Advocacy Spotlight: Exploring New Legislation and Looking Ahead to Congress in 2025
The Government Relations team shares some key policy updates from 2024 and advocacy priorities for 2025.
As the Director of Government Relations, Kelly leads Main Street America’s (MSA) work to uplift the role of Main Street organizations to policy and decision makers. She works alongside MSA’s state, city, and country Coordinating Programs in defending and growing their programs and supports MSA’s great network of Main Street programs in pushing for federal support for Main Streets.
Prior to serving as the Director of Government Relations, Kelly was the Manager of Education & Illinois Main Street Coordinating Program. In this role, Kelly managed the Main Street America Institute (MSAI) and coordinated training, technical service, and communications for the Illinois Main Street program. Before joining MSA in 2016, Kelly worked at the School of the Art Institute of Chicago (SAIC). From northeast Ohio, Kelly holds a BA in Art History from Kenyon College, a MS in Historic Preservation from SAIC, and an MPA in Public Policy from the O’Neill School at Indiana University.
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Articles & Publications
Jimmy Carter: Remembering a Main Street Champion
Learn about the early federal advocacy that advanced the Main Street Approach from a pilot program to a national initiative.
Advocacy Spotlight: Proposed Pilot Program Would Spur and Sustain Development of our Nation’s Business Districts
Main Street America supports new proposed legislation to strengthen organizations that support small businesses and commercial districts.
Main Spotlight: Managing Main Streets During and After the Election
Learn how your Main Street can support voters, manage relationships, and impact policy during and after the election.
Navigating Relationships during Election Season for Main Street Success
This webinar shared tips and tools for positioning your program during election season to manage relationships and navigate change.
Advocacy Spotlight: Transportation is a Key Component of Downtown Revitalization
Streets play an important role in our downtown districts. Learn more about Main Street America's recent work with the Department of Transportation to promote vibrant and sustainable downtown roadways.
Community Development Block Grant Case Studies
Learn about the many ways in which CDBG dollars are used throughout Main Street communities, from building façade improvements, to green infrastructure, to public facility improvements, and much more.
Federal Funding Sources for Main Streets
This resource from Main Street America offers a list of over 25 grant programs that can be used on Main Streets, with key information like eligible entities and matching requirements.
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