Join us for three days of learning, connecting, and celebrating at Main Street Now 2025 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, April 7 – 9.
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Marion, Iowa © Tasha Sams
We work in collaboration with thousands of local partners and grassroots leaders across the nation who share our commitment to advancing shared prosperity, creating resilient economies, and improving quality of life.
Emporia, Kansas © Emporia Main Street
Made up of small towns, mid-sized communities, and urban commercial districts, the thousands of organizations, individuals, volunteers, and local leaders that make up Main Street America™ represent the broad diversity that makes this country so unique.
Chicago, Illinois © Main Street America
Looking for strategies and tools to support you in your work? Delve into the Main Street Resource Center and explore a wide range of resources including our extensive Knowledge Hub, professional development opportunities, field service offerings, advocacy support, and more!
Waterloo, Iowa © Main Street Waterloo
Your one-stop-shop for all the latest stories, news, events, and opportunities – including grants and funding programs – across Main Street.
Kendall Whittier — Tulsa, Oklahoma © Kendall Whittier Main Street
Join us in our work to advance shared prosperity, create strong economies, and improve quality of life in downtowns and neighborhood commercial districts.
Atlanta, Georgia © Main Street America
Main Street America (MSA) leads an inclusive, impact-driven movement dedicated to reenergizing and strengthening older and historic downtowns and neighborhood commercial districts through place-based economic development and community preservation. We work in collaboration with thousands of local partners and grassroots leaders across the nation who share our commitment to advancing shared prosperity, creating resilient economies, and improving quality of life.
Main Street America was founded in 1980 as the National Main Street Center®, a program of the National Trust for Historic Preservation. Over the past 40 years the MSA network 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.
Main Street America has been helping reenergize and strengthen communities since 1977.
Main Street America’s new Strategic Plan will guide our work for the next 5 – 10 years, building on our legacy and core purpose.
Our team is comprised of highly talented and passionate individuals dedicated to place-based economic development.
Explore opportunities to join our team of highly skilled and dedicated individuals committed to place-based economic development.
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 this week's episode, host Matt Wagner visits San Germán, Puerto Rico, for a discussion with Roberto Melendez, owner of local restaurant, Pórticos 1606.
Learn how Philadelphia celebrates its rich historical legacy and built environment to create a more sustainable future.
This year's conference is packed with everything local leaders need to take their downtown district stewardship efforts to the next level. Register by Monday, March 31 to lock in the regular rate.
Gayborhood Rainbow Crosswalk © M. Fischetti for VISIT PHILADELPHIA
Explore the results of our 2025 Director's Survey!
Our featured speakers lineup includes local leaders and industry experts sharing first-hand insights about creating a sustainable movement where everyone can fully participate and thrive.
2024 Main Street Now Conference © Tosha Gaines Photography
Main Street America is thrilled to announce the 12 Science Discovery on Main Street grant program recipients.
Over 50 Main Street advocates gathered in Washington, D.C., to meet with legislators and government leaders and share information about the Main Street movement.
Are you looking for ways to support small businesses in your community? Shopping locally has many benefits, from creating stronger communities to building sustainable economies. Learn how you can support small business owners in your area.
Learn how to leverage the Main Street Approach during natural disaster recovery.
Learn how Main Streets in Philadelphia are using active transportation to foster healthier and more connected communities.
If you are a civic leader passionate about strengthening your community's downtown district, then you must check out the 2025 Main Street Now Conference in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, April 7-9. Check out these four reasons why.
2024 Main Street Now Conference © Alicia Gallo
Learn how to apply your skills with stakeholder communication, fundraising, and volunteer coordination to your disaster response plan.
Middlesboro, Kentucky © Danny Vaughn
Join us in our work to advance shared prosperity, create strong economies, and improve quality of life in downtowns and neighborhood commercial districts.
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