Main Street America Institute Workshops

About
Marion, Iowa © Tasha Sams

About
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.
Our Network
Emporia, Kansas © Emporia Main Street

Our Network
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.
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Chicago, Illinois © Main Street America

Resources
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!
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Waterloo, Iowa © Main Street Waterloo

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Your one-stop-shop for all the latest stories, news, events, and opportunities – including grants and funding programs – across Main Street.
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Kendall Whittier — Tulsa, Oklahoma © Kendall Whittier Main Street

Get Involved
Join us in our work to advance shared prosperity, create strong economies, and improve quality of life in downtowns and neighborhood commercial districts.

Enriching Experiences

We currently offer one, multiple-day experience filled with educational sessions and exercises aimed to equip participants with advanced tools and strategies in the areas of community transformation.

Four people engage in conversation while standing in a downtown area; in the background a theater marquee, houses, and street banners are visible. — 2024 Community Transformation Workshop © KandE Productions

In Person

Community Transformation Workshop

The Community Transformation Workshop is an intensive and interactive two-day experience filled with educational sessions and exercises aimed to provide participants with advanced tools and strategies to address complex revitalization projects and initiatives. The workshop includes instructional sessions led by experts in the field and hands-on projects and assignments showcasing communities implementing strategic approaches to Main Street revitalization.

The next Community Transformation Workshop will be held in Fall 2025. Learn more >