Milwaukee businesses hope RNC convention will pay off
SYLVIE KIRSCH and JONATHAN HOFFMAN
For the State Journal
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The Republican National Committee is renting out State Street Pizza Pub, which sits in the more-restricted "red zone," said owner Andrew Fish.
SYLVIE KIRSCH, FOR THE STATE JOURNAL
Nicholas Witte, left, and Lex Prevost serve as baristas at Canary Coffee Bar, which is simplifying its menu so vendors aren't inconvenienced and lines aren't as long.
SYLVIE KIRSCH, FOR THE STATE JOURNAL
Merchants near Fiserv Forum, the main venue for the Republican National Convention, hope to benefit from thousands of visitors.
JONATHAN HOFFMAN, FOR THE STATE JOURNAL
A bronze statue of Albert Einstein sits on a bench with an American flag draped over its shoulders at Major Goolsby’s in Milwaukee. Restaurant owners say they're not concerned about political affiliation — they just hope the convention attracts customers.
SYLVIE KIRSCH and JONATHAN HOFFMAN
For the State Journal
MILWAUKEE — With thousands of Republican delegates, elected officials, lobbyists, protesters and former President Donald Trump due to descend on Milwaukee for the Republican National Convention next week, it could mean a financial windfall for local businesses, and added prominence for the city.
Nicholas Witte, left, and Lex Prevost serve as baristas at Canary Coffee Bar, which is simplifying its menu so vendors aren't inconvenienced and lines aren't as long.
A bronze statue of Albert Einstein sits on a bench with an American flag draped over its shoulders at Major Goolsby’s in Milwaukee. Restaurant owners say they're not concerned about political affiliation — they just hope the convention attracts customers.
