2008 Iowa Downtown Summit

Charles City, IA Tuesday, August 26, 2008

The 22nd annual Iowa Downtown Summit, sponsored by the Iowa Department of Economic Development and the Federal Home Loan Bank, Des Moines, offers practical information, ideas and solutions for preservation based downtown revitalization that is relevant to rural, mid-sized and urban communities.

Sustainability and "green" philosophies will be the emphasis this year. Learn about green initiatives, efficiency incentives, sustainable practices and how they relate to historic preservation.

Featured speakers are Kennedy Smith, CLUE Group; Hilary Greenberg, Greenberg Development Services; Sylvia Allen, Allen Consulting; Mike Jackson, Illinois Historic Preservation Agency; David Yocca, Conservation Design Forum; Drew McLellan, McLellan Marketing Group; Lynnae Hentzen, Center on Sustainable Communities; Jeff Geerts, Jane Seaton, and Thom Guzman, Iowa Department of Economic Development; and utility representatives.

Topics will include:

Business Retention
Marketing Downtown
Historic Preservation
Niche Development
Green Initiatives/Sustainable Practices
Recruitment
Sponsorships
IDED Programs
Understanding the Market

Printable version
2008 Iowa Downtown Summit Tuesday, August 26, 2008 8:00 am - Wednesday, August 27, 2008 12:15 pm Charles City Art Center and various meeting sites 301 North Jackson Charles City, IA 50616 United States Map and Directions ONLINE REGISTRATION IS NOW CLOSED. You are welcome to attend the Iowa Downtown Summit by registering on site. On Site Registration Fee: $150 per person	Tell a friend Add to Calendar Contact Information Debi Flanders 515.242.4734 Send Email

Iowa Downtown Summit Sponsors

Special thanks to Wells Dairy, Inc. for being a long time supporter of the Iowa Downtown Summit.

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