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Zimmerman Breaks Ground on Ballpark, Naming Rights Coming Soon
Mike Zimmerman broke ground Thursday on a new minor-league baseball stadium in Franklin (WI) and hopes to announce a naming rights sponsor within about two months. Read more here. (Subscription required.) Read more and watch news report here.
Filed under Design & Construction, Stadium Issues
Zimmerman to Buy, Not Lease Land for Franklin Ballpark Development
Milwaukee County officials plan to sell, rather than lease, land in Franklin to Mike Zimmerman and his development team for the Ballpark Commons project. Read more and view rendering here (subscription required).
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Zimmerman Seeking Naming Rights for New Franklin Ballpark
Mike Zimmerman of The Rock Sports Complex is firming up plans to build a baseball stadium in Franklin (WI), and is now seeking a company to buy the naming rights. Read more here (subscription required).
A Look at Mike Zimmerman and His Ballpark Commons
Milwaukee Business Journal reporter Sean Ryan provides a teaser to an exclusive, behind-the-deal story on businessman Mike Zimmerman and the proposed Ballpark Commons in Franklin (WI). Read more here.
Zimmerman’s ‘Ballpark Commons’ Could Get Local Financing
The proposed “Ballpark Commons” development in Franklin (WI) could receive up to $25.8 million in local financing support, if elected officials want to pursue it, according to a city-commissioned report. Read more here.
Franklin, Zimmerman Take Next Ballpark Step with Approval of MOU
The Franklin (WI) Common Council Tuesday night unanimously approved a memorandum of understanding (MOU) between the city and Zimmerman Ventures, leaving open the potential for the development of Ballpark Commons. Read more here.
Filed under Design & Construction, Stadium Issues
Zimmerman to Pitch Ballpark Oct. 27
Mike Zimmerman is pursuing plans for an indoor sports complex and baseball stadium at The Rock Sports Complex in Franklin (WI) that would help spur up to $130 million in surrounding mixed-use development. Read more here. Because Zimmerman already operates … Continue reading
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Zimmerman’s Frontier League Ballpark Proposal Could be Expanded
Plans for an indy pro Frontier League baseball stadium in Oak Creek (WI) in suburban Milwaukee may be expanded to include a connected Major League Soccer complex and a sports dome for indoor training and events. Read more here.
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Zimmerman Zeroes In on Oak Creek (WI) for New Ballpark
After Franklin (WI) rejected the idea, Oak Creek’s (WI) Common Council on Tuesday will consider a request for public money to help build an indy pro Frontier League baseball stadium proposed by The Rock Sports Complex CEO Mike Zimmerman. Read … Continue reading
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Zimmerman: Franklin Decision an ‘Epic Failure’
Developer Mike Zimmerman is dropping his proposal for city-financed baseball stadium in Franklin (WI) for an indy pro Frontier League franchise, even as local officials say they’ll continue studying the issue after again rejecting a financing plan. Zimmerman called the … Continue reading
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Milkmen Announce Milky Way Drive-In at Ballpark Commons, Movies Begin May 22
PRESS RELEASE – The Milwaukee Milkmen announced today a partnership with Franklin Tourism and Studio Gear to bring back a vintage movie-going experience via the brand-new Milky Way Drive-In at Ballpark Commons located in Franklin, WI.
