Detroit Announced as 2027 Main Street Now Conference Host City

LANSING, Mich. - Detroit, Michigan, will serve as the host city for the 2027 Main Street Now Conference. Hosted by Main Street America in partnership with Michigan Main Street and Main Street Oakland County, the industry-leading conference is poised to attract thousands of local leaders from across the country to Detroit.

The annual Main Street Now Conference is the largest convening of community leaders, civic officials, and industry professionals working at the intersection of economic development, civic infrastructure, and historic preservation in historic Main Street commercial districts.

From May 3-5, 2027, experts in economic development, historic preservation, and place management will lead dynamic professional development and network-building activities. Attendees will also have ample opportunities to engage in immersive learning experiences through mobile workshops and tours hosted by local Main Street communities.

"We're thrilled to co-host the 2027 Main Street Now Conference and highlight the innovation, collaboration, and impact happening across Detroit," said Laura K. Krizov, Michigan Main Street Manager at the Michigan Economic Development Corporation. "The conference is a unique opportunity to not only share Michigan's story, but to learn from our colleagues in other states and elevate the work happening in communities across the country."

Between sessions, attendees are expected to explore local shops, eateries, and attractions in downtown Detroit and nearby Michigan Main Street districts, including Mexicantown, Live 6, North End, Hamtramck, Saline, Blissfield, Adrian, and Howell.

The Main Street Now Conference was previously held in Detroit in 2014.

Details about conference themes, keynote speakers, and partnership opportunities for sponsors, speakers, and exhibitors are scheduled for release in the coming months.

More information and updates are available at mainstreet.org/now2027.

ABOUT MICHIGAN MAIN STREET

Michigan Main Street works to strengthen communities by revitalizing downtowns and commercial districts through historic preservation, economic development, and community engagement. Its mission is to foster vibrant, sustainable local economies by supporting place-based development and small businesses. Through a comprehensive, community-driven approach, the program helps champion attractive, thriving districts where people want to live, work, and visit. By providing resources, training, and technical assistance, Michigan Main Street empowers local leaders to preserve the distinct qualities that make their downtowns unique while driving long-term economic growth.

ABOUT MAIN STREET AMERICA

Main Street America leads a movement committed to strengthening communities through preservation-based economic development in older and historic downtowns and neighborhood commercial districts. For more than 40 years, Main Street America has provided a practical, adaptable, and impactful framework for community-driven, comprehensive revitalization through the Main Street Approach™. Today, the network includes more than 1,600 communities across the country working to build stronger places through preservation-based economic development. Since 1980, the Main Street movement has resulted in $124.67 billion reinvested locally, 188,583 net new businesses, 852,443 net gain in jobs, 356,424 buildings rehabbed, and 41 million volunteer hours. For more information, visit mainstreet.org.

ABOUT MAIN STREET NOW CONFERENCE

Main Street Now is the largest national conference of local leaders working to advance preservation-based economic opportunity in downtowns and neighborhood commercial districts. This annual event provides learning experiences that equip local leaders with time-tested and innovative strategies to strengthen the social, civic, and economic fabric of their communities. For more information, visit mainstreet.org/now.

About Michigan Economic Development Corporation (MEDC)

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