Weekly Debrief: Baird makes another commitment to downtown Milwaukee

Andrew Weiland and Arthur Thomas from BizTimes Media get together to discuss the news of the week, including financial services firm Baird making another commitment to downtown Milwaukee. Earlier this year, the firm bought the naming rights for the downtown convention center and this week the company extended its leasbize at the U.S. Bank building through 2033.

Insider Story Spotlight

• Report: Milwaukee ranked as 7th hottest apartment market in U.S.
• Developer purchases former We Energies power plant site in Pleasant Prairie

Big Story

• Baird extends its lease at U.S. Bank Center, will add signage

Notable Alumni Nominations

• Deadline for nominations is July 14