Main Spotlight: 2026 Main Street Director Survey Results Indicate Strength and Durability
Main Street America's research team shares the results of the 2026 Director's Survey, including the state of Main Street budgets, boards, and priorities.
As the Manager of Research, Emi helps to build and manage Main Street’s survey output as well as communications regarding research efforts, and contributes to the organization’s overall research capacity.
Emi previously served as the Tony Goldman Fellow at the National Trust for Historic Preservation. In this role, in support of the Preservation Priorities Task Force, she conducted research and identified strategies that preservation organizations can use to help create and retain affordable housing. Emi’s background also includes a Fellowship at the Small Center for Collaborative Design in New Orleans, LA, as well as an Internship at the Cooper-Molera Adobe National Trust site in Monterey, CA. She holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in Urban Studies with a minor in Architecture from Washington University in St. Louis, and a Master of Preservation Studies degree from Tulane University.
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Articles & Publications
Main Spotlight: Main Street Business Owners are Eager for Holiday Sales and Economic Stability
New research shows that Main Street businesses continue to struggle with economic uncertainty caused by tariffs and political changes, but they are hopeful that the holiday shopping season can provide stability and support.
Main Spotlight: Five Ways to Prepare For Disasters and Crises in Your Downtown
Advice and insights from the Natural Disaster and Crisis Response Survey.
Main Spotlight: Main Street Business Owners Express Significant Concerns in Spring 2025 Small Business Survey
The results of our Spring 2025 Small Business Profiles Survey show increasing economic anxieties among Main Street business owners across the country.
Main Spotlight: Insights, Reflections, and What’s Next with the BOOMS Tracker
Data from the past year and updates on our building inventory tool, the Building Opportunities on Main Street Tracker
Main Spotlight: Eight Graphics that Explain Main Street Leadership in 2025
Explore the results of our 2025 Director's Survey!
Retail Matters 2024 Report
Produced in partnership with Virginia Retail Alliance, the 2024 Retail Matters research report features the economic, consumer, and technology trends impacting a wide spectrum of entrepreneurs and small business owners.
Main Spotlight: What’s Worrying Main Street Entrepreneurs and How You Can Help
The Research team shares the results of the 2024 Small Business Success and Support survey and shares insights for Main Streets.
