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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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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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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
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Main Street Now 2023 in Boston, Massachusetts. © mark manne photography/​Main Street America

Learning Together

Main Street Now is the largest national conference of local leaders working to advance preservation-based economic opportunity in downtowns and neighborhood commercial districts.

This one-of-a-kind event provides local leaders with an opportunity to convene and network with peers from across the country, find solutions to common problems, and discover innovative techniques and tools to strengthen the social, civic, and economic fabric of their communities.

Join Us

Birmingham, Alabama

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Join us for three days of immersive learning experiences, network-building opportunities, and more at the 2024 Main Street Now Conference in Birmingham, Alabama, from May 6 – 8. Registration is open! Discounts and special rates are available.

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More About Main Street Now

What Main Street Now Offers
  • Three full days of learning, skills development, and networking-building opportunities.
  • 150+ education sessions covering timely and perennial commercial district management topics.
  • Introductory and advanced Main Street Approach® training
  • Mobile workshops where attendees learn from successes and challenges in our host city and surrounding Main Street communities.
  • Expo Hall filled with product and service providers specializing in commercial district management.
  • Opportunities to discuss issues, exchange ideas, and discover solutions from colleagues working in Main Street districts of all sizes and stages of the transformation journey.
  • Recognition of excellence in the Main Street Movement through the ceremonies for the annual Great American Main Street Award, Mary Means Leadership Award, and Main Street America Revitalization Professional certificate.
Who Main Street Now is For
  • Executive directors, staff, board members, and volunteers of local Main Street programs
  • Staff of Coordinating Partners
  • Civic leaders, including mayors, county executives, city councilmembers, and staff of county/​municipal departments
  • Preservation, economic development, civic planning, and research professionals
  • Students
What People are Saying

Congrats to Main Street America for a great conference in Boston. Downtown professionals and volunteer board members gathered from across the county. Downtowns and neighborhood commercial districts are more important than ever. Connecting with others in the field and learning best practices and innovating strategies is essential.”
- Patrick McMahon, Town of Windsor


My first #mainstreetnow conference has been amazing. The education content has been spot on. The relationship building has been exactly what I needed for 2 12 months in. Thank you to everyone who helped pave the way!”
- Alicia Calhoun, Elkton Alliance Inc.


Another Main Street America conference in the books. The theme was Together Again” and it did not disappoint. I walked away inspired, encouraged, and hopeful…To be in a room with so many people who work so hard to help our small towns and small businesses thrive was empowering.”
- CharlesTown Now

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Vulcan Statue © Art Meripol

Main Street Now 2024

Birmingham, Alabama

Join fellow commercial district revitalization leaders from across the country for three days of insightful education sessions, unique special events, immersive mobile workshops, and memorable experiences.

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