About | Main Street America

A Proven Track Record

For more than 40 years, Main Street America has helped to build economic power in downtowns and neighborhood commercial districts through our signature Main Street Approach™ framework. Founded as the National Main Street Center® in 1980, Main Street America has helped to generate over $107.62 billion in local reinvestment, rehab 335,675 buildings, create 782,059 new jobs, and start 175,323 new businesses in over 2,000 communities. 
 


We Believe

Main Streets Are for everyone

Everyone should have access to an inclusive and resilient Main Street — a place that has a thriving local economy, is distinctive and rich in character, and features welcoming spaces and diverse businesses for residents and visitors alike. Main Street America models and champions this vision through our actions and programs. Learn more about our vision and steps we are taking to shape an inclusive future.

On a sunny day, diners enjoy outdoor sidewalk seating under the shade of trees and meals from a café located in a historic brick building.

Camas, Washington © Downtown Camas Association

Building Local Muscle

2024 Annual Report

A picture of our year together as an organization and a movement, showcasing our collective impact through data and storytelling.

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