Save the Date: Small Business Saturday® Neighborhood Champions Program Opening Soon
The application opens in early October and will remain open until mid-November, or until all the spaces are filled.
Board Spotlight: Meet Incoming Board Chair John Mitterholzer
John Mitterholzer was selected as our incoming board chair, effective January 1, 2026. President and CEO Erin Barnes spoke with John about his Main Street journey, the importance of preserving places, and his work in climate justice.
Main Spotlight: Announcing the 2026 Great American Main Street Award Semifinalists
Meet the 2026 Great American Main Street Award Semifinalists! This year’s semifinalists demonstrate exceptional achievements in reenergizing their downtowns through inclusive, collaborative organizing and innovative economic development, arts and culture, and historic preservation initiatives.
Remembering Tom Moriarity
Honoring the legacy of one of the founders of the Main Street movement.
Program Spotlight: How to Build a Digital Small Business Coaching Program for your Downtown
The USDA Rural Business Development Program brought coaching and peer learning opportunities to small business owners in Wyoming, Kentucky, and California. Here is how you can also develop a business development coaching program that supports Main Street businesses, providing them with technical skills and support networks for success.
Main Spotlight: How Retailers are Navigating Change and Finding Success in 2025
The consumer, business, and technology trends affecting small businesses in 2025.
Community Spotlight: Catching Up With the 2025 Great American Main Street Awards Winners
We chatted with the 2025 GAMSA winners to learn how they celebrated the accomplishment and their plans to leverage their success in the future.
T‑Mobile’s Hometown Grants Program Tops $19M, Empowering 425 Communities Nationwide
T-Mobile recently announced its latest 25 Hometown Grant recipients, bringing the total number of communities impacted to 425 across 48 states and one U.S. territory.
Main Spotlight: How a $5,000 Grant Helped a Community Rebrand and Rebuild
Learn how Georgetown Village Restoration used an Accelerator grant from the Connecticut Main Street Center to build a merch program that supports the organization and the community.
Main Spotlight: The Economics of Fall Foliage Tourism
Fall foliage tourism has a substantial economic impact on small towns and rural areas nationwide. Learn how Main Streets can leverage their leaves to boost their communities this fall.
