Elevate On Main In Person Workshop - Pontiac, IL

319 North Plum Street,Pontiac IL 61764

15 February, 2022

Description

In person workshop to learn how communities use the Main Street Approach to revitalizing historic downtowns or commercial districts. Illinois Main Street In-Person Workshops on downtown economic development in Pontiac, Illinois. Main street staff, board, partners and volunteers are welcome. When: February 15, 2022 10:00 am-3:00 pm *Lunch and activity included in registration 10am: Success Isn't Guaranteed Bob Karls, City AdministratorLiz Vincent, Tourism Director- A look at Pontiac's rise and fall as a Main Street community and the partnerships formed to fill the void left behind. 11am: Building Towards the Future Taylor Baxter, Director of Parks & RecreationMary Jones, Downtown Director- Responding to community needs during the pandemic and leveraging projects to create a sense of community identity and small business support. 12pm: Lunch provided 1pm: Navigating Main Streets as Place Lindsey Wallace, Director of Strategic Projects and Design Services, Main Street America Ice Skating - Free skate rental, free hot chocolate and skate assistants available!