July 2022 Newsletter
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June 30, 2022 – Downtown Strong Grant June Update: Excelsior Springs – Partnerships Make it Happen!
Downtown Strong Grant June Update: Excelsior Springs – Partnerships Make It Happen! June 30, 2022 | MO Main Street 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
June 30, 2022 – Places Reimagined Feature: Creative Space Activation Grant Details
Places Reimagined Feature: Creative Space Activation Grant Details June 30, 2022 | Logan Breer This year at Missouri’s Premier Downtown Revitalization Conference’s ShowMe Bash & Pitch Party, Missouri Main Street Connection (MMSC) will be awarding the Creative Space Activation Grant to one local Main Street
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June 30, 2022 – Main Street and City Collaborate on Community Master Plan in Canton
Main Street and City Collaborate on Community Master Plan in Canton June 30, 2022 | Keith Winge The City of Canton, Missouri and the local Main Street program, Canton Main Street, boldly joined forces to enhance their community economically and socially. Canton is located in
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June 29, 2022 – Billions in the Future: Taking a Look at an Ongoing Main Street Development and What It Has In Store
Billions in the Future: Taking a Look at an Ongoing Main Street Development and What it Has in Store June 29, 2022 | Logan Breer Through “$1 Billion and Rising” Missouri Main Street Connection (MMSC) has featured completed projects across Missouri. These projects have won
June 29, 2022 – Shading Downtown: Awnings and Canopies
Shading Downtown: Awnings and Canopies June 28, 2022 | Ben White Awnings are fabric structures on a metal frame or roller system that are bolted to the front wall. Canopies are usually flat projections that are suspended over the sidewalk entry usually built with beams
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June 29, 2022 – Painting 101: Historic Buildings & Paint Color
Painting 101: Historic Buildings & Paint Color June 29, 2022 | Ben White Painting can be one of the most dramatic improvements you make to your building. However, only paint a building that has been previously painted to maintain the historic look of the building.
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June 29, 2022 – Masonry 101: Historic Building & Cleaning Masonry
Masonry 101: Historic Building & Cleaning Masonry June 29, 2022 | Ben White Cleaning exterior masonry walls not only improves the overall appearance of your building, but also helps maintain the wall’s structural integrity. Embedded dirt keeps in moisture and hosts harmful microorganisms, both of
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June 20, 2022 – I Spy Great Work Has Landed in Harrisonville!
I Spy Great Work Has Landed in Harrisonville! June 20, 2022 | Logan Breer Main Street is all about the collective effort of the community to develop and implement downtown revitalization. It takes dedicated volunteers that work hours on end to make Main Street work
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May 31, 2022 – Inspiring Community Transformation Through Innovative Projects
Inspiring Community Transformation Through Innovative Projects May 31, 2022 – Logan Breer The Main Street Now national conference and Missouri’s Premier Downtown Revitalization Conference are two yearly opportunities for downtown communities to get inspired and connect with other communities. Conference attendance is highly encouraged for
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May 31, 2022 – Downtown Strong Spotlight: Developing Local Main Street Organizations Support Businesses Be Seen and Grow Despite Adversity
Downtown Strong Spotlight: Developing Local Main Street Organizations Support Businesses Be Seen and Grow Despite Adversity May 31, 2022 | MO Main St. The Downtown Strong: Building Resilient Economies grant is a grant provided by the U.S. Economic Development Administration through Missouri Main Street Connection
May 31, 2022 – 2022 Second Quarter Maintenance Reminder
2022 Second Quarter Maintenance Reminder May 31, 2022 | Ben White Is the weather finally getting warmer!? With the warmth and change in season, now is the time for building owners to address potential needs that may have come up from the cold temperatures and
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May 31, 2022 – Places Reimagined Feature: Events Worth Attending – Part 2
Places Reimagined Feature: Events Worth Attending – Part 2 May 31, 2022 | MO Main Street This year’s Missouri’s Premier Downtown Revitalization Conference is taking place in Kansas City, Missouri! At conference you will find new ideas for making places meaningful and working with your
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May 27, 2022 – I Spy Great Work Has Landed in Clinton Main Street (Again!)
