The retail and services industries have seen major changes in the past decade, arguably none more abrupt than those brought on by the global pandemic in the past year. This has been true from small businesses downtown to large shopping centers in the suburbs. In our first Project515 event, we assembled a group of leaders from these industries that talked about how things are going and what the future holds. Hear from those with expertise in retail real estate, hotels, malls, restaurants and major retailers.

Panelists:
Mike Whalen – founder, CEO and president, Heart of America Group
Richard Hurd – founder and president, Hurd Real Estate Services Group
Christina Gayman – director public relations, Hy-Vee (pictured)
Aaron Hyde -, vice president, associate advisor, JLL Des Moines
Randy Tennison – general manager, Jordan Creek Town Center
Taufeek Shah – owner, operator Lola’s Fine Kitchen

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