Fall Dates Set for Downtown 101s, Manager’s Meetings & Leadership Forums

Fall Manager’s Meetings & Leadership Forums along with the Fall Downtown 101s will take place in Greensburg on September 29 & 30 and in Pottsville on October 6 & 7.

Manager’s Meeting | Who Should Attend: Main Street & Elm Street Manager’s and Staff

The Manager’s Meeting is a collaborative working session centered on real-world problem solving, peer discussion, and resource sharing. Manager’s Meeting are required for all Designated Main Street Matters Main Street and Elm Street Programs, as well as for any communities working towards eligibility for the Main Street America’s National Accreditation. PDC membership is required to attend Manager’s Meetings.

Leadership Forum | Who Should Attend: Main & Elm Street Board Members

The Leadership Forum is a companion session designed to strengthen board/manager alignment and governance practices. Board Members are more than welcome to join for the entire Manager’s Meeting, and the Leadership Forum breakout session will take place from 10:30am – noon. Leadership Forum attendance is required once a year by a board or committee member for any communities working towards Main Street America’s National Accreditation and encouraged for Main Street & Elm Street designated programs. This will be the last chance for board members to attend in 2026!

Downtown 101 | Who Should Attend: Anyone interested in community revitalization!

The Downtown 101 is for new managers, board members, or community members interested in community revitalization. Attendees will receive an overview of the Main Street Approach.

Greensburg Meeting Information

• All meetings will take place at the Westmoreland Museum of American Art located at 221 N Main Street. Parking is available in the museum lot.
• Recommended hotels include the Holiday Inn & Suites Greensburg, the Courtyard by Marriott, and the Hampton Inn Greensburg.
• Anyone staying over after the Downtown 101 on Tuesday, September 29 or arriving early, join your fellow changemakers for dinner at 7 PM at El Diablo Brewing Co. & Wood Fired Kitchen. Guests are welcome to arrive as early as 6:30 PM. El Diablo Brewing Co. & Wood Fired Kitchen is located at 503 New Alexandria Road. If planning to attend, please RSVP to Nancy Ligus by September 23.
• Registration closes for the Downtown 101, Manager’s Meeting & Leadership Forum on Friday, September 25.

Pottsville Meeting Information

• The Downtown 101 will take place at Alvernia University located at 500 Progress Ave. Parking is available in the university lot.
• The Manager’s Meeting and Leadership Forum will take place at The Miners 1928 Hotel located at 121 S Progress Ave.
• Hotel accommodations can be made at The Miners 1928 Inn. If the Inn is full, additional hotel options include the Towne Place Suites by Marriott or the Country Inn & Suites by Radisson. Both hotels are off Rt. 81 and 15 minutes from downtown.
• For those staying over on Tuesday, October 6 after the Downtown 101 or arriving early, join colleagues for an evening of dinner and axe throwing at The Chopping Block – 370 S. Centre Street (just a short walk from The Miners 1928 Hotel). Doors open at 5:30 PM, but feel free to arrive whenever you can. Axe throwing is $15 per person, payable at the door. For your convenience, dinner will be catered at The Chopping Block, and a cash bar will be available for drinks. If planning to attend, RSVP to Denise Klinger by October 1.
• Bonus Tour: Yuengling Brewery is offering a free tour starting at 3:45 PM on Wednesday, October 7. This tour is capped at 25 people so RSVP early! If you would like to enjoy this brewery tour, RSVP to Denise Klinger by September 22.
• Registration closes for the Downtown 101, Manager’s Meeting & Leadership Forum on Friday, October 2.

REGISTER TODAY USING THE LINKS BELOW!

• Greensburg Downtown 101 | Sept. 29
• Greensburg Manager’s Meeting & Leadership Forum | Sept. 30
• Pottsville Downtown 101 | Oct. 6
• Pottsville Manager’s Meeting & Leadership Forum | Oct. 7