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Just announced: we've extended the submission deadline for our call for session proposals for the 2024 Main Street Now Conference in Birmingham, Alabama. Whether you are already working on a proposal or have a great idea for one, make sure to submit it by Friday, October 6, 2023.
Learn More & Submit Your Proposal >
Along with our co-host partners at Main Street Alabama, we invite proposals for educational sessions on perennial downtown and commercial district management topics guided by the Main Street Approach, as well as in three thematic areas:
- Welcoming & Belonging
- Connectivity through Civic Infrastructure
- Reimagining Local Spaces & Economies
Speaker benefits include the opportunity to celebrate your successes, inspire your peers, gain exposure for your organization, and build your reputation as a trusted expert in the Main Street network. Plus, enjoy a significantly discounted registration rate for the full conference experience (or a free day pass if only attending your session). Don't miss your chance to pitch your session idea: submit your session proposal today!
Learn More & Submit Your Proposal >
Questions? Contact us at info@mainstreet.org
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