About the Conference
About the Conference
The Mainstreet Conference 2009 is the biennial gathering of professionals involved in mainstreets Australia-wide. This year's theme "Rediscovering the Heart" will consider the trend back towards the creation of vibrant mainstreets, after years of onslaught from purpose-built shopping centres. This trend has been happening across the globe but is not automatic in every centre.
Conference themes include planning, design and marketing of mainstreets in Australia and further afield, addressing both practical and specific issues and looking at trends and future insights.
The key purpose of the Mainstreet National Conference 2009 is to enhance professional opportunities for members of Mainstreet by developing, recognising and promoting their ability to participate in and lead innovation and change.
Who should attend this Conference:
- Local Government Personnel including:
- Economic and Community Development Officers.
- Planners.
- Councillors.
- Chamber of Commerce and Business Associations.
- Members and Executive Officers of Regional / Economic Development Boards.
- Mainstreet and Centre Managers, Centre Coordinators and Placemakers.
- Small Business Community Organisations and Leaders.
- Developers.
- Urban Designers and Planners.
- Business and Industry Leaders.
- Members of Mainstreet and Town Centre Committees.
- Business Enterprise Centres.
- Academics with an interest in Local and Community Economic Development.
- Policy Makers.
- Tourism Officers and Practitioners.
- Training Providers and Institutions with a commitment to Small Business Development.
- Retailers and Traders Associations.
- Arts and Cultural Organisations