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Main Street U Summit

Make the web work for your business.


Join patch.com for our groundbreaking Main Street U Summit, where we connect local business owners with digital experts and industry veterans. Focused on educating and inspiring small business owners, the program features the following seasoned speakers:



  • Gina Watkins, Regional Development Director of Constant Contact 

  • Nick Schaper, Executive Director, Digital Strategic Communications of U.S. Chamber of Commerce

  • George Bounacos, COO of Silver Beacon Marketing 

  • Frank Felker, Founder and President, The Customer Factory

  • Rami Essaid, CEO and Co-Founder, Distil Inc

  • And Keynote Speaker Paul Valentino, President Greater Washington DC Metro, Coldwell Banker


You’ll walk away with powerful tips and practical tools to help grow your business through email, social media and online marketing. Plus, you’ll get to rub elbows with fellow entrepreneurs and learn the secrets of their success. 

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Let us help you navigate the digital landscape. Reserve your seat today! Registration also available at the door.

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