Filed under Amenities & Features, Fun & Atmosphere, Media, Stadium Issues
Bullpen Coworking Opens at Ballpark Commons
PRESS RELEASE – A new way to work is coming to Franklin! Bullpen Coworking at Ballpark Commons, will host an open house with refreshments on Wednesday, January 29th from 4-7pm, to introduce Franklin to a work environment that provides community, … Continue reading
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Ballpark Commons Construction Timetable Tightens
Ballpark Commons project developer Mike Zimmerman said the winter weather is creating a tight construction schedule for opening day on the new Franklin (WI) baseball stadium, but they’ll be ready for the first pitch on May 24. Read more and … Continue reading
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Traverse City (MI) Joins Northwoods League, Re-Branding Contest Underway
PRESS RELEASE – Traverse City, Michigan – Exciting changes are coming to the Traverse City sports and entertainment landscape! Traverse City Baseball, a group of investors lead by the West Michigan Whitecaps, have purchased Wuerfel Park and will begin play … Continue reading
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Name-the-Team Contest Underway for New Ballpark Commons Franchise
Mike Zimmerman, Chief Executive Officer of ROC Ventures and its new development, Ballpark Commons, has officially launched the name-the-team contest for the new American Association (Independent Professional) franchise coming to Franklin (WI) in 2019. Zimmerman is pretty much using the … Continue reading
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MKE Sports & Entertainment is Now ROC Ventures
PRESS RELEASE – MKE Sports & Entertainment, owner and operator of the Kokomo Jackrabbits Baseball Team at Kokomo Municipal Stadium, has changed its name to ROC Ventures – and with the change comes a new level of excitement for Kokomo.
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Lafayette to Demolish Loeb Stadium, Build New Park
The city of Lafayette (IN) plans to demolish 80-year-old Loeb Stadium and replace it with a new ballpark. The estimated $10 million facility would be designed by the same architect that designed the new ballpark in Kokomo (IN). Read … Continue reading
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Ballpark Commons Receives Conditional Approval
Mike Zimmerman‘s proposal to build a baseball stadium for an independent professional team, along with other commercial developments and more than 300 apartments, has received conditional approval from the Franklin (WI) Common Council. Read more here.
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Fans Select Aviators Logo
PRESS RELEASE – The fans of the Lafayette Aviators have once again spoken and strongly signaled their desire to be represented by the mustached jacketed aviator as represented in the team’s new logo.
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New Proposal for Ballpark, Mixed-Use Development in Franklin (WI)
After months of meeting with residents around The Rock Sports Complex in Franklin (WI), Mike Zimmerman is approaching the city for approvals to build a minor league baseball stadium to anchor a new development with apartments, retail and hotels. Read … Continue reading
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‘Kokomo Mantis’ FC to Compliment Jackrabbits at Kokomo Municipal Stadium
PRESS RELEASE – The fans of the Kokomo Mantis FC now have a name to get behind when rooting for their local soccer team.
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MKE Announces Soccer Franchise Coming to Kokomo Municipal Stadium Next Summer
PRESS RELEASE – MKE Sports & Entertainment, owners and operators of the Kokomo Jackrabbits Baseball team, are excited to announced the Premier Development League (PDL) has awarded Kokomo, Indiana an expansion franchise and will compete at Kokomo Municipal Stadium in … Continue reading
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Frontier League Bylaws Force MKE Sports Out of Aviators Camp
For those who didn’t hear this earlier, MKE Sports & Entertainment was forced to terminate its managed service contract with the Rockford Aviators (Indy Pro, Frontier League), after Frontier League Commissioner Bill Lee ruled that the contract violated the league … Continue reading
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New Summer Collegiate Jammers Unveil Logo
PRESS RELEASE – MKE Sports & Entertainment, a sports and entertainment company, headquartered in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, is excited to announce that Jamestown Jammers Baseball will return to Russell E. Diethrick Jr. Park in May of 2015.
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MKE Partners with UMW to Build New Oak Creek Ballpark
MKE Sports & Entertainment LLC announced Monday it is partnering with the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee to build a 4,000-seat multi-use stadium at an unspecified site in Oak Creek (WI) by 2016. Read more here. As you recall, MKE proposed building … Continue reading
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Eau Claire Express Announce Promotion, Additions to Front Office
PRESS RELEASE – The Eau Claire Express front office announced today three additions and one promotion within the team’s full-time staff. New to the Express staff are Spencer Larson (Director of Ticket Sales), Pete Knutson (Director of Broadcasting & Media … Continue reading
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MKE Sports & Entertainment Unveils Kokomo Baseball Team Name and Logo, Introduces Field Manager
PRESS RELEASE – MKE Sports & Entertainment revealed Monday afternoon the name, logo, field manager and hitting advisor of their new Prospect League Baseball team playing at Kokomo Municipal Stadium: the Kokomo Jackrabbits.
