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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.
Main Street America and American Express® are helping support local communities through the Amex Shop Small Grants Program. Beginning November 29, eligible small business owners can apply to receive up to $20,000 in funding.
Join us to celebrate small businesses and give back to your community during Plaid Friday, Small Business Saturday, Artist Sunday, Cyber Monday, and Giving Tuesday.
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Tasha Sams, Director of Education, shares an exciting update about the next chapter for the Main Street America Revitalization Professional credential and what it means for you right now.
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Our Small Business Digital Coaching program helped small business owners in Cumberland, Shelbyville, Pikeville, and Beattyville, Kentucky, build their digital presence for long-term success.
New research shows that Main Street businesses continue to struggle with economic uncertainty caused by tariffs and political changes, but they are hopeful that the holiday shopping season can provide stability and support.
Running a successful Main Street program requires passion, dedication, and solid organizational systems. Learn how to identify and evaluate inefficient systems, and how to turn hurdles into helpers with this three-part, peer-instructor course starting December 3, 2025. Come with a desire to explore systems-based thinking and walk away with the clarity, structure, and confidence to lead with intention.
Gain organizational tools for maximum impact. Photo by FlamingoImages
Discover how Mount Vernon Downtown Association’s artisan retail market, The LIDO Collective, provides local artists with a place to build their confidence, learn business skills, and grow their client base – all while revitalizing their downtown core.
Join our efforts to map history as it happened on our Main Streets. Share your local story of a time when your community played a role in an event with transformational impact, from prehistory to present. Together, we can show the collective impact of our network, because history happens on Main Streets.
Help us welcome Buffy Skee from Oklahoma Main Street, Liz Parham from North Carolina Main Street, and Frances Jo Hamilton from Heritage Ohio as they join the Coordinating Programs Leadership Council.
New research dives into the challenges and needs of Main Street leaders in Boston and North Carolina and provides recommendations for support and resources to help local leaders succeed.
