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If you are a civic leader passionate about strengthening your community’s downtown district, then you must check out the 2025 Main Street Now Conference in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, April 7 – 9! Here are four reasons why:
- Meet hundreds of elected officials and government administrators from across the nation — a great way to build & strengthen your professional network.
- Learn about proven strategies and innovative solutions to address economic development and quality-of-life challenges.
- Attend a FREE special lunch and learn session all about tapping federal partnerships to strengthen local economies.
- Get this invaluable professional development opportunity for the unbeatable price of $200 — talk about an unbeatable return on investment!
Keep reading for additional details about this must-attend conference.
Civic Leaders Rate Details & Benefits
Registration Rate: $200 — a $500+ discount!
Who Qualifies: Elected officials and senior government staff, including mayors, county executives, city councilmembers, elected municipal leaders, and staff at the director level and above in Main Street-related departments (i.e., economic development, planning, historic preservation, etc.).
Connect & Learn: Tap into the expertise of your peers and industry professionals through 100+ education sessions and network-building opportunities, including a tailored learning track designed to boost your ability to champion downtown district initiatives in your community through timely topics on partnerships, advocacy, and local policy alignment.
Civic Leader Lunch: Included in your registration, join us for lunch, learning, and an understanding of the ways you can seek partnerships with federal agencies to break down barriers, increase access to capital for entrepreneurs, support community development organizations, and strengthen the local economy. Hear from a panel of representatives from the Philadelphia Federal Reserve, Federal Deposit Investment Corporation, and Federal Home Loan Bank of Pittsburgh, moderated by Pennsylvania Downtown Center.
Have questions? We have answers!
Check out our FAQs library and conference policies for helpful tips and important information. For additional support, email info@mainstreet.org. Due to the high volume of requests, please allow up to 72 hours to receive a response.
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