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State of Main: Winter 2019

With articles written by industry experts on topics ranging from the transformative placemaking to inclusive entrepreneurship, the publication is brimming with tools, tips, and strategies that will help you lead a results-oriented revitalization effort.

  • The Main Street Approach
  • Public Space and Infrastructure
December 1, 2019
Cover of 2019 State of Main reading "Place and Community"
Publication

17th Avenue – Allapattah Action Plan

A sample entrepreneurial action plan to provide support for local small business owners in Miami, Florida. Published by Allapattah Collaborative.

  • Small Business & Entrepreneurship
June 15, 2019
A tree-lined alley with outdoor dining
Sample Document

The Future of Retail (State of Main)

There’s no doubt about it, the retail landscape is changing and getting more complex. Main Street has a unique competitive advantage and it’s up to local leaders and local business owners to understand how to tap into this opportunity.

  • Small Business & Entrepreneurship
April 15, 2018
Colorful storefronts on a downtown street

Metuchen, NJ © Isaac Kremer

Article

Manufacturers Finding New Homes along Main Street

Independent makers and manufacturers are helping to fuel a renaissance in downtowns and commercial districts, harnessing renewed interest in locally produced materials and experiential shopping. Published in State of Main.

  • Real Estate and Property Development
  • Small Business & Entrepreneurship
April 15, 2016
A line of industrial embroidery machines
Article

Read the Street

Learn the importance of the storefront design and tips on ways to increase the allure of every store’s exterior to grab the attention of potential customers. Published in Main Street Now Journal.

  • Small Business & Entrepreneurship
January 15, 2015
Vintage store storefront in a brick building
Article

Measuring the Economic Impact of Special Events

Two Mississippi Main Street communities explain how they collected data on the small business impact of downtown events.

  • Small Business & Entrepreneurship
  • Marketing, Communications, and Events
May 15, 2012
A man and two women post for a photo at a downtown festival
Article