Diversity

Plan your next event in Milwaukee

Milwaukee is a majority minority city filled with vibrant, diverse communities. From celebrating our cultural heritage at events like Mexican Fiesta, Hunting Moon Pow Wow, IndiaFest, and more to markets, collaboratives, and artist collectives dedicated to empowering people of color, you'll find a one-of-a-kind hospitality in Milwaukee.

**Milwaukee Rally**
Harley-Davidson Devotees

**Our History**
Wisconsin Black Historical Society

**National Hispanic Corporate Council**
May 2018 Meeting

Actively involved in the city’s diversity scene, VISIT Milwaukee’s Diversity & Inclusion Committee seeks out ways to enhance the city's image as an inclusive and welcoming destination.

By championing diversity within the hospitality industry, we're already fostering community growth and unity by bringing in groups like:

American Indian Science and Engineering Society
2019 National Convention
The League of United Latin American Citizens (LULAC )
2019 National Convention
Zeta Phi Beta Sorority
2019 Regional Leadership Conference
Prospanica
2018 National Annual Conference
National Hispanic Corporate Council
2018 Annual Summit
Alpha Kappa Alpha
2017 Regional Conference
National Association of Black Accountants
2016 & 2017 Regional Conference
National Society of Black Engineers
2017 Fall Conference
Hmong American Partnership
2017 Annual Conference
National Congress of American Indians
2017 National Convention

Diverse Meetings, Diverse City

The city’s African American culture is celebrated in the northside Bronzeville and Garfield Park areas, while the United Community Center and Layton Boulevard West are centers for Hispanic, Hmong, and African American communities. Potawatomi Hotel and Casino is an outstanding advocate of local Native American culture and a major employer in the area.

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Milwaukee Highlights

Milwaukee Mitchell International Airport (MKE) is only 10 minutes/8 miles from downtown hotels. More than 45 non-stop destinations, easy one-stop connections to 160 cities.
Wisconsin Center: A compact, vertical convention center building with 300,000 sq. ft. of function space, conveniently connected by short skywalks to three convention hotels with a total of 1,360 hotel rooms.
Convention center complex also includes Miller High Life Theatre and UW-Milwaukee Panther Arena.
Hotel Accommodations ranging from major convention hotels to branded and boutique hotels.
More than 150 restaurants in the downtown area, primarily locally-owned and featuring a wide variety of cuisines.
World-class golf courses and urban outdoor recreation activities, including kayaking on downtown rivers, beach volleyball, biking trails, and walking along Lake Michigan.
Historic Third Ward, featuring lively Milwaukee Public Market, al fresco dining, galleries and shopping.
Magnificent, green, Lake Michigan shoreline and 3-mile RiverWalk connecting walkable neighborhoods.
Lively arts and professional sports scene.
James Beard-recognized chefs, entertaining brewery tours.
Discounted attraction and dining booklets available.
A variety of complimentary services, including information-packed microsites.

“Milwaukee is one of my all-time favorite destinations. The people are so welcoming and friendly, the food is delicious, and so much is within walking distance for our attendees. The city has a great, relaxed vibe. Beautiful architecture, views of the lake, a rich tribal cultural history and influence, and all the restaurants and museums within a short distance from downtown make it very popular and why we return for meetings again and again.”

Annarae Steele, Director, Conferences & Events
Seneca Nation of Indians
National Congress of American Indians

Special Offer

**You could receive a $5,000-$10,000* cash incentive by booking a meeting at the Wisconsin Center in 2020.**

*Group must be a minimum of 375 guest room peak nights or more and must utilize the Wisconsin Center. Total incentive is at the discretion of VISIT Milwaukee when combined with other offers.

Diversity

Plan your next event in Milwaukee

Diverse Meetings, Diverse City

Milwaukee Highlights

Special Offer

**You could receive a $5,000-$10,000* cash incentive by booking a meeting at the Wisconsin Center in 2020.**

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