Main Spotlight: Examining the Thumbprints
Storytelling is a critical part of the placemaking work that we do in Main Street districts. But are we sharing every story equally?
Jonesborough, TN © Jay Huron
Main Spotlight: Women Leading Change on Main Street in Franklin, Michigan
Main Street Franklin is leading the way in showing how women business owners can be a powerful force for change in their communities.
Main Spotlight: Reflections from the 2022 Community Transformation Workshop in Wyoming
Jackie Swihart, Program Officer for MSA, shares some key takeaways from the three-day event.
Laramie, WY © Main Street America
Main Spotlight: Para Nuestra Comunidad, For Our Community
Anette Landeros, President and CEO of Fort Worth Hispanic Chamber of Commerce, shares the importance of supporting Hispanic business owners and communities.
Main Spotlight: Beyond Passing the Plate — The Main Street America Small Deal Initiative
Main Street America launches a project to learn more about the specific barriers to small-scale real estate development on our Main Streets and identify solutions for financing small-scale deals.
Community Spotlight: Staunton Stories
Staunton, VA is full of fascinating people, so when Greg Beam took over Staunton Downtown Development Association SDDA in 2019, he wanted to find a way to showcase them.
Staunton, VA © Greg Beam
Main Spotlight: Four Steps Toward More Resilient Main Streets
Four recommendations that Main Street districts can apply right now to start preparing for the next natural disaster.
Community Spotlight: Old Algiers Main Street Pilots Workforce Training Project
#EquityRising, Old Algiers Main Street Corporation's new job training program, seeks to combat rising cost of living by helping residents train for careers that will allow them to stay in their neighborhood.
Main Spotlight: 30 Years of Dynamic Growth Across Illinois Main Street
Illinois Main Street's work over the last 30 years and the exciting projects they are planning in the future.
Alton, IL © Alton Main Street
Community Spotlight: Honoring Sue Kumro with Niantic Main Street
Niantic Main Street's long-time board member Sue Kumro's community work was recognized with a local field named in her honor.
Niantic, CT © Niantic Main Street