Events
Learn & Connect with Us
From monthly check-ins to annual conferences, the California Main Street network and Main Street America team are committed to providing ample opportunities for our members to learn and connect.
Upcoming Events
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Monthly Member Meet-Ups
3rd Tuesday, 11am - 12pm, via Zoom
Open to all CAMS Members.
Get important updates from the CAMS board and National Main Street. Share your challenges, opportunities, and successes, and connect with your peers.
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CAMS Conference 2024
September 16-18, 2024
Old Town EurekaJoin fellow California commercial district revitalization leaders for three days of best practices, key trends & transformation strategies.
Surrounded by redwoods on the beautiful North Coast, historic Old Town Eureka is home to landmark buildings, vibrant murals, local shops, and eateries.
Recent Events
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Webinar: Baby Steps to Becoming Main Street Housing Heroes
Date: Tuesday, November 14, 2023
Time: 11am
Join Michael Powe, Ph.D. Senior Director of Research at Main Street America for a discussion on housing and the role Main Streets play in addressing the supply and cost of housing in their downtown districts and to learn about new tools and resources that Main Street America is developing to support Main Street leaders with advancing housing-related initiatives.
Registration is required.
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Webinar: The ABC's of Special Assessment Districts
Date: Tuesday, October 17, 2023
Time: 11am
Join host Carson Lambeth, Vice President at Civitas Advisors for a breakdown of assessment districts by type and function. Learn the basics of district formation, day to day management, and more
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Webinar: Retail Trends Impacting District Spaces
Date: Tuesday, August 15, 2023
Time: 11am
Join us for a discussion with Matt Wagner, Ph.D, Senior Program Officer at Main Street America outlining retail trends, their impacts on small business owners, and innovations for your districts.
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2023 Confrerence: A Vision For Success
Join fellow California commercial district revitalization leaders for three days of best practices, key trends & transformation strategies.
Feb 22-23, 2023
Feb 21: Pre-Conference Workshop on Disaster Preparedness hosted by the National Park Service -
Pre-Conference Workshop: Get Your Downtown Ready?
February 21 from 1-5PM
SpringHill Suites Downtown Oceanside
110 N. Myers Street, Oceanside, CAAt this hands-on workshop, participants will learn how to better prepare their community for the next disaster and build more resilient communities designed to recover more quickly.
This workshop is part of the Main Street Community Disaster Preparedness and Resilience program, which is supported by the Emergency Supplemental Historic Preservation Fund administered by the National Park Service.
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CAMS Conference 2022
March 24 - 25, 2022
Creating Community Vitality! was a 2-day virtual gathering and opportunity for all those involved in California commercial district revitalization to learn best practices, key trends, and economic development strategies to support small businesses as they continue to transform and recover from the pandemic.
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Open House Fall 2021
October 19, 2021
Historic downtown and commercial district revitalization practitioners, small business technical assistance providers, merchants associations, and elected representatives from across the state convened virtually for an action-packed morning of learning and networking.
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Board Engagement Training
August 17, 2021
During this monthly member check-in, Amanda Elliott, Senior Program Officer & Director of California Programs, spoke about the unique best practices, roles, and responsibilities vital to nurturing an effective board of directors for impactful Main Street programs.