Main Street Matters: Tourism and the Small Business Factors in Economic Development
Date and Time
Thursday Oct 16, 2025
3:30 PM - 6:30 PM EDT
Attendee Check-In | 3:30 p.m.
Program | 4:00 - 5:30 p.m.
Reception | 5:30 - 6:30 p.m.
Location
Turner Theatre/Schar Hall/School of Communications Elon University Campus
Fees/Admission
Registration details are outlined below:
September 3 - 30 | General Registration Opens
Chamber Investors - $50
Non Investors - $75
October 1 - 8 | Late Registration Fee Applies
Chamber Investors - $75
Non Investors - $90
Registration closes October 8th at 5:00 p.m.
Thank you to our Corporate Event Sponsors: Alamance Community College, Bobbitt, Cintas, Cone Health, First Bank, First National Bank, Gilliam Bell Moser, Glen Raven, Labcorp, National OnDemand, Samet, STOUT STUART MCGOWEN & KING, LLP, Truliant Federal Credit Union, Truist
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Contact Information
Stephanie Williams
336-228-1338
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Description
Small 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.
Join 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 Adam Shull (City of Burlington).
Don’t miss this chance to learn firsthand how thriving Main Streets and small businesses can transform communities and spark new opportunities.
