Workshops
Hometown Minnesota offers technical workshops to Main Street project managers,
economic development staff, and government officials. The workshops address
specific topics and provide an opportunity for idea exchange, open discussion,
and application of techniques in a small group setting. Hometown typically
sponsors three to four workshops per year, and member communities can attend
free of additional charge. Workshops are open to non-member communities for
a $75 fee.
Technical
Assistance
Hometown can provide on-site workshops and technical assistance tailored to
your community’s specific downtown revitalization needs. Technical assistance
topics include land use, urban design, façade and public realm improvements,
organizational or strategic planning, promotional issues, historic preservation,
and development strategies. Member communities receive a discount on workshops
and technical assistance.
Resources,
Specialists, and Other Assistance
Hometown can provide referrals to specialists, grant-writing assistance, and
introductions to other programs or organizations. Member communities receive
assistance free of charge.
Creating
Main Street Programs
Hometown Minnesota will assist communities with creating Main Street programs.
Hometown will manage any of the four components of a new program’s first year,
including Reconnaissance Visit, a Resource Team visit, and a year-end retreat.
First-year program fees are tailored to each community’s needs.
