Diving into the BOOMS Tracker with Brian Kramer at Hilltop Campus Village
Meet BOOMS Tracker super user, Brian Kramer, and learn how he is using to tool to build a deeper understanding of his Main Street district.
Now Accepting Applications: 2025 Great American Main Street Award
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
Main Spotlight: The Art of Market Analysis (Part Two)
In part two of this series, Matt Wagner uses the case study of Galax, Virginia, to explore how data and context can be used to understand your market.
Main Street in Galax, Virginia. © Cyoung9
Program Spotlight: Understanding Transformation Strategy Visits with Indiana Main Street
Jackie Swihart spoke with Abby Huff at Indiana Main Street about their recent experience utilizing Main Street America's transformation strategies workshops.
Congratulations to the 2024 MSARP Recipients!
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!
Webinar: How to Build a Better Building Inventory with the BOOMS Tracker
Join the Main Street America Research Team for a webinar on June 20th to learn more about how to use the Building Opportunities on Main Streets Tracker.
People attending a tour of downtown Denison, Texas © Mel Climer — Climer Design
On the Magic of Main Street Now 2024 and Five Aspirations for the Movement
Erin Barnes shares her reflections from the 2024 Main Street Now Conference in Birmingham, Alabama.
Take the Spring Small Business Survey
We are asking small business owners across the country to share their perspectives on the opportunities and challenges they're facing as summer approaches.
New Morning storefront in Biddeford, Maine © Heart of Biddeford
Main Spotlight: The Art of Market Analysis (Part One)
Matt Wagner, Ph.D., breaks down how context and outreach can help you build a stronger market analysis.
Celebrating Jewish American Heritage on Main Streets
May is Jewish American Heritage Month! We collected ideas and resources to help you explore Jewish American history on your community and work toward a more inclusive Main Street.
