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Join us in our work to advance shared prosperity, create strong economies, and improve quality of life in downtowns and neighborhood commercial districts.
Help us welcome Buffy Skee from Oklahoma Main Street, Liz Parham from North Carolina Main Street, and Frances Jo Hamilton from Heritage Ohio as they join the Coordinating Programs Leadership Council.
New research dives into the challenges and needs of Main Street leaders in Boston and North Carolina and provides recommendations for support and resources to help local leaders succeed.
We've just added four new, free, self-guided Local Main Street Leader learning journey courses in the Main Street America Academy. From a deep dive into market analysis to strategies for building trust, each course is designed to support your abilities to launch your leadership efforts to the next level.
Gain tools to turn plans into progress. Photo by Ellen Gailing
Learn how Main Street Murfreesboro uses their annual scarecrow decorating contest to drive foot traffic to their downtown and create a vibrant community atmosphere each fall.
Meet the seven grantees of the 2025 Science Discovery on Main Street Implementation Grants!
Civic infrastructure—like parks, libraries, trails, and downtown gathering spaces—is severely underfunded despite its proven impact on economic mobility, public health, and social connection. The Percent for Place coalition is calling for increased federal investment, streamlined funding, and locally driven solutions to close the civic infrastructure gap.
Join us in celebrating the incredible accomplishments of exceptional leaders shaping the Main Street movement by nominating your organization’s stellar team member for this prestigious award. Tell us about your community’s visionary volunteer, board member, or staff person by Friday, December 5.
Celebrating 2025 Mary Means Leadership Awards recipient Claudia Loya. Photo by BeauMonde Originals
Mission-driven work is tough, requiring changemakers to navigate stressful situations and develop resilience. Learning how to listen to and work with your body can help! Join us on Thursday, November 13, for Reclaim Resilience: Nervous System Practices for Sustainable Leadership, a workshop for impact-driven changemakers interested in learning practical nervous system regulation techniques that support clarity, presence, and sustainable leadership.
Learn how to stay grounded with body-based tools. Photo by Drazen Zigic/iStock
Drawing from successful initiatives across Main Street America's network of communities, here are 9 strategies that community leaders can implement to maximize Small Business Saturday's impact in their communities.
Discover how Main Street Cumberland developed multi-generational partnerships that bring together seniors, youth, and local businesses through events, partnerships, and shared spaces
