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SUMMARY:CARW Wisconsin Retail Conference
DESCRIPTION:  \nAs 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. \nCheck out the 2024 details below! \nKeynote: 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. \nChris 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. \nAnne 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. \nPanel Presentation: \nJoin 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. \nThe 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. \nPlacer.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. \nRoundtable Presentations\n1031 Exchanges – Anna Barsky\, IPX 1031\nAlternative Uses in Retail Settings – Ross Koepsel\, Founders 3 Real Estate\nConstruction Costs Update – Dave Schwartz\, Innovative Construction Solutions\nConstruction Financing – Tom Maas\, Brentell Handley\, Landmark Credit Union\nDeer District Update – Michael Belot\, Milwaukee Bucks\nDowntown Milwaukee Market Update – Matt Dorner\, Milwaukee Downtown\, Bid #21\nHot Trends in Retail – Sarah Eldred\, Emily Smits\, Mid-America Real Estate – WI\, LLC\nHotel Development – Doug Nysse\, Colliers\nHow to Read Title Commitments – Cate Heath\, Marshal Mikolajczak\, Chicago Title\nInvestment and Net Lease Sales – Dan Rosenfeld – Mid-America Real Estate – WI\, LLC\nJanesville / Beloit Market Update – Bill Mears\, Racine Coldwell Banker Commercial McGuire Mears & Associates\, Racine Leahy\, Rockstep Capital\, LLC\nLease Exclusives and Prohibited Uses – Mike Van Someren\, Amundsen Davis\nLeveraging Foot Traffic Analytics – David Semitekol\, Mid-America Real Estate\nNegotiating a LOI – Haley Stepanek/Adam Finkel\, Husch Blackwell\nSite Selection – Sam Gleischman\, CBRE\nWhat’s New in Convenience Store and Grocery – Troy Mleziva\, Kwik Trip\nWorking with Municipalities – Bob Duffy\, City of Oconomowoc \n Schedule: \n10:15 – 10:45 | Registration and Networking\n10:45 | Welcome\n11:00 – 12:30 | Roundtable Sessions (Four 20-minute sessions)\n12:30 | Buffet Lunch\n1:00 | Keynote\n2:00 – 2:15 | Break\n2:15 – 3:30 | Panel Discussion\n3:30 – 5:00 | Networking Happy Hour \nLocation:\nHarley Davidson Museum – The Garage \nDate:\nWednesday\, April 24\, 2024 \nTime:\n10:15 AM – 5:00 PM \nTickets:\nEarly bird pricing through Friday\, March 22nd:\nMembers: $125 | Non-members $225 | College Students: $95\nPricing after Friday\, March 22nd:\nMembers: $145 | Non-members $245 | College Students: $95 \nREGISTER HERE! \nThank you to our sponsors!
URL:https://carw.com/event/carw-wisconsin-retail-conference-save-the-date/
LOCATION:Harley Davidson Museum\, 400 W Canal St\, Milwaukee\, WI\, 53201\, United States
CATEGORIES:Events,Marquee Events,Networking
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