine: A Look at the 3rd Street Market Hall Annex at American Family Field

Spectrum News 1: 3rd Street Market Hall Annex opens at American Family Field

Milwaukee Business Journal: American Family Field's new 3rd St. Market Hall annex diversifies ballpark cuisine: Slideshow

WISN: 3rd Street Market Hall coming to American Family Field

Fox 6: Season 21 of 'Top Chef' in Wisconsin; Omar Shaikh has details

Milwaukee Business Journal: Miller High Life beer and bar snacks make up meals in new episode of 'Top Chef'

Milwaukee Journal Sentinel: ‘Top Chef: Wisconsin’ Episode 2 recap: Who’s living the high life this week?

Fox 6: RNC Milwaukee 2024; security zone to impact area

Milwaukee Business Journal: Milwaukee's top 20 power brokers speak out on top community issue, ways to draw more young execs to city

Wisconsin Public Radio: General security zone for RNC in downtown Milwaukee announced

WISN: 2024 RNC security: How Milwaukee streets will be impacted

Milwaukee Business Journal: 'Top Chef' will show off Milwaukee attractions, execs

Milwaukee Business Journal: Some area businesses nervous about getting RNC work; planners say not to worry

Urban Milwaukee: Milwaukee Chef Dan Jacobs to Compete on ‘Top Chef’

The Recombobulation Area: Omar Shaikh isn't actually opposed to a 'Beer District' at American Family Field. But he's skeptical.

Milwaukee Business Journal: Larger main scoreboard, 3rd St. Market Hall annex coming to American Family Field

BizTimes: Wisconsin 275

Urban Milwaukee: 3rd Street Market Hall Unveils New Event Space

CBS 58: With the Brewers renovations bill signed, here's where things stand on possible parking lot development

CBS 58: Brewers here to stay, Gov. Evers signs stadium funding bill

BizTimes: State Senate approves funding for American Family Field improvements

Milwaukee Business Journal: Readers are passionate about favorite lunch spot

Milwaukee Business Journal: Milwaukee-area executives dish on their favorite business lunch spots

Apple Podcasts: Hustling Sideways: Q&A with Omar Shaikh

Milwaukee Business Journal: Here's what you should know about the American Family Field $700 million funding bill

Marquette Today: Hustling Sideways @ 707 Hub with Omar Shaikh, Oct. 12

Milwaukee Business Journal: American Family Field’s impact goes beyond baseball: Opinion

Milwaukee Business Journal: New $700M ballpark funding proposal keeps Milwaukee Brewers in state through 2050

CBS 58: Sources: Brewers stadium bill coming next week. Here's how the $700 million cost is divided.

Milwaukee Business Journal: See Milwaukee business execs talk RNC, take over Union Station in Washington, D.C

Fox 6: Republican debate gives Milwaukee RNC organizers a test run

Fox 6: Republican debate: Milwaukee restaurants, hotels ready for crowds

WISN: Culver's backs state Senate push to add regulations to food delivery apps

The Center Square: Home Crew Coalition launches statewide ad blitz for Brewers ballpark funding

The Hop: Hopcast Episode 20 || Featuring Omar Shaikh

BizTimes: Leadership Lens: Omar Shaikh’s journey to business and community leadership

TMJ4: Home Crew Coalition, aimed at keeping American Family Field in Milwaukee, gets three new members 

Spectrum News 1: Home Crew Coalition grows, as does pressure to keep Brewers in Milwaukee

Milwaukee Journal Sentinel: A group formed to support state funds for American Family Field has announced 3 new members

Milwaukee Business Journal: McDonald's meets fine dining at Sharp Literacy fundraiser at The Gage: Slideshow

Milwaukee Business Journal: Bringing a lot to the table — 3rd St. Market Hall

Milwaukee Journal Sentinel: Downtown Milwaukee sees consumer spending increase, first quarter reports show

Hashtag Midwest's Executive Stories: Omar Shaikh: Restauranteur, Developer, and Coalition Builder

Milwaukee Business Journal: Christian Yelich's charity event raises $325K for Milwaukee-area Little League teams: Slideshow

Wisconsin Public Radio: Brewers stadium deal in limbo as Milwaukee County leaders clash with state GOP on funding deal

TMJ4: We're Open: Carnevor Restaurant voted best steakhouse in Wisconsin

Fox 6: Milwaukee budget cliff; Wisconsin revenue plan in the works

Milwaukee Business Journal: Cardinal Stritch closing draws huge reaction

Milwaukee Business Journal: For years, Cardinal Stritch struggled to avoid losing money. Only a PPP payout helped.