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Kokomo Team Name and Logo Unveiling Set for Oct. 20
MKE Sports & Entertainment will unveil the name, logo and manager of the new summer collegiate Prospect League franchise in Kokomo (IN) on Monday, Oct. 20 at 1:30 (CST) at the Kokomo City Hall. Kokomo Mayor Greg Goodnight, MKE owner Mike … Continue reading
Kokomo Lands New Prospect League Franchise, Team Naming Contest Under Way
Kokomo (IN) Mayor Greg Goodnight joined Prospect League officials and new Kokomo team owner Michael Zimmerman to announce that Kokomo will join the Prospect League with new team for the 2015 season. Read more here. View official announcement here. Check out … Continue reading
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Oak Creek Possible Option B for Frontier League Team
If Franklin (WI) balks at approving a deal to build a new baseball stadium for an indy pro Frontier League franchise, The Rock sports complex CEO Mike Zimmerman is reportedly eyeballing nearby Oak Creek (WI) as a possible alternative. Read … Continue reading
No Taxpayer Funding for Franklin Ballpark Plan, But Maybe TIF?
A proposal for Franklin (WI) taxpayers to borrow $10.5 million to build a minor league baseball park for an indy pro Frontier League franchise is apparently dead, after a city task force voted 4-0 Wednesday night to reject the funding … Continue reading
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St. Cloud Rox Introduce New Mascot
PRESS RELEASE – The St. Cloud Rox Baseball Club unveiled their mascot at an event held tonight. In front of a standing room only crowd on the second floor of Brothers Bar & Grill, Chisel was introduced, wearing the number … Continue reading
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Growlers to Salute Selfies
PRESS RELEASE – The Kalamazoo Growlers are giving fans the opportunity to put their selfie skills to productive use with a Salute To Selfie Night during the 2014 season.
Filed under Fun & Atmosphere, Promotions & Entertainment
C.O. Brown Stadium Getting Improvements
PRESS RELEASE – CO Brown Stadium in Bailey Park, home of the Battle Creek Bombers, is set to receive new renovations this spring to precede the 2014 Bombers season.
Mallards Announce Winner of Alternate Jersey Design Contest
PRESS RELEASE – For the past few weeks, the Madison Mallards have been working with Madison Area Middle School students in hopes to find an artistic design for the 2014 alternate jersey. The Mallards received over 175 submissions from … Continue reading
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Express Hire New PA Announcer
PRESS RELEASE – The Express front office today announced the hiring of Eric Nielsen as the new public address announcer for the 2014 season. Nielsen replaces Paul Schommer, who had been the PA voice of the Express since the 2006 … Continue reading
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Mallards Announce Social Media Contest for Alternate Jersey Design
PRESS RELEASE – The Madison Mallards were in search of a new alternate jersey for the 2014 season. The club enlisted the help of local middle school students and the results were extraordinary.
Express Name New Radio Broadcaster
PRESS RELEASE – The Express front office today announced the hiring of Pete Knutson as the fifth radio broadcaster in team history. Knutson replaces Doug Raftery, who departed from the Express in November of 2013 after serving as Play-by-Play Announcer … Continue reading
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Green Bay City Council Approves 2014 Joannes Stadium Improvements
PRESS RELEASE – Tonight the Green Bay City Council approved the Green Bay Bullfrogs proposed improvements to Joannes Stadium for the 2014 season. The Council unanimously approved the improvements the new owners proposed. All projects will be funded entirely by … Continue reading
Kalamazoo Growlers Announce Multiyear Partnership with Bell’s Brewery
PRESS RELEASE – The Kalamazoo Growlers are thrilled to announce a multiyear partnership agreement with Bell’s Brewery. Bell’s Brewery has agreed to become the official craft beer provider of the expansion Kalamazoo Growlers franchise.
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