Farewell from Patrice Frey, President and CEO, Main Street America
Outgoing President and CEO Patrice Frey closes out her tenure at Main Street America and transitions into a new role.
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Outgoing President and CEO Patrice Frey closes out her tenure at Main Street America and transitions into a new role.
At the Opening Plenary at the Main Street Now Conference in Richmond, Virginia, Patrice Frey shared lessons and reflections from her past nine years at Main Street.
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Ed McMahon shares recommendations and insights on how Main Streets can use sign design to improve sense of place on Main Streets.
Meet the winners of this award recognizing Main Street excellence.
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