Announcing the 2025 Backing Small Businesses Grant Recipients
We are thrilled to announce the recipients of the 2025 Backing Small Businesses grant program, supported by American Express.
Raton Adventure Centre in Raton, New Mexico © Brenda Ferri
We are excited to release the Small Business Success and Support Survey, our Fall 2024 survey for small business owners across the country. We would love to hear about the wins you’ve had in 2024, the challenges you face, and the types of support that the Main Street America network would help you most. Why participate? Your insights as a small business owner are critical for our efforts to develop new and improved resources for entrepreneurs.
Share Your Wins, Challenges & Needs >
The survey is quick, easy to fill out, and available in English and Spanish. Results will be shared on mainstreet.org in December. Stay tuned to our newsletter and digital channels to get these insights, including how Main Street business owners are doing and how we can help.
The deadline to complete the survey is Thursday, November 7.
Any questions or concerns about the survey? Please email them to the Main Street America Research team at research@mainstreet.org.
P.S. Main Street leaders are invited to participate in the survey, too! Please share this survey with the small business owners in your Main Street district and encourage them to complete it. Every response helps our efforts to support entrepreneurs and your efforts to foster economic vitality in your community. Get easy-to-share messaging here >
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