The Business Association of Milwaukee was formed by several bar owners, and was primarily a vehicle to coordinate purchasing of such common bar operation supplies as napkins, bar stools, bar fixtures, etc. at more favorable prices (by purchasing in bulk). BAM came to have a social side as well, and began to organize bar crawls to Madison and Chicago, among other events.

Among the principal figures in BAM were Bob Schmidt (of the M&M Club), Chuck Cicerello (of the Factory) (also known as Chuck Balistreri), Wayne Bernhagen (of the Wreck Room), and Paul DeMarco (of the Club Baths).

Any additional information about this organization is most welcome.