September 12, 2019 | Community Spotlight: #WeAreMainStreet
This week, we officially launched the We Are Main Street campaign, a year-long 40th anniversary celebration showcasing the people who make Main Streets shine. Individuals and organizations from across the Network have already kickstarted the celebration! Below are a few snapshots of those who shared what Main Street means to them. Scroll through the photos and get inspired with our helpful tips at the end.
Main Street is... Momentum!
“I chose the word MOMENTUM because that is what it is happening here in Woodlawn! We are moving onward and upward supporting our business district. You can feel the excitement and energy on the ground of our community. I took this picture in front of “The Shoppes at Woodlawn” because Mr. Wayne Honeycutt has maintained his business here for 20+ years. And as a Main Street Team we were able to support him by refreshing his building.” —Alycia Levels-Moore, Woodlawn Business Association, Birmingham, Alabama
Main Street is...Family
“Main Street is... family. My downtown family has become one of the closets knit groups that dreams together, works side by side to better our town, and supports one another. There’s no other people with which I’d rather do life!” —Stephanie Gardner, Executive Director of Durant Main Street, Oklahoma
Main Street is...Community
"Our Board of Directors tirelessly supports us. They invest their time, resources and their hearts into Gig Harbor's Downtown Waterfront. It is not an exaggeration to say they are AWESOME! Thank you to each and every one of you." —Gig Harbor Downtown Waterfront Alliance, Washington
Main Street is... My Life and My Passion
Hilary Greenberg, Greenberg Development Services, and NMSC’s Kathy La Plante pose with their WeAreMainStreet postcards at Destination Downtown, a regional conference sponsored by Louisiana Main Street, Mississippi Main Street Association and Main Street Arkansas.
Emily Ardoin, National Register Coordinator; Ray Scriber, Director, Louisiana Main Street; and Ashley Gaudlip, Tax Incentives Reviewer, pose with fun props at Destination Downtown in Hammond, LA.
Main Street Centerville
Main Street Centerville (Iowa) can’t wait to participate in the year-long 40th anniversary celebration. Did you know you can update your Facebook profile picture with a We Are Main Street frame? Click here for the white frame and here for the black frame.
Showcase what you love about your Main Street
If you haven’t already, take a look at the We are Main Street landing page for simple steps (and some inspiration) on how to participate in the campaign. It includes:
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A toolkit outlining monthly campaign themes;
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An online swag shop where you can purchase t-shirts, pins, tote bags, and more;
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Downloadable social media graphics and printable materials (includes postcard and photo frame).
For the opportunity to be featured in our national campaign, we invite you to take photos of the people that make your communities shine. Ask your community members to fill out the We Are Main Street postcard, pose with it at their favorite spot on Main Street, and share your photos and stories using #WeAreMainStreet.
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