National Farmers Market Week Celebrates Communities Coming Together and Supports Farmers Markets Nationwide

Main Spotlight: Disaster Resilience on Main Street

Manuel T. Ochoa shares some reflections after a devastating flood in Ellicott City, Maryland.

Main Spotlight: Get Used to It — The Pivot Is Not Going Away

The COVID-19 pandemic has long-lasting effects on the economy. Here are 11 changes that small business owners should continue to remain competitive.

Reflecting on the History, Legacy, and Future of Black Wall Street in Tulsa

This May marked the 100th anniversary of the Tulsa Race Massacre in the Greenwood neighborhood of Tulsa, Oklahoma. We explored the impact and legacy of this tragic event.

Main Streets Celebrate Juneteenth: Our New Federal Holiday

Main Street communities across the nation are celebrating Juneteenth, the oldest national commemoration of the ending of slavery in America and the nation’s newest federal holiday!

Main Spotlight: Creating a Community for Inclusive Entrepreneurship in Fremont, CA

Learn about the various programs and initiatives that Fremont is using to promote inclusive economic development.

For an Inclusive Recovery, We Need Support for Small Business and the Groups that Help Them

BDOs are place-based organizations that help small businesses and entrepreneurs to flourish. They have been on the frontline of support for the country’s hardest-hit entrepreneurs throughout the pandemic and have been working to enable thriving commercial corridors throughout the crisis.

Community Spotlight: Celebrating Pride Month 2021 on Main Street

From small business owners to public artists to local leaders, join us this month to amplify the impact of the LGBTQ+ community in your Main Street district.

Main Spotlight: Five Takeaways on Supporting Entrepreneurship from Matthew Wagner, Ph.D.

Matthew Wagner, Ph.D., Chief Program Officer at Main Street America, was featured on Breaking Down Barriers: a podcast from Startup Space highlighting stories of community leaders who break down barriers to entry for underserved and unrepresented entrepreneurs.

Community Spotlight: Market Street Arts and Entertainment District in Mount Airy, NC

Mount Airy Downtown, Inc., celebrated the return of their Market Street Arts and Entertainment District (MSA & ED) last weekend, as part of their pandemic recovery efforts.