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NC Main Street Training

Communities that have been accepted into the NC Main Street, Small Town Main Street, and Downtown Associate Community programs are required to undergo annual training.

 

Below, you will find information about the upcoming trainings sponsored by the NC Main Street & Rural Planning Center.

 

If you are new to Main Street, please take a moment to review the "NC Main Street Training Requirements" provided below.

* The trainings and meetings on this page are exclusively for state designated programs.  If you would like to learn how you can apply to the NC Main Street Program, you can learn more HERE.

  • State Holiday
    State Holiday
    Mon, Jan 20
    Offices Closed
    Jan 20, 2025, 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
    Offices Closed
    Jan 20, 2025, 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
    Offices Closed
    Information Purposes Only: State Offices Will Be Closed Today
  •  Advanced Training | Making Your Business and Community a Destination
     Advanced Training | Making Your Business and Community a Destination
    Tue, Jan 21
    Buggy Building
    Jan 21, 2025, 8:00 AM – 3:30 PM
    Buggy Building, 115 Chatham St, Sanford, NC 27330, USA
    Jan 21, 2025, 8:00 AM – 3:30 PM
    Buggy Building, 115 Chatham St, Sanford, NC 27330, USA
  • Orientation  -  NEW DATE
    Orientation  -  NEW DATE
    Thu, Jan 23
    Virtual
    Jan 23, 2025, 9:30 AM – 12:00 PM
    Virtual
    Jan 23, 2025, 9:30 AM – 12:00 PM
    Virtual
    MS & STMS - Required Training Directors Must Attend Within First Two Months of Hire Date Staff - Welcome to Attend
  •  Advanced Training | Making Your Business and Community a Destination
     Advanced Training | Making Your Business and Community a Destination
    Mon, Jan 27
    5th & Washington Events Center
    Jan 27, 2025, 8:00 AM – 3:30 PM
    5th & Washington Events Center, 103 S Fifth St, Mebane, NC 27302, USA
    Jan 27, 2025, 8:00 AM – 3:30 PM
    5th & Washington Events Center, 103 S Fifth St, Mebane, NC 27302, USA
  •  Advanced Training | Making Your Business and Community a Destination | Rescheduled Group
     Advanced Training | Making Your Business and Community a Destination | Rescheduled Group
    Tue, Jan 28
    Edna Boykin Cultural Center
    Jan 28, 2025, 8:00 AM – 3:30 PM
    Edna Boykin Cultural Center, 108 Nash St, Wilson, NC 27893, USA
    Jan 28, 2025, 8:00 AM – 3:30 PM
    Edna Boykin Cultural Center, 108 Nash St, Wilson, NC 27893, USA
    Attendees who signed up for the 1/22 New Bern training, have been moved to the Wilson training due to the weather forecast for coastal North Carolina.
  •  Advanced Training | Making Your Business and Community a Destination
     Advanced Training | Making Your Business and Community a Destination
    Tue, Jan 28
    Edna Boykin Cultural Center
    Jan 28, 2025, 8:00 AM – 3:30 PM
    Edna Boykin Cultural Center, 108 Nash St, Wilson, NC 27893, USA
    Jan 28, 2025, 8:00 AM – 3:30 PM
    Edna Boykin Cultural Center, 108 Nash St, Wilson, NC 27893, USA
  •  Advanced Training | Making Your Business and Community a Destination
     Advanced Training | Making Your Business and Community a Destination
    Mon, Feb 03
    The Reeves Theater & Cafe
    Feb 03, 2025, 8:00 AM – 3:30 PM
    The Reeves Theater & Cafe, 129 W Main St, Elkin, NC 28621, USA
    Feb 03, 2025, 8:00 AM – 3:30 PM
    The Reeves Theater & Cafe, 129 W Main St, Elkin, NC 28621, USA
  •  Advanced Training | Making Your Business and Community a Destination
     Advanced Training | Making Your Business and Community a Destination
    Tue, Feb 04
    The Green Room Community Theater
    Feb 04, 2025, 8:00 AM – 3:30 PM
    The Green Room Community Theater, 10 S Main Ave, Newton, NC 28658, USA
    Feb 04, 2025, 8:00 AM – 3:30 PM
    The Green Room Community Theater, 10 S Main Ave, Newton, NC 28658, USA
  • Orientation
    Orientation
    Thu, Feb 06
    Virtual
    Feb 06, 2025, 9:30 AM – 12:00 PM
    Virtual
    Feb 06, 2025, 9:30 AM – 12:00 PM
    Virtual
    MS & STMS - Required Training Directors Must Attend Within First Two Months of Hire Date Staff - Welcome to Attend
  • Small-Scale Development & Historic Tax Credit Training | Oxford | $25.00
