Learn how to apply the Main Street Four-Point Approach® to downtown revitalization in your community from an interdisciplinary team of expert trainers. Whether you’re new to Main Street or a seasoned veteran, Main Street Basic Training provides the fundamentals on a proven model used to reinvigorate traditional business districts across the country.
Location:
414 Becker Avenue SW
Willmar, MN 56201
Trainers include:
- Organization and Board Training: Emily Northey – Preservation Alliance of Minnesota
- Design: Catherine Sandlund – Minnesota Historical Society, SHPO
- Promotion and Economic Restructuring: Todd Barman – Barman Consulting
You’ll learn about:
- Downtown building issues: infill, repairs, and facades
- Growing entrepreneurial ventures
- Developing market-driven image campaigns (driving publicity), special events (driving traffic), business promotions (driving sales)
- Funding your program, volunteers, and building community support
Who should attend?
- Downtown revitalization board members, volunteers, and staff
- Revitalization committee members
- City officials
- Downtown developers
- Economic development professionals
- Chambers of commerce
While you’re here…
Blight and Problem Properties Roundtable: Tuesday, December 17, 11:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.
- Personal conversation with Main Street Economic Restructuring expert, Todd Barman, and Preservation Alliance of Minnesota Executive Director, Doug Gasek
- Shed light on solutions to the challenges of blighted properties
- Registration for this session is separate from the Basic Training – $100/non-member $50/Associate Communities
Registration:
Registration fees for Basic Training:
Designated Main Street Program |
Unlimited complimentary admissions |
Associate Members |
$65 per person |
Non-members |
$210 per person |
Register here by Tuesday, December 10th.
Registration fees for Blight and Problem Properties Roundtable (10-12 people only):
Designated Main Street Program |
Complimentary admissions |
Associate Members |
$50 per person |
Non-members |
$100 per person |
Register here by Tuesday, December 10th.
Questions?
Contact Emily Northey: 651-293-9047 x4 (office), 651-262-8770 (cell)
enorthey@mnpreservation.org