Let’s talk about what’s really holding back your downtown (and your economy) from becoming the amazing place it can be.
Training
In-person or online
We train up the entire team to take on downtown redevelopment and rebuild the local economy with small-scale manufacturing in a new way. Learn to use Recast City tools and access hundreds of successfully implemented examples. Come out with a custom roadmap the team can implement on Day 1.
Events
I will energize your audience about the power of great places, the amazing benefits of small-scale manufacturing businesses, and the real estate that makes a downtown stand out! And hand over all the tools to get there.
Let’s inspire people together.
If you would like to discuss your upcoming event, book a call and let’s chat!
ILANA at TEDxGWU
"Our conference participants loved your in-depth workshop. The feedback we received from them was great - "Thank you - this was just what I was looking for - you left me wanting to act on this right away." "Ilana is an articulate, down to earth, practical, enthusiastic, encouraging and knowledgeable speaker." "Very enthusiastic. Great examples." "High energy/good content - engaged the audience to your conversation."“
Amy Jordan, Director of Education, Michigan Chapter, American Planning Association
”Ilana Preuss is an engaging, energetic speaker/educator/inspiration who was the keynote speaker for a workshop on small-scale manufacturing in Greensboro, NC. The best part of Ilana's talk is her passion. People see what is possible. I would recommend Ilana to speak at other events because her enthusiasm is infectious. Great speaker, great results.”
Sue Schwartz, Director of Planning, Greensboro, NC
“With her background in planning, smart growth, and economic development, Ilana is the ideal messenger to share the transformative potential of small scale manufacturing in communities large and small. Her message was inspiring, informative, and provided a foundation for our members to return home and explore new possibilities in their hometowns.”
Brett Schwartz, Associate Director, National Association of Development Organizations Research Foundation
Select Past Events:
Urban Land Institute Fall Meeting
National League of Cities, City Solutions Conference
North Carolina Main Street Conference
World Maker Faire, New York
National Association of Development Organizations, Annual Training Conference
New England Maker Summit
Smart Growth Network
Michigan Municipal League/Michigan Association of Planners Convention
Reclaiming Vacant Properties Conference