2024 Predictions for Main Street Businesses
In our first episode of the season, you’ll hear from host Matt Wagner about his predictions for the small business landscape in 2024.
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In our first episode of the season, you’ll hear from host Matt Wagner about his predictions for the small business landscape in 2024.
The Main Street Forward Awards recognized six communities that demonstrated exemplary recovery and resilience efforts amid the multiple crises of 2020.
Main Street Lincoln Park in Duluth, Minnesota, was honored for its work to ensure the Lincoln Park community had access to food, funding, and other essential resources throughout 2020.
Learn how customers can find accurate, updated information about your local business online.
Emporia Main Street in Emporia, Kansas, was applauded for its multi-pronged pandemic response, which included significant relief funding, small business support, and a pen pal program for residents of local senior living facilities.
Learn best practices and analyze trends about how customers engage with your business online, then turn these insights into well-informed, actionable decisions.
The Main Street Preservation Trust in Gloucester Village, Virginia, was recognized for its Downtown Dollars program, which raised nearly $150,000 in gift card sales to local businesses and benefited Gloucester healthcare workers.
This webinar will guide you through the basics of branding for your small business. Learn how to define your brand, build awareness, and maintain consistency across all touch-points.
Missouri Main Street Connection was recognized for its Four Ways to Connect programming, which helped support the state’s local Main Street programs via regular communication throughout the pandemic.
This workshop covers how to use Google Calendar and Gmail to share important dates, reminders, and events with others.
Argenta Downtown Council was recognized for its efforts to create the Argenta Outdoor Dining District, a designated outdoor seating area that has helped local restaurants stay in business despite the pandemic.
This webinar explores how retailers can leverage powerful digital tools to expand their online reach and boost sales.