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    Michael P. Owens

    Michael P. Owens is the Co-Founder of Influence Group and the creator behind some of the leading B2B conference brands in retail, restaurant, workplace, healthcare, education, and aging. He is the founder and architect of RetailSpaces, RestaurantSpaces, WorkSpaces, HealthSpaces, HotelSpaces, BankSpaces, the Senior Living Innovation Forum, the Home Care Innovation Forum, the Higher Ed Facilities Forum, and the K12 Facilities Forum. Over the past two decades, his events have brought together thousands of executives, operators, developers, designers, and solution providers to shape the future of physical space across industries. Owens is known for building experience-driven conferences that mix sharp thinking, meaningful connections, and a vibe that feels intentional, not manufactured.
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    From Window Designer to Chairman of the Buffalo Wild Wings Board

    In today’s tech-centric world, brick-and-mortar stores are no longer the first point of contact for consumers--or even the second. That’s why James Damian believes inviting design thinking to the strategy table is absolutely crucial to the success...

    By Michael P. Owens  |  

    Futurist Ron Galloway to Speak at RestaurantSpaces

    We’re excited to announce business futurist and innovation expert Ron Galloway as an addition to the RestaurantSpaces line-up, taking place February 26-28 at the Margaritaville Hollywood Beach Resort.

    By Michael P. Owens  |  

    David Novak to Keynote RestaurantSpaces

    What’s David Novak’s secret to earning a spot on Harvard Business Review’s list of the Best-Performing CEOs in the world?

    By Michael P. Owens  |  

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    Deborah Brand’s talk at RetailSpaces ended with a bit of a revelation for many— her employer, Taco Bell, is featured on the cover of Fast Company magazine as one of the world’s 50 most innovative brands.

    By Michael P. Owens  |  

    Darden and Walgreens on Keeping Big Brands Fresh

    In a fast-moving discussion at RetailSpaces ’15, Darden Restaurants’ Todd Taylor and Walgreens’ Steve Lamontagne shared practical, in-depth thoughts on successfully managing large portfolios of assets.

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