Community Spotlight: Print Media Partnerships Connect Communities in Nevada, Iowa
Learn how Main Street Nevada uses print media campaigns to reach people who are not engaged online.
Apply for the Reconnecting Communities Pilot Program Grant
Apply for federal funding to remove, retrofit, or mitigate transportation infrastructure that creates barriers to community connectivity.
Main Spotlight: Exploring the Spring 2024 Small Business Survey Results
Our Research team shares the results of the Spring 2024 Small Business Survey, with insights related to small scale manufacturing in Main Street districts, opportunities to best support entrepreneurs, and more.
The Dalles, Oregon © Alicia Gallo
Don’t Pass on This Special Course: Supporting Small Businesses on Main Street
This specialized learning experience, sponsored by U.S. Bank, combines interactive classroom sessions and a hands-on course project to equip local leaders with insights, strategies, and a a distribution-ready small business guide to foster entrepreneurship, support small business owners, and retain local businesses. Registration closes on Friday, August 30.
A storage container storefront in Jasper, Alabama. © Ryan McGill-Blanton Media Group
Staff Spotlight: Using the Arts to Foster Community Change
Art is a powerful tool for community change. Learn how the arts can improve community engagement, boost economic development, and connect with the Main Street Approach.
Main Street Business Insights: Staying Rooted Through Growth
In this episode of Main Street Business Insights, Matt sat down with Kristin Smith, owner and founder of The Wrigley Appalachian Eatery in Corbin, Kentucky.
Advocacy Spotlight: Transportation is a Key Component of Downtown Revitalization
Streets play an important role in our downtown districts. Learn more about Main Street America's recent work with the Department of Transportation to promote vibrant and sustainable downtown roadways.
Register Today: Small Biz Digital Trainers’ Boost Your Small Business Workshop Series
Led by our Small Biz Digital Trainers, participants will learn how to master their digital presence to grow their businesses and build community.
Main Street Business Insights: Thinking Globally, Acting Locally
In this episode of Main Street Business Insights, Matt talks with Joshua and Jared Ravenscraft, co-founders of New Frontier, a sustainable apparel brand in Morehead, Kentucky.
Register: Cultivating the Entrepreneurial Mindset Webinar
Whether you are a solopreneur or lead a small team, this one-hour workshop will provide you with valuable strategies to foster innovation, resilience, and growth in your business.
Register: How to Master Soft Skills for Small Business Success Webinar
Small business owners and entrepreneurs seeking to enhance their productivity and professional presence are invited to join this one-hour workshop.
Main Spotlight: How Fredericksburg Main Street Uses Shop Crawls to Boost Downtown Businesses
Shop crawls are a great way to introduce people to your small businesses. Fredericksburg Main Street loves to host shop crawls, and this spring, they tried a new model: the flower crawl.
