Foundations: Economic Vitality
Economic vitality is one of the Four Points of the Main Street Approach, the leading downtown and commercial district revitalization framework.
Foundations: Organization
Organization is one of the Four Points of the Main Street Approach, the leading downtown and commercial district revitalization framework.
Foundations: Promotion
Promotion is one of the Four Points of the Main Street Approach, the leading downtown and commercial district revitalization framework.
Advocacy Toolkit
Check out our resources to help you communicate with government leaders, advance your policy goals, and expand the impact of your community development efforts.
Wayfinding Sign System Guide
This guide from Virginia Main Street explores the importance of wayfinding, the components of a custom wayfinding plan, design considerations, and implementation.
Sterling, Illinois. © Sterling Main Street
Building and Maintaining Relationships with Elected Officials
Simple advice for building and maintaining relationships with elected officials and government representatives to improve advocacy and outreach.
Crafting Your Message for an Elected Official
Simple advice for outreach and communications with elected officials and government representatives.
Planning Main Street Tours for Elected Officials
Simple advice for Main Street organizations planning visits with elected officials and government representatives.
Annual Workplan
Use this worksheet to plan each of your activities for a given year and map out the ways they relate to income, expenses, personnel, and more. Published by Indiana Main Street.
Board of Directors Demographics Matrix
A simple tool to help you evaluate the diversity of your board of directors along age, gender, race, sexuality, income, and more. Created by Indiana Main Street.
