Gather & Grow: Townies & Manager’s Meeting – May 28-29 in Bedford, PA

Save the date for Gather & Grow: Townies & Manager’s Meeting at the beautiful Omni Bedford Springs Resort on May 28-29, 2025! Hosted by the Pennsylvania Downtown Center, this special event brings together community leaders, downtown professionals, and revitalization advocates from across the Commonwealth for two days of networking, learning, and celebration.

The Manager’s Meeting is a required event for Main Street Matters designated managers, as well as those seeking 2025 National Accreditation. In addition, the Townies Awards will recognize outstanding local leaders, businesses, and organizations making a lasting impact in their communities.

We Are Looking for Sponsors!

By sponsoring Gather & Grow, your organization gains exclusive access to community leaders, decision-makers, and revitalization professionals dedicated to strengthening downtowns and neighborhoods across Pennsylvania. Sponsorship benefits include high-visibility branding, direct engagement opportunities, and the chance to showcase your commitment to community development.

View our Sponsorship Prospectus for details on sponsorship levels and benefits HERE

Nominate a Townie!

We are still accepting nominations for this year’s Townies Awards! If you know a person, project, or organization making a difference in their community, we encourage you to submit a nomination.

View the guidelines and application HERE

Join us for this exciting event and be a part of Pennsylvania’s community revitalization movement. Stay tuned for registration details and hotel information!