Main Spotlight: 5 Tips for Running a Successful Grant Program
Our grantmaking team shares their advice to help you run a successful grant program and expand your impact in your community.
Just Dropped: New Courses in the Main Street America Academy
Deepen your knowledge, bring your vision to life, and expand your impact with our latest Main Street America Academy course. Whether you’re navigating your first grant or hosting a community event, the Local Main Street Leader Launching module is designed to support your growth without burning out.
Vintage Vibes, Digital Drive with Rachael Kehler, Peppermint Stick Candy Store
Join host Matt Wagner for his conversation with Rachael Kehler, owner of The Peppermint Stick Candy Store in Boyertown, Pennsylvania. In this episode, Matt and Rachael discuss her journey to entrepreneurship, leveraging nostalgia as a marketing tool, small town tourism, and more.
Main Spotlight: Building Shared Priorities to Unlock Growth
Main Street America has partnered with the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation to explore the impact of the Capital Absorption Framework in Main Street communities in Virginia and Wisconsin.
Community Spotlight: How Nashville’s Entrepreneurs are Driving Community Transformation
Discover how small businesses are breaking barriers in our Breaking Barriers to Business (B3) series, starting with a powerful spotlight on Nashville’s local changemakers.
Made on Main: DANE Fragrance
As part of a new series on Main Street America’s online store, Shop Main Street, we're highlighting the stories behind the amazing brands, makers, and producers along our Main Streets. Today, we’re highlighting DANE Fragrance, a perfumery based in Ukiah, California.
Spotlight on a Main Street Board Member: The Visionary Spirit of Maxine Clark
Meet Maxine Clark—entrepreneur, philanthropist, and board member at Delmar Main Street in St. Louis, Missouri—and hear Erin's takeaways from their conversation about advocacy, resiliency, and leadership.
Main Spotlight: How a Fresh Start Revitalized Downtown Maryville’s Market Scene
Farmers markets are fantastic tools to support local businesses, drive traffic downtown, and build community connections. Learn how Downtown Maryville built their market from an idea to a success.
Main Spotlight: Walking Together to Connect a Community
Charles Town Now brings people together with an event that celebrates the importance of nothing. Discover how they organized the event and its lasting impact on the community.
Strengthen Local Economies with the 2025 Supporting Small Businesses on Main Street Course
Generously sponsored by U.S. Bank, this live, three-week course centers the real challenges of entrepreneurs and equips Main Street leaders with invaluable insights and practical tools to respond. Register today!
Oregon City, Oregon. Photo by Adam Wickham.