Join local leaders and experts in commercial district stewardship from across the country for three days of insightful education sessions, unique special events, immersive mobile workshops, and memorable experiences in Philadelphia.
From downtowns in rural places to commercial corridors in cities, the Main Street Now Conference offers time-tested approaches, new techniques, and opportunities to exchange ideas designed to help your team address pressing issues impacting your community.
Main Street Now 2025 will take place at the Philadelphia Marriott Downtown. Located in the heart of City Center at 1201 Market Street (guest entrance at 1200 Filbert Street), Philadelphia Marriott Downtown makes the entire conference and city easily accessible.
Amenities include spacious and welcoming rooms, free Wi-Fi, a fitness center and indoor pool, and an on-site restaurant/bar, bowling alley, arcade, and art gallery.
Stay at the conference hotel for $259 per night (plus taxes and fees). Conference rooms are limited and available on a first-come, first-reserved basis—act now!
Meet new people and connect with colleagues from across the Main Street network! From scheduled network-building activities and fun events to impromptu encounters at sessions and during breaks, you’ll find unlimited opportunities to meet like-minded individuals, develop professional relationships, and lean into the community that surrounds you at Main Street Now.
Tap into the expertise of your peers, industry professionals, and supporters. With 100+ education sessions and mobile workshops, learn how to leverage time-tested techniques rooted in the Main Street Approach and innovative methods to support your community’s Main Street efforts. Come with an open mind and return home with knowledge backed with tangible takeaways.
When Main Streeters get together, it’s magic. And when they gather for the largest convening of place professionals, the energy is electric. From the Welcome Reception to the Big Bash, you’ll find a plethora of celebratory moments—big and small—that will leave you feeling rejuvenated, energized, and inspired to take your organization’s Main Street efforts to the next level!
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Read MoreThe Main Street Now Conference is a one-of-a-kind event, providing attendees with an opportunity to convene and learn about the innovative methods and practices that make the Main Street Approach™ one of the most powerful economic development tools in the nation. It is hosted by Main Street America, a nonprofit organization leading the movement committed to strengthening communities through preservation-based economic development in older and historic downtowns and neighborhood commercial districts.