Milwaukee Business Journal: Downtown Milwaukee employers address perceptions of crime

Milwaukee Journal Sentinel: Milwaukee Brewers owner Mark Attanasio expresses optimism about more public money for American Family Field

TMJ4: Support Local Little League Fields With A Major Player

Milwaukee Business Journal: Plan to raze I-794 bridges to open up land raises downtown access concerns

WTMJ Conversations: Omar Shaikh On The Homecrew Coalition

Wisconsin State Journal: Robin Vos: Gov. Tony Evers' Brewers proposal 'dead,' Republicans to seek new approach

WUWM: Coalition urges bipartisan funding plan for Milwaukee Brewers stadium improvements, amid GOP doubts

WPR: Milwaukee Brewers' $290M stadium deal struck out, but a new coalition is working to keep team in Wisconsin

NBC Sports: Wisconsin Republican says Brewers stadium funding plan dead

WisPolitics: Statewide Coalition Launches to Support the Future of Brewers Ballpark

Daily Mail (UK): Milwaukee Brewers and Democratic governor Tony Evers' plan to use $300MILLION in taxpayer money to improve team's baseball stadium is 'DEAD', says top Wisconsin Republican

WISN: New bipartisan coalition will push lawmakers to approve $290 million for Brewers

Fox 6: Milwaukee Brewers: Wisconsin coalition aims to keep team in state

Milwaukee Business Journal: Wisconsin leaders form coalition to support American Family Field

Milwaukee Journal Sentinel: A new business group is supporting American Family Field funding. It features a well-known conservative.

BizTimes: Coalition formed to advocate for ‘solution’ to fund American Family Field upgrades

Urban Milwaukee: Pro-Ballpark Funding Coalition Launched

The Center Square: Business leaders, conservatives form coalition to support Brewer ballpark deal

TMJ4: Influential stakeholders form coalition to keep Brewers in Milwaukee

WTAQ: MKE Coalition Backs State Funded Repairs of Brewers Ballpark

WisBusiness: Home Crew Coalition: Statewide coalition launches to support the future of Brewers ballpark

Associated Press: Wisconsin Republican Says Brewers Stadium Funding Plan Dead

WIZM: La Crosse Loggers owner appointed to baseball group aimed at helping the Brewers stay in Wisconsin

ESPN: Coalition of Wisconsin leaders aims to keep Brewers in state

Cardinal Stritch University: Stritch alumni recognized by Milwaukee Business Journal

CBS 58: Public fundraiser at 3rd Street Market Hall to honor Officer Peter Jerving

Milwaukee Business Journal: Huge crowd helps honor C-Suite Stars, including Executive of the Year: Slideshow

Fox 6: Milwaukee 3rd Street Market Hall 2nd chance hiring offers 'purpose'

Milwaukee Journal Sentinel: Remote work led American Family to drop its downtown office. How are other offices faring?

Milwaukee Journal Sentinel: Downtown Milwaukee's 3rd Street Market Hall is adding a 300-seat events venue in the former Grand Avenue mall space

BizTimes: Wisconsin 275 - The State's Most Influential Business Leaders: Omar Shaikh

WTMJ: WTMJ Conversations: Omar Shaikh

Spectrum News 1: Some in business community excited to potentially have RNC in Milwaukee

CBS 58: Businesses excited to take on Republican National Convention

Milwaukee Journal Sentinel: Milwaukee businesses held on better than expected during pandemic, but the 'new normal' remains a challenge

Fox 17 Nashville: Homelessness experts suggest Nashville follow Milwaukee's approach to addressing crisis

BizTimes: Around Town: GRAEF celebrates grand ‘reopening’ at The Avenue

Wisconsin Inno: These major Milwaukee companies are using a local podcast to attract talent

Milwaukee Journal Sentinel: Milwaukee Common Council approves deal that could lead to hosting 2024 RNC

Milwaukee Journal Sentinel: Opinion: Milwaukee should definitely host the RNC. It will raise the city's profile.

