Wisconsin Retail Conference | Wednesday, April 30th – Hyatt Regency Milwaukee

Name: Wisconsin Retail Conference | Wednesday, April 30th – Hyatt Regency Milwaukee
Start: 2025-04-30T00:00:00-05:00
End: 2025-04-30T23:59:59-05:00

April 30

Join us on Wednesday, April 30th, for the Wisconsin Retail Real Estate Conference. Gain national and local insights, top-level networking, and great speakers. Join real estate professionals in the retail space including brokers, developers, investors, attorneys, bankers, and more.

Keynote Speaker: Garrick Brown

Garrick Brown, VP of Real Estate Intelligence & Business Development at Gallelli, is a top real estate analyst with 25 years of experience, specializing in retail. A recognized thought leader, he has led national research teams and is frequently quoted by major media (The Wall Street Journal, CNBC, NPR). With 21,000+ LinkedIn followers, he shares insights on market trends and co-hosts The Retail Grind podcast. A dynamic speaker, he presents at top universities (Harvard, UCLA) and industry groups (ICSC, NAIOP, ULI). His accolades include the ICSC Lifetime Career Service Award and a Golden Telly Award. He also consults on market forecasting and strategy, having previously led research at Cushman & Wakefield, Cassidy Turley, Newmark, and Colliers. Past keynote speakers include: Emmitt Smith, Former NFL Player and Real Estate Developer; Chris Walton and Anne Mezzenga, Hosts of the “Fast Five” Podcast; Brandon Isner, CBRE; Paco Underhill, Envirosill Global; Robin Lewis, The Robin Report, Tom McGree, ICSC, and many more.
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Panel Session:
As retail continues to evolve, Wisconsin is at the forefront of a transformation that blends adaptive reuse, ground-up development, and next-generation retail concepts. This panel brings together investors, developers, and industry experts—both local and national—to explore the shifting dynamics of commercial retail real estate across the country and the State.

From high-growth suburban corridors to revitalized urban infill projects, retail is being redefined through mixed-use integrations, experiential design, and new investment models.

This panel will look closer into:

Investor Sentiment & Capital Flow – How are in-state and out-of-state investors evaluating various retail markets and opportunities? Which asset classes are attracting capital?

Adaptive Reuse & Mixed-Use Innovations – What’s working when repurposing outdated retail centers? Where is mixed-use retail succeeding?

Ground-Up vs. Redevelopment – With demand for experiential retail and unique destinations, what’s the right approach for different markets?

Emerging Trends & Consumer Behavior – How are retail concepts shifting with e-commerce integration, hospitality-driven retail, and localized experiences?

The Next Big Opportunity – Where should developers and investors be looking next? What municipalities are primed for retail growth? What are the characteristics of those places?

This discussion will illuminate the opportunities—and challenges—shaping the retail’s future locally and across the country.

Speakers include:
Ed Bowen, The Morgan Partners
Corrine Cecil, Last Mile Investments
Adam Ifshin, DLC Management
Scott Yauck, Cobalt Partners
Mike Fitzgerald, Mid-America Real Estate (Moderator)
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Roundtable Sessions: Includes 4 twenty minute sessions

Topics Include:

Expanding Retailers / Hot Trends in Retail | Andrew Prater, Ryan O’Hara Mid America Real Estate
Investment and Net Lease Sales | Adam Connor, Colliers
Downtown Madison Market Update – Heather Ewing, Abstract CRE
Real World Location Intelligence with Placer.ai | Brenden Gill, Placer AI
Alternative Uses in Retail Settings | Ross Koepsel, Founders 3 Real Estate Services
Construction Cost Update – Making New from Old vs. New | Dave Schwartz, Innovative Construction Solutions
Daiso / Vasa | Sam Gleischman, CBRE
Title 101 | Cate Heath, Chicago Title
Renewing Loans in a New Interest Rate Environment / Construction Financing | Adam Newman, Landmark Credit Union
Downtown Milwaukee / Third Ward | Matt Dorner, Bid 21 / Bruce Westling, NEWMARK
Lease Exclusives Prohibited Uses | Brad Dallet, Husch Blackwell
1031 Exchanges | Anna Barsky, IPX 1031
Janesville/Beloit: A Sure Bet | Bill Mears, Coldwell Commercial Mcguire Mears & Associates

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Municipal Showcase:

Municipalities play a crucial role in a project’s success, and we are deeply engaged with the economic development community. This year, municipalities will have the opportunity to host a table at our highly popular happy hour event (4:30 – 6:30 PM), where they can showcase their community with display materials. Additionally, we will gather information on available development sites, incentives, key contacts, and desired retailers. This information will be compiled and shared with all attendees. To encourage engagement, we will incorporate a game that guides attendees through the showcase, ensuring they visit each municipality’s display.

When:
Wednesday, April 30th, 2025

Where:
Hyatt Regency Milwaukee
333 W Kilbourn Ave, Milwaukee, WI 53203

Tentative Schedule:
11:00 – 11:45 Registration and Networking
11:45 – 12:45 Welcome & Lunch
12:45 – 1:30 – Keynote
1:30 – 1:45 – Break
1:45 – 2:30 – Panel
2:30-2:45 – Break
2:45 – 4:15 – Roundtables
4:30 – 6:00 – Happy Hour

Pricing:
Member Early Bird (Before April 4th) – $95
Member (After April 4th) – $145
Non-Member Early Bird (Before April 4th) – $125
Non-Member (After April 4th) – $175
Student – $50.00

Municipality Showcase Opportunity HERE

Sponsorship information can be found HERE

Thank you to our Committee Members!

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Wisconsin Retail Conference | Wednesday, April 30th – Hyatt Regency Milwaukee

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