Gearing up for RevitalizeWA 2013!

Announcing the 2013 RevitalizeWA keynote speaker: Charles Marohn, Jr. Charles Marohn, Jr. is President of Strong Towns, a nonpartisan, nonprofit organization headquartered in Minnesota, that has a fresh take on community design and sustainability.  This group has introduced a new model of sustainable growth that allows America's towns to become financially secure and self-sufficient by establishing an approach to development that accounts for the full cost of growth. Read more about Strong Towns and Charles Marohn here. Excellence on Main Awards Help us celebrate achievements in preservation and revitalization in Washington’s Main Street Network! Nominate your downtown project for an Excellence on Main Award, open to all communities affiliated with the Washington State Main Street Network. See the award descriptions (the categories changed this year!) and download the nomination submission form here. (Submissions are due March 29, 2013) Become a conference sponsor Sponsorship of this regional event is an excellent way to showcase your business to a target audience. We anticipate drawing 250 attendees, from across the Pacific Northwest, who understand and support our efforts to revitalize Washington’s historic resources. Click here to see sponsorship benefits and download the registration form. (Please note: logos must be received by April 5 to be included in conference materials.) Donate to our silent auction Download the donation form and return it to Sarah Hansen, our Main Street Coordinator. All proceeds go to support the Main Street Mentorship Program. Conference registration and room reservations Registration will be available beginning March 20 at eventbrite.com. Meanwhile, make sure you reserve your room at the Hilton Vancouver. When you call, 360.993.4500, be sure to refer to "RevitalizeWA 2013" to get the conference discount. You can also book your room online at our Hilton Group Page. More information, including room rates, is available here.