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Trabajamos en colaboración con miles de socios locales y líderes de base de todo el país que comparten nuestro compromiso de fomentar la prosperidad compartida, crear economías resistentes y mejorar la calidad de vida.
Emporia, Kansas © Emporia Main Street
Formadas por pueblos pequeños, comunidades de tamaño medio y distritos comerciales urbanos, las miles de organizaciones, personas, voluntarios y líderes locales que componen Main Street America™ representan la amplia diversidad que hace que este país sea tan singular.
Chicago, Illinois © Main Street America
¿Busca estrategias y herramientas que le ayuden en su trabajo? Sumérgete en el Centro de Recursos de Main Street y explora una amplia gama de recursos, entre los que se incluyen nuestro extenso Centro de Conocimientos, oportunidades de desarrollo profesional, ofertas de servicios sobre el terreno, apoyo a la promoción y mucho más.
Waterloo, Iowa © Main Street Waterloo
Su ventanilla única para conocer las últimas historias, noticias, eventos y oportunidades -incluidas subvenciones y programas de financiación- en Main Street.
Kendall Whittier - Tulsa, Oklahoma © Kendall Whittier Main Street
Únase a nosotros en nuestro trabajo para fomentar la prosperidad compartida, crear economías fuertes y mejorar la calidad de vida en los centros y distritos comerciales de los barrios.
District walks and conversations with community members are key to successful transformation strategies. © Main Street Nevada
Join Main Street America experts in Des Moines and Nevada, Iowa, for the 2024 Community Transformation Workshop. An essential component of the Main Street America Institute (MSAI) curriculum, this workshop is an intensive and interactive two-day experience that offers opportunities for participants to explore tools necessary to address complex revitalization initiatives, apply these strategies to analyze market data, and develop real world solutions. Keep reading for details, or register now to gain tools to develop real world solutions for your downtown district.
Space is limited…and there are only a few spaces still available! Registration closes on September 27, or once the workshop reaches capacity. Keep reading for details, including membership discounts and travel scholarships.
When: October 15 – 16, 2024 (arrival on October 14)
Where: Des Moines & Nevada, Iowa
Objetivos de aprendizaje:
Main Street America Instructors:
Pricing: $800 members | $1,000 non-members
Who Should Participate: This workshop is ideal for revitalization professionals and leaders in management positions at the local, city-wide, or state level in organizations engaged in the fields of community revitalization and economic development.
Registration & Availability: Registration is open through September 27, or until capacity is reached. Space is limited and will be filled on a first-come, first-served basis. Register >
Travel Scholarships: A limited number of $500 travel scholarships are available to Main Street organizations. The application will close on Friday, September 13, or when all scholarships have been awarded. Learn more and apply >
Credit: Completion of the 2024 Community Transformation Workshop counts toward MSA’s new certification pathway; both new and current MSAI participants can receive credit toward certification. In addition, AICP members can earn Certification Maintenance (CM) credits for this activity. More information about AICP’s CM program can be found at www.planning.org/cm.
Workshop Partners: Main Street Iowa, Iowa Economic Development Authority, and Main Street Nevada
Full Details: Complete course description, agenda, hotel and travel details, workshop policies, and more are available here >
Questions? Email msai@mainstreet.org
Don't miss this opportunity to celebrate your successes and inspire your peers by applying to become a speaker at 2025 Main Street Now Conference in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania! The deadline to submit proposals is Friday, September 6.
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania © Ultima-Gaina/iStock
This summer, our archetypes intern explored different types of Main Streets and the unique challenges and opportunities that they face.
LaCrosse Community Pride shares how they use the Main Street Approach to make a significant impact in a town of less than 300 people.
Share your Main Street story at the 2025 Main Street Now Conference in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania! We are looking for session proposals from new voices, experienced practitioners, and local experts in downtown revitalization. Don't miss your chance to inspire, engage, and lead—proposals are due by September 6.
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania © Ultima-Gaina/iStock
Art is a powerful tool for community change. Learn how the arts can improve community engagement, boost economic development, and connect with the Main Street Approach.
The deadline to nominate your community for the Main Street Movement's most prestigious award is Friday, July 26–just a few days away. Now is the time to put finishing touches on your application!
Main Street America and Pennsylvania Downtown Center invite local leaders and industry experts to submit session proposals for the 2025 Main Street Now Conference. Answer our call for engaging and practical sessions that speak to a broad variety of subjects, community demographics, and expertise levels, guided by the Main Street Approach today!