I Spy Great Work Has Landed in Clinton Main Street (Again!) May 27, 2022 | Logan Breer The strength and capacity of a Main Street organization to cultivate success in their downtown rests on its volunteers from the board of directors to committees to event
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April 29, 2022 – How Big Investment Projects are the Culmination of Local Partnerships
How Big Investment Projects are the Culmination of Local Partnerships April 29, 2022 | Logan Breer Communities of every size have buildings they consider ‘white elephants’ that are hard to tackle. For Cape Girardeau, it was the old Marquette and H&H buildings. until a locally-led
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April 29, 2022 – Downtown Strong Grant April Update: It’s All About Image!
Downtown Strong Grant April Update: It’s All About Image! April 29, 2022 | MO Main St. The pandemic has been a true test of the resiliency for communities across Missouri. As we continue to navigate a world still battling various strains of the Coronavirus, many
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April 29, 2022 – Places Reimagined Feature: Events Worth Attending – Part 1
Places Reimagined Feature: Events Worth Attending – Part 1 April 29, 2022 | Diane Hannah This year’s Missouri’s Premier Downtown Revitalization Conference is taking place in Kansas City, Missouri! At conference you will find new ideas for making places meaningful and working with your community
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April 28, 2022 – I Spy Great Work Has Landed in Downtown Washington
I Spy Great Work Has Landed in Downtown Washington April 29, 2022 | 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
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March 31, 2022 – How The Arts Fit Right Into One Main Street’s Plan and Developed a Community Asset
How The Arts Fit Right Into One Main Street’s Plan and Developed a Community Asset March 31, 2022 | Logan Breer Excelsior Springs is a historic town that has chosen to cultivate the arts and entertainment in their community. This focus is why we have
March 31, 2022 – Downtown Strong Grant March Update: Help with the Details
Downtown Strong Grant March Update: Help With the Details March 31, 2022 | MO Main St A good idea doesn’t always translate into a successful business. There are steps and details along the way that are necessary but often overlooked. The Hive by Honey Creek
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March 30, 2022 – Dr. Is In Consultation: Trinity Episcopal Church
Dr. Is In Consultation: Trinity Episcopal Church March 30, 2022 | Ben White The Historic Preservation committee of Missouri Main Street Connection continues to provide Missouri Main Street organizations, building owners, and business owners with an innovative consultation service, the “Doctor Is In.” This service
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March 30, 2022 – Places Reimagined & Opening Reception Feature: Why Places Matter
Places Reimagined & Opening Reception Feature: Why Places Matter March 30, 2022 | MO Main St. This year’s conference, taking place in Kansas City, Missouri, is Places Reimagined! Return in-person for Missouri’s Premier Downtown Revitalization Conference as we visit this theme that will use place-based
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February 28, 2022 – February Downtown Strong Update
February Downtown Strong Update February 28, 2022 | MO Main St Cape Girardeau, Missouri sits on the banks of the Mississippi River and is the home of over 300 downtown businesses and 4500 downtown residents. It has one of the largest Main Street districts in
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February 28, 2022 – Historic Preservation: Why Historic Designation is Invaluable to Main Street Communities
Historic Preservation: Why Historic Designation Is Invaluable to Main Street Communities February 28, 2022 | Ben White The National Register for Historic Places contains many amazing places that have historical and/or architectural significance that can aid communities in pursuing revitalization. Some examples include the Cape
February 28, 2022 – How Business and Building Owners Are The Impactful Catalyst Main Street Needs for Revitalization
How Business and Building Owners are the Impactful Catalyst Main Street Needs for Revitalization February 28, 2022 | Logan Breer After an exciting award for her renovation of the 104 S. Main Street building in Clinton, Missouri, Sarah Goth owner of The Bluebird Mercantile continues
February 1, 2022 – Downtown Strong Grant: The Good Along the Way
