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Rotary Club of Milwaukee Tuesday Speaker Series

Rotary Club of Milwaukee

Each Tuesday members of the Rotary Club of Milwaukee come together at the War Memorial Center for lunch to listen and learn about the key issues affecting our community--the largest weekly gathering in the metro Milwaukee area.

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All Episodes

49:01

Mike Knetter, Economist & Senior Advisor, UW...

Rotary Club of Milwaukee Tuesday Speaker Series ·

2026/01/28

This week in Memorial Hall, Rotarians heard from Mike Knetter, Economist and Senior Advisor for Investments and Business Development at the UW Foundation & Alumni Association, who shared an economic outlook for the U.S. economy, with special emphasis on the role of the AI innovation cycle and America First policies.

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35:27

Greg Borowski, Executive Editor, Milwaukee Journal...

Rotary Club of Milwaukee Tuesday Speaker Series ·

2026/01/22

Yesterday, Greg Borowski, Executive Editor, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, discussed with Rotarians how he and his team are navigating today's challenging news landscape. He shared how their focus on connection, relevance, and community partnerships is bringing stability and impact to their reporting.

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45:16

Tom Content, Executive Director of the Citizens...

Rotary Club of Milwaukee Tuesday Speaker Series ·

2026/01/16

This week, Tom Content, Executive Director of the Citizens Utility Board of Wisconsin, discussed CUB's work to fight energy inflation and the growing challenges to energy affordability posed by the development of data centers in Wisconsin and around the country.

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40:55

Michael Ford, Director of the WI Institute for...

Rotary Club of Milwaukee Tuesday Speaker Series ·

2026/01/09

This past Tuesday, we kicked off our first Rotary program of 2026 with a presentation from Michael Ford, Director of the Wisconsin Institute for Citizenship and Civil Dialogue. Michael shared his talk, "Practical Tools for Navigating Difficult Conversations," offering practical, evidence-based tools for engaging in disagreement without deepening polarization.

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44:31

Steve Vavrus, State Climatologist and Co-director...

Rotary Club of Milwaukee Tuesday Speaker Series ·

2025/12/19

This week in Memorial Hall, Steve Vavrus, Senior Scientist at UW–Madison, shared how Wisconsin's climate is rapidly changing, with the past two decades being the warmest on record and the 2010s the wettest. Drawing on work from the State Climatology Office and WICCI, he highlighted major trends, extreme weather impacts, and what these shifts mean for the state's future.

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46:58

Adam Procell, Director of Milwaukee's Office of...

Rotary Club of Milwaukee Tuesday Speaker Series ·

2025/11/26

Yesterday, Adam Procell, Director of Milwaukee's Office of Community Wellness and Safety, joined us for a moderated, in-depth conversation about his personal journey, his leadership in building Milwaukee's collaborative reentry ecosystem, and his vision for the future of this work in our city. The discussion highlighted the systems-level approach he is advancing to strengthen community safety, coordination, and long-term stability across Milwaukee.

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35:13

Dr. Kimo Ah Yun, President of Marquette University

Rotary Club of Milwaukee Tuesday Speaker Series ·

2025/11/21

This week in Memorial Hall Rotarians heard from Dr. Kimo Ah Yun, President of Marquette University, as he shared details about the momentum Marquette is experiencing and discussed the challenges facing higher education both locally and nationally.

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44:06

Veterans Community Project with Janice Bell and Ben...

Rotary Club of Milwaukee Tuesday Speaker Series ·

2025/11/12

In honor of Veterans Day, Rotarians welcomed Janice Bell and Ben Hendershot from the Veterans Community Project to share their innovative approach to ending veteran homelessness. They also highlighted plans for VCP's new Milwaukee campus, which will feature 40 tiny homes and onsite services on a 7-acre site along North 60th Street.

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41:07

Chris Corkery, Founder and CEO of Hundred Acre

Rotary Club of Milwaukee Tuesday Speaker Series ·

2025/11/05

Yesterday, Chris Corkery, Founder and CEO of Hundred Acre, joined us to share the story of his state-of-the-art indoor hydroponic farm in Milwaukee, where fresh produce grows year-round—without soil, pesticides, and using 95% less water than traditional farms. Chris also highlighted how Hundred Acre's vertical farming technology creates "endless summer" conditions to produce five times more food per square foot, redefining the future of local agriculture.

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53:25

Celebrating 80 Years of the United Nations with Jack...

Rotary Club of Milwaukee Tuesday Speaker Series ·

2025/10/31

This week in Memorial Hall, we marked the 80th Anniversary of the United Nations with an address by Jack Leslie, a renowned communications strategist and international development leader. Jack called for rebuilding trust and creating a new global framework that empowers local leadership and partnerships to better address today's challenge around the world.