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania © Ultima-Gaina/iStock
Join us in Des Moines & Nevada, Iowa, from October 15-16, for this intensive high impact, hands-on learning experience for place professionals and boost your ability to lead catalytic projects in your community. Space is limited! Registration closes September 27, or once capacity is reached.
Events create opportunities for the community to gather in downtown Nevada, Iowa. © Linda Wendt
With just two weeks until applications are due, now is the time to gather images, edit responses, and rewatch the informational webinar. Seize this moment to apply for the Main Street Movement’s greatest honor! The application portal is open through Friday, July 26.
Learn how the 2024 GAMSA winners celebrated this exciting achievement and the impact that the Great American Main Street Award has had on their work and their communities.
Join us for a three-part webinar series revisiting some of the most popular sessions from the 2024 Main Street Now Conference. Experts from across the network will share their knowledge and practical information on a range of perennial Main Street topics.
Speakers kick-off a session at Main Street Now 2024. © Alicia Gallo
Last year, we announced upcoming changes to the Main Street America Institute. We are excited to provide an update on those changes and a sneak peek at what you can expect in the future.
Join us for free webinars revisiting some of the most popular sessions from the 2024 Main Street Now Conference. Experts from across the network will share their knowledge and practical information on a range of perennial Main Street topics.
How to Measure Downtown Impact session at Main Street Now 2024 © Molly Alexander
Registration for this high impact, hands-on learning experience for place professionals interested in gaining tools, skills, and techniques necessary to address complex revitalization initiatives will open in July. Read to learn more and add the 2024 Community Transformation Workshop in Des Moines & Nevada, Iowa, to your calendar.
Has your Main Street program made significant strides in realizing your community’s vision for its downtown? Do your projects and programs serve as models for comprehensive, preservation-based commercial district revitalization? If this sounds like you, then you could be a candidate for the 2025 Great American Main Street Award! The application portal is open through Friday, July 26.
Macon, Georgia © Mike Young Photography
Jackie Swihart spoke with Abby Huff at Indiana Main Street about their recent experience utilizing Main Street America's transformation strategies workshops.
The MSARP credential is the highest level of achievement offered through the Main Street America Institute, requiring dedication to completing a rigorous curriculum. Join us in celebrating eight Main Street leaders who have most recently achieved this prestigious credential!
Erin Barnes shares her reflections from the 2024 Main Street Now Conference in Birmingham, Alabama.
Main Street America is proud to recognize NewTown Macon, Madison Main Street Program, and Monroeville Main Street as 2024 Great American Main Street Award winners. All three organizations serve as exemplary models for reenergizing downtown districts through collective action that fosters vibrant downtowns through grassroots economic development, preservation with a purpose, and creative problem solving
Main Street Alabama is thrilled to welcome Main Streeters to Birmingham for Main Street Now 2024. As you build out your personal agenda, make sure to also make time to explore our amazing host city. Check out this roundup of some local favorites for you to explore between conference sessions, activities, and celebrations.
“It’s Nice to Have You in Birmingham” mural by Creighton Tynes © Bham Now
We are proud to announce that 1,188 programs have achieved designations as Main Street America programs in recognition of their commitment to preservation-based economic development and community revitalization through the Main Street Approach™, and that local programs generated $5.68 billion in local reinvestment in 2023.
In just two weeks local leaders will convene in Birmingham, Alabama, for the 2024 Main Street Now Conference from May 6-8. Online registration at the regular rate ends on Friday, April 26. Act now to secure your spot and keep reading to get the latest recommendations for an unforgettable experience.
Urban Impact Inc., harnesses strategic investments and collaborative efforts to foster a vibrant and sustainable future, from visionary adaptive reuse ventures to transformative development grants for small businesses and property owners in Birmingham, Alabama's historic 4th Avenue Black Business District.
Online registration and the regular rate are available through Friday, April 26. Download the conference mobile app, sign-up for the attendee webinar, grab some Shop Main Street merch, get recommendations, and more!
With just a little over a month to go until we convene in Birmingham, Alabama, for the 2024 Main Street Now Conference from May 6-8, we are excited to announce that the full schedule is available online and the mobile app is ready for download.
From budgets and staffing to programming priorities and the myriad of backgrounds that bring people to Main Street, the insights and key findings from this year's trends survey provide a snapshot of the state of the Main Street Movement.
