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Main Street America leads a movement committed to strengthening communities through preservation-based economic development in older and historic downtowns and neighborhood commercial districts. Register today!
The Main Street Approach
Oct 23, 2024 · The Main Street Approach™ offers a practical, adaptable framework for reenergizing and strengthening downtown and neighborhood commercial districts that is easily tailored to local conditions. Find guidance on how to utilize the Main Street Approach and tailor to your local needs.
The Latest | Main Street America
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.
Members Area | Main Street America
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.
2024 Main Street Now Conference
On the Magic of Main Street Now 2024 and Five Aspirations for the Movement Erin Barnes shares her reflections from the 2024 Main Street Now Conference in Birmingham, Alabama.
Five Ideas for Successful Winter Events | Main Street America
Nov 21, 2024 · Too often, as we’re strolling our favorite Main Street, we pass empty or dark shop windows that make us want to hurry home a little bit faster. Imagine instead, a charming streetscape adorned with vibrant, lively window displays, showcasing retailers’ favorite products and seasonal gift ideas.
Welcome - Main Street America
Main Street America has been helping revitalize older and historic commercial districts for more than 40 years. Today it is a network of more than 1,600 neighborhoods and communities, rural and urban, who share both a commitment to place and to building stronger communities through preservation-based economic development.
2025 Main Street Now Conference
Mark your calendar for the 2025 Main Street Now Conference in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, from April 7 – 9! Join your peers from across the Main Street network and experts in commercial district stewardship for insightful education sessions, unique special events, immersive mobile workshops, and incredible experiences in Philly.
Designation Tiers | Main Street America
Main Street America recognizes two tiers of national designation - Affiliate and Accredited.
Backing Small Businesses - Main Street America
In 2021, American Express and Main Street America created the Backing Small Businesses grant program to help under-resourced and economically vulnerable small business owners recover from the COVID-19 pandemic and grow their businesses.