Beth Weirick, CEO of Milwaukee Downtown, BID #21

Later this week, Beth Weirick, CEO of Milwaukee Downtown Business Improvement District #21, will step down after decades of service that have transformed Milwaukee into a more vibrant, inclusive, and thriving community. Beth's passion for Milwaukee runs deep, and her energy is unmatched. Often spotted dashing through the city streets in her signature high heels, she led countless ambitious projects, all with the goal of making Milwaukee a better place to live, work, and play.  A lifelong Milwaukeean, Beth has been committed to the city since her first independent bus ride downtown to see a concert at the MECCA. Her career reflects this devotion. Hired in 1998 to lead the newly formed Milwaukee Downtown, BID #21, Beth brought experience from roles at the Westown Association, the Milwaukee Department of City Development, and the Milwaukee Common Council. Beth's decades of leadership, compassion, and vision have transformed Milwaukee, and have earned her the recognition of the Rotary Club of Milwaukee's 2025 Person of the Year.  Listen to Beth sit down with CONNECTIONS Podcast Host Tom Luljak as she reflects upon her colorful journey and career in Milwaukee.