Tuesday, February 7, 2012
Call for 2012 Destination Downtown Conference Session Proposals
To download the RFP go to http://www.slideshare.net/carytyson/2012-destination-downtown-conference-call-for-education-session-proposals?from=share_email.
Sunday, July 18, 2010
Registration for Destination Downtown 2010 is now open!
Destination Downtown 2010 will be held September 13 - 15 in beautiful downtown New Iberia, LA. New Iberia is a Great American Main Street award winner!
You won't want to miss this great conference in the heart of the Acadiana region of Louisian - true Cajun country! The conference is hosted by Louisiana Main Street, Main Street Arkansas, and the Mississippi Main Street Association and is open to anyone with an interest in economic revitalization of historic commercial districts through a historic preservation approach.
For full details on the conference and to register online, visit:
We look forward to seeing you in New Iberia!
Thursday, July 8, 2010
Mark Your Calendars
Mark you calendar for September 13 - 15, 2010. Destination Downtown will be in New Iberia, LA. Details soon.
Saturday, September 12, 2009
Wednesday, July 29, 2009
Tuesday, June 2, 2009
Destination Downtown Agenda - September 14-16, 2009
Destination Downtown
September 14-16, 2009
El Dorado, Arkansas
Monday, September 14
Time TBA Opening Reception
Myrtelle’s House – 323 W. Oak Street
Tuesday, September 15
7:30 Early-Bird Session
Designing Window Displays that Sell
Susan Shaddox - Interior Design Consultant, Main Street Arkansas
2 Fifty 2 Building – 200 W. Main
8:00 Registration and Coffee
2 Fifty 2 Building – 200 W. Main
9:00 – 10:30 Opening Session
Historic Rialto Theater - 117 East Cedar Street
Welcome and Introductions
Cary Tyson, Director, Main Street Arkansas
Bob Wilson, Director, Mississippi Main Street Association
Ray Scriber, Director, Louisiana Main Street Program
El Dorado Promise Representative
10:45 – Noon Concurrent Sessions
What to Do About Those Vacancies – TODAY!
Diane Laird – State Coordinator, Delaware Main Street Program Chamber of Commerce Board Room – 111 W. Main
Keeping Main Street Afloat in a Down Economy
Stephanie Redman – President, ReSurge, Inc.
2 Fifty 2 Building – 200 W. Main
12:15 – 1:30 Lunch on Your Own
Roundtables for Executive Directors and State Staff
1:45 – 3:00 Concurrent Sessions
El Dorado - 1971
Ron Frantz – Architect, Oklahoma Main Street Center
Chamber of Commerce Board Room – 111 W. Main
Best Board Practices: Twelve Touchstones of a Healthy Main Street Organization
Stephanie Redman – President, ReSurge, Inc.
2 Fifty 2 Building – 200 W. Main
3:15 – 4:30 Sessions and Tour
Growing Our Own Businesses with Entrepreneur Development
Keith Kjelstrom - Principal, Keith Kjelstrom Consulting
Chamber of Commerce Board Room – 111 W. Main
Proper Care & Feeding of Your Main Street Manager
Marian Boyd – Deputy Director, Arkansas Historic Preservation Program
2 Fifty 2 Building – 200 W. Main
Ticketed Tour
Downtown El Dorado Walking Tour
Rachel Silva – Preservation Outreach Coordinator, Arkansas Historic Preservation Program
6:30 - until Showdown at Sunset and Closing Party
Courthouse Square and Laredo Grill
Late night Haunted El Dorado
Rachel Miller – Education Outreach Coordinator, Arkansas Historic Preservation Program
Wednesday, September 16
7:30 Early Bird Session
Retail and Business Events That Work
Kathy LaPlante – Program Officer, National Trust’s Main Street Center
2 Fifty 2 Building – 200 W. Main
8:00 Registration and Coffee
9:00 – 10:15 Concurrent Session
Deep Fried Internet
Tripp Muldrow - Arnett Muldrow & Associates
Chamber of Commerce Board Room – 111 W. Main
Smart Growth with Downtown Housing
Chris Chain - President/Owner, Renovations of Mississippi, Inc.
2 Fifty 2 Building – 200 W. Main
10:30 – 11:45 Closing Session
Insanity Has It’s Own Rewards
Roger Brooks – Destination Development, Inc.
11:45 Adjourn
September 14-16, 2009
El Dorado, Arkansas
Monday, September 14
Time TBA Opening Reception
Myrtelle’s House – 323 W. Oak Street
Tuesday, September 15
7:30 Early-Bird Session
Designing Window Displays that Sell
Susan Shaddox - Interior Design Consultant, Main Street Arkansas
2 Fifty 2 Building – 200 W. Main
8:00 Registration and Coffee
2 Fifty 2 Building – 200 W. Main
9:00 – 10:30 Opening Session
Historic Rialto Theater - 117 East Cedar Street
Welcome and Introductions
Cary Tyson, Director, Main Street Arkansas
Bob Wilson, Director, Mississippi Main Street Association
Ray Scriber, Director, Louisiana Main Street Program
El Dorado Promise Representative
10:45 – Noon Concurrent Sessions
What to Do About Those Vacancies – TODAY!
Diane Laird – State Coordinator, Delaware Main Street Program Chamber of Commerce Board Room – 111 W. Main
Keeping Main Street Afloat in a Down Economy
Stephanie Redman – President, ReSurge, Inc.
2 Fifty 2 Building – 200 W. Main
12:15 – 1:30 Lunch on Your Own
Roundtables for Executive Directors and State Staff
1:45 – 3:00 Concurrent Sessions
El Dorado - 1971
Ron Frantz – Architect, Oklahoma Main Street Center
Chamber of Commerce Board Room – 111 W. Main
Best Board Practices: Twelve Touchstones of a Healthy Main Street Organization
Stephanie Redman – President, ReSurge, Inc.
2 Fifty 2 Building – 200 W. Main
3:15 – 4:30 Sessions and Tour
Growing Our Own Businesses with Entrepreneur Development
Keith Kjelstrom - Principal, Keith Kjelstrom Consulting
Chamber of Commerce Board Room – 111 W. Main
Proper Care & Feeding of Your Main Street Manager
Marian Boyd – Deputy Director, Arkansas Historic Preservation Program
2 Fifty 2 Building – 200 W. Main
Ticketed Tour
Downtown El Dorado Walking Tour
Rachel Silva – Preservation Outreach Coordinator, Arkansas Historic Preservation Program
6:30 - until Showdown at Sunset and Closing Party
Courthouse Square and Laredo Grill
Late night Haunted El Dorado
Rachel Miller – Education Outreach Coordinator, Arkansas Historic Preservation Program
Wednesday, September 16
7:30 Early Bird Session
Retail and Business Events That Work
Kathy LaPlante – Program Officer, National Trust’s Main Street Center
2 Fifty 2 Building – 200 W. Main
8:00 Registration and Coffee
9:00 – 10:15 Concurrent Session
Deep Fried Internet
Tripp Muldrow - Arnett Muldrow & Associates
Chamber of Commerce Board Room – 111 W. Main
Smart Growth with Downtown Housing
Chris Chain - President/Owner, Renovations of Mississippi, Inc.
2 Fifty 2 Building – 200 W. Main
10:30 – 11:45 Closing Session
Insanity Has It’s Own Rewards
Roger Brooks – Destination Development, Inc.
11:45 Adjourn
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