20th Anniversary: Impact That Talks – Norma Ramirez de Miess Logan Breer | April 30, 2026 Norma, as someone who has been in Main Street for almost two decades, what makes for a good coordinating Main Street program? Having a leader that talks from the
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Missouri’s Premier Downtown Revitalization Conference: Inspiring Missouri Main Street’s Future through Foundational Historic Preservation Ethics August 18, 2024 | Logan Breer Attendees of this year’s conference know more intimately about the connection between historic preservation and upper-story housing due to the success of their historic
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Happy New Year, Friends of Main Street January 4, 2024 | Gayla Roten As 2023 came to a fast close, my heart was full due to my supportive and hilarious husband, who keeps melaughing, and my family that believes my middle name and all my
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The Importance of Historic Preservation November 5, 2023 | Ben White Historic preservation is important for several reasons, as it plays a crucial role in maintaining the cultural, social, and economic vitality of a community. Here are some key reasons why historic preservation is important:
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Bringing Vitality to Downtown Vienna November 1, 2032 | Ben White Vienna Main Street is currently in the Community Empowerment Grant program, a competitively selected grant for services that provides training, community-led direction, and support. As part of the USDA Rural Community Development Initiative (RCDI)
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Lessons Learned – Reflections From The Other Side September 28, 2023 | Logan Breer The Downtown Strong: Building Resilient Economies grant was a grant provided by the U.S. Economic Development Administration through Missouri Main Street Connection (MMSC) that will have continued impact on Missouri communities.
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Missouri’s Premier Downtown Revitalization Conference:Successfully Showcases the Power of People in Revitalization August 11, 2023 | Logan Breer Attendees of this year’s conference know just how powerful THEY and each individual in Missouri’s Main Street communities are when it comes to making a positive community
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FEATURES I Spy Great Work in 2023 June 30, 2023 | Logan Breer Volunteers are the lifeblood of Main Street. From the board of directors to committees to event volunteers, each community member that volunteers in Main Street is a rockstar! Not only are they
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Enriching Your Conference Experience Through District Excursions June 28, 2023 | Logan Breer In 2023, Missouri’s Premier Downtown Revitalization Conference is calling St. Louis home. The city of St. Louis is at the core of St. Louis’s sprawling metropolitan county that stretches out to include
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Attending Conference: Investing in Your Organization’s Human Capital Through Partnerships May 31, 2023 | Logan Breer Sending people to a conference can be a big investment when you consider the hotel, travel, and conference registration costs, especially when sending multiple people. While the cost of
Strategies in Historic Preservation May 31, 2023 | Ben White Historic Preservation, as it pertains to Main Street efforts, is a collective effort to protect and preserve the historic character and heritage of a downtown area. It involves the involvement of community members, local organizations,
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Sharing Successes From the Three Districts in the Pilot St. Louis Main Streets Program May 31, 2023 | Keith Winge Starting a new program via a pilot creates many opportunities to learn, especially in the Main Street world. That is because the Main Street Approach™
Celebrating Heritage & Traditions in Your Public Spaces Through a Partnership with Realtors® May 31, 2023 | Logan Breer The Main Street Approach™ is a singular mission achieved through four points, six criteria, and countless focuses like a rope made up of many strands. Two
A Fresh Perspective on Carthage May 30, 2023 The Downtown Strong: Building Resilient Economies grant is a grant provided by the U.S. Economic Development Administration through Missouri Main Street Connection (MMSC) that continues to impact Missouri communities. Over that past two years, MMSC and our
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Mississippi Mutts and a “Pawsatively” Perfect Strategy April 27, 2023 The Downtown Strong: Building Resilient Economies grant is a grant provided by the U.S. Economic Development Administration through Missouri Main Street Connection (MMSC) that continues to impact Missouri communities. Mississippi Mutts is a local small
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Marketing Heritage and Cultural Tourism Grant Community Highlight: Clinton April 26, 2023 | Logan Breer Missouri Main Street Connection Inc. (MMSC) partnered with the Missouri Humanities Council and the National Endowment for Humanities through ARPA in awarding $5,000 grants to 12 communities selected through a
Get to Know the theme of Missouri’s Premier Downtown Revitalization Conference April 19, 2023 | Logan Breer Missouri Main Street Connection is hosting the 2023 Missouri’s Premier Downtown Revitalization Conference in St. Louis. This year the atmosphere MMSC welcomes you into is focused on People-Centered
Lessons Learned – Reflections From The Other Side April 13, 2023 | Logan Breer Missouri Main Street Connection staff and several board members visited Boston for the 2023 Main Street Now conference. This annual conference is a time where local Main Street programs from across
Marketing Heritage and Cultural Tourism Grant Community Highlight: Vienna April 11, 2023 | Logan Breer Missouri Main Street Connection Inc. (MMSC) partnered with the Missouri Humanities Council and the National Endowment for Humanities through ARPA in awarding $5,000 grants to 12 communities selected through a
Launching Main Street Program for Laclede’s Landing Main Street and Delmar Main Street March 22, 2023 | Keith Winge The Missouri Main Street Connection’s (MMSC) St. Louis Main Streets team, along with consultants specializing in the Main Street ApproachTM, were on-site in Laclede’s Landing and
Marketing Heritage and Cultural Tourism Grant Community Highlight: Cameron March 22, 2023 | Logan Breer Missouri Main Street Connection Inc. (MMSC) partnered with the Missouri Humanities Council and the National Endowment for Humanities through ARPA in awarding $5,000 grants to 12 communities selected through a
Community Update: Campbell Main Street Received New Branding March 22, 2023 | Ben White Campbell Main Street has been a Main Street program for just over 2 years. In that time, they have been in the Community Empowerment Grant program, a competitively selected grant for
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Launching Main Street Program for Laclede’s Landing Main Street and Delmar Main Street March 2, 2023 | Ben White Historic preservation is at the heart of the Main Street movement. It’s what sets Main Street apart from other economic development initiatives in communities. Despite being
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