North Carolina Main Street Conference 2010

Downtown: the Key to Recovery
was the theme of the 2010 North Carolina Main Street
Conference, which was held January 27-29 in New Bern. Three information-packed days provided sessions on timely topics, including Economics of Historic Preservation, The Mom and Pop Store: Minding the American Dream and Green Downtowns: Tips and Tools for Making Your Main Streets More Environmentally Friendly. Plenary sessions featured Don Rypkema, a noted speaker on the economics of downtown revitalization and long-time friend of Main Street; Doug Loescher, director of the National Trust Main Street Center, who has more than 25 years of Main Street experience and Jon Schallert, an internationally recognized small business expert.

New! Presentations are now available!


New! Updated Information on Continuing Education Credits

Host Organization:
 Swiss Bear Downtown Development Corporation