News and Updates

May 08, 2024 News

A change from the Democratic National Convention in 2020, when around half the delegates planned to stay in Illinois.

"We were asked as one of the first secondary locations, 'Can we have all of your rooms?' And we were very excited to participate," Dolan said.
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May 08, 2024
May 02, 2024 News

Local business owners excited for potential visitors during RNC's Convention Fest

Applications are now open for the four-day event that will showcase Milwaukee's culture and commerce
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May 02, 2024
April 29, 2024 News

RNC highlights host state with Wisconsin Media Row

“We have said from the get-go that the 2024 Republican National Convention will be a Wisconsin convention,” RNC Committee on Arrangements CEO Elise Dickens said.
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April 29, 2024
April 25, 2024 News

Milwaukee-area events spur increased tourism, economic impact

The 2024 RNC is expected to deliver a direct and indirect economic impact of around $200 million this year, said Alison Prange, the chief operating officer for the Milwaukee host committee.
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April 25, 2024
April 25, 2024 News

Convention Fest allows Wisconsin businesses to set up shop on the RNC grounds

Wisconsin businesses will get a chance to showcase their work to over 50,000 people during Convention Fest at the 2024 Republican National Convention (RNC) this summer.
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April 25, 2024
April 10, 2024 News

Local bus companies prepare for surge in visitors ahead of Republican National Convention

More than a third of the buses that will be used during that week will come directly from Wisconsin-owned businesses
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April 10, 2024
April 10, 2024 News

RNC will require about 400 buses, a key part of Milwaukee experience

This summer's RNC will require about 400 buses, a key part of the Milwaukee experience
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April 10, 2024
April 05, 2024 News

Delegates for RNC have their hotel assignments, marking 'major milestone' for planning of convention

"We are at least four weeks ahead of schedule," Hathaway said. "Things will start to come together and contracts will begin to be signed."
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April 05, 2024
April 05, 2024 News

This summer's RNC will require about 400 buses, a key part of the Milwaukee experience

"Transportation is a key component of delegate and guest experience for a national convention of this size," said Elise Dickens, the chief executive officer for the Republican National Committee team that's organizing the event.
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April 05, 2024
March 19, 2024 News

Chairman Whatley shares Wisconsin strategy

‘You will have President Trump up here a lot’: New RNC Chair Michael Whatley shares his strategy for battleground Wisconsin
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March 19, 2024