Downtown Strong Grant: The Good Along the Way February 1, 2022 | Guest Blogger We have calculated the numbers of the Downtown Strong grant, which are impressive. However, the important takeaway in the end is the impact. Good news is we don’t have to wait
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January 31, 2022 – 1st Quarter Maintenance Tips for 2022
1st Quarter Maintenance Tips for 2022 Winter weather can wreak havoc on a building and if not maintained, can cause further long-term damage. In order to prevent expensive headaches in the future, building owners can take those simple steps to ensure the longevity of their
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January 28, 2022 – Missouri Main Street Connection: AARP Community Resiliency Project Overview
Missouri Main Street Connection: AARP Community Resiliency Project Overview January 28, 2022 | Logan Breer Missouri Main Street Connection Inc. (MMSC) partnered with AARP Missouri in awarding $5,000 to five selected communities including Downtown Lee’s Summit Main Street, Dutchtown Main Streets, Independence Square Association, Uptown
January 27, 2022 – Chillicothe: Using Diversified Funding for Project Implementation
Chillicothe: Using Diversified Funding for Project Implementation January 27, 2022 | Ben White The path to $1 billion in public and private investment in Missouri Main Street downtown districts has been rich with diverse improvement projects funded by using various sources and funding options. Chillicothe’s
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January 17, 2022 – I Spy Great Work Has Landed in Downtown Lee’s Summit
I Spy Great Work Has Landed in Downtown Lee’s Summit January 17, 2022 | Logan Breer The winter holiday season can be full of family and community traditions. Families around Missouri partake in amazing activities that are a part of their holiday celebration and form
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December 30, 2021 – Downtown Strong Grant: December & End of Year Update
Downtown Strong Grant: December & End of Year Update December 30, 2021 | MO Main St The end of December is here, which means the closing of the year 2021 and what a year it has been. Missouri Main Street Connection (MMSC) has many things
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December 30, 2021 – Uptown Jackson Revitalization Organization Completes Resiliency Grant Project
Uptown Jackson Revitalization Organization Competes Resiliency Grant Project December 30, 2021 | Ben White Missouri Main Street Connection Inc. (MMSC) in partnership with AARP Missouri, is excited to announce the completion of the Uptown Jackson Revitalization Organization (UJRO) project “Roaming Parklet” from the AARP Community
December 29, 2021 – 2020 Projects That Helped Missouri Main Street Investment Exceed $1 Billion
2020 Projects That Helped Missouri Main Street Investment Exceed $1 Billion December 29, 2021 | Keith Winge Missouri Main Street Connection (MMSC) continues to celebrate the extraordinary accomplishment of over $1 billion in private and public investment in Missouri Main Street districts since 2006, when
December 8, 2021 – Mornings on Main Webinar: Outlook for The Main Street Economy in 2021
Mornings on Main Webinar: Outlook for the Main Street Economy in 2021 December 8, 2020 | Janie Dennison Wednesday, January 6th at 8:30AM MMSC will host Mornings on Main on Wednesday, January 6th at 8:30 AM. The nation’s economy continues to recover from the COVID
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December 1, 2021 – The One Billion Partnership
The One Billion Partnership December 1, 2021 | Ben White In 2021, Missouri Main Street Connection celebrated $1 billion of private and public investment in Main Street districts across Missouri. This incredible investment, tracked since 2006, has transformed downtowns. There are key differences between public
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December 1, 2021 – Downtown Strong Grant November Update
Downtown Strong Grant November Update December 1, 2021 | MO Main St Holidays are when Main Street comes alive and becomes increasingly busier as community members and guests shop, visit, and enjoy downtown and the events that take place during the winter holiday season. This
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December 1, 2021 – Leveraging Federal American Rescue Plan Funds for Downtown Development
Leveraging Federal American Rescue Plan Funds for Downtown Development December 1, 2021 | Keith Winge The money allocated to communities by the federal and state government, to be distributed in 2021 and 2022, has city officials and many others asking how this money can best