Main Street Business Insights: Uniting Design and Culture
In this episode of Main Street Business Insights, Matt talks with Ebenezer Akakpo, a designer and jeweler who owns Akakpo Design Group and Maine Culture in Westbrook, Maine.
Register Today: Summer School Webinar Series
Join us for free webinars revisiting some of the most popular sessions from the 2024 Main Street Now Conference. Experts from across the network will share their knowledge and practical information on a range of perennial Main Street topics.
How to Measure Downtown Impact session at Main Street Now 2024 © Molly Alexander
Main Spotlight: The Art of Market Analysis (Part Three)
Using a case study from Altavista, Virginia, Matt Wagner, Ph.D., explains how to implement your chosen market strategies.
500 Small Business Owners Receive $10,000 through Backing Small Businesses Grant Program
American Express and Main Street America announced the 500 small business owners who have been awarded $10,000 through the Backing Small Businesses grant program.
Apply for the Safe Streets and Roads for All Program to Support Safety in Your Downtown
Learn how the Safe Streets and Roads for All program is providing grants to prevent roadway deaths and serious injuries.
Streetscape in Denison, Texas. © Mel Climer — Climer Design
T‑Mobile Announces Next 25 Hometown Grant Winners
T-Mobile unveiled its latest 25 Hometown Grant recipients, tallying up to 300 communities across 47 states, including, for the first time, Rhode Island.
Main Street Business Insights: Crafting Community: The Elements of Success
In this conversation, Matt explores the story of Elements: Books Coffee Beer, nestled in the heart of Biddeford, Maine, with co-owners Katie Pinard and Michael Macomber.
Main Spotlight: Building Community with Pikeville Pride
Learn how Pikeville Pride partners with Pikeville Main Street to fostering a welcoming and inclusive community in their rural Kentucky town.
Save the Date: 2024 Community Transformation Workshop in Iowa
Registration for this high impact, hands-on learning experience for place professionals interested in gaining tools, skills, and techniques necessary to address complex revitalization initiatives will open in July. Read to learn more and add the 2024 Community Transformation Workshop in Des Moines & Nevada, Iowa, to your calendar.
Diving into the BOOMS Tracker with Brian Kramer at Hilltop Campus Village
Meet BOOMS Tracker super user, Brian Kramer, and learn how he is using to tool to build a deeper understanding of his Main Street district.
