Annual Confrence
About
California commercial district revitalization professionals and community stakeholders connect on best practices, key trends, and economic development strategies to help transform their Main Street, historic downtown, and commercial districts.
Three full days of educational content and connection
Appearances by elected officials representing California communities
Special keynote addresses from state and national industry leaders
Pre-Conference Workshop on Disaster Preparedness presented by the National Park Service
Historic Walking Tour of Oceanside, Sunset Happy Hour and more!
Our Mission
California Main Street (CAMS) is a diverse network of communities supported by Main Street Approach practitioners, working to revitalize historic commercial districts through a place-based model that fosters inclusive transformation strategies. We do this by providing training, access to resources, partnership opportunities, and best practices to our members and affiliates.
Our Vision
CAMS is a convener of historic commercial district revitalization practitioners, industry experts, and policy makers, providing resources, technical assistance, and a support network to move forward individual and collective efforts to foster equitable economic development, promote state tourism, and advocate for investment in our community-based programs.
Our Ecosystem
When it comes to revitalization work, it takes a robust ecosystem of peers and partners at all levels to successfully create a place that is for and by the community. California Main Street brings together a diverse network of grassroots community organizations and state-wide partners. CAMS is part of Main Street America, a coast-to-coast network of organizations and individuals working to bring vitality and prosperity to downtowns across the country through the framework of the Main Street Approach.