WPCNR CITY HALL CIRCUIT. From Melissa Lopez, Director of Economic Development, City of White Plains. April 10, 2006: The New York State Conference of Mayors’ “Main Street Economic Development Conference” will take place April 24 - 25 at the White Plains Crowne Plaza. The event is designed to bring together local government officials, economic development professionals, merchants, and real estate developers from throughout the eastern portion of the state to exchange ideas, experiences and opportunities on downtown revitalization. A similar event will be held in Western New York (Fairport, Monroe County) on May 8 - 9.
White Plains is hosting this event for the first time. “The renewed economic vitality of White Plains makes it a perfect site for studying successful economic development strategies,” stated Peter A. Baynes, Executive Director of NYCOM. “We look forward to two days of important dialogue between local officials, merchants and economic developers. After all, the health of New York’s economy depends upon the vibrancy of our downtowns and Main Streets.”
The regional conference will begin with a comprehensive Mobile Workshop of White Plains and Port Chester, guided by local economic development professionals. Sessions will then be conducted at the White Plains Crowne Plaza by leading experts in the field of downtown revitalization. Topics include, among others: Conducting a Retail Trade Analysis, Downtown Parking Challenges, Internet Design and Marketing, Creating a Main Street Strategy, Effective Public Participation, Mixed Use Development, and How to Differentiate Your Community and Its Businesses. The conference will close with a panel discussion comprised of mayors, local merchants, and regional developers.
The Conference of Mayors represents 575 cities and villages in New York State ranging from the smallest village to the City of New York. NYCOM has been in existence since 1910.
