Detailed Conference Schedule
*Tciketed Event
Saturday, April 13
1:30 - 6:00 p.m.: Conference Registration
6:00 - 9:00 p.m.: Opening Reception
9:00 - 11:00 p.m.: St . Claude Second Saturday Night*
Sunday, April 14
7:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.: Conference Registration
8:00 - 8:45 a.m.: Crash Courses
- Good Neighbors: Improving Downtown's Edges - HANDOUT AVAILABLE
- What the Heck Is a CLG (Certified Local Government) and How Can It Benefit My Main Street?- HANDOUT AVAILABLE
- You Can Start Your Very Own Ghost Tour
Introduction to Main Street
- 8:00 - 10:00 a.m.: Introduction to Organization - HANDOUT AVAILABLE
- 10:15 - 11:30 a.m.: Introduction to Economic Restructuring- HANDOUT AVAILABLE
- 1:00 - 2:15 p.m.: Introduction to Promotion- HANDOUT AVAILABLE
- 2:30 - 3:45 p.m.: Introduction to Design - HANDOUT AVAILABLE
8:00 - 11:00 a.m.: In-Depth Sessions
- Dinner with Strangers: A Unique Approach to Community Collaboration - HANDOUT AVAILABLE
- Food Truck Wars
- The 4 P's of Creative Economy: People, Products, Places and Partnerships - HANDOUT AVAILABLE
Mobile Workshops
- 8:30 - 10:30 a.m.: Cyclists and Safety: A Tour of New Orleans Bikeways and Trails*SOLD OUT
- 8:30 - 11:30 a.m.: SoHo of the South: New Orleans Warehouse Arts District*SOLD OUT
- 9:00 - 11:00 a.m. Tax Credit Success Stories*SOLD OUT
9:15 - 10:00 a.m.: Crash Courses
- Art Walk FUNraising in Farmington
- Not Just a Street!
- Reducing Crime
- Top 10 Global Trends Affecting Downtowns and How to Respond at Home - HANDOUT AVAILABLE
10:30 - 11:15 a.m.: Crash Courses
- Social Media in 15 Minutes Grow Your Online Presence Without Going Crazy
- Storefront Design that Respects History without Sacrificing Practicality - HANDOUT AVAILABLE
- The White Elephant Becomes a Princess: Unique Concept to Fill Store Space - HANDOUT AVAILABLE
- Work Plans: Building a Bridge Downtown
Network and Explore: NOLA restaurant recommentdations. Also visit www.neworleanscvb.com/nthp for more things to see and do in New Orleans.
1:30 - 2:15 p.m.: Crash Courses
- Hey, We're Over HERE!!! Getting the Word Out When You're in the Hinterlands - HANDOUT AVAILABLE
- National or Local? What Kind of Historic District Does Your Community Want and What Does It Mean?
- Preserving the Past with Our Future!
- Mapping Out MAP-21 - What You Need To Know About The New Transportation Program - HANDOUT AVAILABLE
- Main Street Museums: Learning From Cooperstown's Baseball Hall of Fame
2:45 - 3:30 p.m.: Crash Courses
- Town and Gown's: How to Get Your Local University Tied into Your Downtown
- Booking Basics: Music For Your Event
- Dimes To Dollars: Low-cost Ways to Promote Your District That Have a Big Impact - HANDOUT AVAILABLE
- Healthy Main Streets: Employee Wellness Like "The Big Guys"
- The Creative Economy: Coming Soon to a Theatre Near You! - HANDOUT AVAILABLE
4:00 - 6:00 p.m.: Opening Plenary Session
Monday, April 15
7:00 a.m. - 7:00 p.m.: Conference Registration
8:00 - 9:15 a.m.: Classroom Sessions
- In Your Door and Coming Back For More: The Retailers Perspective
- Never Stop Selling ... Sponsorships For Improved Profitability! - HANDOUT AVAILABLE
- Strategies for Encouraging Walking and Biking in Urban Communities
- Creating Entrepreneur Ready Communities - HANDOUT AVAILABLE
8:00 - 11:00 a.m.: Roundtable Discussions
Mobile Workshops
- 8:00 - 11:30 a.m.: The Garden District: Home to the Rich and Famous, the Strange and the Dead!*SOLD OUT
- 8:00 - 11:30 a.m.: Central City: Music and Murals*
- 8:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.: Old Algiers: New Orleans’ Best Kept Secret*SOLD OUT
9:45 - 11:00 a.m.: Classroom Sessions
- Celebrating the Eccentric: Establishing a Niche in a Competitive Market
- Creative Collaborative Efforts Between Main Streets and Municipalities - HANDOUT AVAILABLE
- Finding Funding for Local Projects: What, When, Where and How? - HANDOUT AVAILABLE
- Staging Downtown as a Museum Without Walls - HANDOUT AVAILABLE
10:00 a.m. - 7:00 p.m.: Main Street Expo
Network and Explore: NOLA restaurant recommentdations. Also visit www.neworleanscvb.com/nthp for more things to see and do in New Orleans.