Milwaukee Journal Sentinel: Would remote fences prevent more downtown Milwaukee shootings? Leaders are torn.

TMJ4: City looking for public input on future of Downtown Milwaukee

Milwaukee Business Journal: Milwaukee small business owners sound off on impact of inflation

Fox 6: Milwaukee shootings: Is city's RNC bid hurt?

BizTimes: Mayor, business leaders exploring solutions following violent weekend

Urban Milwaukee: 3rd St. Market Hall Selected As Field Immersion Project Partner For Harvard Business School

CBS 58: Recent gun violence not expected to impact Milwaukee's potential to host RNC

WISN: Downtown Milwaukee violence impacts city's national image

Milwaukee Magazine: 5 Places to Eat at 3rd Street Market Hall

Milwaukee Journal Sentinel: Anytime Arepa opens Friday at 3rd Street Market Hall, joining new Dawg City and Kawa Ramen

Milwaukee Business Journal: Scenes from sold-out American Family Field where Milwaukee Brewers open season with big win

Milwaukee Business Journal: Mayoral election: Milwaukee leaders react, look ahead

Fox 6: Omar Shaikh shares thoughts on Milwaukee welcoming new mayor

Milwaukee Business Journal: Big-time election Business support plays key role in Johnson vs. Donovan mayoral race

Fox 6: Republican National Convention: Milwaukee, Nashville top 2 contenders

Fox 6: Republican National Convention: Milwaukee's pitch for 2024

Fox 6: Milwaukee mayor primary, Johnson, Donovan advance

WISN: Milwaukee downtown business owners take steps to ensure safety

Milwaukee Business Journal: Milwaukee business leaders say these are the challenges facing city's next mayor

Milwaukee Business Journal: What they said: Execs talk curbing the sharp spike in crime, car thefts in downtown Milwaukee

Milwaukee Business Journal: Crime is No. 1 issue challenging downtown hospitality, development, Milwaukee leaders say

Spectrum News 1: RNC officials could tour possible Milwaukee convention sites next week

Milwaukee Journal Sentinel: Milwaukee poised to make its best pitch for 2024 Republican National Convention

TMJ4: Professor Stein 'Bear on a Tightrope' statue officially returns to The Avenue

CBS 58: Iconic statue of 'Professor Stein' returns home to 3rd St. Market Hall

WISN: 'UPFRONT' recap: Milwaukee pitches to host 2024 RNC at Salt Lake City event

Milwaukee Business Journal: Former Milwaukee Brewers catcher Lucroy joins 3rd St. Market Hall investor group

Milwaukee Business Journal: Milwaukee team optimistic after RNC event in Salt Lake City

Wisconsin Public Radio: 'I was talking to them through a screen window': Wisconsinites share the ways COVID-19 has changed their lives

CBS 58: 'Massive issues': Local businesses react to GOP push to reduce unemployment benefits

BizTimes.com: 3rd Street Market Hall opens at The Avenue in downtown Milwaukee

BizTimes.com: 3rd Street Market Hall opens to the public Friday

Milwaukee Journal Sentinel: 3rd Street Market Hall opens Friday in downtown Milwaukee

Milwaukee Business Journal: Booth selling natural wines joins 3rd St. Market Hall in Milwaukee

CBS 58: Carnevor restaurant to host dinner benefiting family of 16-year-old girl killed at Burger King

Fox 6: Burger King fatal shooting: Milwaukee restauranteur helps victim's family

Milwaukee Journal Sentinel: Our top 10 list of Milwaukee 2021 commercial projects includes a downtown high-rise 9 years in the making--and one that uses timber.

