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2025 Main Street Now Conference. Photo by BeauMonde Originals.
Your summer of Main Street learning is here! And we’re kicking it off by bringing the buzz of the 2025 Main Street Now Conference straight to you. Join us for this dynamic free webinar series featuring attendee-favorite sessions reimagined for a virtual space. Whether you missed them in Philly or are ready for a deeper dive, these webinars offer fresh perspectives on the topics that matter most to Main Street leaders.
Sowing the Seeds of Service: Creating Committed Volunteers for Life
Thursday, July 17, 12:00 p.m.-1:00 p.m. CT
Communities of all sizes are struggling to find and retain volunteers. Whether you’re starting fresh or enhancing an existing program, Centerville, Iowa, will offer insights and practical, hands-on strategies for developing and maintaining a strong volunteer pipeline. Learn more & register >
Bridging Humanities and Preservation Through Community Storytelling
Thursday, July 24, 12:00 p.m.-1:00 p.m. CT
Unlock the transformative power of storytelling to breathe new life into historic preservation and transform your downtown into a living narrative. Learn about Kendallville, Indiana’s innovative downtown trail and how you can make history come alive in your Main Street. Learn more & register >
Strengthening Together: Shared Strategies for Disaster Preparedness
Thursday, July 31, 12:00 p.m.-1:30 p.m. CT
Inspired by the Main Street Disaster and Resilience Toolkit, this interactive webinar is a can’t‑miss opportunity to share stories, strategies, and solutions for disaster preparedness and recovery. Connect with peers, exchange ideas, and discover how collective action can protect and preserve our shared spaces. Learn more & register >
Data is Not a Dirty Word: Solutions for Stewardship, Stories, and Succession Planning
Thursday, August 7, 12:00 p.m.-1:00 p.m. CT
The systems we use to organize, store, and share our data can be a Main Street organization’s most insightful ally or its disorderly adversary. Tune in to learn how implementing data-keeping systems can enhance your Main Street program, and leave with valuable data health and transition planning tools. Learn more & register >
Registration is required to tune into the live webinar presentations. Each will be recorded and available for replay in the Knowledge Hub (member login required).
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