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Retail in the Internet Age

National retail consultant and Harvard lecturer Bob Gibbs shares his secrets on what sets successful small business apart from the internet giants.

Bob Gibbs | Gibbs Planning Group

National retail consultant and Harvard lecturer Bob Gibbs shares his secrets on what sets successful small business apart from the internet giants.

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Retail in the Internet Age Panel Discussion

Panel discussion with two rockstar Maine retailers, Colby Horne of Colburn Shoe Store and Roxi Suger of Angelrox and Suger, moderated by Robert O'Brien of Maine Downtown Center.

Colby Horne | Colburn Shoe Store

Roxi Suger | Angelrox and Suger

Panel discussion with two rockstar Maine retailers, Colby Horne of Colburn Shoe Store and Roxi Suger of Angelrox and Suger, moderated by Robert O'Brien of Maine Downtown Center.

Recorded on June 14, 2018 at Lewiston Public Library in Lewiston, Maine as part of the Build Maine conference.

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Landing Impactful Public Art

Art sets places apart. Hear from public art professionals on how to cultivate partnerships to realize impactful projects that your community can afford -- plus places to find funding.

Anne Marie Purkey Levine | AMPL Arts Consulting

Julie Horn | Maine Arts Commission

Deborah Greel | Salem Public Art Planner

Caitlin Cameron | City of Portland

Pamela Moulton | Artist

Art sets places apart. Hear from public art professionals on how to cultivate partnerships to realize impactful projects that your community can afford -- plus places to find funding.

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Creating Value in Unloved Spaces

Learn how you can transform vacant lots, alleys, and unfriendly streets into vibrant spaces that attract foot-traffic and a positive vibe in your downtown.

David Valecillos | North Shore Development Coalition

Doug Farr | Farr Associates Architecture and Urban Design

Learn how you can transform vacant lots, alleys, and unfriendly streets into vibrant spaces that attract foot-traffic and a positive vibe in your downtown.

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