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Call for Speakers: 2026 Main Street Now Conference
Whether you’ve mastered foundational Main Street Approach principles or developed an innovative initiative—we want to hear from you! Submit your proposal for an education session at the 2026 Main Street Now Conference. Proposals are due September 5, 2025.
Explore Solutions to Your District’s Greatest Challenges at the 2025 Community Transformation Workshop
Learn best practices and real-world insights to develop sustainable revitalization strategies, plus get your community’s latest market data—a $750 value—at the 2025 Community Transformation Workshop, in Columbia and Hartsville, South Carolina, October 13-15. Registration closes on September 29. Space is limited. Don't wait!
Sowing the Seeds of Service: Creating Committed Volunteers for Life
Learn practical, hands-on strategies to develop and maintain a strong volunteer pipeline.
NOW ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS: $10,000 BACKING SMALL BUSINESS GRANTS TO SUPPORT LOCAL IMPACT
Applications are now open for the broader round of the Backing Small Businesses grant program, supported by American Express, which will award 400 grants of $10,000 to help locally significant small businesses overcome economic hardship, invest in growth, and make a meaningful impact in their communities.
Introducing the Main Street America Academy
From interactive self-paced courses and immersive in-person workshops, the Academy offers practical, engaging, and flexible learning experiences designed to help you grow your impact, sharpen your skills, and lead with confidence. We invite you to join us as we embark on this bold new chapter—start exploring the Academy today!
Back by Popular Demand: Free Summer Learning Webinars
Join us for encore presentations of attendee-favorite sessions from the 2025 Main Street Now Conference, offering fresh perspectives on the topics that matter most to Main Street leaders.
Turning Hardship Into Hope: Backing Small Businesses Program Helps 100 Owners Recover From Natural Disasters With $10,000 Grants
Meet 100 resilient small business owners rebuilding with support from our disaster recovery grant program, part of the Backing Small Businesses program supported by American Express.
