Board Spotlight: Local Stories from the Board of Directors
John Mitterholzer, Deshea Agee, Michael Wagler, Chris Wilson, and Mary Helmer Worth share stories from their time at the local level and how those experiences shape their perspectives today.
Marion, Iowa © Tasha Sams
We work in collaboration with thousands of local partners and grassroots leaders across the nation who share our commitment to advancing shared prosperity, creating resilient economies, and improving quality of life.
Emporia, Kansas © Emporia Main Street
Made up of small towns, mid-sized communities, and urban commercial districts, the thousands of organizations, individuals, volunteers, and local leaders that make up Main Street America™ represent the broad diversity that makes this country so unique.
Chicago, Illinois © Main Street America
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Waterloo, Iowa © Main Street Waterloo
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Kendall Whittier — Tulsa, Oklahoma © Kendall Whittier Main Street
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Philadelphia, Pennsylvania © f11photo/iStock
Mark your calendar for the 2025 Main Street Now Conference in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, from April 7 – 9! Join your peers from across the Main Street network and experts in commercial district stewardship for insightful education sessions, unique special events, immersive mobile workshops, and incredible experiences.
Keep reading to learn about registration rates, this year’s conference themes, and how to convince your boss (or board) to join us in Philly, a city of neighborhoods.
Early Bird (by February 3*): $465 Member | $655 Non-Member
Regular (by March 28*): $565 Member | $755 Non-Member
On-Site (April 6 – 9): $775 Member and Non-Member
One Day: $399 Online | $425 On-site
Civic Leader: $200 Online | $225 On-site
Student: $200 Online | $225 On-site
Conference registration and hotel room block reservations are expected to open in early December 2024. Stay tuned! Add to your calendar >
*Deadlines are subject to change.
We are excited to announce the Main Street Now 2025 education agenda will feature evergreen Main Street Approach content, plus engaging sessions centered around a core theme — A Healthy Main Street Movement. Get ready for insightful discussions and tangible takeaways that will support your efforts to foster a healthy Main Street through solutions that connect, innovate, and sustain. Explore the themes >
Whether you’re a seasoned Main Street Now attendee or thinking about participating for the first time, convincing your boss (or board) to send you can be tricky. Now is the perfect time to advocate for this investment in your professional development! Check out our “Make Your Case” toolkit for tips to communicate the value of the conference and how it can drive success for your Main Street efforts. Get the toolkit >