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Join us for the 2024 Community Transformation Workshop, one of Main Street America’s highest rated and recommended educational offerings, in Des Moines and Nevada, Iowa, from October 15 – 16.
Nevada, Iowa © Linda Wendt
"Una poderosa red de socios de pensamiento con un gran conjunto de herramientas de las que aprender que son hacks prácticos sobre cómo garantizar que la [estrategia de transformación] no es sólo otro documento polvoriento, sino un proceso que adquiere vida propia y realmente transforma el trabajo que estamos haciendo en Main Street."
DETALLES
El Taller de Transformación Comunitaria proporciona a los profesionales de la revitalización herramientas y estrategias avanzadas para abordar proyectos e iniciativas de revitalización complejos. Obtenga más información sobre este taller consultando las siguientes preguntas frecuentes.
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The Community Transformation Workshop is an immersive, interactive two-day experience that guides participants through the foundational principles of transformation strategies informed by market analysis. Participants will spend day one of the workshop in Nevada, Iowa, exploring tools necessary to address complex revitalization initiatives. During the second day in Des Moines, participants will apply these strategies to analyze their own community’s market data and develop real world solutions. Participants will leave the workshop with a deeper understanding of their community’s market data and, most importantly, how to use market analysis techniques and workplan development strategies to support their organization’s efforts.
The workshop will include instructional content sessions led by experts in the field and hands-on projects. Emphasizing the importance of partnerships and collaboration, the format will provide a learning environment that draws upon the experience and expertise of instructors and participants alike.
Fecha, lugar y alojamiento
When: October 15 – 16 (arrival on October 14)
Where: Des Moines and Nevada, Iowa
Workshop Partners: Main Street Iowa, Iowa Economic Development Authority, and Main Street Nevada
Hotel & Travel Logistics: Information about the hotel, travel options, meals, and more can be found here >
Inscripción, tarifas y disponibilidad
Tarifas: 800 $ Miembros |1.000$ No miembros
Registration: Registration is open through September 27, or until capacity is reached. Register here >
Disponibilidad: El espacio es limitado, y los asientos se llenan por orden de llegada. Para garantizar un proceso de reserva y una experiencia de taller sin contratiempos, se recomienda encarecidamente inscribirse con antelación. Habrá una lista de espera disponible.
Member Discounts, Scholarships & Education Credit
Member Discounts: Main Street America members are eligible to receive a discount on this workshop. Learn more about member discounts through our online course catalogue here >
Travel Scholarships: MSAI is pleased to provide travel scholarships to participants based on financial need. A limited number of $500 travel reimbursement scholarships are available through reimbursement, dependent upon submission of receipts. Scholarships will be awarded on a first-come, first-served basis. Eligible and interested participants are encouraged to submit scholarship applications as soon as they’ve registered.
The scholarship application reached capacity and closed on Sunday, August 24. Applicants will receive determinations by Friday, September 13.
Credit:
- Main Street America Institute participants: Completion of the 2024 Community Transformation Workshop will count toward MSA’s new certification pathway; both new and current MSAI participants can receive credit toward certification. Learn more about our current MSAI assessment efforts and stay tuned for the unveiling of our new learning model later this year!
- AICP members: This activity is eligible for Certification Maintenance (CM) credits. More information about AICP’s CM program can be found here >
Instructors, Learning Objectives & Agenda
Main Street America Staff Instructors:
- Kathy La Plante, Senior Director of Coordinating Programs
- Lisa Mullins Thompson, Senior Program Officer
- Aoife Harte, Associate Research Analyst
Objetivos de aprendizaje:
- Gain a comprehensive understanding of transformation strategies within the framework of the Main Street Approach.
- Learn market analysis techniques using data, surveys, and district investigation.
- Practice transformation strategy development techniques through hands-on exercises using data from two communities — the host city and your own!
Pre-Workshop Assignment: Participants are required to complete a pre-workshop assignment prior to arrival on October 14. The assignment is designed to provide participants with a foundational knowledge of the art of market analysis in preparation for workshop activities. We anticipate the assignment will take 3 – 4 hours to complete. Full assignment details and due date are outlined on the TalentLMS course page here >
Agenda: The agenda includes educational and network building opportunities for participants. Preview the agenda here >
Quién debe participar
This workshop is ideal for revitalization professionals and leaders in management positions at the local, city-wide, or state level in organizations engaged in the fields of community revitalization and economic development.
Políticas
Health, Safety & Participation: We are pleased to offer this in-person workshop in accordance with Main Street America’s workshop policies. View all workshop policies here >
Cancellations & Refunds: Cancellations communicated more than 14 days in advance of the first course date will be refunded in full. Cancellations occurring less than 14 days in advance of the first course date will be offered a 50% refund. Please note there is a $25.00 processing fee for any cancelled registration. Once the course has begun, we are unfortunately unable to offer a refund. To cancel a registration, please email msai@mainstreet.org.