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SUMMARY:CARW Retail Conference - April 14th
DESCRIPTION:Wisconsin Retail Real Estate Conference \nJoin us on Tuesday\, April 14\, 2026\, for the Wisconsin Retail Real Estate Conference\, bringing together leading professionals from across the state’s retail real estate community. Gain insights from national and local experts\, connect with peers\, and engage in meaningful discussions on the trends shaping retail development\, investment\, and leasing. \nThis event brings together brokers\, developers\, investors\, retailers\, attorneys\, bankers\, and industry partners for an afternoon of insights\, collaboration\, and networking. \n\nWhen:\nTuesday\, April 14\, 2026 \nWhere:\nThe Italian Community Center631 E Chicago StMilwaukee\, WI 53202 \n\nAgenda\n12:00 – 1:00 PM | Registration & Networking LunchCheck in and connect with fellow attendees during an optional lunch buffet. This relaxed hour offers an opportunity to meet peers and make connections before the program begins. Guests are welcome to join for lunch or arrive in time for the keynote. \n1:00 – 2:00 PM | Welcome & Keynote AddressOpening remarks followed by a keynote Beth Azor presentation and interactive trivia highlight. \n2:10 – 2:15 PM | Transition to Roundtables \n2:15 – 3:45 PM | Roundtable DiscussionsEngage in four rotating 20-minute small-group discussions focused on key issues shaping retail real estate today—from leasing velocity and tenant demand to financing & construction costs. This format allows attendees to exchange ideas directly with industry leaders and peers. \n3:45 – 4:00 PM | Break \n4:00 – 5:00 PM | Industry PanelHear from a panel of experienced professionals discussing market trends\, opportunities\, and challenges in retail real estate. \n5:00 – 6:00 PM | Networking Happy HourClose out the afternoon with cocktails and informal networking with colleagues from across Wisconsin’s retail real estate community. \n___________________________________________________________________________________ \nCost: \nMember Early Bird (Before March 21st) – $95\nMember (After March 21st) – $145\nNon-Member Early Bird (Before March 21st) – $125\nNon-Member (After March 21st) – $175\nStudent – $50.00 \nSponsorship Opportunities HERE \nRegister HERE \n_______________________________________________________________________________________ \nKeynote Beth Azor: \nBeth Azor is a nationally respected retail real estate strategist and advisor to some of the industry’s most active retailers\, landlords\, and investors. As founder and CEO of Azor Advisory Services\, she works directly with decision-makers on leasing strategy\, portfolio performance\, and how retail is evolving within larger commercial and mixed-use environments.\n\nIn this keynote\, Beth will offer a high-level\, strategic perspective on retail real estate—focused on what commercial real estate leaders need to be thinking about right now. Drawing from active deal activity across multiple markets\, she will discuss how top retailers are making location decisions\, how owners are repositioning assets to drive long-term value\, and where retail fits in a world shaped by changing consumer behavior\, capital markets\, and land use priorities. The session will emphasize strategic judgment\, market positioning\, and leadership decision-making rather than day-to-day execution.\n\n\nDesigned for principals\, senior brokers\, developers\, investors\, and executives\, this keynote will provide clear\, candid insights on how experienced leaders can better assess risk\, identify opportunity\, and position their retail and mixed-use assets for sustained performance. \nPanel – Retail at the Edge: Building Major Projects in Growing Markets \n\n\nLarge-scale retail development is taking shape across Wisconsin as growth continues west of the Milwaukee metro. Communities like Summit and Oconomowoc are navigating complex retail and mixed-use projects that will influence regional shopping patterns\, infrastructure planning\, and local economic growth.\n\nThis panel brings together Scott Yauck\, Founder and CEO of Cobalt Partners\, Jack Riley\, Village President of Summit\, and Bob Magnus\, current Mayor of the City of Oconomowoc\, for a practical discussion on how significant retail projects move from concept to reality. Panelists will share perspectives on market demand\, site selection\, infrastructure\, zoning and approvals\, and the coordination required between developers and municipalities.\n\nModerated by Andy Hunt\, the conversation will focus on the decisions\, partnerships\, and tradeoffs involved in delivering major retail development—and what current projects signal for the future of retail investment in Wisconsin.\n\n\n___________________________________________________________________________________ \nRoundtable Topics & Presenters: \nConstruction Cost Update – Making New from Old vs. New | Dave Schwartz\, Innovative Construction Solutions\nHot Topics in Operating Agreements for Real Estate Entities – Joe Tierney\, Amundsen Davis\nMayfair 3.0 | Silvia Vettese\, GGP\nRetail Market Update | James McKenna\, Colliers\nWhat’s Trending in Retail | Presenter Coming Soon\nInvestment & Net Lease Sales Update | Andrew Lund\, Mid-America Real Estate\nMadison Market Update | Jesse Schluter & Becca Gentilli\, Colliers\nRetail Financing Trends | Kyle Rieden & Josh Resch\, Landmark Credit Union\nConvenience and Grocery Store Update | Troy Mleziva\, Kwik Trip\n7Brew Coffee & Evolving Restaurant Concepts | Kevin Schmoldt\, 7Brew\nRetail Community Engagement: Controlling the Narrative Early | Bailey Copeland\, Copeland Companies\nFox Valley Retail Update | Ed Bowen\, The Morgan Partners\nAxe Throwing to Slingshot Bars: What Real Estate Professionals Need to Know | Marla Poytinger\, Bars and Recreation\nLaCrosse/Eau Claire Regional Retail Update | Ryan Erickson\, NAI Commonweal\nRetail Underwriting in Practice: From NOI to Exit | Eteri Zaslavsky\, Next Realty\n3rd Ward & Downtown Milwaukee Update | Bruce Westling & Joseph Ziolkowski\, NEWMARK\nLeveraging AI Tools in Real Estate | Haley Stepanek & Grace D’Souza\, Husch Blackwell \n\n\n\n 
URL:https://carw.com/event/carw-retail-conference-april-14th/
LOCATION:Italian Community Center\, 631 E Chicago St.\, Milwaukee\, WI\, 53202\, United States
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