The N.C. Department of Commerce’s N.C. Main Street Center, Urban Development Division, will hold the 2013 North Carolina Main Street Conference, the downtown revitalization event for the state, in historic downtown Salisbury Jan.30-Feb. 1. The conference will feature fresh, new collaborative partnerships that are creating locally owned enterprises, cultural and entertainment venues, downtown housing, schools and a mix of activities.
It’s no longer downtown business as usual. Innovative ideas are attracting people, interest and investment, making communities more resilient and better positioned to endure tough economic times and expand markets and opportunities. Learn how communities can create innovative change for a sustainable future at the Main Street Conference.
The conference will begin with noted destination marketing expert Roger Brooks, president and CEO of Destination Development International, identifying the ingredients for an outstanding downtown. The conference will end with a thought-provoking session on instilling creativity in downtown from Renee Piechocki, director of the Office of Public Art for the Greater Pittsburgh Arts Council and Office of City Planning. The awards program on the evening of Jan. 31 will honor the outstanding achievements of the state’s Main Street communities and will recognize those people who champion Main Street in their communities. For more information and to register, go to www.ncmainstreetcenter.com.