Programs & Training

Main Street 101

A Training Series on the Main Street Approachâ„¢

Main Street 101 Training

Successful historic commercial districts embrace the Main Street methodology to grow. Start by learning today.

Self-Help: Your community already has what it takes. Learn the methodology to empower them to channel their passion for continued and long-term success.

Capitalize on Existing Assets: Improving your current economic conditions begins with the unique qualities of your district as the foundation.

Implementation-Oriented: Communities of any size can create confidence and buy-in through frequent and incremental visible changes that start small and grow as the Main Street program matures.

What is the Main Street movement?

How the Main Street 101 Training Assists Community Revitalization Efforts

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A Powerful Training Series

  1. Learn about the Four Points of the Main Street Approachâ„¢.
  2. Access and review available resources with key stakeholders.
  3. Use best practices to create a grassroots plan to downtown revitalization.
  4. Begin implementing incremental changes in your community

Get Certified

Test Details:

A 1-hour, 50-question exam designed to assess the knowledge you gained after completing the Main Street 101 course.

  1. A combination of multiple choice and true/false questions.
  2. Passing scores of 80% or higher will receive a digital certificate of completion, and if completed prior to July 15th, a printed certificate of completion at the state conference.
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This project was funded in part by a grant from the Missouri of the National Trust for Historic Preservation and USDA Rural Development (an equal opportunity organization).

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