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Strategic and consistent advocacy is key to growing and sustaining your local program. Whether you’re new to advocacy or strengthening existing efforts, Advocating for Your Local Main Street Budget provides the tools and strategies you need to champion your program with confidence. Register for this transformative three-part, live instructor-led course today and start honing your advocacy skills on March 17!
Learn how to effectively make your case to local decision-makers. Photo by Downtown Lansing Inc.
Learns how rural places across Oklahoma have survived through booms and busts, and how they are leveraging the Main Street Approach to build sustainable and vibrant futures.
We are thrilled to announce the recipients of the 2025 Backing Small Businesses grant program, supported by American Express.
Main Street America is proud to recognize Congressman Troy Carter (LA-02) and Congressman Mike Ezell (MS-04) as the inaugural recipients of the Main Street Policy Impact Award, recognizing their contributions to the revitalization of Main Streets and national policy to support economic development through business district organizations.
This month, we are spotlighting blogs and resources to help support the long-term sustainability of your organization.
Insights from the Thriving Communities Toolkit about how you can build partnerships to advance your transportation goals.
Centralia, Washington, celebrated the 150th anniversary of the town's founding by honoring its founder, an African-American homesteader and land speculator named George Washington.
Chief Innovation Officer Matt Wagner, Ph.D., shares his annual predictions for the trends that will impact Main Streets and small businesses in 2026.
From managing projects to supporting the people who are the heart of your efforts, sustainability is a crucial consideration for building a durable Main Street program. The Main Street America Academy is here to help! This month, we invite you to focus on sustainability with this curated collection of learning opportunities and resources.
Bardstown, Kentucky. Photo by Grizzly Media
A comprehensive overview of the Main Street Approach, board member fundamentals, and Main Street policies and procedures, as well as tools, resources, and templates to set boards up for success.
