2024 Conference

Eureka | Sept 16-18

Join us for California Main Street’s 2024 conference, "Powering Local Growth," with Educational Sessions held at the Wharfinger Building in historic Old Town Eureka

Join us in September for:
Three days of content, conversation, and opportunities to connect
Information-rich sessions with local and national experts
Sunset Happy Hour at the Historic Carson Mansion
Guided Walking Tour of Eureka’s Murals
Passionate Main Street professionals gathering to share best practices

Registration launches June 1

Want to share your knowledge with the CAMS community? Let us know!

Themes include commercial district revitalization, housing, promotion strategies and other topics guided by the Main Street Approach. All presentation types will be considered (keynote, solo, panel, roundtable, etc.). 

Submit your ideas HERE by May 15. Our conference committee will review all submissions received. Speakers who are selected will receive a FREE conference registration and other exclusive perks. 

Co-Hosts

Powering

Local

Growth

The past few years have been times of great change and challenges for downtown and commercial corridor leaders.

The 2024 CAMS Conference's educational sessions will focus on some of the most pressing issues in Main Street revitalization in 2024 and beyond, including:

 

  • Main Street 101 and the New Community Standards for Accreditation

  • Housing and Real Estate Development

  • Fostering Local Tourism, Entrepreneurship Ecosystems, and the Arts

  • Farmers' Markets Best Practices

  • Special Assessment Districts

  • Advocacy & Legislative Updates

Location

Conference sessions will take place at the Wharfinger Building, conveniently located right on the water at 1 Marina Way.
Our Sunset Happy Hour will take place at the historic Carson Mansion located at 143 M. Street.

Travel

Fly in and out of the Arcata / Eureka Airport (ACV)
on United or Avelo Airlines (from Burbank)

Hotel

Best Western Plus Humboldt Bay Inn
15% discount for attendees who book directly by calling 707-443-2234. When calling, mention “Main Street Conference” to receive the discount.

Inn at 2nd & C (Historic Eagle House)
15% discount for attendees - Code available soon!

Registration Fees

Registration Launches June 1.

CAMS Members:

  • Two (2) complimentary registration per membership.

  • Additional registrations: $150 before August 1, $199 regular online and on-site.

Non-Members: $200 before August 1, $250 regular online and on-site.

Single-Day Passes: $99

Registration Launches June 1

Conference Schedule At-A-Glance

  • Monday, September 16: Pre-Conference Activities

    Explore the Neighborhood
    Walking Tour of Eureka s Murals

    Pre-Conference Workshop
    Topic and Speaker TBA

    Networking Event
    Sunset Happy Hour at the Carson Mansion

  • Tuesday, September 17: Conference Day 1

    Educational Sessions: Sample Topics
    Main Street 101 / Update on New Main Street Community Accreditation Standards

    All about California Cultural Districts

    Entrepreneurship Pipelines & B2B Mentorship

    Leadership & Succession Planning

    Networking Event
    Art & Mingle at Morris Graves Museum of Art

    ***Schedule of event subject to change***

  • Wednesday, September 18: Conference Day 2

    Educational Sessions: Sample Topics
    The Role of Advocacy in Advancing a Successful Main Street Program

    Housing and Homelessness Strategies

    New California Policies & Guidelines for Businesses

    Real Estate Solutions for your Main Street

    Online Tools for your District

Sponsors and Partners:

 
 
 
 

Sponsoring the California Main Street Conference is a targeted, cost-effective way to reach local and regional community leaders and stakeholders in the preservation-based revitalization space.

Sponsor packages provide partners with the opportunity to:

  • Demonstrate support for the Main Street Movement

  • Connect directly with local leaders and policy shapers.

  • Support California economies on their journey to revitalization

Partner With Us!

Explore Past Conferences

Our 2023 conference, "A Vision For Success," was held in downtown Oceanside with three days of educational sessions, networking, and professional development plus a workshop presented by the National Park Service. 78 Main Street professionals from 20+ California communities attended our first in-person conference since 2018. Catch some of the highlights in this montage video created by MainStreet Oceanside. Learn More >