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The Main Street America Institute (MSAI) is excited to announce that registration is now open for the 2024 Community Transformation Workshop. An essential component of MSAI curriculum, this workshop is an intensive and interactive two-day experience that offers opportunities for participants to explore tools necessary to address complex revitalization initiatives, apply these strategies to analyze market data, and develop real world solutions. Keep reading and visit mainstreet.org for details, or register now to secure your seat at this high-impact workshop!
Member discounts and travel scholarships are available. Space is limited — registration closes on September 27, or once the workshop reaches capacity.
Details
When: October 15 – 16, 2024 (arrival on October 14)
Where: Des Moines & Nevada, Iowa
Learning Objectives:
- 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!
Main Street America Instructors:
Pricing: $800 members | $1,000 non-members
Who Should Participate: 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.
Registration & Availability: Registration is open through September 27, or until capacity is reached. Space is limited and will be filled on a first-come, first-served basis. Register >
Travel Scholarships: A limited number of $500 travel scholarships are available to Main Street organizations. The application will close on Friday, September 13, or when all scholarships have been awarded. Learn more and apply >
Credit: Completion of the 2024 Community Transformation Workshop counts toward MSA’s new certification pathway; both new and current MSAI participants can receive credit toward certification. In addition, AICP members can earn Certification Maintenance (CM) credits for this activity. More information about AICP’s CM program can be found at www.planning.org/cm.
Workshop Partners: Main Street Iowa, Iowa Economic Development Authority, and Main Street Nevada
Full Details: Complete course description, agenda, hotel and travel details, workshop policies, and more are available here >
Questions? Email msai@mainstreet.org
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