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In 2005, the Airport Gateway Business Association (AGBA) was created to provide leadership in planning, promoting, and developing the vitality of The Gateway To Milwaukee – the area around the Airport. In 2006, the City of Milwaukee approved the Airport Gateway Business Improvement District #40 (AGBID) that is managed by AGBA and funding began in 2007.

Together, AGBA and AGBID operate and market The Gateway To Milwaukee to create a welcoming environment for consumers and travelers, further community relations, retain and attract businesses, support local and regional business development efforts, grow property values and liaise among other

Gateway To Milwaukee stakeholders including the State, the City and the County of Milwaukee, the Milwaukee 7, VISIT Milwaukee and, of course, General Mitchell International Airport.

The AGBID is funded by commercial property owners in the District and its Board of Directors is approved by the Mayor of the City of Milwaukee. Assessed funds are used for physical enhancements of the area, community and networking events, safety patrols, and marketing activities such as this web site, streetlight banners, advertising and communications with AGBA members and the community. Sponsorships and business advertising will be available to help raise funds for additional services and programs.

Our goal is to have AGBA develop with other cities surrounding the Airport relationships that are similar to AGBID in the City of Milwaukee, so that there is coordinated economic development all around the Airport in The Gateway To Milwaukee.

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