Confession: I hadn’t paid attention to Main Street America until now. That’s a somber fact, considering I’ve been involved in community and economic development efforts for the bulk of my professional career. Much of the work has focused on housing development (and redevelopment), neighborhood growth, researching potential companies, or studying workforce trends. This is all … Continued
The Main Street Now Conference is offering a registration discount, specialized education track, and more to local government officials! Join the largest national convening of leaders working to advance economic opportunity from May 18-20 in Dallas! Click here to learn more and register. The Main Street Now Conference is in Dallas, TX from May 18 … Continued
ELGL member and City of Estacada, Oregon Economic Development Director Matt Lorenzen is attending the Main Street Now conference and he’s sharing everything he’s learning in a blog series and on ELGL social media channels. At the conference I attended sessions on topics ranging from historic tax credits, to zoning reform, to destination businesses. Lots to learn. Lots to follow up on. … Continued
Right Now with Kevin Teater What I’m Listening to – The sound of the beautiful Amtrak train taking me home What I’m Reading – Not much… I need to give myself more personal time What I’m Watching – Catastrophe What I’m Doing – Heading home from the National Main Street Now conference! I am energized, … Continued
ELGL member and City of Estacada, Oregon Economic Development Director Matt Lorenzen is attending the Main Street Now conference and he’s sharing everything he’s learning in a blog series and on ELGL social media channels. The Civic Leader track at the Main Street Now Conference, Day 2, has definitely had a common theme: Main Street … Continued
ELGL member and City of Estacada, Oregon Economic Development Director Matt Lorenzen is attending the Main Street Now conference and he’s sharing everything he’s learning in a blog series and on ELGL social media channels. Many municipalities and main street organizations look at out-of-place strip malls, vacant buildings and undeveloped parcels downtown and scratch their heads, wondering how this happened. The reasons … Continued
ELGL member and City of Estacada, Oregon Economic Development Director Matt Lorenzen is attending the Main Street Now conference and he’s sharing everything he’s learning in a blog series and on ELGL social media channels. Hey y’all. (That’s the first time in my entire life I’ve used the word “y’all”.) In just a few short … Continued
This blog post presented in partnership with the National Main Street Center, an ELGL All-In Member! ELGL members are cordially invited to the Main Street Now Conference, hosted by the National Main Street Center, in Seattle, March 25 – 27, 2019. Convened annually, the Main Street Now Conference showcases implementable best practices, time-tested solutions and innovative … Continued
