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The Main Street America Institute is excited to offer the Supporting Small Businesses on Main Street course! Generously sponsored by U.S. Bank, this three-week live, online course will prepare local leaders to more effectively work with small business owners in their districts and create an environment that is supportive of entrepreneurship.
Member discounts and registration scholarships are available!
Dates: Tuesdays, September 12, 19 & 26, 2023
Time: 1pm - 2:30pm CT
Format: Three live online sessions – one per week for three weeks – at 1.5 hours each.*
Learn how to:
Main Street America Instructors: Bethany Rogers, Ph.D., Director of Strategic Projects; Matt Wagner, Ph.D., Chief Program Officer; and Tasha Sams, Manager of Entrepreneur and Small Business Support.
Pricing: $275 Member | $350 Non-Member
Credit: This course can earn credit towards the MSAI's Community Transformation Certificate.
*Participation: Live participation is highly encouraged. Recordings will be available until October 27, 2023, for those who are unable to tune in live. After the course, MSAI staff will stay in contact to assist with any further professional development needs.
Full details: Complete course description, registration policies, and more are available here >
About & Eligibility: As part of U.S. Bank's sponsorship, a limited number of scholarships providing registration at a reduced rate of $100 are available to participants serving communities located within U.S. Bank markets. Communities must be located within 10-20 miles of a U.S. Bank location to be considered, with special priority given to districts in the state of California.
How to Apply: Eligible participants should complete the scholarship application by August 29, 2023. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis and applicants will receive a determination by August 30, 2023. Scholarship recipients will receive a discount code to use at registration. Apply here >
Questions? Contact msai@mainstreet.org.
Main Street Now 2026 in Tulsa, Oklahoma, is sure to be the biggest professional development event for civic leaders looking to boost their impact and role in the success of their local Main Street. And with registration as low as $200, it's an unbeatable opportunity.
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Dionne Baux shares how Historic King Drive BID's executive director Ray Hill is leading the district to success by supporting strong economic sustainability.
Rooted in Main Street fundamentals and informed by feedback from across the network, the 2026 schedule is full of opportunities to exchange ideas, tackle real challenges, and gain practical tools to help communities stand strong for generations to come. Get a peek at new sessions, revamped favorites, and role-based learning tracks.
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