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Calling small business owners across the country: share the wins you’ve had in 2024, the challenges you face, and the types of support that the Main Street America network would help you most.
Join Main Street America for a webinar exploring the impacts of a post-election landscape on Main Street organizations.
Small business owners and entrepreneurs seeking to enhance their productivity and professional presence are invited to join this one-hour workshop.
With over 1,600 community coalitions nationwide, there’s something for everyone on Main Street. Explore our inspiring member network.
Visitors enjoy the newly renovated Cotton Avenue Plaza, where a Confederate monument stood before being relocated to Rose Hill Cemetery. © DSTO Moore
2024 Great American Main Street Award Winner
Family-owned and operated businesses like Fountain Alley work daily to create the perfect experience for their customers. © Austin Sims
2024 Great American Main Street Award Winner
Monroeville, Alabama © Pierce Drones
2024 Great American Main Street Award Winner
Danville, Virginia © Laura Ashworth
2023 Great American Main Street Award Winner
The James Allen Plaza — constructed by volunteers, city staff, and local artists — is a welcoming space for celebrations, community events, and relaxation. © True Light Photography
2023 Great American Main Street Award Winner
Metuchen Downtown Alliance board members at the annual Spring Bazaar. © Lauren Beischer
2023 Great American Main Street Award Winner
Get the tools to plan for, prepare for, and recover from natural disasters in your community. Download the toolkit here.
Marion, IA © Uptown Marion
November is entrepreneurship month! Here are three benefits of supporting small businesses in your community.
Main Street America is pleased to announce the launch of a $1.8 million sub-grant program as part of our partnership with the U.S. Department of Transportation's (USDOT) Thriving Communities Program.
Beloit, Kansas © Shane Hampton
Erin Barnes spoke to Frances Jo Hamilton at Heritage Ohio about the importance of stepping up for our communities.
Happy Halloween! From small business trick or treating and parades to art installations and festivals, Main Streets across the Network love to go all out for spooky season.
Join host Matt Wagner for his conversation with Patrick Jackowski and Matt Horne, the duo behind Firehouse Coffee 1881, a thriving coffee shop housed in a firehouse in historic Fort Monroe, a decommissioned military compound located in Hampton, Virginia.
Learn how your Main Street can support voters, manage relationships, and impact policy during and after the election.
Senior Program Officer Lisa Mullins Thompson shares her experiences attending the 2024 Next City Vanguard Conference.
In this episode, Matt reveals the data-driven trends that will define the 2024 holiday shopping season—and shows you exactly how to leverage them for your small business.
As we approach this milestone celebration, we've compiled 15 creative ways for Main Street and downtown leaders to make this year's Small Business Saturday truly special.
Join us in celebrating the incredible accomplishments of exceptional leaders shaping the Main Street Movement by nominating your organization’s stellar director, board member, or volunteer for the prestigious Mary Means Leadership Award. The nomination portal is open through Friday, December 6.
Calling all small business owners: tell us about the wins you've had in 2024, the challenges you face, and the types of support from the Main Street America network that would help you most. Take our latest survey today!
Raton Adventure Centre in Raton, New Mexico © Brenda Ferri
Mark your calendar for the 2025 Main Street Now Conference in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, from April 7-9! Join your peers from across the Main Street network and experts in commercial district stewardship for insightful education sessions, unique special events, immersive mobile workshops, and incredible experiences.
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- Hannah Davis, Main Street Program Director, Florence, S.C.
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