Milwaukee

In the last 6 years, the University of Wisconsin- Milwaukee has beefed up its research programs, not only with its collaboration with the Global Water Center, but the Innovation Campus in Wauwatosa, Wisconsin (located on the outskirts of Milwaukee) as well.

Milwaukee has long built its culture and history on beer, but nowadays, the focus is on water. Much of this comes from the efforts of the Water Council and its devotion to solving the world's water crisis, beginning right here in Milwaukee.

The Boston Globe named the FirstPathway Partners headquartered city as one of the top places to vacation around the world.

FaB Wisconsin, a consortium of regional food and beverage companies, recently took note of the success of the Global Water Center, and will use it as a model for their future development plans.

Spearheaded by John Kim of the Chicago Tribune, this FirstPathway Partners project is featured in a recent video.

Construction on the project moves forward, as siding and brick have been added to the building.

When complete, the hotel will feature an indoor pool and spa, restaurant, lounge, exercise room, business center, and an 8,000 square foot banquet and conference center.

USA TODAY compiled a list of the most "magnificent fireplaces found throughout the USA" and listed Milwaukee Marriott Downtown, a FirstPathway Partners project, as having one of the best modern fireplaces.

"Tanzanian Ambassador to the U.S., Liberata Mulamula, recently led a trade visit to the Global Water Center.

The Water Council has announced its partnership with the