Florence, South Carolina © Downtown Florence Main Street
This workbook from Colorado Main Street walks you through the steps needed to build a more inclusive engagement process.
Denison, Texas © Discover Denison
These sample Communication Standard Operating Procedures from Heart of Biddeford provide an example of the communication policies that Main Streets should consider formalizing, including brand guidelines, DEI best practices, website, email marketing, social media, and more.
Biddeford, ME © McKenney Photography
This workbook from Colorado Main Street walks you through the steps needed to build a more inclusive engagement process, including reviewing best practices, defining your goals, discovering new audiences, and exploring new strategies.
Denison, Texas © Discover Denison
Creating a welcoming and inclusive downtown means you need to understand the rich cultural histories of your historic assets. This guide from the National Trust for Historic Preservation explores strategies to preserve sites of African American history
This nutshell guide will guide you through this process, and provide recommendations for templates and further recommended resources that will support you in developing your own materials.
A simple tool to help you evaluate the diversity of your board of directors along age, gender, race, sexuality, income, and more. Created by Indiana Main Street.
As community organizations, it is important for Main Streets to stand against racism and bigotry. This toolkit is designed to give you an understanding of the history of our country, the key tenants of allyship, and the ways that your organization can help reduce injustice.
Richmond, CA © Ellen Gailing
Watch this webinar to learn techniques and strategies to support minority entrepreneurs and create a diverse small business ecosystem.
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.
An article from State of Main describing the need for place-led economic development that produces strong economic outcomes for communities.
An article from State of Main exploring the impact of entrepreneurship and examining ways to create inclusion in the development of entrepreneurship ecosystems. Published in State of Main.
Metuchen, NJ © Isaac Kremer
Learn how placemaking principles can be utilized as an implementation strategy of local Main Street efforts to empower community members and create more action-oriented programs
Metuchen, NJ © Lauren Beischer
Welcome to the inaugural edition of State of Main, the annual publication of Main Street America featuring thought leadership from across the network.
This guide from the National Trust for Historic Preservation explores strategies to preserve sites of African American history.
Boston, Massachusetts © Museum of African American History/Shawmut Design & Construction
Two Main Street America (MSA) Coordinating Programs, Virginia Main Street and Wisconsin Main Street, have been selected to participate in the Unlocking Capital on Main Street Program, funded by a grant from the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation (RWJF).
Green Bay, Wisconsin © On Broadway Inc.
We gathered seven blogs and resources that uplift Black voices, dive into complicated histories, and provide strategies for deeper and more diverse community engagement.
February is Black History Month! © Fotowerks
Black Cultural Zone CEO Carolyn Johnson shares their new neighborhood development initiative, Rise East.
Diana Schwartz at River District Association shares the civil rights history of Danville, Virginia, and the ways that the community recognizes the past while creating a more inclusive future.
Main Street America is pleased to announce the launch of a $1.8 million sub-grant program as part of our partnership with the U.S. Department of Transportation's (USDOT) Thriving Communities Program.
Beloit, Kansas © Shane Hampton
Erin Barnes spoke to Frances Jo Hamilton at Heritage Ohio about the importance of stepping up for our communities.
It is important to make sure that the growth of your community does not result in displacement or marginalization. Putting equity at the core of your transformation strategy helps you work towards measures of success that benefit everyone.
Creating real change in business ownership starts with local communities leading the way, backed by strong partnerships and collaborations.
MSA President and CEO Erin Barnes explores how a holiday market in a public park brought a new focus on growing humanitarian needs in downtown city centers.
Learn how Main Street America's work with the DOT's Thriving Communities Program is supporting transformative efforts with community partners like the Shoalwater Bay Indian Tribe.
Learn how Pikeville Pride partners with Pikeville Main Street to fostering a welcoming and inclusive community in their rural Kentucky town.
May is Jewish American Heritage Month! We collected ideas and resources to help you explore Jewish American history on your community and work toward a more inclusive Main Street.