REV Birmingham y Woodlawn United comparten cómo trabajan para revitalizar espacios y lugares en Birmingham (Alabama) mediante proyectos de infraestructuras cívicas en los históricos corredores comerciales de la ciudad.
Con un precio especial de inscripción de 199 dólares, un programa educativo a medida, una sesión gratuita de almuerzo y aprendizaje y abundantes oportunidades para establecer contactos, Main Street Now 2024 está pensado para los líderes cívicos apasionados por la conservación de la comunidad y el desarrollo económico de los centros históricos y los corredores comerciales de los barrios.
Parque Kelly Ingram © Greater Birmingham CVB
Inscríbase antes del 11 de marzo y ahorre con la tarifa de inscripción anticipada.
Únase a nosotros en Birmingham, Alabama, los días 4 y 5 de mayo de 2024, en uno de los talleres mejor valorados y recomendados del Main Street America Institute.
Centro de Birmingham, Alabama © Sean Pavone/iStock
En Birmingham abundan las oportunidades de experimentar las técnicas probadas de Main Street Approach y las soluciones creativas en acción con estas magníficas excursiones.
Oxford, Alabama © Ciudad de Oxford, Alabama
Última oportunidad para hacer oír su voz en la Encuesta de Tendencias de Main Street America para 2024.
Conozca a los beneficiarios de la ronda 2024 de subvenciones de GM on Main Street.
Descubra estas nuevas experiencias en la Conferencia 2024 Main Street Now de Birmingham, Alabama.
El horizonte de Birmingham desde Railroad Park. Sean Pavone/iStock
Únase a nosotros en Birmingham, Alabama, los días 4 y 5 de mayo de 2024, en uno de los talleres mejor valorados y recomendados del Main Street America Institute.
Conozca a Jess Zimbabwe, nuevo Presidente de la Junta Directiva de Main Street America.
Contribuya con su punto de vista a nuestra encuesta anual sobre el movimiento Main Street.
Consulte algunos de los aspectos más destacados de las numerosas sesiones que se ofrecerán en la Conferencia Main Street Now 2024.
Únase a nosotros en Birmingham (Alabama) del 6 al 9 de mayo para asistir a la Conferencia Main Street Now 2024.
Reconozca al líder excepcional de Main Street de su comunidad con este prestigioso premio.
De la vivienda a la pequeña empresa y mucho más, ¡lea los mejores blogs que compartimos en 2023!
Florence, SC © Phil Eich
A partir de principios de 2024, llevaremos a cabo una evaluación intensiva del programa MSAI. Esperamos poder ofrecer a la red una experiencia mejorada de desarrollo profesional de Main Street a finales de año.
Conoce a las comunidades que han recibido una subvención T-Mobile Hometown para apoyar iniciativas de creación de espacios públicos impulsadas por la comunidad.
Reconozca a un líder excepcional de su comunidad con este prestigioso premio Main Street.
Prepárese para tres días de sesiones educativas, actos especiales, talleres itinerantes y oportunidades para explorar "La Ciudad Mágica".
Reconozca a un líder excepcional de su comunidad con este prestigioso premio Main Street.
Hablamos con Erin Barnes para conocer mejor sus pasiones e intereses y explorar sus planes para el Movimiento.
Los miembros de Main Street se reunieron en el Taller de Transformación Comunitaria para explorar estrategias que les permitan avanzar en su labor.
Conozca a los nuevos directivos y miembros, y dé las gracias a los miembros salientes del consejo de liderazgo de Main Street America.
Ostego, MI
Fundada en 2003 y albergada actualmente en la Corporación de Desarrollo Económico de Michigan (MEDC), Michigan Main Street (MMS) celebró recientemente 20 años de impacto en 41 comunidades.
Boyne City, MI © Michigan Main Street
No pierda la oportunidad de presentar una propuesta para una sesión de la conferencia Main Street Now 2024.
Conozca a los últimos beneficiarios de este programa de subvenciones para el desarrollo comunitario.
Erin Barnes comparte su barrio e invita a otros Main Streeters a compartir el suyo.
¡Enhorabuena a estos excepcionales programas de Main Street!
No pierda la oportunidad de presentar una propuesta para la conferencia Main Street Now 2024.
No pierda la oportunidad de compartir su experiencia con los asistentes en Birmingham, Alabama.
Dirigentes de un programa Main Street de Virginia viajaron a Carolina del Sur para aprender de otra comunidad galardonada.
