If your travel budget didn’t allow you to connect with peers from across the country in Oklahoma, you can still take a little time out of your day this afternoon or tomorrow to virtually attend one these upcoming presentations from the National Main Streets Conference taking place now in Oklahoma City. Just visit the Web site at the designated time to watch the stream.
The Main Street Awards
Tuesday May 4, 6 p.m.
Even if you cannot be there in person, you can still be among the first to hear the names of the five winners of the 2010 Great American Main Street Awards®. Hear the stories of the 2010 Main Street Leadership Award winners: Washington State Main Street Coalition and their innovative use of social media and traditional advocacy tactics to save the statewide Main Street coordinating program through legislative action.; and the Michigan Main Street Center for their leadership in developing a national “Shop Main Street” media campaign and video, which they co-branded with the National Trust Main Street Center® and distributed through television and social media outlets.
The Closing Session
Wednesday May 5, 12:45 p.m.
Author of Green Building and Remodeling for Dummies and green architect Eric Corey Freed will walk us through his creative and bizarre world of sustainable design. Experience the rapid advancements in green building and discover the latest systems to save energy, water and resources.