Board Spotlight: Local Stories from the Board of Directors
John Mitterholzer, Deshea Agee, Michael Wagler, Chris Wilson, and Mary Helmer Worth share stories from their time at the local level and how those experiences shape their perspectives today.
Save the Date and Five Other Ways to Get a Head Start on the 2026 Main Street Now Conference
It's never too early to start making plans to join your peers and place management experts from across the Main Street network for three days of insightful education sessions, network-building opportunities, and immersive mobile workshops at the 2026 Main Street Now Conference.
Main Spotlight: Five Ways to Prepare For Disasters and Crises in Your Downtown
Advice and insights from the Natural Disaster and Crisis Response Survey.
How to Add More Housing Downtown: Six Lessons From Real Main Street Communities
Main Streets present an opportunity to increase affordable housing and ease the housing crisis by adding upper-floor housing. Learn how Main Street communities are finding opportunities upstairs and making it easier for people to live downtown.
Community Spotlight: Layering Transformation Strategies in Hartsville, South Carolina
Learn how Hartsville combines town & gown, cultural district, and farmer's market transformation strategies to create a vibrant, diverse community in their downtown.
Apply Now to Be a Small Business Saturday® Neighborhood Champion!
Applications are open through mid-November or until all spots are filled, so apply soon! Kits will start shipping within the next two weeks—sign up early to ensure you’re ready to make a big impact on the big day.
Community Spotlight: Breaking Barriers and Building Legacy in Atlanta’s Business Corridors
See how Atlanta’s small business owners and corridor leaders are breaking barriers through the B3 initiative, building resilience, honoring legacy, and shaping inclusive growth.
Atlanta, Georgia © Breaking Barriers to Business (B3)
Main Spotlight: When Hollywood Comes to Main Street
Discover how historic downtowns across Louisiana saw economic and community benefits after they were featured in the film Sinners. The project spotlighted local architecture, employed community members, and infused new life into small‑town Main Streets.
Good Things Come in Threes: More Free Academy Courses Await
We've just debuted three new free courses in the Main Street America Academy—Foundations: The Main Street Approach, Introduction to Conflict Resolution, and Managing Professional Relationships. Take your leadership skills to the next level with these invaluable building blocks.
How to Successfully Take Over an Existing Business: 7 Lessons from Main Street Entrepreneurs
Learn proven strategies for taking over a small business from other entrepreneurs who have successfully navigated business succession.
