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Celebrate good works of responsible preservation in South Bend and St. Joseph County. Provide educational content to residents of South Bend and St. Joseph County by inviting recognized professionals to present keynote address. Facility rental fee benefits local venue- always held in a historic building. Catering and other purchased services (printing, promotion, etc.) benefit local economy. Reinforces sense of community among residents of historic districts and landmarks. Lincoln Highway Association National Conference — June 16-20, 2009 Partner in the 17th annual national conference celebrating the Lincoln Highway and all of the historic assets along this famous route. HPC is providing a speaker (by LHA invitation) for this conference. Audience: Conference is promoted nation-wide so attendees may come from anywhere in the US, local dignitaries and residents are also invited and encouraged to attend. Benefits: Strengthen the preservation ethic in South Bend/St. Joseph County, as recognized by our Preserve America Community designation. Provide educational content to residents of South Bend and St. Joseph County. Celebrate our unique local history. Conference will generate hundreds of thousands of dollars in revenue for the local economy. Create visibility for South Bend as a destination for heritage tourism. Promote South Bend's historic assets and unique position on the Lincoln Highway. Support designation of the Indiana leg of the Lincoln Highway as a Scenic Byway availing federal grant monies and other project support. Other notes: Other event partners include: Historic Landmarks Foundation of Indiana, SB Regional Airport, USDOI, Indiana DHPA, Indiana Community and Rural Affairs, Indiana Main Street, Studebaker National Museum, Center for History, National Park Service, Lincoln Bicentennial, AM General. Glorious George Awards — Summer 2009 An award program that recognizes outstanding efforts in outdoor d6cor and landscaping in historic districts or at landmark sites. Nominees are recommended by neighbors, and inspected by HPC staff for award designation. Audience: All residents of local historic districts and landmarks. Benefits: Strengthen the preservation ethic in South Bend/St. Joseph County, as recognized by our Preserve America Community designation. Celebrate good examples of thoughtful landscaping that helps to beautify South Bend and St. Joseph County. Reinforces sense of community among residents of historic districts and landmarks. National Preservation Institute Workshop — September 15-17, 2009 A three day workshop for preservation professionals on historic cemetery preservation and maintenance. Audience: Workshop is promoted nation-wide so attendees may come from anywhere in the US. Benefits: