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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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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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Your one-stop-shop for all the latest stories, news, events, and opportunities – including grants and funding programs – across Main Street.

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

Marion, Iowa © Tasha Sams

About

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.

Overview Who We Are How We Work Partner Collaborations Our Supporters Our Team Job Opportunities Contact Us
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.

Overview Coordinating Programs Main Street Communities Collective Impact Awards & Recognition Community Evaluation Framework Join the Movement
Dionne Baux and MSA partner working in Bronzeville, Chicago.

Chicago, Illinois © Main Street America

Resources

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!

Overview Knowledge Hub Field Services Government Relations Main Street Now Conference Main Street America Institute Small Business Support Allied Member Services The Point Members Area
People riding e-scooters in Waterloo, Iowa

Waterloo, Iowa © Main Street Waterloo

The Latest

Your one-stop-shop for all the latest stories, news, events, and opportunities – including grants and funding programs – across Main Street.

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Woman and girl at a festival booth in Kendall Whittier, Tulsa, Oklahoma.

Kendall Whittier — Tulsa, Oklahoma © Kendall Whittier Main Street

Get Involved

Join us in our work to advance shared prosperity, create strong economies, and improve quality of life in downtowns and neighborhood commercial districts.

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The Coordinating Programs Leadership Council (LC) serves as a liaison between the Coordinating Program Network and MSA. The LC is an advisory body of the Coordinating Program network and works in collaboration with MSA staff to strengthen the Main Street movement. Council members serve three year terms and are elected by Coordinating Program leadership.

2024 Council Members

Mary Helmer Wirth, Chair, Main Street Alabama, mary@​mainstreetalabama.​org

Ray Scriber
, Vice Chair, Louisiana Main Street, rscriber@​crt.​la.​gov

Breanne Durham
, Secretary, Washington Main Street Program, bdurham@​preservewa.​org

Jenny Boulware, Main Street South Carolina, JBoulware@​masc.​sc

John Bry, Main Street Oakland County, Michigan, bryj@​oakgov.​com

Julie Fitzpatrick, Pennsylvania Downtown Center, juliefitzpatrick@​padowntown.​org

Daniel Gutierrez, New Mexico MainStreet, Daniel.​Gutierrez2@​state.​nm.​us

Gary Holloway, Vermont Downtown Program, gary.​holloway@​vermont.​gov

Emily Kurash Casey, Minnesota Main Street, emily@​rethos.​org

Larry Lucas, Colorado Main Street Program, larry.​lucas@​state.​co.​us


Committee Member Emeritus

Michael Wagler, Main Street Iowa, Michael.​Wagler@​iowaEDA.​com


Roles and Responsibilities

To review the roles and responsibilities of Executive Committee Members, please click here.

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Vulcan Statue © Art Meripol

Main Street Now 2024

Birmingham, Alabama

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