The Milwaukee Bucks' first NBA title in 50 years comes on the heels of a championship effort from the local construction industry, which pulled off a public-private partnership to build a new $524 million arena and 30-acre entertainment district.

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When Milwaukee's new sports arena opened last month, Gov. Scott Walker promised that state taxpayers would see a rich return on their investment in the Fiserv Forum, where NBA games will be played.

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The Fiserv Forum, named after the Brookfield-based financial-services company Fiserv Inc., is the latest in a series of projects that’s slowly transforming downtown Milwaukee. Like the Bucks’ former home – the BMO Harris Bradley Center - new arena will be a venue not only for basketball games but also touring acts such as The Killers, Justin Timberlake, Pink, Elton John and Fleetwood Mac.

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Punch Bowl Social will bring a restaurant, bar and entertainment venue to the entertainment block that's being built next to the Milwaukee Bucks’ new arena Punch Bowl Social has won recognition for its “eatertainment” offerings, which pair made-from-scratch dishes and craft beverages with games and other social activities.

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The new Hyatt Place hotel will be one of the last projects undertaken as part of the redevelopment of the former Pabst brewery complex.

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The new home of the Milwaukee Bucks won't offer plastic straws at events.

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The city of Milwaukee has cleared the Milwaukee Bucks team to move into its new arena, less than two years after work began on the project.

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The Milwaukee Bucks say Good City Brewery will be the first tenant in the entertainment block next to the new arena.

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The president and CEO of Employ Milwaukee,the largest workforce board in the state, is stepping down for a new job.

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Milwaukee Bucks fans will be able to get lit on Miller Lite at the team's new arena.

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