Entrepreneurial Ecosystems and the Role of Commercial Districts
A comprehensive guide to local small business support to encourage entrepreneurs and create a vibrant downtown commercial district.
Articles & Publications
Community Spotlight: Partners in Preservation 2018
From community gathering spaces to retail incubators, from small towns to big cities – this year’s projects and communities are a testament to the diversity of Main Streets across the country.
Community Spotlight: Made on Main Street in Prosser, Washington
Over 300 attendees enjoyed a family-friendly block party that celebrated the community and showcased Prosser's upcoming streetscape improvement project.
Community Spotlight: Cambridge, Maryland
Cambridge was the first Main Street community in Maryland to install public chargers.
Community Spotlight: Benson, North Carolina
The Town of Benson started a special project to highlight their downtown businesses.
7 Ways To Bring Your Main Street On Screen
You don’t need to be a big-name district to make a video that goes viral; you just need to know what you’re doing.
Community Spotlight: Newton, North Carolina
The Downtown Newton Development Association (North Carolina) partnered with the City of Newton on a temporary tactical urbanism project to demonstrate how their permanent streetscape improvements will benefit downtown.
Network Spotlight: Main Street Maine
The Maine Downtown Center launched an interactive web portal aimed at attracting visitors through one-stop shopping and compelling content.
