Marion, Iowa © Tasha Sams
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Sponsorships are an important part of a balanced Main Street budget. They can be used to fund events and initiatives. To secure a robust set of sponsorships, Destination Huntingburg launches a yearly sponsorship campaign using the following pamphlet.
Huntingburg, IN © Chris Flook
Watch this webinar to learn how you can create welcoming and comfortable third spaces and gathering places outdoors during winter cold months.
Use this toolkit from Colorado Main Street to guide you as you develop new partnerships and strengthen existing relationships to drive your community-based efforts.
Richmond, California © Ellen Gailing
Construction can be very disruptive for downtown businesses. Use this sample mitigation plan to help you develop your own strategy to assist your downtown businesses during a construction project. Published by Cumberland Main Street.
This guide from the Washington Main Street Program provides a primer than Main Street programs can use as they approach property development and real estate management.
Marion, Iowa. © Eagle View Partners
Main Street communities can use these guidelines to increase the flood resiliency of their historic downtown assets. Published by National Park Service.
Watch this webinar to learn how historic downtowns and commercial districts are rebuilding after the COVID-19 pandemic.
Learn how to connect entrepreneurs of color with resources, grants, and loans to support sustainable economic growth.
This guide from Main Street Alabama explores how design relates to urban planning, construction, storefronts, existing assets, public space, art, and building codes.
As community organizations, it is important for Main Streets to stand against racism and bigotry. This toolkit is designed to give you an understanding of the history of our country, the key tenants of allyship, and the ways that your organization can help reduce injustice.
Richmond, CA © Ellen Gailing
