The Business Record’s first Project515 panel discussion of the year, moderated by Senior Staff Writer Michael Crumb, will bring together experts for a conversation about the role the various shopping options in the metro play in the retail ecosystem. Panelists shared about strengths and challenges in retail and what can be done to address them.

Panelists:
Jennifer Brown, economic development director, city of Waukee
Mindy Bergstrom, owner, Cooks’ Emporium, Ames
Bill Wright, senior vice president, CBRE
Lisa Bates, assistant director, community development specialist, at the Iowa Retail Initiative through Iowa State University Extension and Outreach