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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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Focus on the Four Points is a free, self-paced series designed for local Main Street leaders working to strengthen their downtown districts. Each module explores the Main Street Approach and the Four Points — Organization, Promotion, Economic Vitality, and Design — and offers practical strategies that reflect the values of place-based revitalization.
You’ll hear directly from Main Street leaders, explore real-world examples from across the network, and access tools, templates, and other resources to support your work. Whether you’re new to Main Street or looking to deepen your impact, this series offers guidance you can act on right away. Start with the Point most relevant to your work — or complete the full series to see how the Points connect.
This learning experience is offered by the Main Street America Academy, the go-to professional development destination for local leaders and changemakers fostering community-driven efforts in downtowns and commercial corridors.
Main Street America seeks to retain the services of a consultant, group, or organization to serve as the facilitation and design partner for the What’s Next Cohort, a three-month virtual learning experience running from June 2026 to August 2026.
With T‑Mobile’s Hometown Grant program, up to 100 small towns with a population of 50,000 or less receive placemaking project funding of up to $50,000 each.