As Thanksgiving gatherings approach, our team is serving up a different kind of seasonal must-have: a fresh dish of Milwaukee updates for meeting and event planners. This month brings culinary inspiration, new venue offerings, holiday highlights across the city, and a look at where our sales team is headed next. We were excited to treat several of our subscribers to a special giveaway of "Milwaukee Flavor: The Cookbook," and we extend our thanks to the members of our Client Advisory Board for contributing valuable insights during our annual CAB meeting. With that, here is your November 5 in 5.

In less than two weeks, our team will head to Houston for Expo! Expo! alongside President and CEO Peggy Williams-Smith and National Account Executive Chad Chappell. We are thrilled to host the closing reception this year and even more excited to welcome Expo! Expo! to Milwaukee in 2026.

Visit us at booth #1005 to pick up your wristband for the closing reception and learn more about why Milwaukee is an exceptional destination for your next meeting or convention. Your wristband also grants access to exclusive VIP experiences when Expo! Expo! arrives in Milwaukee next year.

A fresh pick-me-up is now brewing at the Baird Center. The convention center is officially serving Stone Creek Coffee, giving attendees a local favorite without leaving the building. Established in 1993, Stone Creek Coffee is known for bold flavors and a strong Milwaukee identity.

This partnership also brings Stone Creek Coffee to the Miller High Life Theatre and UW-Milwaukee Panther Arena. Learn more about the collaboration here.

It may still be November, but the holiday season is already lighting up Milwaukee. With millions of twinkling lights, festive events, and holiday markets throughout the city, planners will find inspiration around every corner. Start exploring seasonal experiences and attractions here.

The Pabst Mansion offers a holiday ambiance unlike any other. During the Christmas season, the historic home transforms with garlands, tinsel, boughs of holly, and elaborately decorated trees throughout its 37 rooms.

Built in 1892 and once home to Frederick Pabst and his family, the mansion represents a time of elegance and grand social events. Today, it provides an extraordinary backdrop for private dinners, receptions, meetings, and celebrations.

• Overall Capacity: 300 people
• Distance from Baird Center: 1.1 miles

Our team continues connecting with planners nationwide to share what makes Milwaukee a standout meetings destination. Here is where you will find us in December:

• ConferenceDirect CEO Summit in Hollywood, Florida, December 2 to 5
• Holiday Showcase in Chicago, Illinois, December 3 to 4
• INTERaction in Las Vegas, Nevada, December 6 to 9
• Expo! Expo! in Houston, Texas, December 9 to 11
• CVB Reps Holiday Party in Washington, D.C., December 16