Program Spotlight: Understanding Transformation Strategy Visits with Indiana Main Street
Jackie Swihart spoke with Abby Huff at Indiana Main Street about their recent experience utilizing Main Street America's transformation strategies workshops.
Congratulations to the 2024 MSARP Recipients!
The MSARP credential is the highest level of achievement offered through the Main Street America Institute, requiring dedication to completing a rigorous curriculum. Join us in celebrating eight Main Street leaders who have most recently achieved this prestigious credential!
Webinar: How to Build a Better Building Inventory with the BOOMS Tracker
Join the Main Street America Research Team for a webinar on June 20th to learn more about how to use the Building Opportunities on Main Streets Tracker.
People attending a tour of downtown Denison, Texas © Mel Climer — Climer Design
On the Magic of Main Street Now 2024 and Five Aspirations for the Movement
Erin Barnes shares her reflections from the 2024 Main Street Now Conference in Birmingham, Alabama.
Take the Spring Small Business Survey
We are asking small business owners across the country to share their perspectives on the opportunities and challenges they're facing as summer approaches.
New Morning storefront in Biddeford, Maine © Heart of Biddeford
Main Spotlight: The Art of Market Analysis (Part One)
Matt Wagner, Ph.D., breaks down how context and outreach can help you build a stronger market analysis.
Celebrating Jewish American Heritage on Main Streets
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.
Main Street Business Insights: The Power of Investing in Community (And Yourself)
In this special episode of Main Street Business Insights, recorded in front of a live audience during the Main Street Now Conference, Matt sat down with Alycia Levels-Moore, owner and founder of ASL Creative Firm and POLARIS, an event and co-working hub, based in Birmingham, Alabama.
Main Spotlight: How to Rehabilitate a Historic Building
Becky Axilbund, Executive Director at Main Street Middletown, MD Inc., shares lessons learned from their renovation of two downtown buildings.
Staff Spotlight: Celebrating Historic Preservation on Main Street
For Preservation Month, Senior Program Officer Lisa Mullins Thompson explores why preservation matters and how Main Streets can celebrate and protect their historic assets.
Nevada, Iowa © Main Street America
Just Announced: Mileyka Burgos-Flores Named 2024 Mary Means Leadership Award Recipient
Main Street America is proud to recognize Mileyka Burgos-Flores, Chief Executive Officer at The Allapattah Collaborative CDC in Miami, Florida, as the 2024 Mary Means Leadership Award recipient.
Mileyka Burgos-Flores © Hey Fabian Photos
Main Spotlight: Announcing the 2024 Great American Main Street Award Winners
Main Street America is proud to recognize NewTown Macon, Madison Main Street Program, and Monroeville Main Street as 2024 Great American Main Street Award winners. All three organizations serve as exemplary models for reenergizing downtown districts through collective action that fosters vibrant downtowns through grassroots economic development, preservation with a purpose, and creative problem solving
