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Three Main Street America Staff members standing in front of a mural in Marion, Iowa.

Marion, Iowa © Tasha Sams

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We work in collaboration with thousands of local partners and grassroots leaders across the nation who share our commitment to advancing shared prosperity, creating resilient economies, and improving quality of life.

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Two community members in Emporia Kansas pose with a sign saying "I'm a Main Streeter"

Emporia, Kansas © Emporia Main Street

Our Network

Made up of small towns, mid-sized communities, and urban commercial districts, the thousands of organizations, individuals, volunteers, and local leaders that make up Main Street America™ represent the broad diversity that makes this country so unique.

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Dionne Baux and MSA partner working in Bronzeville, Chicago.

Chicago, Illinois © Main Street America

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Looking for strategies and tools to support you in your work? Delve into the Main Street Resource Center and explore a wide range of resources including our extensive Knowledge Hub, professional development opportunities, field service offerings, advocacy support, and more!

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Join Main Street America experts in Des Moines and Nevada, Iowa, for the 2024 Community Transformation Workshop. An essential component of the Main Street America Institute (MSAI) curriculum, this workshop is an intensive and interactive two-day experience that offers opportunities for participants to explore tools necessary to address complex revitalization initiatives, apply these strategies to analyze market data, and develop real world solutions for your Main Street district.

Due to unprecedented demand, we’ve added an additional 5 spots and a waitlist. 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.

Details

When: October 15 – 16, 2024 (arrival on October 14

Where: Des Moines & Nevada, Iowa 

Learning Objectives:

  • Gain a comprehensive understanding of transformation strategies within the framework of the Main Street Approach 
  • Learn market analysis techniques using data, surveys, and district investigation 
  • Practice transformation strategy development techniques through hands-on exercises using data from two communities — the host city and your own!

Main Street America Instructors:

Pricing: $800 members | $1,000 non-members 

Who Should Participate: This workshop is ideal for revitalization professionals and leaders in management positions at the local, city-wide, or state level in organizations engaged in the fields of community revitalization and economic development.

Registration & Availability: Registration is open through September 27, or until capacity is reached. Space is limited and will be filled on a first-come, first-served basis. Register >

Waitlist Application: Individuals unable to register due to capacity being reached are invited to complete the waitlist application form. Find full waitlist details and apply here >

Credit: Completion of the 2024 Community Transformation Workshop counts toward MSA’s new certification pathway; both new and current MSAI participants can receive credit toward certification. In addition, AICP members can earn Certification Maintenance (CM) credits for this activity. More information about AICP’s CM program can be found at www​.plan​ning​.org/cm.

Workshop Partners: Main Street Iowa, Iowa Economic Development Authority, and Main Street Nevada

Full Details: Complete course description, agenda, hotel and travel details, workshop policies, and more are available here >

Questions? Email msai@​mainstreet.​org