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Building Thriving Communities: September’s Conference Line-Up

September 2025

Join Retail Strategies at 10 premier conferences across the nation

Maximize your conference with a custom Retail Leakage report

September is shaping up to be a busy month for community and retail economic development education and networking opportunities. Retail Strategies is proud to participate in 10 conferences throughout the month, bringing insights directly to city officials, municipal staff, and economic development professionals across the country.

Whether you’re looking to revitalize your downtown core, attract new retail tenants, or maximize your community’s retail potential, these conferences offer city leaders access to our industry expertise and actionable solutions.

We’re offering conference attendees the opportunity to request a complimentary Retail Leakage Report for their market ahead of any September conference.

What’s in a Retail Leakage report?

  • Spending patterns of your local residents
  • Gap analysis showing which retail categories are underserved
  • Opportunity identification for new retail and restaurant recruitment
  • Market penetration insights to help existing businesses expand

This comprehensive analysis reveals exactly where your residents are spending their retail dollars and identifies untapped opportunities in your market. When you request your Retail Leakage report in advance, you can meet with a member of our team to discuss opportunities in your market and take valuable data back from the conference.

Your conference advantage

  • Pick up your custom report at the conference
  • Schedule on-site meetings with our retail development experts
  • Discuss specific opportunities identified in your market analysis

Request your report today

RetailLive! SouthCentral
September 4 | Austin, TX

IEDC Annual Conference
September 14-17 | Detroit, MI

GEDA Annual Conference
September 17-19 | Savannah, GA

West Virginia Economic Development Council Conference
September 22-24 | Bridgeport, WV

ICSC Western Conference
September 28-30 | Palm Springs, CA

Oklahoma Municipal League Annual Conference
September 10-11 | Oklahoma City, OK

Missouri Municipal League Annual Conference
September 16-17 | St. Charles, MO
Attend our session: Retail Recruitment 101: A Guide for Educating City Leaders

IML Annual Conference
September 18-20 | Chicago, IL
Attend our session: Strengthening Municipal Budgets Through Retail Growth

Kansas Economic Development Association Annual Conference
September 23-24 | Dodge City, KS

RetailLive! Nashville
September 30 | Nashville, TN

Ready to Get Started?

Whether you’re attending one conference or planning to see us at multiple events throughout September, we’re here to help you make the most of your investment in professional development.

Request your complimentary Retail Leakage Report today and come to any September conference armed with the insights you need to drive real results in your community.

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