    Small-Scale Development & Historic Tax Credit Training | Oxford | $25.00
    Wed, Feb 12
    City Hall Auditorium
    Feb 12, 2025, 8:30 AM – 4:30 PM EST
    City Hall Auditorium, 300 Williamsboro St, Oxford, NC 27565
    Feb 12, 2025, 8:30 AM – 4:30 PM EST
    City Hall Auditorium, 300 Williamsboro St, Oxford, NC 27565
    NCMS & STMS - Required Training Must Attend At Least ONE Small-Scale Training Who SHOULD ATTEND - See Description
  •  Advanced Training | Making Your Business and Community a Destination
     Advanced Training | Making Your Business and Community a Destination
    Mon, Feb 17
    Appalachian Theatre of the High Country
    Feb 17, 2025, 8:00 AM – 3:30 PM
    Appalachian Theatre of the High Country, 559 W King St, Boone, NC 28607
    Feb 17, 2025, 8:00 AM – 3:30 PM
    Appalachian Theatre of the High Country, 559 W King St, Boone, NC 28607
  •  Advanced Training | Making Your Business and Community a Destination
     Advanced Training | Making Your Business and Community a Destination
    Tue, Feb 18
    Transylvania County Library
    Feb 18, 2025, 8:00 AM – 3:30 PM
    Transylvania County Library, 212 S Gaston St, Brevard, NC 28712, USA
    Feb 18, 2025, 8:00 AM – 3:30 PM
    Transylvania County Library, 212 S Gaston St, Brevard, NC 28712, USA
  • Coffee Chat with NC Main Street
    Coffee Chat with NC Main Street
    Tue, Feb 18
    Virtual Link Will Be Sent to You
    Feb 18, 2025, 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM
    Virtual Link Will Be Sent to You
    Feb 18, 2025, 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM
    Virtual Link Will Be Sent to You
    MS & STMS - Optional Support Staff - Welcome to Attend
  • NC Main Street Conference
    NC Main Street Conference
    Tue, Mar 11
    The Charles Mack Citizen Center
    Mar 11, 2025, 8:00 AM – Mar 13, 2025, 5:00 PM
    The Charles Mack Citizen Center, 215 N Main St, Mooresville, NC 28115
    Mar 11, 2025, 8:00 AM – Mar 13, 2025, 5:00 PM
    The Charles Mack Citizen Center, 215 N Main St, Mooresville, NC 28115
    MS & STMS - Required to Attend - Director and at Least 1 Volunteer Staff - Recommended to Attend Board & Committee Members - Recommended to Attend Town/City Staff & Leadership - Recommended to Attend The NC Main Street Conference Registration Will Open in January of 2025
  • DAC Information Session - During NC Main Street Conference
    DAC Information Session - During NC Main Street Conference
    Tue, Mar 11
    Charles Mack Citizen Center
    Mar 11, 2025, 10:30 AM – 11:30 AM EDT
    Charles Mack Citizen Center, 215 N Main St, Mooresville, NC 28115
    Mar 11, 2025, 10:30 AM – 11:30 AM EDT
    Charles Mack Citizen Center, 215 N Main St, Mooresville, NC 28115
    For Communities Interested in NC Main Street. Join Us for this Toolkit Session:  "Thinking About Main Street" | During the NC Main Street Conference (March 11-13) March 11, 2025 | 10:30 am - 11:30 am   Charles Mack Citizen Center | 215 N Main Street, Mooresville, NC 28115 
  • Coffee Chat with NC Main Street
    Coffee Chat with NC Main Street
    Tue, Apr 01
    Virtual Link Will Be Sent to You
    Apr 01, 2025, 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM
    Virtual Link Will Be Sent to You
    Apr 01, 2025, 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM
    Virtual Link Will Be Sent to You
    MS & STMS - Optional Support Staff - Welcome to Attend
  • DAC Information Session
    DAC Information Session
    Thu, Apr 03
    Virtual Information Session
    Apr 03, 2025, 8:30 AM – 9:30 PM EDT
    Virtual Information Session
    Apr 03, 2025, 8:30 AM – 9:30 PM EDT
    Virtual Information Session
    Communities who would like to apply to the DAC program (the pathway to Main Street) MUST attend at least ONE of the two sessions offered in 2025.
  • National Main Street Conference
    National Main Street Conference
    Sun, Apr 06
    Philadelphia, PA
    Apr 06, 2025, 8:00 AM – Apr 09, 2025, 5:00 PM
    Philadelphia, PA
    Apr 06, 2025, 8:00 AM – Apr 09, 2025, 5:00 PM
    Philadelphia, PA
    MS & STMS: Recommended to Attend Save the date for the 2025 Main Street Now Conference in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, from April 6 – 9.
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