Iowa Downtown Summit
(August 24, 2010 9:00 AM to August 25, 2010 12:00 PM)

The 24th annual Iowa Downtown Summit, sponsored by the Iowa Department of Economic Development and the Federal Home Loan Bank - Des Moines, will be held August 24 & 25 in Davenport, Iowa.

The conference provides opportunities for attendees to make new contacts, hear about the latest trends, acquire practical information and ideas, and learn strategies for historic preservation-based commercial district revitalization that is relevant to rural, mid-sized and urban communities.

Featured speakers include Senator Tom Harkin (invited), Carol Dyson (Illinois Historic Preservation Agency), Dan Carmody (Eastern Market Corporation) and Ron Frantz (Oklahoma Department of Commerce).

Session topics include: the Americans with Disabilities Act; upper story development; farmers' market and local sustainability; marketing; new non-profit tax reporting requirements; retail innovations; creating child friendly districts; fundraising; niche promotions; helping retailers compete; cultural and heritage events; engaging a young workforce; and understanding market analysis. In addition, tours of Davenport's LEED certified police station, mixed use development, arts and culture venues and neighborhood commercial districts will be offered.

Conference registration will be available July 1 online at www.iowaeconomicdevelopment.com/register. Questions? Call 515.725.3055 or e-mail downtown@iowa.gov.

Join us for the state's premier downtown revitalization conference in Davenport, August 24 & 25, 2010.

** Join our green initiative! Sign up to receive information electronically at www.iowaeconomicdevelopment.com/register and click on "Register" (located in the upper right hand corner) and select "Iowa Downtown Resource Center / Main Street Iowa" from the subscription list.