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Main Street America is a national leader in economic development and community revitalization in older and historic commercial districts. We help build more sustainable and equitable communities by lifting up the people and places that make Main Streets thrive. The Main Street program was created as a program of the National Trust in 1980 to combat the harmful impacts of sprawl and the changing nature of retail on the physical character and economies of communities. Today’s Main Street programs serve both rural and urban communities, more than 80% of which are located in low-to-moderate income census tracts. Main Street programs are currently in more than 1,200 communities in 45 states. The program has served more than 2,000 communities since its inception. Our two signature programs – Main Street America and UrbanMain – provide direct support to local leaders in small towns, mid-sized cities, and urban neighborhoods.
Overview
Location
United States, Illinois, Chicago
Employees
11-50
Founded date
1980
Mentions in press and media 20
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| Jul 13, 2026 | Maryland Department of Housing and Community Development Celebrates Long Branch Main Street Designation, Launches Destination Main Street Campaign | LONG BRANCH, MD (July 13, 2026) – Maryland Department of Housing and Community Development Secretary joined Montgomery County Executive Marc Elrich and Long Branch Main Street leaders today to celebrate Long Branch Main Street’s recent Main... |
| Jun 16, 2026 | Interested in Becoming a Main Street Maryland Community? Here’s How to Apply | For nearly three decades, Main Street Maryland has supported Maryland’s historic downtowns. As part of the Maryland Department of Housing and Community Development, Main Street Maryland serves as the state coordinating program for the Natio... |
| Jun 15, 2026 | North Carolina Main Street Communities Achieve National Accreditation for 2026 | Raleigh, N.C. Forty-nine North Carolina communities have received Main Street America™ Accreditation status for 2026, the North Carolina Department of Commerce announced today. Each year, Main Street America and its state coordinating partn... |
| May 23, 2026 | American Express And Main Street America Awards $10+ Million To Over 500 Small Businesses Through Shop Small Grants Program | American Express and Main Street America announced the recipients of the Amex Shop Small Grants Program, awarding more than $10 million in funding to over 500 small businesses across the United States. Each selected business received a $20,... |
| Mar 30, 2026 | Tulsa to Host Leaders In Community-driven Main Street Revitalization at 2026 Main Street Now Conference | Main Street America, in partnership with Oklahoma Department of Commerce, Oklahoma Main Street Center and Visit Tulsa, will host the 2026 Main Street Now Conference at the Arvest Convention Center, April 13-15. The annual Main Street Now Co... |
| Apr 28, 2025 | Storytime Bookshop Launches $15,000 Crowdfunding Campaign to Expand Access to Books and Creative Literacy Programs | Kennewick’s beloved children’s bookstore becomes first NuMarket campaign in the Tri-Cities Kennewick, WA, April 28, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Storytime Bookshop, a vibrant children’s bookstore located in downtown Kennewick, has launched a $1... |
| Apr 10, 2025 | Oregon Main Street Coordinator Sheri Stuart receives National Award | SALEM, Oregon – Main Street America announced Sheri Stuart, Main Street Coordinator for Oregon Main Street, as a 2025 Mary Means Leadership Award recipient. This prestigious award is the organization’s top honor recognizing individuals who ... |
| Jul 18, 2024 | NATIONAL MAIN STREET ACCREDITATION FOR DOWNTOWN NATCHEZ ALLIANCE | A stoplight at Main and Commerce Streets in Downtown Natchez. Patrons can be seen at the outside dining area with yellow & white umbrellas at the restaurant, Frankie's On Main. A view of Main Street in Natchez, Mississippi DNA is now an... |
| Mar 4, 2024 | North Carolina Hosts the Nation’s Largest Annual Statewide Downtown Revitalization Conference in the Nation in Goldsboro | Raleigh, N.C. The 2024 North Carolina Main Street Conference is bringing community and economic development leaders together March 12-14 in downtown Goldsboro. The three-day annual conference, which is organized by the North Carolina Depart... |
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FAQ about Main Street America
When was Main Street America founded?
Main Street America was founded in 1980.
What has the press written about Main Street America?
Parsers VC has collected 20 articles mentioning Main Street America, among them “Maryland Department of Housing and Community Development Celebrates Long Branch Main Street Designation, Launches Destination Main Street Campaign” (Jul 13, 2026) and “Interested in Becoming a Main Street Maryland Community? Here’s How to Apply” (Jun 16, 2026).
Is Main Street America still active?
Yes, Main Street America is active; its latest activity on Parsers VC dates from Sep 21, 2026.