Workshops

MSAI Workshops

Enriching, multi-day learning experiences that offer empowering educational sessions led by experts in the field.


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Interactive Learning

We offer two intensive, multiple-day experiences filled with educational sessions and exercises aimed to equip participants with advanced tools and strategies in the areas of leadership development and community transformation.


Leadership Development Workshop

The Leadership Development Workshop, an essential component of the Main Street America Institute, will be held in Birmingham, Alabama, ahead of the 2024 Main Street Now Conference. The Leadership Development Workshop is aimed at empowering revitalization professionals with tools and strategies to connect, motivate, and lead people effectively over an intensive two-day experience.

Led by expert leadership coach and facilitator Patricia Clason, the workshop’s focus on emotional and conversational intelligence will enrich participants’ knowledge base, strengthen their personal and interpersonal skills, and elevate their position as successful revitalization leaders. Whether navigating board conflicts or creating accountability with volunteers, participants will walk away with action plans to elevate their leadership approach. Additional networking activities will provide opportunities throughout the program to build a strong and supporting network with other revitalization professionals from across the country.

Key Learning Objectives: 
  • Develop and define a leadership style that is congruent with your core values  
  • Learn to navigate difficult and challenging conversations and situations common in leadership roles
  • Walk away with action plans to elevate your leadership approach and a national network of colleagues to continue growling alongside 

Agenda: The agenda includes breaks throughout both days and an early end time on the second day to provide participants also registered for the 2024 Main Street Now Conference to attend Sunday afternoon trainings, workshops, and activities. Preview the agenda here >

Who should participate: This workshop is ideal for revitalization professionals and leaders in management positions at the local, city-wide, or state level in organizations engaged in the fields of community revitalization and development.

Details

When: May 4-5, 2024

Where: Birmingham, Alabama

Rates:
Early Bird (by March 11): $395 Member | $545 Non-Member
Regular (by April 26): $450 Member | $600 Non-Member

Registration: Registration is open through April 26, or until capacity is reached. Secure your seat through MSAI's course catalog site here or as an add-on item for the 2024 Main Street Now Conference here. 

Availability: Space is limited, and seats are filled on a first-come, first-served basis. To ensure a smooth reservation process and workshop experience, early registration is highly recommended. A waitlist will be available.

Member Discounts: Main Street America members are eligible to receive a discount on this workshop. Learn more about member discounts here.

Workshop Policies: MSAI is pleased to offer this in-person workshop in adherence to the 2024 Main Street Now Conference policies. Details about the workshop cancellation policy can be found here.

Hotel & Travel Logistics: Information about hotels, travel options, health and safety guidelines, meals, and more can be found here.

Conference Registration

Course Catalog Registration

Credit: AICP members can earn Certification Maintenance (CM) credits for this activity. More information about AICP’s CM program can be found here.

Main Street America Institute participants may receive credit for this activity. MSAI is currently undergoing an intensive program assessment to ensure our curriculum meets the needs of our network and provides content that is reflective of everyone we serve. Therefore, our required coursework and credential offerings are evolving. Please take note of the following: 
  • Current Participants: Those already in progress toward their Leadership Development Certificate and/or MSARP Credential may receive credit for this course toward the completion of their certification journey, depending on their current status. Please contact us at msai@mainstreet.org for more information.  
  • New Participants: The 2024 Leadership Development Workshop will not count toward the existing Leadership Development Certificate and/or MSARP Credential for new participants looking to begin their journey toward certification. However, participants will gain invaluable skills crucial to leading revitalization efforts.  

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Community Transformation Workshop

An essential component of the Main Street America Institute curriculum, the Community Transformation Workshop is an intensive and interactive two-day experience filled with educational sessions and exercises aimed to provide participants with advanced tools and strategies to address complex revitalization projects and initiatives.

The workshop includes instructional sessions led by experts in the field and hands-on projects and assignments showcasing communities implementing strategic approaches to Main Street revitalization. Emphasizing the importance of partnerships and collaboration, this format provides a learning environment that draws upon the experience and expertise of both the instructors and the participants. Case studies and networking activities will be offered to enhance the participants’ overall learning experience.

Key Learning Objectives At-a-Glance: 

  • Gain a comprehensive understanding of the Main Street Approach. 

  • Define Transformation Strategies using data, surveys, and district investigation. 

  • Apply the workshop’s learning objectives through strategic leadership.  

  • And more! 

Interested in learning more?  Read Reflections from the 2023 Community Transformation Workshop in Washington here >

The Details

When: Fall 2024

Where: TBA

Rates: To be announced spring 2024.

Registration: More information will be announced spring 2024. Subscribe to receive updates here >

Who Should Participate: This workshop is ideal for revitalization professionals and leaders in management positions at the local, city-wide or state level in organizations engaged in the fields of community revitalization and development.

Availability: Space is limited. Registration is filled on a first-come, first-served basis.

Member Discounts: Main Street America members are eligible to receive a discount on this workshop. Learn more about member discounts here.

Credit: Main Street America Institute participants may receive credit for this activity. MSAI is currently undergoing an intensive program assessment to ensure our curriculum meets the needs of our network and provides content that is reflective of everyone we serve. Therefore, our required coursework and credential offerings are evolving. Stay tuned for updates.

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