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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
Main Street Now 2026 in Tulsa, Oklahoma, is sure to be the biggest professional development event for civic leaders looking to boost their impact and role in the success of their local Main Street. And with registration as low as $200, it's an unbeatable opportunity.
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Dionne Baux shares how Historic King Drive BID's executive director Ray Hill is leading the district to success by supporting strong economic sustainability.
Rooted in Main Street fundamentals and informed by feedback from across the network, the 2026 schedule is full of opportunities to exchange ideas, tackle real challenges, and gain practical tools to help communities stand strong for generations to come. Get a peek at new sessions, revamped favorites, and role-based learning tracks.
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