Main Spotlight: Results from the Small Business Census Pilot
Learn how the Small Business Census pilot project explored the demographics of the small businesses that call Main Street districts home.
Colville, WA © Colville Together
Community Spotlight: Welcome Back Student Block Party with Emporia Main Street
Emporia Main Street celebrated the return of their college students with their annual Welcome Back Student Block Party.
Emporia, KS © LatinFit
Main Spotlight: Backing Black Businesses on Main Streets
We spoke to three Black business owners who were awarded Backing Small Businesses grants from Main Street America and American Express to better understand their challenges, successes, and the kinds of support that have helped them the most.
Camden, AR © Kimberly Moore Davis
Allied Member Spotlight: Creating Pollinator Gardens in your Community
Pollinator gardens are fantastic ways to increase green space, promote sustainability, and educate your community on the local environment.
Crofton, MD © Kerry Kelly
Main Spotlight: Farmers Markets as a Transformation Strategy for Main Streets
Learn how Main Streets from California to Florida have used Farmers Markets to transform their communities and achieve Main Street goals.
Community Spotlight: Friendly City Fortune in Downtown Harrisonburg
Learn about Friendly City Fortune, Downtown Harrisonburg Renaissance's largest annual fundraiser. It provides flexible revenue for a variety of projects including art installations, façade enhancements, and small business support services.
Harrisonburg, VA © Downtown Harrisonburg Renaissance
Main Spotlight: Catalyzing Upper Floor Housing with the Paul Bruhn Historic Revitalization Grant Program
learn how Rethos: Places Reimagined is encouraging upper-floor development through their program funded by the Paul Bruhn Historic Revitalization Grant Program.
Red Wing, MN © Megan Tsui
Community Spotlight: Main Street Programs Receive AARP Community Challenge Grants
The AARP Community Challenge program gives out quick-action grants to activate public spaces. Meet some of the Main Streets awarded grants through the program this year.
Main Spotlight: Local Development and the Future of Retail with the OECD
Main Street leaders and local development practitioners from around the world participated in this exciting webinar hosted by the OECD.
Community Spotlight: Entrepreneur Story Time with Silver City MainStreet
Learn how Silver City MainStreet is using Story Hours to connect local business owners with the community.
Silver City, NM © Silver City MainStreet