Main Spotlight: Reflections on the Evolution of Main Street
Mary Means, founder of the Main Street Movement, reflects on her experiences at Main Street Now 2022 and shares advice for local leaders.
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Wow…What an incredible experience being together again in Richmond for the 2022 Main Street Now Conference! We hope that all 1500 attendees had a great time attending the phenomenal sessions, exploring the host city, connecting with Main Streeters, and celebrating the community resilience and reinvestment championed by our Main Street programs through the COVID-19 pandemic.
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Mary Means, founder of the Main Street Movement, reflects on her experiences at Main Street Now 2022 and shares advice for local leaders.
Main Street organizations and other public-private partnerships can provide the focal point needed to fulfill the large number of roles required to reuse or redevelop a house of worship in a way that benefits the community.
An exploration of microfinance as a tool that helps communities and small businesses thrive, while allowing money to be reinvested in local businesses and neighborhoods where it is needed most.
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“It was an incredible week at the Main Street America conference…There was SO much packed into our short time in Richmond, but each one of us feels inspired and excited to bring best practices and unique solutions to our downtown. Thank you MSA for a wonderful experience, and thank you Indiana Main Street for a great time networking with all the attending Indiana organizations!”