Creating a Culinary Culture
Learn how Bridgeton, N.J., has drawn on its long history as a food hub to create a culinary district and attract food tourism. Published in Main Street Now Journal.
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Learn how Bridgeton, N.J., has drawn on its long history as a food hub to create a culinary district and attract food tourism. Published in Main Street Now Journal.
A list of potential funding sources commonly used by non-profit organizations.
Two Mississippi Main Street communities explain how they collected data on the small business impact of downtown events.
Learn how a regional branding initiative, Arkansas DeltaMade, uncovered hidden entrepreneurial assets and fostered the creation of new businesses built around the distinctive character of the Arkansas Delta.
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First there were “flash mobs.” Now there are cash mobs, the shop-local equivalent. At these events, 'mobs' of people visit a small business with the commitment to spend at least $20 each. Published in Main Street Now magazine. Written by Andrea L. Dono.
Explore benefits of and strategies for creating a vibrant arts and entertainment district in your downtown or neighborhood. Published in Main Street Now Journal.
Use these accessibility standards to guide you as you make accessibility upgrades in your community. Published by US Access Board.
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Effective stormwater management is an important element of many streetscaping plans to reduce pollution of your drinking water and other community benefits. Published in Main Street Now Journal.
Learn how a Main Street turned a historic preservation problem into an real estate opportunity and learned how to acquire, rehab, and save historic buildings while bringing in critical income. Published in main Street Now Journal.
Guidelines to assist Main Streets as they include sustainability upgrades in their building rehabilitation projects.
Main Street Vineland's four-point plan for growing their volunteer program focusing on recruitment, retention, and recognition.
The importance of understanding multicultural design preferences as our business environment becomes increasingly diverse.