Building a Community Entrepreneurial Ecosystem
Use this self-guided training to understand how to build a robust environment to support small business creation and sustainability.
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National Park Service Disaster Preparedness Program
Providing resources and education to communities to help them prepare for disaster and build resilience.
Anatomy of a Main Street Building
This slideshow provides an introductory overview of the history of Main Street buildings, common architectural features, signage, and preservation guidelines. Published by Indiana Main Street.
How to Engage Your Downtown Business Owners
This training from Indiana Main Street explains the best practices for getting to know your downtown business owners and getting them engaged in the Main Street organization.
Hammond, Louisiana
Hammond Downtown Development District was recognized for their significant historic preservation efforts, vibrant small business environment, and dedication to inclusive, people-centered placemaking.
Main Spotlight: Main Street America Program Provides Training to Over 100,000 Small Businesses, Expanding Efforts in 2024
We’re excited to announce that Main Street America will continue to offer virtual and on-demand small business training in 2024 through an evolved program, the Small Biz Digital Trainers program.
Community Spotlight: Cambridge, Maryland
Cambridge was the first Main Street community in Maryland to install public chargers.
Grants to Green Maine Channels Yankee Ingenuity to Reduce Energy Costs
As part of the Community Foundation of Greater Atlanta’s Grants to Green program, Maine was designated one of two national replication sites.
Main Spotlight: Get Used to It — The Pivot Is Not Going Away
The COVID-19 pandemic has long-lasting effects on the economy. Here are 11 changes that small business owners should continue to remain competitive.
Main Spotlight: Fresh Takeaways on the State of Main Street Housing
Main Street America's research team takes a look at the data presented in the At Home on Main Street and offers relevant insights for Main Street managers looking to understand downtown and neighborhood commercial district housing trends.
Main Spotlight: Top 7 Blogs of 2023
From housing to small business and more, read the best blogs we shares in 2023!
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