A big thank you to Matt Dorner (Milwaukee Downtown, BID #21#21#), Melissa Hunt, CEcD (Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation), and Katie Mendenhall (Milwaukee 7) for sharing their insights at our CARW NextGen session on economic development.
The conversation underscored the power of collaboration, innovation, and a shared commitment to growth in strengthening our communities and driving Wisconsin’s economy forward. It was also a great reminder of how important the relationship between economic development and brokerage is for sharing market insights, leads, and historical knowledge.
Special thanks to Michael A. Testa, CCIM for moderating the discussion and to John Stibal and Gary Schmid CPA from FIRE for sponsoring the session and supporting the NextGen program. We’re also grateful to Tri City National Bank, Zilber Property Group, and Founders 3 Real Estate Services for sponsoring the 2025 NextGenners!
Interested in joining the NextGen class for 2026? Here is the link to apply and learn more about the NextGen Program – https://carw.com/carw-2026-nextgen-application/