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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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    13 Ways Senior Living Will Evolve Over the Next Decade

    Who better to predict the future of senior living than the people who are driving the industry forward today? Through conversations with some of the industry's most progressive owners/operators we created a report, “Senior Living in 2030: What Does...

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    Can a Company as Large as Brookdale Still Innovate?

    How much growth is too much? And, when an established company gets “too big,” is it possible to turn things around? Over the past few years, some extremely large organizations have been able to take a few steps back, assess their situation and...

    By Michael P. Owens  |  

    Atari Founder Nolan Bushnell on Aging and Tech Innovation

    Nolan Bushnell isn’t your average 74-year-old. Often cited as the "Father of the Video Game Industry", Bushnell is best known as the founder of Atari and Chuck E. Cheese’s

    By Michael P. Owens  |  

    What Stagnant Nonprofits Can Learn From Good Samaritan’s High-Tech Innovation

    Founded in 1922 as a rural children’s home, over 90+ years The Good Samaritan Society has grown into the nation's largest not-for-profit provider of care and services for seniors, with more than 165 facilities across 24 states serving over 27,000...

    By Michael P. Owens  |  

    How Asking the Right Questions Can Cut Drama and Build an Empowered Senior Living Workforce

    Senior Living leadership needs to take a lesson from Mary J. Blige—“No More Drama.” Achieving that goal requires a combination of strong leadership and an empowered staff that won’t stand for 

    By Michael P. Owens  |  

    The Missing Link in Senior Care: Coordination

    Lynne Katzmann of Juniper Communities believes coordination with the healthcare world is critical for senior living providers. Indeed, Juniper’s success proves the power of strategic healthcare partnerships. According to Katzmann, the concept of...

    By Michael P. Owens  |  

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