Designated NC Main Street Training
Designated NC Main Street Communities
Trainings | Meetings
Designated NC Main Street Directors and Small Town Main Street Coordinators are required to meet the following annual training requirements.
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ORIENTATION: Required of new Main Street Directors and Small Town Main Street Coordinators. Must complete the class within three months of start date.
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FOUR BASIC TRAINING CLASSES: Required of New Main Street Directors and Small Town Main Street Coordinators. Must complete the classes within first year.
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DIRECTORS MEETING: Required of ALL NC Main Street Directors, held annually in August.
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REGIONAL MEETINGS: Required of Main Street Directors, and Small Town Main Street Coordinators, or a volunteer if the Director/Coordinator cannot attendMust attend a minimum of one of two bi-annual regional meetings, held annually in July and October.
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NC MAIN STREET CONFERENCE: Required of ALL Main Street Directors, Small Town Main Street Coordinators.and a minimum of one volunteer from each community.
Resources
Organization
ORGANIZATION involves creating a strong foundation for a sustainable revitalization effort, including cultivating partnerships, community involvement, and resources for the district.
Tech Sheets Include Best Practices For:
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Committee Structure
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Budgeting
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Non Profits
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Operation
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Volunteers
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Etc.
Training Modules Provide 15-45 Minute Videos on Various Organization Topics
Economic Vitality
ECONOMIC VITALITY focuses on capital, incentives, and other economic and financial tools to assist new and existing businesses, catalyze property development, and create a supportive environment for entrepreneurs and innovators that drive local economies.
Tech Sheets Include Best Practices For:
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Committee Structure
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Market Research
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Redevelopment
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Etc.
Training Modules Provide 15-45 Minute Videos on Various
Economic Vitality Topics
Design
DESIGN supports a community’s transformation by enhancing the physical and visual assets that set the commercial district apart.
Tech Sheets Include Best Practices For:
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Committee Structure
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Building Guidelines
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Design Services
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Historic Preservation
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Streetscapes
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Etc.
Training Modules Provide 15-45 Minute Videos on Various
Design Topics
Promotion
PROMOTION positions the downtown or commercial district as the center of the community and hub of economic activity, while creating a positive image that showcases a community’s unique characteristics.
Tech Sheets Include Best Practices For:
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Events
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Image Building
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Marketing
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Promotions
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Etc.
Training Modules Provide 15-45 Minute Videos on Various
Promotion Topics
