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Main Street America celebrates the end of another great year. Photo by Erin Barnes.
2025 has been a significant year for the Main Street network. This year, we provided direct technical assistance and training to 330 communities across the country, welcomed more than 700 Main Street leaders to the Main Street America Academy, hosted over 2,100 Main Street changemakers at Main Street Now in Philadelphia, and launched a new hub for small business owners.
We also shared many inspiring, engaging, and insightful stories on our blog. To celebrate the completion of another year of impactful work, here are six of the top blogs from this year.
Vacant properties are a significant problem for many Main Streets. Understanding the causes and leveraging incentive programs and regulatory changes can help create a more vibrant district.
LGBTQ+ business owners, workers, and customers have a significant impact on local economies. Learn how your community can foster belonging to support more inclusive economic growth.
Data from the past year and updates on our building inventory tool, the Building Opportunities on Main Street Tracker
Diana Schwartz at River District Association shares the civil rights history of Danville, Virginia, and the ways that the community recognizes the past while creating a more inclusive future.
From technology and scheduling to writing and marketing, these tips will guide you through the process of setting up and running a blog for your organization.
Iris Peters at Pennsylvania Downtown Center shares how a high school internship inspired her career in the Main Street Movement.
Learn how Oklahoma's Main Streets are designing for durability both in the built environment and within their organizations.
Thriving Main Streets are built upon a strong foundation—and every foundation needs regular tune-ups to meet the ever-evolving needs of your program and community. The Main Street America Academy is here to help! This month, we invite you to focus on your foundation with this curated suite of courses, learning opportunities, and resources.
Kent, Ohio. Photo by EmiLee Hartman
President and CEO Erin Barnes shares reflections from her first two years at Main Street America, including lessons learned from visiting 42 Main Street communities across the network.
