Summerfest

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M & I to sponsor Summerfest's Classic Rock Stage

Milwaukee World Festival Inc. announced today that M&I Bank will become the title sponsor of the Classic Rock Stage at Summerfest.

In addition, Fiduciary Management Inc. of Milwaukee will serve as an associate sponsor for the stage on the south end of the Henry Maier Festival Park adjacent to the Marcus Amphitheater.

Don Smiley, president and chief executive officer of Milwaukee World Festival, which operates Summerfest, said, "I am thrilled to welcome M&I and Fiduciary Management as marketing partners. M&I, Fiduciary Management and Milwaukee World Festival Inc. are not only Milwaukee institutions, but also recognized nationally as leaders in their respective industries. This partnership demonstrates our mutual commitment to provide quality and value to music fans in Milwaukee and the nation."

In addition, the Classic Rock Stage will again be supported by associate sponsors FM radio stations 96.5-WKLH and 97.3 The Brew, as well as Miller Lite."

As title sponsor of the Classic Rock Stage, M&I will be supporting a popular Milwaukee tradition," said Dennis Kuester, chairman and CEO of Marshall & Ilsley Corp. "This is an unique opportunity for us to be part of the world's largest music festival."

"Fiduciary Management Inc. is extremely excited at having the opportunity to partner with two of Milwaukee's finest institutions in M&I Bank and Milwaukee World Festival, Inc.," said Ted Kellner, chairman and CEO of Fiduciary Management.

Classic Rock: Sticking it to the Man. Sponsored by, well, the man.

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