July 31

Webinar

Two men pose in front of a large pile of flood debris.

Montpelier, Vermont. Photo by Katie Trautz, Montpelier Alive.

Disasters affect every community. But together, Main Street leaders can forge a stronger, more resilient future. Inspired by the Main Street Disaster and Resilience Toolkit, this interactive webinar is a can’t‑miss opportunity to share stories, strategies, and solutions for disaster preparedness and recovery. Through real-world insights and stories from Main Street leaders who have faced crises, you’ll connect with peers, exchange ideas, and discover how collective action can protect and preserve our shared spaces. 
 

Speakers:

  • Brooke Prouty, Business Specialist, Main Street Iowa
  • Carlos Ortega, Executive Director, Downtown Springfield, Illinois 
  • Katie Trautz, Executive Director, Montpelier Alive, Vermont
  • Liz Parham, Director, North Carolina Main Street and Rural Planning Center
  • Molly LaLone, Executive Director, Southfield Downtown Development Authority, Michigan
     

This webinar is the third in our four-part Summer Learning Webinar Series, offering encore presentations from the 2025 Main Street Now Conference. Find additional webinars from this series here. 

Registration is required to tune into the live webinar presentation. It will be recorded and available for replay in the Knowledge Hub (member login required).

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