Board Spotlight: Local Stories from the Board of Directors
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Join hundreds of community leaders, Main Street directors, and economic development thought partners from around the nation at the 2024 Main Street Now Conference in Birmingham, Alabama, from May 6-8. Deepen your conference experience by submitting a session proposal.
If you've thought about answering our call for proposals, now is the time to act! Get started or put the finishing touches on your brilliant proposal now, and make sure to submit it by September 22, 2023.
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
Learn more about these themes >
Speaker benefits include opportunities to celebrate your successes and inspire your peers, gain exposure for your organization, build your reputation as a trusted voice in the MSA network and an expert in the field. Plus, build your reputation as a trusted expert in the MSA network and enjoy a significantly discounted registration rate for the full conference experience (or a free day pass if only attending your session).
Learn more & Submit Your Proposal >
Questions? Contact us at info@mainstreet.org
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