How We Work

The Main Street America team on a walking tour in Atlanta, Georgia. — Atlanta, Georgia © Alicia Gallo

Strategic Collaboration

Main Street America is dedicated to supporting communities across the nation through our signature Main Street Approach™ and comprehensive programming. Our highly collaborative team works across a broad range of disciplines including economic development, historic preservation, urban planning, finance, and public affairs.

We have a proven track record in helping a diverse range of communities through direct technical assistance, advocacy support, research tools, professional development programs, thought leadership, and capacity-building programs.

The Main Street Approach

The Main Street Approach is Main Street America’s signature framework for community-driven, comprehensive revitalization.

Main Street America staff and Main Street America Institute participants stand on a street corner in Stevenson, Washington. — Stevenson, Washington © Alicia Gallo

Partner Collaborations

Through strategic collaborations with generous partners, Main Street leaders and small business owners have access to resources, grants, educational opportunities, and more.

A group of people cutting a large red ribbon at the grand opening of a small business — Danville, Virginia © River District Association

Government Relations

Find advocacy tools to enhance your efforts to communicate the power of Main Street with decision-makers, from elected officials to local partners and individual supporters.

Amanda Elliott and Kelly Humrichouser in Washington D.C. with U.S. Capitol in the background. — Washington, D.C. © Main Street America

Field Services

With decades of combined experience, the Main Street America Field Services team offers unparalleled support to local, city, and state-wide partners.

Main Street America Institute

MSAI is the preeminent provider of professional development and network-building opportunities for downtown and commercial district leaders.

People are engaged in active discourse while gathered around a table. — 2023 Community Transformation Workshop © Alicia Gallo

Main Street Now Conference

Main Street Now is the largest national conference of local leaders working to advance place-based economic opportunity in downtowns and neighborhood commercial districts.

Over 1000 people gather in a large auditorium with theater and balcony seating, some hold signs displaying the names of U.S. states. — The network convenes for the Opening Plenary. © Main Street America

Our Supporters

Through corporate partnerships, conference sponsorships, planned giving, donors, and members, our generous supporters help us work towards a future of inclusive and resilient neighborhoods and local economies. Learn more.

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