Program Spotlight: The 2023 Appalachian Big Ideas Festival in Hazard, Kentucky
Tasha Sams shared their experiences at this unique Appalachian cultural festival.
Main Spotlight: Celebrating 20 Years of Michigan Main Street
Founded in 2003 and currently housed within the Michigan Economic Development Corporation (MEDC), Michigan Main Street (MMS) recently celebrated 20 years of impact across 41 communities.
Boyne City, MI © Michigan Main Street
Small Business Saturday Neighborhood Champion Application Now Open
This holiday season, rally your communities around the small businesses that help make your downtown thrive.
5 Ways to Make This Your Best Small Business Saturday Yet
Small Business Saturday is Nov. 25! Check out these five strategies to celebrate shopping small.
Community Spotlight: Los Festivales y Mercados with Kendall Whittier Main Street
Learn how this community in Oklahoma celebrated Dia de la Independencia with a big festival.
Tulsa, OK © Kendall Whittier Main Street
3 Main Street Communities Receive $100,000 Small Business Accelerator Grants from The Hartford
Middlesboro Main Street in Middlesboro, Ky., Puerto Rican Cultural Center in Chicago, Ill., and Sugar Creek Business Association in Charlotte, N.C., have each been awarded $100,000 through The Hartford Small Business Accelerator Grant Program in partnership with Main Street America.
New on Main Street Business Insights: Casa Azul Coffee
Matt sat down with Anette Soto Landeros, co-owner of Casa Azul Coffee and President and CEO of the Fort Worth Hispanic Chamber of Commerce in Fort Worth, Texas.
In the Path of Totality on Main Street: Simons Foundation Funding Community Science Engagement During 2024 Eclipse
15 Main Street communities receive $10,000 grants to create science engagement activities for residents and host visitors from around the world during the total eclipse.
Historic Preservation Advocacy to Help Overcome the Housing Crisis: HUD Pro Housing Program and Other Opportunities
Learn how the HUD Pro Housing Program and other opportunities can help you increase affordable housing in your community.
Last Chance: Main Street Now 2024 Call for Proposals
Don't miss your chance to submit a proposal for a session at the 2024 Main Street Now conference!
New on Main Street Business Insights: Stephenson’s of Elkhart
Matt Wagner sat down with Danny Reynolds, president and owner of Stephenson's, an independently owned high-end fashion retailer in downtown Elkhart, Indiana.
Main Spotlight: A Main Street on the Rio Grande
Learn how Rio Grande City is building a welcoming and inclusive city for both Mexicans and Americans.
Rio Grande City, TX © Rio Grande City