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CARW Wisconsin Retail Conference
April 24, 2024 @ 10:00 am - 5:30 pm
As many of you remember, the CARW Retail Conference pre-covid was traditionally held in April and we are bringing back our spring event! Join us for an afternoon of featured speakers, industry roundtables, retail panel and the best networking with retail and commercial real estate professionals.
Check out the 2024 details below!
Keynote: Hosts Chris Walton and Anne Mezzenga the hosts of Omni Talk Retail are coming to the CARW Wisconsin Retail Conference! Their leading podcast provides news, analysis, and commentary on the latest trends and issues in the retail industry. It covers a wide range of topics related to retail, including e-commerce, technology, marketing, and consumer behavior.
Chris Walton is a leading expert and influencer in omnichannel retailing. An accomplished Senior Executive, Chris has high-level executive experience across nearly every discipline within retail. Currently he is the Co-CEO and Founder of Omni Talk, one of the fastest growing media platforms in retail. He is a regular keynote speaker, a contributor for Forbes and the Robin Report, and sits on the Advisory Board for Ownit, Firework Mirakl, Sezzle, Delivery Solutions, and Xenia Retail. Prior to starting Omni Talk, Chris worked for Target, where he was the Vice President of the retailer’s Store of the Future project and also the Vice President of Merchandising for Home Furnishings on Target.com. Chris began his career at Gap, Inc. and holds a BA in Economics and History from Stanford University, and an MBA from the Harvard Business School.
Anne Mezzenga is a top retail influencer and Co-CEO of Omni Talk, one of the fastest-growing media platforms in retail, where she provides expert commentary on the future of the retail industry and current trends. Anne also serves on boards for Firework, Ownit, Buncha, Lucky, Delivery Solutions, Broadhead and Sovereign Collective. Prior to starting Omni Talk, Anne was the Director of Marketing and Partnerships for Target’s Store of the Future project and spent time in leadership positions at ad agencies Martin Williams and Fallon, as well as media outlets NBC Universal in New York and Minneapolis FOX affiliate KMSP. From 2014-2022 she also owned and ran operations and marketing for three boutique fitness facilities in the Twin Cities.
Panel Presentation:
Join us for this informative presentation including insights from Placer AI’s Chris Domrzalski and a panel discussion with Ari Michaeli, Baceline’s SVP of Acquisitions and Octane Coffee CEO, Adrian Deasy, moderated by Marquette University’s Andy Hunt.
The panel will focus on what it takes to be successful in the ever-changing retail real estate environment. Whether it is a flexible business model, technology, or site selection – all of these factors play into a site’s success or failure. Hear from experts from a broad range of disciplines as they discuss what they see as major opportunities, threats, trends and insights.
Placer.ai is the leading location analytics provider in the US, with over 4,000 customers ranging from major commercial real estate companies, national retailers, restaurant groups, municipalities, and more. Chris will present key use cases, supporting thriving CRE & Retail.
Roundtable Presentations
1031 Exchanges – Anna Barsky, IPX 1031
Alternative Uses in Retail Settings – Ross Koepsel, Founders 3 Real Estate
Construction Costs Update – Dave Schwartz, Innovative Construction Solutions
Construction Financing – Tom Maas, Brentell Handley, Landmark Credit Union
Deer District Update – Michael Belot, Milwaukee Bucks
Downtown Milwaukee Market Update – Matt Dorner, Milwaukee Downtown, Bid #21
Hot Trends in Retail – Sarah Eldred, Emily Smits, Mid-America Real Estate – WI, LLC
Hotel Development – Doug Nysse, Colliers
How to Read Title Commitments – Cate Heath, Marshal Mikolajczak, Chicago Title
Investment and Net Lease Sales – Dan Rosenfeld – Mid-America Real Estate – WI, LLC
Janesville / Beloit Market Update – Bill Mears, Racine Coldwell Banker Commercial McGuire Mears & Associates, Racine Leahy, Rockstep Capital, LLC
Lease Exclusives and Prohibited Uses – Mike Van Someren, Amundsen Davis
Leveraging Foot Traffic Analytics – David Semitekol, Mid-America Real Estate
Negotiating a LOI – Haley Stepanek/Adam Finkel, Husch Blackwell
Site Selection – Sam Gleischman, CBRE
What’s New in Convenience Store and Grocery – Troy Mleziva, Kwik Trip
Working with Municipalities – Bob Duffy, City of Oconomowoc
Schedule:
10:15 – 10:45 | Registration and Networking
10:45 | Welcome
11:00 – 12:30 | Roundtable Sessions (Four 20-minute sessions)
12:30 | Buffet Lunch
1:00 | Keynote
2:00 – 2:15 | Break
2:15 – 3:30 | Panel Discussion
3:30 – 5:00 | Networking Happy Hour
Location:
Harley Davidson Museum – The Garage
Date:
Wednesday, April 24, 2024
Time:
10:15 AM – 5:00 PM
Tickets:
Early bird pricing through Friday, March 22nd:
Members: $125 | Non-members $225 | College Students: $95
Pricing after Friday, March 22nd:
Members: $145 | Non-members $245 | College Students: $95
Thank you to our sponsors!
