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Join us in our work to advance shared prosperity, create strong economies, and improve quality of life in downtowns and neighborhood commercial districts.
Explore our comprehensive digital library containing a broad range of resources, including our signature Main Street Approach handbooks and guides, revitalization toolkits, and the best-in-class materials from across the network.
A guide examining how to create or enhance a sustainable commercial district revitalization effort using the Main Street Approach.
Designed for local leaders, this user-friendly property inventory tool allows users to easily gather, store, and showcase information about buildings and lots in their districts. The Building Opportunities on Main Street Tracker (BOOMS) Tracker is available to all designated Main Street districts in our network.
Design is one of the Four Points of the Main Street Approach, the leading downtown and commercial district revitalization framework.
Organization is one of the Four Points of the Main Street Approach, the leading downtown and commercial district revitalization framework.
Promotion is one of the Four Points of the Main Street Approach, the leading downtown and commercial district revitalization framework.
Economic vitality is one of the Four Points of the Main Street Approach, the leading downtown and commercial district revitalization framework.
The start of a new year is the perfect time to strengthen your understanding and practical knowledge of Organization principles, board management, and lasting leadership.
Learn how Oklahoma's Main Streets are designing for durability both in the built environment and within their organizations.
Catalytic projects can transform communities. Learn how Lee's Summit, Missouri, built the Green Street Market as an anchor institution to bring people together and invest in their future.
Thriving Main Streets are built upon a strong foundation—and every foundation needs regular tune-ups to meet the ever-evolving needs of your program and community. The Main Street America Academy is here to help! This month, we invite you to focus on your foundation with this curated suite of courses, learning opportunities, and resources.
Kent, Ohio. Photo by EmiLee Hartman
Small businesses are the heart of our communities. On our blog, we shared stories of Main Street business innovation, community, and growth. Here are four stories about small businesses from the past year.
2025 has been a significant year for the Main Street network. To celebrate the completion of another year of impactful work, here are six of the top blogs from this year.
Learn how Karla Eden at Main Street Anniston in Anniston, Alabama, built a small business support program based around the GETUP Anniston training program and pitch contest.
President and CEO Erin Barnes shares reflections from her first two years at Main Street America, including lessons learned from visiting 42 Main Street communities across the network.
Registration for our most anticipated and highest-impact professional development opportunity is open! From inspiring plenaries and immersive mobile workshops to engaging education sessions and interactive activities, the 2026 Main Street Now Conference in Tulsa, Oklahoma, April 13 – 15, offers countless opportunities to strengthen your network, gain new skills, and find solutions to issues impacting your community. Join us!
Mi Cultural Mural. Photo by Alejandro Garcia
T-Mobile recently announced its latest 25 Hometown Grant recipients, bringing the total number of communities impacted to 450 across 48 states and one U.S. territory.
In a new episode of our Main Street Business Insights podcast, host Matt Wagner sits down with Angela Mallett, founder of Honeybee Sage Wellness & Apothecary in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. In their conversation, Angela shares her intentional approach to growth, one that prioritizes community care and cultural healing over rapid expansion.
Visitor data is an essential tool for Main Streets to understand market forces and make strategic decisions. Learn how Saline and Lapeer, Michigan, are leveraging visitor data to recruit businesses and drive investment.