© Jenny Boulware
Este curso en línea y en directo, de tres semanas de duración, preparará a los líderes locales para trabajar más eficazmente con los propietarios de pequeñas empresas de sus distritos y crear un entorno favorable al espíritu empresarial.
© Notice Pictures
Comparta su perspectiva y experiencia en la Conferencia Main Street Now 2024, que se celebrará en Birmingham (Alabama) del 6 al 8 de mayo.
No pierda la oportunidad de participar en esta apasionante oportunidad educativa.
Nos complace anunciar que Erin Barnes ha sido elegida como nuestra próxima Presidenta y Consejera Delegada. Más información sobre su carrera.
Las grabaciones de nuestra serie de seminarios web de verano ya están disponibles en el Knowledge Hub.
No pierda la oportunidad de mostrar los logros de su comunidad.
¡Comparta sus ideas para sesiones emocionantes e innovadoras en la Conferencia Main Street Now 2023!
Aprenda a aprovechar los principios y estrategias de diseño para crear un centro de la ciudad más fresco y acogedor.
Acompáñenos en una serie de tres seminarios web en los que se repasarán algunas de las sesiones más populares de la Conferencia Main Street Now 2023.
No pierda la oportunidad de mostrar los logros de su comunidad.
Sheridan, WY © Asociación Downtown Sheridan
Acompáñenos en una serie de tres seminarios web en los que se repasarán algunas de las sesiones más populares de la Conferencia Main Street Now 2023.
Conoce a los nuevos beneficiarios de las subvenciones T-Mobile Hometown Grants, que alcanzan la cifra de 200 ciudades beneficiadas por el programa.
Proponga a su comunidad para este prestigioso premio que reconoce la excelencia en la revitalización de distritos comerciales.
Sheridan, WY © Asociación Downtown Sheridan
¡Nos complace compartir una reciente colaboración con Spark! Places of Innovation, una exposición itinerante comisariada por el programa Museum on Main Street de la Smithsonian Institution.
Washington, D.C. © Rizka
Aprenda a abordar complejos escenarios de revitalización con nuestro Taller de Transformación Comunitaria, los días 2 y 3 de octubre en Vancouver, WA.
Vancouver, WA © Asociación del centro de Vancouver
¿Está pensando en solicitar el Premio Great American Main Street 2024? Asista al seminario web de presentación de candidaturas el 21 de junio.
Florence, SC © Programa Downtown Florence Main Street
Nos complace dar la bienvenida a Jenice Contreras a la Junta Directiva de Main Street America. Jenice tiene un largo historial de liderazgo en el desarrollo comunitario y económico con una profunda experiencia en el crecimiento equitativo, el desarrollo a pequeña escala y la preservación cultural.
Cleveland, OH © DJ Johnson
Únase a los expertos de Main Street America en Vancouver, Washington, para adquirir experiencia de primera mano en el aprovechamiento de estrategias de transformación para revitalizar con éxito su calle principal.
Vancouver, WA © Asociación del centro de Vancouver
Nos complace anunciar que 862 programas Main Street de todo el país han obtenido la acreditación, el máximo nivel de reconocimiento de Main Street America.
La credencial MSARP es el más alto nivel de logro ofrecido a través del Main Street America Institute, que requiere dedicación para completar un riguroso plan de estudios de cursos en línea, lecturas, tareas, talleres, y un examen final desafiante.
A lo largo de tres días, cerca de 1900 miembros de Main Street de todo el mundo se reunieron para asistir a sesiones educativas dinámicas, talleres móviles de inmersión y actividades de creación de redes.
Visite nuestra nueva tienda de ropa, accesorios, artículos para el hogar y la oficina, y artículos para niños y bebés inspirados en el movimiento Main Street.
Main Street America se enorgullece de reconocer a John Bry, Coordinador de Programas de Main Street Oakland County (MSOC) en Michigan, como ganador del Premio al Liderazgo Mary Means 2023.
Conozca a las tres comunidades galardonadas con este prestigioso premio.
Hay mucho que ver, aprender, explorar, saborear y disfrutar en los distritos de nuestros barrios. ¡Bienvenido a Boston!
Explore la capacidad de recuperación y la mentalidad orientada al futuro de Roslindale Village Main Street, uno de los primeros programas urbanos de Main Street del país.
Vista previa de una selección de los 12 talleres móviles exclusivos que se ofrecerán en Main Street Now 2023 en Boston (Massachusetts).
