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SUMMARY:Economic Summit 2025
DESCRIPTION:Main Street Matters: Tourism and the Small Business Factors in Economic Development\n\nSmall businesses are the heartbeat of local economies and Main Streets are where community character\, culture\, and commerce thrive. A vibrant sense of place and a strong quality of life not only enrich residents' lives but also attract visitors\, talent\, and investment that fuel long-term growth.\n\nJoin us at this year's Economic Summit to discover how small businesses and Main Street initiatives drive economic development\, boost tourism\, and strengthen community identity. Hear insights from dynamic speakers including Scott Peacock (Visit NC) and Michael Dougherty (NC Main Street)\, plus a panel of local leaders: Grace VandeVisser (Visit Alamance)\, Laura Schafer (Downtown Mebane Development Corporation)\, Jill Weston (Town of Elon)\, and Maggie Hogan (Downtown Burlington Corporation).\n\nDon't miss this chance to learn firsthand how thriving Main Streets and small businesses can transform communities and spark new opportunities.
X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:<p><em><strong>Main Street Matters: Tourism and the Small Business Factors in Economic Development</strong></em></p>\n\n<p>Small businesses are the heartbeat of local economies&mdash\;and Main Streets are where community character\, culture\, and commerce thrive. A vibrant sense of place and a strong quality of life not only enrich residents&rsquo\; lives but also attract visitors\, talent\, and investment that fuel long-term growth.</p>\n\n<p><span data-teams="true">Join us at this year&rsquo\;s <strong>Economic Summit</strong> to discover how small businesses and Main Street initiatives drive economic development\, boost tourism\, and strengthen community identity. Hear insights from dynamic speakers including <strong>Scott Peacock (Visit NC)</strong> and <strong>Michael Dougherty (NC Main Street)</strong>\, plus a panel of local leaders: <strong>Grace VandeVisser (Visit Alamance)</strong>\, <strong>Laura Schafer (Downtown Mebane Development Corporation)</strong>\, <strong>Jill Weston (Town of Elon)</strong>\, and <strong>Maggie Hogan (Downtown Burlington Corporation)</strong>.</span></p>\n\n<p><span data-teams="true">Don&rsquo\;t miss this chance to learn firsthand how thriving Main Streets and small businesses can transform communities and spark new opportunities.</span></p>\n
LOCATION:Turner Theatre/Schar Hall/School of Communications Elon University Campus
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DTSTAMP:20260515T135425Z
URL:https://members.alamancechamber.com/events/details/economic-summit-2025-2756
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