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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.

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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.

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Dionne Baux and MSA partner working in Bronzeville, Chicago.

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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!

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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

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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.

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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.

Overview News & Stories Events & Opportunities Subscribe
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.

Overview Join Us Renew Your Membership Donate Partner With Us Job Opportunities

Bonus Episode 1: Featuring Season 1 Guests

Learn how local entrepreneurs have leveraged the power of a Main Street community to establish, maintain, and grow their ventures.

  • Small Business & Entrepreneurship
December 20, 2023
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Podcast

Determining Main Street Boundaries

Use this resource to guide your efforts to established or re-draw the boundaries of your downtown or neighborhood commercial district. Published by Texas Main Street Program.

  • Real Estate and Property Development
  • Public Space and Infrastructure
December 15, 2023
A bunch of maps laid out on a table
Article

Volunteer Engagement Toolkit

A collection of resources and worksheets to help you improve your nonprofit volunteer program.

  • People Management and Work Planning
December 6, 2023
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Toolkit

Main Street Approach Toolkit

Get the resources to understand this proved method for downtown and neighborhood district revitalization.

  • The Main Street Approach
December 6, 2023
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Toolkit

Shop Small Guide

Examples of Main Street marketing brochures from across Indiana's Main Street programs.

  • Marketing, Communications, and Events
November 1, 2023
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Sample Document

Jamie & Jerry Baker, Trendy Teachers

In this episode of Main Street Business Insights, Matt sits down with Jamie and Jerry Baker, co-owners and founders of Trendy Teachers, a teaching boutique and educational toy store located in downtown Rome, Georgia.

  • Small Business & Entrepreneurship
October 18, 2023
A man with a beard wearing a collared blue shirt and a woman with brown hair wearing a floral blouse smile inside a small business.
Podcast

Anette Soto Landeros, Casa Azul Coffee

In this episode of Main Street Business Insights, Matt sits down with Anette Soto Landeros, co-owner of Casa Azul Coffee and President and CEO of the Fort Worth Hispanic Chamber of Commerce in Fort Worth, Texas.

  • Small Business & Entrepreneurship
October 11, 2023
A man wearing a t-shirt and backwards cap and a woman wearing a pink dress smile in front of a blue house.
Podcast

Danny Reynolds, Stephenson’s Clothing

In this episode of Main Street Business Insights, Matt sits down with Danny Reynolds, owner and president of Stephenson’s of Elkhart, an independently owned high-end fashion retailer in downtown Elkhart, Indiana.

  • Small Business & Entrepreneurship
October 4, 2023
A man wearing glasses and a plaid suit jacket leans on a flight of stairs and smiles, standing in a clothing shop.
Podcast

Harvey Williams, Delta Dirt Distillery

In this episode, Matt sits down with Harvey Williams, Co-Founder and CEO of Delta Dirt Distillery in Helena, Arkansas. Delta Dirt Distillery is the only Black-owned farm-to-bottled distillery in the United States.

  • Small Business & Entrepreneurship
September 27, 2023
Man wearing brown t-shirt opens door to distilling equipment.
Podcast

Lindsay Goodson McDonald, Keith McDonald Plumbing

In this episode of the Main Street Business Insights podcast host Matt Wagner sat down with the CEO of Keith McDonald Plumbing in Milledgeville, Ga., Lindsay Goodson McDonald.

  • Small Business & Entrepreneurship
September 20, 2023
A young woman standing in a room with plumbing components.
Podcast