Power Breakfast: The future of downtown

666 Grand Ave.,Des Moines IA 50309

17 February, 2022

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Thursday, February 17, 2022Time: 7 a.m. networking, 7:30 to 9 a.m. program Location: Embassy Club, 666 Grand Ave. (Ruan Center) EVENT DETAILS:Date: Thursday, February 17, 2022 Time: 7 a.m. networking, 7:30 to 9 a.m. program Location: Embassy Club, 666 Grand Ave. (Ruan Center), 34th floor THE TOPIC: The future of downtownIn our 2021 Leaders Survey, 73% of respondents said they agreed that downtown small businesses and commercial real estate will suffer if most businesses continue offering remote working to their employees post-pandemic – and another 13% were unsure about the effects. Between changing customer demand and issues with staffing, downtown small businesses are being challenged while office vacancies continue to be higher than they were pre-pandemic. Yet both staple and new events and attractions are continuing on with fervor. This discussion will focus on solutions to keep downtown thriving and what the new vision plan might include. KEY QUESTIONS:What are some of the key challenges facing downtown, and how can they be addressed? What are some new ways to support the business ecosystem downtown as remote working becomes a stronghold in our workforce? How might we see office vacancies change over the next year? How might some of the placemaking and event initiatives change the landscape of downtown? THE PANELISTS: TBD*In registering for this event, you agree to the Privacy Policy of Business Publications Corporation (BPC) as disclosed on our website, and as it might be amended from time to time, and to sharing and disclosure of registration data and information to the event sponsors for their use. Business Publications is a locally owned publishing company located in the Depot on 4th, 100 4th St. Des Moines. We produce the Business Record, Book of Lists, innovationIOWA, dsm Magazine, ia and many other custom publications throughout Greater Des Moines and the state of Iowa.