Staff Spotlight: Exploring Arkansas with Lisa Mullins Thompson
Lisa shares reflections about eight Arkansas communities that recently received assessment visits
Lisa Mullins Thompson is a Senior Program Officer at Main Street America and a 2024 Next City Vanguard. She is a results-driven leader with deep expertise in economic development, placemaking, and historic preservation. With a career spanning government, nonprofit, and private sectors, Lisa brings strategic and collaborative approaches to revitalizing communities — both rural and urban. She has led national initiatives to support small businesses, attract investment, and strengthen local economies. Her work is grounded in public-private partnership, long-term impact, and a deep respect for place.
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Staff Spotlight: Lessons on Strengthening Communities from Next City Vanguard
Senior Program Officer Lisa Mullins Thompson shares her experiences attending the 2024 Next City Vanguard Conference.
Main Spotlight: 7 Steps to Leverage Your Board for Effective Transformation Strategy Implementation
Learn how to create buy-in, build support, and manage your work plan for successful transformation strategy implementation.
Staff Spotlight: Celebrating Historic Preservation on Main Street
For Preservation Month, Senior Program Officer Lisa Mullins Thompson explores why preservation matters and how Main Streets can celebrate and protect their historic assets.
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