Have New Year’s resolutions? Meet all your professional development goals and find the tools to achieve your organization’s plans for the year ahead at the 2025 Main Street Now Conference! 

✅ Grow and strengthen your professional network 
✅ Learn strategies to supercharge your organization’s efforts 
✅ Explore Main Streets in sister cities and communities 

Register today to join your peers from across the Main Street network and experts in commercial district stewardship for three days of connection, learning, and celebration in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, from April 7 – 9. Learn about early bird perks, hotel reservations, mobile workshops, and more below. 
 

Early Bird Perks

Save up to $310! Get the full conference experience at the best rate when you register by February 4 using your Main Street America membership. Additional discounts and special rates are also available for non-members, civic leaders, and students. Learn more about registration rates, types, and deadlines here >

Pre-Order Your Conference T‑shirt: Printed on a soft, lightweight, and pre-shrunk heather red cotton/​poly blend, the official 2025 Main Street Now Conference T‑shirt design draws inspiration from the iconic Reading Terminal Market sign and conference sub-themes crafted to support our collective efforts to foster a healthy Main Street Movement through solutions that connect, innovate, and sustain. Pre-sales end on February 4. Find your size here >

Rooms & Workshops

Conference Hotel: Specially priced rooms for attendees are available for $259 per night (plus taxes and fees) at the Philadelphia Marriott Downtown, conveniently located in the heart of City Center, just steps from conference sessions and host city experiences. Reservations are filling up fast: Act now to secure your stay! Learn more and book your room >

Mobile Workshops: Led by expert guides and packed with tangible examples of locally-powered community preservation and economic development efforts, Main Street Now mobile workshops are the ultimate immersive learning experience. Space is limited and tickets are selling fast: Don’t wait until it’s too late! Learn more about mobile workshops >

Must Read: The Main Street Now 2025-Goer’s Guide to Philadelphia Neighborhoods 

If you think Philadelphia is all about the Liberty Bell and cheesesteaks, think again! While downtown buzzes with history and culture, some of the city’s most fascinating spots lie beyond Center City. As you plan your 2025 Main Street Now Conference visit, here’s a quick guide to exploring neighborhoods that showcase the city’s diversity, culture, and community spirit. Go beyond City 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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