Background Research on Milwaukee Issue

Running Head: SUMMER FEST IN MILWAUKEE
Summer fest in Milwaukee
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SUMMER FEST IN MILWAUKEE
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Milwaukee issue..............................................................................................................................2
Background research on Milwaukee issue......................................................................................2
Thoughts on research.......................................................................................................................3
Conclusion and recommendation....................................................................................................4
References........................................................................................................................................5

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SUMMER FEST IN MILWAUKEE
Introduction
Summer fest is the world’s largest music festivals that take place in Milwaukee situated
in Wisconsin. The summer fest is located in Henry Maier Festival Park. This was started in
1960s by Henry Maier. This festival attracts around 800, 000 people every year. The fest is a
record holder in Guinness World Book of being the largest Music festivals in the world. The fest
hosts performances for 11 days that takes place in June and July every year (Berg). The objective
of the assignment is to discuss the Milwaukee issue which also includes the current situation,
history as well as the recommendations on the background research of the issue.
Milwaukee issue
The world’s largest music festival financially impact the economy of the Milwaukee. It
contributes around $187 million to regional economy (Dow). The summer fest attracts thousands
of tourists to visit Milwaukee every year, therefore, this also adds up to the GDP of the economy.
The event which was to be held in June and July is now being postponed and will take place in
September due to the outbreak of the pandemic corona virus. This is a great loss and threat to the
financial market of Milwaukee. The lockdowns across the world has scared people visiting other
places. Even if the fest happened in September, it would not be as successful as it used to be.
Since, Milwaukee is situated in United States of America, and United States has recorded highest
cases of corona virus after China. Therefore, the lockdowns is beneficial for the Milwaukee area
and its people. But on the other hand it has badly affected the daily bread of some investors.
Background research on Milwaukee issue
Milwaukee has recorded around 1916 confirm corona cases and around 37 deaths. The
festival was about to take place on 4 June. The cancellation has led to great loss to the parent