Nos complace anunciar una nueva serie de recursos diseñados para Main Street. La serie Main Street Foundations ofrece una visión general de cada punto a través de cuatro vídeos introductorios, guías de una página, materiales de nuestro centro de recursos y mucho más.
Desde los continuos cambios necesarios para satisfacer las cambiantes necesidades de la comunidad hasta el poder atemporal del lugar, estos son los artículos más populares que hemos publicado este año.
Todd Wolford, director ejecutivo de Downtown Wytheville Inc y galardonado con el Premio al Liderazgo Mary Means 2022, reflexiona sobre su carrera en Main Street.
Jackie Swihart, responsable de programas de la MSA, comparte algunas de las principales conclusiones del evento de tres días de duración.
Laramie, WY © Main Street America
La labor de Illinois Main Street en los últimos 30 años y los interesantes proyectos que tienen previstos para el futuro.
Alton, IL © Calle principal de Alton
Descubra cómo los Main Streets de California y Florida han utilizado los mercados agrícolas para transformar sus comunidades y alcanzar los objetivos de Main Street.
Steamboat Springs, CO © Danielle Zimmer Photography
La Presidenta y Directora General saliente, Patrice Frey, concluye su mandato en Main Street America y pasa a desempeñar un nuevo cargo.
En la sesión plenaria inaugural de la Conferencia Main Street Now, celebrada en Richmond (Virginia), Patrice Frey compartió lecciones y reflexiones de sus últimos nueve años en Main Street.
Danville, VA © Asociación Downtown Danville
Main Street America felicita a nuestras 2022 comunidades designadas y explora el impacto del Movimiento Main Street.
Toccoa, GA © Steph Maley
Mary Means, fundadora del Main Street Movement, reflexiona sobre sus experiencias en Main Street Now 2022 y comparte consejos para los líderes locales.
Meet the winners of this award recognizing Main Street excellence.
Meet Parramore, a historically African-American community in Orlando, Florida.
Orlando, FL © Tyla Harrington
Each week this Women's History Month, Main Street America is spotlighting the stories of women leaders in local and coordinating Main Street programs.
Each week this Women's History Month, Main Street America is spotlighting the stories of women leaders in local and coordinating Main Street programs.
Each week this Women's History Month, Main Street America is spotlighting the stories of women leaders in local and coordinating Main Street programs.
Each week this Women's History Month, Main Street America is spotlighting the stories of women leaders in local and coordinating Main Street programs.
Main Street America's partners in Chicago celebrate two years of training and technical assistance in the city.
Chicago, IL © Main Street America
Leverage NC, a partnership between North Carolina Main Street and the North Carolina League of Municipalities, hosted a four-part webinar series titled Better Community Planning & Economic Development led by Ed McMahon, Chair Emeritus of Main Street America and a leading national authority on land use policy and economic development.
After many zoom meetings, our road warriors are back visiting communities and providing technical assistance.
Washington, IA © Kathy La Plante
President and CEO Patrice Frey reflects on 2020 and the early events of 2021.
These 67 recipients from across the country ranged from bakeries and boutiques to salons and museums, but they all shared a commitment to the program's goals of responding and adapting to the COVID-19 pandemic and helping to revitalize and strengthen older and historic downtown commercial districts.
The Brookings Bass Center for Transformative Placemaking released a new series of research briefs focused on the role that place governance organizations, like Main Street programs, play in revitalizing rural downtowns and promoting equitable rural economic and community development.
Meet the latest graduates of our certificate program for leaders in commercial district revitalization.
Georgetown has developed a strong Downtown Master Plan that helps serve as a guide-point for planning efforts in downtown
Meet Sharon Jablonski, the Director of Morganton Main Street in Morganton, North Carolina, and the first recipient of the Mary Means Leadership Award.
Congratulations to these Main Street programs for their fantastic work!
In response, UrbanMain and Main Street Oakland County joined forces in March 2018 to assist Pontiac stakeholders in putting their downtown organization back on a positive track, making Pontiac the first community in Michigan to participate in the UrbanMain initiative.
American Express, the National Trust for Historic Preservation and Main Street America announced the winners of the 2018 Partners in Preservation: Main Streets campaign.
An essential component of the Main Street America Institute, the three-day in-person workshop gives participants hands-on tools to enact revitalization projects in their communities.
Since 2013, Try This West Virginia has sought to improve health environments in local communities as a collaboration of organizations working together to combat the health challenges facing West Virginians.
