Calendar of Events

May 13, 2026

Webinar: Data-Driven Downtowns: How Ohio Main Streets Use Placer.ai to Make Better Decisions, Faster

Join Placer.ai for a working session built for Ohio Main Street leaders. We’ll walk through how downtown and Main Street organizations are putting foot traffic, visitor demographics, and trade area data to work to measure event impact, strengthen grant applications, recruit new retailers, and benchmark performance against peer districts.

May 20, 2026

Revitalization Series Workshop: Design That Drives Downtown Success
Tiffin

The morning session of the workshop will feature Magnetic Main Streets: Designing Storefronts That Invite, Engage, and Increase Cash Flow with Tiersa Wodash, founder of Brick and Mortar.

In this focused, energizing session, Tiersa Wodash demystifies what makes storefronts truly magnetic and why lighting, cohesion, and thoughtful design details matter more than most business owners realize. Designed for downtown merchants, building owners, and Main Street leaders, this workshop blends architectural insight with practical, affordable strategies you can implement right away. We’ll cover lighting fundamentals, common pitfalls, and smart exterior and interior design moves. Then translate those insights into storefront strategies that stop foot traffic in its tracks. From quick fixes to longer-term façade improvements, you’ll leave with clear next steps and tools you can bring back to your business and community.

The afternoon sessions will start with the Downtown Tiffin Facade Program and how its implementation has lead to economic vitality in the downtown commercial district. The Gossman Group will present The Importance of a Downtown Plan to your downtown’s overall success, and the afternoon will conclude with guided Downtown Tiffin walking tours.

June 3, 2026

Webinar: Shaping Vibrant Neighborhoods: Tools for Success

This webinar introduces funding and regulatory tools that transform neighborhood districts and town centers into vibrant, resilient places where people want to live, work, and play. Learn about essential strategies such as community improvement corporations, overlay districts, community entertainment districts, designated outdoor refreshment areas, and special improvement districts. Participants will leave with a clearer understanding of these approaches and receive supplemental materials following the session.

June 4, 2026

Financial Tools & Incentives for Downtown Revitalization Workshop
East Liverpool

You’ve got questions about your historic building, and we’ve got answers! From information on the National Register of Historic Places to an introduction to incentives commonly used for fixing up commercial buildings, to real-life perspectives on building development from a practicing architect and a real estate developer, we’ll cover important components that go into a successful building project.

June 24, 2026

Revitalization Series Workshop
Troy

Strong communities don’t just happen, they’re built through real, everyday connections.

This Revitalization Series Workshop in Troy will focus on strengthening those connections in ways that actually matter. Led by Shane Hampton of Main Street America and grounded in new research on social connection and community well-being, this session will focus on practical ideas you can use right away. It’s about understanding how connection shows up in your downtown, your business, and your community, and how it drives everything from customer loyalty to long-term investment.

The afternoon session will focus on getting your message out to your stake holders, your downtown and your community. Learn from your peers about traditional and non-traditional communication channels including social media, podcasting, LinkedIn, and AI’s role in storytelling.

June 26 – 28, 2026

Young Ohio Preservationists: Cleveland Takeover
Cleveland

Event details coming soon.

July 11, 2026

Young Ohio Preservationists: Wood Window Maintenance & Restoration Workshop Series
Columbus

Join Young Ohio Preservationists for a wood window maintenance and restoration workshop series with Lindsay Jones of Blind Eye Restoration! 

The third hands-on workshop will focus on  basic scraping, glass cutting, glazing, and painting techniques.

August 15, 2026

Young Ohio Preservationists: Wood Window Maintenance & Restoration Workshop Series
Columbus

Join Young Ohio Preservationists for a wood window maintenance and restoration workshop series with Lindsay Jones of Blind Eye Restoration! 

The fourth hands-on workshop will focus on common wood window repairs including an introduction to hand saws and power tools, epoxy, and doweling joints.