Monday, February 27, 2012

Main Street Arkansas Update - February 27, 2012

Main Street Arkansas Calendar – February 27 – March 2, 2012

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MONDAY Greg, Nancy – Siloam Springs & Rogers (planning & site visits); Mark – Clarksville, Eureka Springs, Rogers (seminar & site visits)

TUESDAY Greg, Nancy – Siloam Springs & Rogers (planning & site visits); Mark – Clarksville, Eureka Springs (seminar & site visits) ; Sam – Wynne (presentation on the Downtown Network)

WEDNESDAY Greg, Nancy – Siloam Springs & Rogers (return ; Mark – Clarksville, Eureka Springs,

THURSDAY

FRIDAY

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IN THIS ISSUE:

Changes Come to That Book Store

Celebrating 20 Years of Main Street Russellville

Occupy the USGBC, LEED for Preservation

Measuring the Impact of Historic Preservation

Grant Opportunity

AR Festival Association Board Member Application

Change Comes to That Book Store in Blytheville

http://www.arktimes.com/ArkansasBlog/archives/2012/02/21/change-coming-to-that-bookstore-in-blytheville

Celebrating 20 Years of Main Street Russellville

http://rivervalleyleader.com/content/20-years-main-street-russellville

Occupy the USGBC. LEED Must Better Address Historic Preservation

http://rustwire.com/2012/02/23/guest-editorial-occupy-the-usgbc-a-call-to-arms-for-preservationists/

Measuring the Impact of Historic Preservation (pdf file – new report from the Advisory Council on Historic Preservation)

http://www.achp.gov/docs/economic-impacts-of-historic-preservation-study.pdf

Young Entrepreneurs Grant

http://foundationcenter.org/pnd/rfp/rfp_item.jhtml?id=372100029

AR Festival & Events Association Looking for Board Members

Do you want to make a difference in the festivals and events industry? Do you know someone who would make a good board member? Contact Katie McManners, Nomination Chair, for more information at kmcmanners@gmail.com or 501-682-3427.