Main Street Hampton hosted a Food and Friends Farm-to-Table dinner at the Rustic Brew during Main Street Iowa Restaurant Week.
From community gathering spaces to retail incubators, from small towns to big cities – this year’s projects and communities are a testament to the diversity of Main Streets across the country.
Downtown Ames hosted a festival for the 46th annual RAGBRAI race (The Register's Annual Great Bike Ride Across Iowa).
You don’t need to be a big-name district to make a video that goes viral; you just need to know what you’re doing.
Matt Wagner, National Main Street Center's Vice President of Revitalization Programs, discusses competitive advantages, incrementalism and the power of the Main Street America network
Main Street Homer (Homer, Louisiana) was awarded a $25,000 A Community Thrives social impact grant from Gannett/USA Today Network to create an arts center with affordable artist studios and classroom/event space.
Nearly slated for demolition 30 years ago, downtown Cedar Falls has experienced an amazing transformation through its revitalization journey using the Main Street Approach.
Since starting as Executive Director, Todd has helped the organization achieve Virginia Main Street Designation Status and national Accreditation.
The National Main Street Center, Inc., announced Downtown Oregon City, Rock Springs Main Street/Urban Renewal Agency, and Howell Main Street as the 2018 Great American Main Street Award (GAMSA) winners during its annual conference in Kansas City, Missouri.
We rolled out four new Main Street America videos highlighting the power of the Main Street movement, Main Street Approach, economic impact of Main Street, and the incredible volunteers that make Main Street's grassroots network so effective.
Ridgefield Main Street is an energetic, up-and-coming Washington Main Street program located just north of Vancouver, Washington.
A series of small, incremental improvements, when taken together, provide momentum for long-term economic transformation and improved quality of life in a community.
Here's a bit of background on each of the communities. Read on for the Refresh Implementation Q&A.
The National Main Street Center, Inc. announced the 2017 Great American Main Street Award (GAMSA) during its annual conference in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.
The National Main Street Center and the Brookings Institution have jointly authored a response to Mr. Hyman’s piece, The Reality of Main Street, that is featured on Brookings’ blog.
Michigan Main Street Center was the first Coordinating Program to implement the new Main Street approach on a large scale. In this article, they share their robust process and valuable lessons.
There is another way for smaller communities to compete in today’s economy and we believe a strong main street strategy is at the heart of it.
Letter from past MSA President, Patrice Frey
Fritz the dog has made his way into the hearts of the residents of LaBelle, Florida, and helped our Main Street Community find a way to make what we do more noticeable.
Back in October 2015, we introduced the three key components of the refreshed Main Street Approach: inputs, outputs and Community Transformation Strategies.
For a lucky few downtowns, greatness may happen effortlessly with a strong sense of place that seems to develop organically and simply sustain itself. For most places, success doesn’t happen by chance.
This need for change results from the heavy emphasis on three components of the refreshed Main Street Approach.
The 2016 winners are a diverse group in geography and character, but together demonstrate the broad applicability of the Main Street Approach:
El primer programa oficial bajo la bandera de Main Street Nation se emitió en junio de 2015 en WJR-760 AM Detroit.
El valor económico de la conservación histórica en Main Street.
Una serie de proyectos de demostración que brindan la oportunidad de probar nuevas estrategias sobre el terreno, aprender de los profesionales y perfeccionar el planteamiento.
Un plan de retención y expansión empresarial, aplicado correctamente, no sólo ayuda a mantener abiertas las empresas, sino que posiblemente incluso les ayude a expandirse.
Aunque en los últimos 27 años se han invertido más de 1.200 millones de dólares de fondos públicos y privados en las comunidades Main Street de Wisconsin, lo que realmente las hace especiales son las personas y los lugares que han participado en ellas.
Los escaparates vacíos de Main Street Bartow se convierten en galerías de arte emergentes para fomentar el desarrollo económico.
A pesar de ser una "ciudad de playa", Rehoboth Beach está abierta los 365 días del año, lo que supone el reto único de atender tanto a residentes de todo el año como a turistas de distintas edades, intereses y niveles económicos.
En comunidades de todo el país, propietarios de negocios trabajadores y defensores de la compra local se unen para fomentar un esfuerzo organizado por reinventar y revitalizar las calles principales y los distritos céntricos.
El National Main Street Center se complace en anunciar que Cape Girardeau, Mo., Montclair Center, N.J., y Rawlins, Wyo. fueron seleccionados como los ganadores del 2015 Great American Main Street Award® (GAMSA).
