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NC Main Street Training
Communities that have been accepted into the NC Main Street, Small Town Main Street, and Downtown Associate Community programs are required to undergo annual training.
Below, you will find information about the upcoming trainings sponsored by the NC Main Street & Rural Planning Center.
If you are new to Main Street, please take a moment to review the "NC Main Street Training Requirements" provided below.
* The trainings and meetings on this page are exclusively for state designated programs. If you would like to learn how you can apply to the NC Main Street Program, you can learn more HERE.
Training Videos & Resources
The Main Street Approach is centered around Transformation Strategies. A Transformation Strategy articulates a focused, deliberate path to revitalizing or strengthening a downtown or commercial district’s economy. Each Transformation Strategy is implemented through activities in the four broad areas of work represented by the Four Points: Economic Vitality, Design, Promotion, and Organization.
Upcoming Training
Q & A with NCMS STAFF ON MSA COMMUNITY EVALUATION6 days to the eventDec 15, 2025, 2:00 PM – 3:00 PMVirtual Staff Office Time
- FINAL Q & A with NCMS STAFF ON MSA COMMUNITY EVALUATION27 days to the eventJan 05, 2026, 2:00 PM – 3:00 PMVirtual Staff Office Time
NC Festivals | ShowFest Conference48 days to the eventJan 26, 2026, 8:00 AM – Jan 27, 2026, 5:00 PMLocation is TBD
Four Point Hour with Don Rypkema - Economic Vitality78 days to the eventFeb 25, 2026, 2:00 PM – 3:00 PMVirtual
NC Main Street Conference91 days to the eventMar 10, 2026, 8:00 AM – Mar 12, 2026, 1:00 PMRiverfront Convention Center, 203 S Front St, New Bern, NC 28560
VisitNC | Tourism Conference97 days to the eventMar 16, 2026, 8:00 AM – Mar 18, 2026, 5:00 PMLocation is TBD
NC Rural Center | Rural Summit107 days to the eventMar 26, 2026, 8:00 AM – Mar 27, 2026, 5:00 PMLocation is TBD