Fox 6: 'Bear on a Tightrope' returning to The Avenue

Milwaukee Business Journal: Business execs get sneak peek at 3rd Street Market Hall, raise money for Waukesha parade victims

Milwaukee Business Journal: 3rd Street Market Hall bringing new investors to downtown Milwaukee real estate

620 WTMJ: Former Milwaukee Brewers All-Star to Attend United For Waukesha Charity Event at 3rd Street Market Hall

Spectrum News 1: Business owners react to Milwaukee's RNC bid

620 WTMJ: 3rd Street Market Hall Nearing Completion

BizTimes.com: Carnevor owner exploring options for larger restaurant space, with The Couture as a possibility

Milwaukee Business Journal: 3rd Street Market Hall event to raise funds for Waukesha parade victims

Sparky's Midday Madness (Podcast): Omar Shaikh joins the show to preview Milwaukee's newest food hall, 3rd Street Market Hall

OnMilwaukee.com: Christian Yelich & Randall Cobb named among investors in 3rd Street Market Hall

Milwaukee Business Journal: Leading players bullish on West Wisconsin Avenue renaissance: MBJ Podcast #129

Milwaukee Business Journal: Visit Milwaukee annual meeting shares trials of Covid-19, looks to hospitality recovery

BizTimes.com: Welcome to our not-so-terrible city: Top attractions during NBA Finals home games

TMJ4: Welcome to our not-so-terrible city: Top attractions during NBA Finals home games

Fox 6: ESPN hosts disrespectful of Milwaukee hosting NBA playoffs, fans say

WISN: Health officials considering new public health order amid increase in COVID-19 cases

TMJ4: I-Team: Wisconsin's worker shortage intensifies, businesses offer pay bumps and bonuses to fill jobs

TMJ4: ‘The Avenue’ targets summer opening for food hall, part of total transformation of old mall space

Wisconsin Public Radio: With Vaccinations Rising In Wisconsin, Are Small Businesses Preparing To Ramp Back Up?

CBS 58: Nearly 60 Milwaukee businesses fined for violating COVID orders since July

Wisconsin Public Radio:  Some Small Business Owners Say They Won’t See Much Help From Gov. Evers’ $5K Grants

Wisconsin Public Radio:  ‘The Nail In Coffins’: Restaurants Warn Of Dire Consequences As Evers Limits Indoor Gatherings

Fox 6:  Deadline comes for Milwaukee bars’, restaurants’ COVID-19 plans

ABC News:  Businesses in Milwaukee seeing the impact of a mostly virtual DNC

Fox 6:  ‘Would’ve been a game-changer:’ Milwaukee misses big DNC payday

WISN:  DNC reportedly tells convention attendees not to go to bars, restaurants

Milwaukee Journal Sentinel:  Democratic National Convention participants asked to pledge to avoid Milwaukee bars and restaurants

U.S. News & World Report: Unemployment Relief Test for Evers, Republican Lawmakers

MKE Lifestyle: Movers & Shakers: Ten locals at the forefront of the region’s renaissance.

Milwaukee Journal Sentinel: Yelich, Braun, Hiura, Connaughton team up to support Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Milwaukee

Milwaukee Magazine: How Are Milwaukee’s Restaurants Weathering the Pandemic?

Fox 6: Just 2 months until the 2020 Democratic National Convention, but what form will it take?

Milwaukee Business Journal: ‘We’ll go forward’: Smaller DNC means greatly reduced economic impact

Milwaukee Business Journal: Milwaukee developing plan to allow eligible restaurants to open at 100% capacity

BizTimes.com: Omar Shaikh to stay on as VISIT Milwaukee board chair

Milwaukee Business Journal: Visit Milwaukee changes plans for board chairman

CBS 58: Milwaukee County Zoo hosts blood drive for Versiti Blood Center

Spectrum News 1: Free lunch provided for Milwaukee first responders

Milwaukee Journal Sentinel: Wisconsin’s stay-at-home order has been overturned by the state Supreme Court; here’s how people are responding

Fox 6: Deff-initely Milwaukee: Get connected as we dig in with SURG Restaurant Group’s Omar Shaikh

Bleacher Report: Christian Yelich, Ryan Braun Partnering to Provide Meals to Health Care Workers

BizTimes.com: Carnevor responds to demand with curbside service

The New York Times: Christian Yelich Is Trying ‘Not to Get Too Rusty’

BizTimes.com: Carnevor responds to demand with curbside service

Spectrum News 1: Hospitality Industry Reacts to Postponement of 2020 DNC

USA Today: Brewers stars Ryan Braun, Christian Yelich team up to give back to their L.A. and Milwaukee communities

Forbes: Braun, Yelich Team Up For Investment In Major Downtown Milwaukee Development Project

Milwaukee Journal Sentinel: Back-to-school supply giveaways and collections are happening in Milwaukee

