This presentation is suited for small business owners, downtown enthusiasts, local artists and art groups and community builders.
It will showcase:
- Key elements of downtown and storefront beautification
- Wow factors on small budgets
- The impact of public art
- Power of collaborations
- Community building as economic development
- Low cost, high impact placemaking
- Real life case studies of small town revitalization
About Leslie:
An entrepreneurial spirit and love of exploring led Leslie to create Streets Alive in her downtown core. This unique placemaking program brings public spaces to life with interactive art and activity. Leslie has been recognized as Citizen of the Year
and Business Woman of the Year for the impact and success of these projects.
She started 'Your Town Rising’ in 2018 and has visited over 60 communities to speak to BIA’s, tourism groups, cultural summits and local economic development conferences on how to attract visitors and shoppers with a focus on revitalization using small, incremental steps that build momentum immediately.
As a small town retailer for over 20 years, Leslie understands the challenges faced by local businesses and the increasing importance for every community to create a strong, vibrant sense of place.