1:00 - 4:00 p.m.: Roundtable Discussion
Mobile Workshops
- 1:00 - 5:00 p.m.: Tremé Tour: Creative Placemaking*SOLD OUT
- 1:30 - 4:30 p.m.: From Bourbon to Bourbon Street: A History of Cocktails*SOLD OUT
1:30 - 2:45 p.m.: Classroom Sessions
- Bubbling Up: Cultural Revitalization Through Community in New Orleans
- Building and Life Safety Codes Meet Preservation! Creative Solutions to Tricky Code Issues
- Font of Information: Successful Graphic Communication for Main Streets
- Winning Strategies in Today's Global Economy... Entrepreneurism, Technology, Innovation! - HANDOUT AVAILABLE
3:15 - 4:30 p.m.: Classroom Sessions
- Authenticity as Economic Catalyst
- Community-driven Business Recruitment - Four Real Life Approaches to Filling Storefronts
- How to Triple Your Main Streets Budget! - HANDOUT AVAILABLE
- Hysteria and History: Telling the Difference to Establish Your Community's Unique Identity - HANDOUT AVAILABLE
5:00 - 7:00 p.m.: Exhibitors' Reception
- 6:30 - 7:00 p.m.: Passport Raffle (in the Main Street Expo)
Tuesday, April 16
7:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.: Conference Registration
8:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.: Main Street Expo
8:30 - 9:45 a.m.: Classroom Sessions
- Beyond Branding- Why Buzzwords Make Us Waste Money
- Building from Within: Mentoring Youth in Business
- Creative Funding Mechanisms for "Start-Ups" and Established Small Businesses
- Making Dollars and Sense in Downtown Revitalization - HANDOUT AVAILABLE
8:30 - 11:30 a.m.: In-Depth Sessions
- Historic Tax Credit Workshop - HANDOUT AVAILABLE
- Upstairs Downtown: Growing Up, Not Out
Mobile Workshops
- 8:30 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.: Hiking Tour of Lafitte Greenway and Corridor Project*
- 8:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.: The History and Culture of African Americans in New Orleans*
10:15 - 11:30 a.m.: Classroom Sessions
- Committees to Task Squads: A Volunteer-driven Action Plan
- Developing Building Owners Into Developers
- Something for Nothing: Projects with Small Prices and Big Impacts
Network and Explore: NOLA restaurant recommentdations. Also visit www.neworleanscvb.com/nthp for more things to see and do in New Orleans.
Mobile Workshops
- 12:00 - 4:00 p.m.: Culinary Arts Tour*SOLD OUT
- 1:00 - 4:00 p.m.: The Rebirth of Upper Canal Street*SOLD OUT
1:30 - 2:00 p.m.: Passport Raffle (in the Main Street Expo)
2:00 - 3:15 p.m.: Classroom Sessions
- Keeping Your Historic Main Street R.I.P.E.! (Realize, Identify, Preserve, and Enhance)- HANDOUT AVAILABLE
- Project Postcard: Depew's Detour on Route 66 - HANDOUT AVAILABLE
- Secrets of a Main Street Manager - HANDOUT AVAILABLE
- Stop Texting and Buy Something: Main Street Meets Modern Retail
- Success in the Face of Adversity: Main Street Life Lessons
3:30 - 4:15 p.m.: Crash Courses
- Making Small-town Museums Work: Not Your Grandmother's Rocking Chair… - HANDOUT AVAILABLE
- I Hate Fundraising! Removing Anxiety and Boosting Board Participation - HANDOUT AVAILABLE
- Local Food as a Catalyst for Revitalization: Markets, Restaurants and More - HANDOUT AVAILABLE
- Maine's Green Downtowns Program: Bringing Sustainability to Historic Town Centers - HANDOUT AVAILABLE
- How Foursquare Can Help Your Business: A Step-by-Step Tutorial - HANDOUT AVAILABLE
4:30 - 6:00 p.m.: Closing Plenary
7:00 - 10:00 p.m.: Main Street Bash*
Wednesday, April 17
Post Conference Mobile Workshops
- 8:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.: Kayak Along the Banks of the Bayou*SOLD OUT
- 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.: Rebuilding Through Creative Economy*
- 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.: Preserving the Great River Road*
- 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.: One Parish, Two Main Street Communities*
- 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.: Cruising “Down da Bayou”: Donaldsonville, Thibodaux, and Houma Main Streets*
