Get inspired. "Steal" great ideas from peers.
Enjoy some Southern hospitality. Don’t miss it!
Join local business alliance leaders, visionary business leaders, government and economic development officials, and those exploring how to better localize their community for a few days certain to inspire and energize your next year! Through interactive panel and roundtable discussions and plenty of social time to connect with peers, you’ll learn details about the latest successful and innovative programs to support independent local business, share organizing experiences and build a more cohesive network for ongoing sharing of ideas and building the Localization Movement.
Hotel and Conference Center
Our lodging and learning home is the beautiful Galt House, overlooking the Ohio River in the heart of Downtown Louisville. Within walking distance the Louisville Slugger Museum, the Louisville Science Center and IMAX, Kentucky Center for the Arts, the Muhammad Ali Center, Kentucky Museum of Art & Craft and more. Consider adding a day to visit some of these great attractions.
Special Conference Room rate: $119 + tax per night for spacious rooms with two queen beds, $139 - $149 for luxurious suites. Reservation deadline: March 8, 2012
Go to the registration page to book your room.
WiFi is free in rooms and lobby. Parking rates are reduced to $7 per night for participants.
See the conference agenda
Events
Pre-Conference Social -- Indie by a Nose! Thursday Evening
Meet your colleagues and prime your palate for a Louisville experience in the Jockey Silks Bourbon Bar -- on-site in the Galt House. Enjoy local food specialties, local microbrew and wine offerings and relax after your day of travel. Bourbon connoisseurs and novices: Jockey Silks is a stop on the Urban Bourbon Trail, boasting the country’s largest selection of Kentucky Bourbons (more than 150!).
NuLu and Nu Ideas -- Friday Evening
We'll venture to the progressive NuLu district for light dinner and drinks at the Green Building, a LEED-certified renewal of a 110-year-old building at the heart of this up-and-coming area. We'll hear from NuLu "mayor" Gill Holland about the transformation of the run-down East Market area of Louisville into a vibrant, green, locally-grown arts and commerce district. You'll have the opportunity to get out and explore this area afterward (free trolley to downtown if you wish).
A Night on the Town -- Saturday Evening
Our location in the heart of downtown is the perfect launch pad to get out and explore area attractions, stroll the waterfront, find a souvenir, and satisfy your tastebuds. This evening is unstructured, though some tour options will be offered.
Who should attend: Staff and board members of business associations, "buy local" initiatives, leaders of groups focused on helping independentbusinesses thrive, downtown organization leaders, economic development and local government officials, prospective community organizers. Meet innovative leaders and doers in the Localization Movement from around the continent!
- Learn how your peers are bolstering their core of independent businesses and creating more self-reliant, resilient communities
- Learn keys to operating local business alliances from leaders of the most successful groups and Localization Movement leaders.
- Discover innovative, effective new programs to implement in your community
- Learn how IBAs and local businesses are utilizing the latest social media platforms to engage people and stay strong
- Connect with others in your state or region to share and strategize for the future
Conference Registration
Registration
gains you access to all educational and social events. Register now and get a big earlybird discount! (expires February 25).
Click to access the registration page and book your hotel room
Learn about our conference sponsor or exhibitor opportunities!
Our hosts: the Louisville Independent Business Alliance
Conference sponsors:
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