MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- The organizers of the Milwaukee Natural Hair Care Expo will once again benefit from a Wisconsin Department of Tourism Joint Effort Marketing (JEM) grant to promote the event, now in its third year. The $6,357 JEM grant will fund efforts to draw in visitors from all over the country, who are expected to contribute $129,000 in consumer spending to the local economy during the June 23, 2013 expo.
Alderwoman Milele A. Coggs was on hand when the Department of Tourism presents an oversized grant check during a special ceremony on Thursday, February 14th.
The women’s center has played host to the expo in the past, but because of high attendance, the venue will be changed to a larger location at the Milwaukee Math and Science Academy for this year’s event.