2008 Annual Conference in Santa Rosa

SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES

We are pleased to present an outstanding opportunity to showcase your services while supporting the efforts of those who are shaping the future of our downtowns and main streets throughout California.

As a conference sponsor, you will benefit from a wide variety of networking and exposure opportunities. We invite you to review the 2008 Sponsor Package pdf for complete sponsorship information.

Call for Presentations

We Invite proposals for premiere educational sessions that showcase strategies and innovative solutions to business district challenges and present effective methods for operating successful programs that energize a district or an organization.

Presentations that include case studies and sessions that allow for extensive presenter/attendee interaction are most welcome. We especially welcome Executive Directors and business district managers who can effectively share strategies for success by presenting case studies from their own organizations. Roundtable sessions led by an experienced faciliator are also extremely valuable.

Proposals Due by April 30

Please click on the links below to download complete details and the proposal form.

Click to download Call For Presentations

Click to download Presentation Proposal Form for Submission

ABOUT SANTA ROSA

When people think of downtowns, they often think of huge cities like San Francisco and Los Angeles. But anybody familiar with California knows that the big city downtowns are the exceptions. By and large, California is a state of mid-sized cities, and some of the most delightful urban places are the smaller downtowns. Often in older cities, these districts are manageable, pleasant and, very often these days, in the midst of a strong renaissance.

That’s why the editors at California Planning & Development Report have expanded their “best and worst downtowns” compilation beyond only the largest cities. This year, Santa Rosa was picked as one of the top 5 downtowns! (View the entire story from the California Planning and Development Report)

Named one of the best in California, Santa Rosa's thriving Downtown boasts three distinct shopping districts, three historic residential neighborhoods and four Redevelopment Project Areas. Arts, events, shopping, great restaurants, famous chefs, a warm sunny climate... Downtown Santa Rosa is where California's wine country fills up on life, energy and activity so you are fed with life's essentials and invigorated with life's rewards.

Join CDA Members October 1-3 as we explore the successes and challenges of this quintessential California city!