Retail Marketing Strategies from Main Street South Australia’s David West
Join host Matt Wagner as he welcomes David West, director of Premier Retail Marketing and based in Adelaide, South Australia.
Main Spotlight: Announcing the 2025 Great American Main Street Award Semifinalists
Meet the 2025 Great American Main Street Award Semifinalists! This year’s semifinalists demonstrate exceptional achievements in reenergizing their downtowns through inclusive, collaborative organizing and innovative economic development, arts and culture, and historic preservation initiatives.
Save the Date: 15th Small Business Saturday® Neighborhood Champions
The application opens in early October and will remain open until mid-November, or until all the spaces are filled.
Community Spotlight: Inspiring Mini Main Streeters in Emporia, Kansas
Emporia Main Street is building the next generation of Main Street leaders with their Mini Main Streeter program, which provides opportunities for local youth to get involved in their downtown.
Small Business Advocacy Insights with Tee Rowe of America’s SBDC
In this episode, Matt chats with Tee Rowe, the President and CEO of America’s Small Business Development Centers (ASBDC).
Main Spotlight: An Equitable Approach to Transformation Strategy Implementation
It is important to make sure that the growth of your community does not result in displacement or marginalization. Putting equity at the core of your transformation strategy helps you work towards measures of success that benefit everyone.
Register: Navigating Relationships during Election Season for Main Street Success
Join this webinar for tips and tools for positioning your program during election season and hear from a panel of Main Street leaders.
Register: The Role of Government in Regenerating Civic Infrastructure
Join the Percent for Place coalition to explore how government can strengthen civic infrastructure and civic space.
Register: Annual Reporting Platform Update Training
Join Main Street America and The Relish Jar staff as we share updates on the Accreditation Platform as you begin completing your self-assessments for 2024.
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Last Chance: Secure Your Spot at the 2024 Community Transformation Workshop
Due to unprecedented demand, we've added an additional 5 spots and a waitlist for our Community Transformation Workshop in Iowa. Register today to take advantage of this opportunity to invest in your ability to develop solutions for your downtown and create transformation strategies that work.
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Hiring: Capital Absorption Senior Manager
We are looking for a skilled program manager who is aligned and committed to building healthy and equitable community capital ecosystems to be Main Street America's Senior Manager of Capital Absorption. This is a remote-first position open to candidates working from anywhere in the United States. Apply by October 6, 2024.
Hiring: Director of Network Capacity Building, Launch
We are seeking an an empathetic and experienced pipeline and lead generator with a strong commitment to building relationships with government staff and officials to be Main Street America's Director of Network Capacity Building, Launch. This is a remote-first position open to candidates working from anywhere in the United States. Apply by October 20, 2024.