Main Street America - A Grassroots Network
The Great American Main Street Award (GAMSA) program recognizes communities exemplifying the use of the Main Street Approach™ to revitalize commercial districts. Winners are selected from a nationwide pool of applicants by a jury of Main Street professionals and leaders in the fields of community and economic development and historic preservation. Since the award’s inception in 1995, over 100 Main Street programs have been recognized for their exceptional successes in comprehensive, preservation-based commercial district revitalization.
We’re excited that your community is working towards strengthening your downtown or commercial district! The Main Street Approach offers a practical, adaptable framework for transformation through community-based revitalization initiatives that are easily tailored to local conditions. This time-tested approach is based on a Four Point framework that addresses the essential components of a thriving commercial district. While each Point is important individually, the most successful Main Street communities are those that have a balanced approach to the Four Points, with each receiving an equal amount of attention to realize the unified community vision. Our Main Street Foundations series provides an overview of each Point through these comprehensive introductory videos. Whether you are just beginning your journey as a Main Street leader or are looking to refresh your skillset, the Main Street Foundations video series is for you! Make sure to click the link in each video’s description to access the accompanying one-page guides, additional resources, and more.
Welcome to Main Street Business Insights, a podcast powered by Main Street America. Each week, join host Matt Wagner, Ph.D., as he travels the country and takes a deep dive into the personal journeys of downtown and neighborhood entrepreneurs. The stories that far too often go unheard. Learn about the innovative ways that these Main Street businesses have overcome adversity, whether it’s starting a new enterprise or keeping a multi-generation business alive, and the advice they have for others on how to keep their businesses on track. Learn More: https://www.mainstreet.org/howwecanhelp/mainstreetbusinessinsightspodcast