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43:20

Serhiy Koledov, the Consul General of Ukraine in Chicago

Rotary Club of Milwaukee Tuesday Speaker Series ·

2025/10/22

This week in Memorial Hall, we were honored to welcome Serhiy Koledov, the Consul General of Ukraine in Chicago. The Consul General spoke about the current situation in Ukraine, sharing insights on the nation’s economic recovery and the growing opportunities for investment in the country.

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44:48

Talent Retention in Wisconsin with Ian Abston,...

Rotary Club of Milwaukee Tuesday Speaker Series ·

2025/10/15

This week's program featured Rotarians Ian Abston, Maurice Thomas, and Joe Poeschl, who shared how the next generation of Milwaukeeans is intentionally building networks that strengthen both personal and community growth. They also shared inspiring stories of connection and collaboration through Forward 48, the region’s premier leadership development program.

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38:54

Brian Thompson, Chief Innovation & Partnership...

Rotary Club of Milwaukee Tuesday Speaker Series ·

2025/10/09

This week in Memorial Hall, Brian Thompson, UW -Milwaukee's Chief Innovation & Partnership Officer, shared how their Lubar Entrepreneurship Center empowers students and community leaders to think like entrepreneurs—spotting opportunities, testing bold ideas, and turning them into real solutions.

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48:21

Dr. Brenda Cassellius, Superintendent of Milwaukee...

Rotary Club of Milwaukee Tuesday Speaker Series ·

2025/10/01

This week in Memorial Hall, Dr. Brenda Cassellius reflected on her first six months as Superintendent of Milwaukee Public Schools. She outlined progress on lead paint stabilization, enhancements to financial reporting, and the rollo

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47:30

Paul Bartolotta, the Co-Owner of the Bartolotta...

Rotary Club of Milwaukee Tuesday Speaker Series ·

2025/09/25

Yesterday in Memorial Hall, Chef Paul Bartolotta, Co-Owner of the Bartolotta Restaurants, shared personal stories about his family and his roots in Milwaukee. He also reflected on the history of the Bartolotta Restaurants and shared how the pandemic reshaped the hospitality industry, including the ways he navigated those challenges.

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42:48

Michael Antonelli, Market Strategist for Baird...

Rotary Club of Milwaukee Tuesday Speaker Series ·

2025/09/22

On Tuesday, Rotarians heard from Michael Antonelli, Market Strategist for Baird Private Wealth Management, on one of today’s most talked-about topics- cryptocurrency. Michael offered a refresher on what crypto is, how it’s used, and where it came from, while also exploring the investment implications and the current state of the industry.

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01:02:11

Commercial Real Estate in Southeast Wisconsin

Rotary Club of Milwaukee Tuesday Speaker Series ·

2025/09/12

This week in Memorial Hall, Tracy Johnson, the President and CEO of the Commercial Association of Realtors Wisconsin, Jim Barry, President of the Barry Company, and Matt Hunter, CEO of Hunter Real Estate shared their perspectives on the commercial real estate market in Southeast Wisconsin. They discussed the challenges and opportunities shaping the industry, what’s driving demand, and how shifting trends are impacting businesses and communities.

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38:29

Dr. John Raymond, President & CEO of the Medical...

Rotary Club of Milwaukee Tuesday Speaker Series ·

2025/09/04

This week in Memorial Hall Dr. John Raymond, President & CEO of the Medical College of Wisconsin shared how stable research funding and strong public private partnerships are so important for advancing health and innovation. He also explained how Milwaukee’s research enterprise drives economic growth, regional development, and better health outcomes for all.

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46:12

Vincent Lyles, Milwaukee Succeeds & Jeff Pertl, WI...

Rotary Club of Milwaukee Tuesday Speaker Series ·

2025/08/28

Yesterday, Vincent Lyles of Milwaukee Succeeds and Jeff Pertl, Wisconsin Secretary of Children and Families discussed how new state funding for childcare came to be and its impact on families and providers across Wisconsin. They also explored what the future may hold once this temporary investment concludes next year.

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47:13

Paul Verdu, Managing Director for Asahi Beer USA

Rotary Club of Milwaukee Tuesday Speaker Series ·

2025/08/21

This week in Memorial Hall, Rotarians heard from Paul Verdu, Managing Director for Asahi Beer USA, who shared insights on the rapidly evolving beverage-alcohol industry. Paul also discussed how shifting consumer preferences and emerging trends are driving innovation and shaping Asahi’s approach to growth.

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