Building a more inclusive retail community in Wisconsin

MILWAUKEE — Over 200 entrepreneurs from across Wisconsin gathered at the Pfister Hotel on Monday for a day of education and collaboration.

The event, hosted by Meijer was called the “Roadmap to Retail” education program. Entrepreneurs were invited to show off their products, receive feedback, and learn from professionals.

Bobby Warren, Meijer’s Milwaukee market director, said this is a way to build a more inclusive and thriving retail community.

“When I arrived in Milwaukee, I realized we didn’t have a very local footprint. This is collaborating and partnering with local businesses to see about getting their products on our shelves,” Warren smiled...