Milwaukee Business Journal: Local restaurants host back to school party for MPS students: Slideshow

Urban Milwaukee: The Milwaukee Kitchen Cabinet to Host “Back to School Celebration”

Milwaukee Journal Sentinel:  Milwaukee Brewers Ryan Braun and Christian Yelich are new investors in downtown’s The Avenue redevelopment

Milwaukee Business Journal: Brewers stars Braun, Yelich investing in Grand Avenue redevelopment

Milwaukee Business Journal: Wisconsin Center expansion wins last-minute boost from Wisconsin Legislature

Milwaukee Business Journal: Wisconsin Center District explores no-tax strategy for convention hall expansion

Milwaukee Business Journal: Big crowd at Visit Milwaukee meeting celebrates landing DNC, pays tribute to Joe Bartolotta

BizTimes.com: See photos from Visit Milwaukee’s annual meeting

CBS 58: VISIT Milwaukee CEO resigning at the end of the year

TMJ4: Paul Upchurch, President and CEO of Visit Milwaukee, ends his tenure at end of 2019

BizTimes.com: Paul Upchurch to resign as VISIT Milwaukee president and CEO later this year

Milwaukee Business Journal: MBJ Podcast #7: Shaikh remembers Bartolotta, Advocate-Aurora merger—Year 1 

Milwaukee Business Journal: Redeveloped Grand Avenue seeing high demand for tenant space as city panel OKs $9M grant

Milwaukee Business Journal: Packers’ Mason Crosby, viral video wish push help raise money for Make-A-Wish: Slideshow

Milwaukee Business Journal: Milwaukee’s DNC host committee expected to include Democrats, Republicans

Milwaukee Business Journal: Goodbye, Grand Avenue — See inside the ongoing demolition: Slideshow

BizTimes.com: Milwaukee restaurants must prepare for huge crush coming during DNC

Milwaukee Business Journal: Opinion: Convention is Milwaukee’s ‘Reggie White’ moment 

Fox 6: Brew City business owners call 2020 DNC ‘an extraordinary opportunity for Milwaukee’

CBS 58: “All hands on deck:” Local hospitality leaders gearing up to take on 2020 DNC crowds

WISN: Restaurant groups want to showcase Milwaukee’s food diversity during DNC, not just brats, cheese curds

Milwaukee Business Journal: City, community leaders toast landing DNC 2020 convention with a beer

TMJ4: Locals hit back at accusation Milwaukee isn’t fancy enough to host DNC

WISN: Miami implies Milwaukee’s ‘not fancy enough’ to host 2020 DNC

Milwaukee Business Journal: Businesses step up to help Milwaukee police

Fox 6: SURG fundraiser benefits families of fallen Milwaukee police officers

CBS 58: Hundreds turnout for fallen officer fundraiser by SURG Restaurant Group

Spectrum News 1: 12-year-old girl makes waves in wrestling community

Milwaukee Journal Sentinel: Food hall with places to play and an anchor business tenant making Milwaukee’s Grand Avenue mall a destination

BizTimes.com: GRAEF to move HQ to Grand Avenue

Milwaukee Business Journal: Business, community leaders get preview of major Grand Avenue overhaul: Slideshow

Urban Milwaukee: Meet Grand Avenue’s New Food Hall

Fox 6: ‘Nationally acclaimed’ food hall among plans for revival of Shops of Grand Avenue

OnMilwaukee.com: Townsend Street School community co-hosts Sherman Park Revival Celebration

Milwaukee Business Journal: Restaurateur Shaikh discussing options for funding downtown Milwaukee convention center expansion

Milwaukee Business Journal: Restaurants team up to bring food, gifts to Joy House

Milwaukee Business Journal: Q&A: New Milwaukee ticket broker to focus on experiences

Milwaukee Business Journal: JCC Milwaukee’s KidShare draws big crowd, raises $350,000

Milwaukee Business Journal: SURG’s Omar Shaikh named next UW-Parkside executive in residence

TMJ4: Popular Carnevor steakhouse reopens in new space Save & Exit

WISN: Milwaukee restaurant community hosts ‘Three Days Of Christmas’

Milwaukee Business Journal: What do you serve at a $16,000 per plate presidential fundraiser?