Main Street America leads an inclusive, impact-driven movement dedicated to reenergizing and strengthening older and historic downtowns and neighborhood commercial districts nationwide.

Founded as the National Main Street Center® in 1980, Main Street America has helped to generate over $ 107. 62 billion in local reinvestment, rehab 335 675 buildings, create 782 059 new jobs, and start 175 323 new businesses in over 2 000 communities.

Oct 23, 2024 · The Main Street Approach™ offers a practical, adaptable framework for reenergizing and strengthening downtown and neighborhood commercial districts that is easily tailored to local conditions. Find guidance on how to utilize the Main Street Approach and tailor to your local needs.

Delve into the Knowledge Hub and explore our comprehensive digital library containing a broad range of resources, including our signature Main Street Approach handbooks and guides, revitalization toolkits, and the best-in-class materials from across the network.

Browse the map or use the directory below to locate Affiliate and Accredited Main Street America communities and partner programs across the U.S. Learn more about the Main Street America …

The Main Street Approach™ offers community-based revitalization initiatives with a practical, adaptable framework for downtown transformation that is easily tailored to local conditions. The Main Street Approach helps communities get started with …

From inspiring plenaries and immersive mobile workshops to engaging education sessions and interactive courses, the Main Street Now 2025 schedule will feature 100 + opportunities for local leaders to strengthen networks, gain new skills, and find solutions to …

Working with a nationwide network of Coordinating Programs and local leaders, Main Street America has helped over 2 communities across the country bring economic vitality back downtown, while celebrating their historic character, and bringing communities together.

Find the latest events and opportunities – including grant and funding programs – from Main Street America and partner organizations.

3 days ago · Main Spotlight: What Can Main Streets and Small Businesses Expect in 2025? Chief Innovation Officer Matt Wagner, Ph.D., shares his predictions for the trends impacting Main …