Hey, everyone, it's Steve.

Welcome to episode one of our brand new Milwaukee Legends Series, presented by the one and only iconic Harley-Davidson, a committed partner not only to this podcast, but to our local and global communities.

The Milwaukee Legend Series is presented in partnership with Harley-Davidson and their 2024 Homecoming Celebration happening July 25–28. Learn more at Harley-Davidson.com!

Look, I am a Milwaukeean to my core. I care deeply about how people experience my city. Which is why this episode is so important to me. It’s a conversation with Wisconsin Center District President and CEO, Marty Brooks.

Let me be clear: I had heard a variety of things about Marty before meeting him for the first time when we sat down to do this recording. As we know, nothing compares to sitting down with someone and getting to know them.

• What inspired Marty to move to Milwaukee to lead the Wisconsin Center District?
• What were the key first steps he took to address the expansion of the now Baird Center?
• How does he take time away from work to experience Milwaukee?
• And, what was my biggest surprise in how this conversation went?

All this and more in a passionate discussion about working together to make Milwaukee the best it can be.

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Thanks for listening. Love you, Milwaukee.