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Main Street 101 Training
The Main Street 101 training series provides in-depth details on the Main Street Approach™. Board members, volunteers, and city officials benefit from learning about the four points of the Main Street Approach™, principles of Main Street, and best practices related to a comprehensive approach to downtown revitalization. The Approach’s methodology and structure have been used in over 2,000 communities across the country since the 1980’s.
The Main Street 101 online training is available free of charge. This program was developed by the Missouri Main Street Connection staff with the help of specialists and partners.
Sharing Main Street 101
This Halloween you can enrich the bright minds of the next generation who will grow up to be entrepreneurs, Main Street volunteers and Main Street staff with our Happy Halloween on Main Street Coloring Sheet. Download the coloring sheet and hand them out to trick or treaters alongside your candy.
Download the Happy Halloween on Main Street Coloring Sheet
What’s included in Main Street 101?
- The Main Street Approach™.
- National Main Street Center and Main Street America Background.
- Main Street Principles.
- History of Missouri Main Street Connection.
- Missouri Main Street Connection’s Available Resources.
Resources Available:
- Handbook for all Four Points.
- Executive Director Handbook.
- Main Street Approach™ Guide.
- Community Engagement Guide.
Available Online Year Round
Certification
The certification test is a 50-question exam with a combination of multiple choice and true/false questions. This test was designed to assess the knowledge you gained after completing the Main Street 101 course. Once the exam has been completed and a passing score has been received, the Certificate of Completion can be downloaded or printed. Additionally, those who complete and pass this certification will receive a printed copy of their certificate at the annual Missouri’s Premier Downtown Revitalization Conference if it is completed before July 15th. Those who complete it after July 15th will receive a printed copy at the following conference.
This certification test is a requirement for Board Members and Executive Directors of Main Street programs in Missouri with a program agreement. Consult your program agreement for more details.
Certification details:
- 50 question online exam.
- Questions based upon the four points and Main Street principles.
- Questions are either multiple choice or true/false.
- One hour to complete the exam.
- Must pass with a score of 80% or higher.
This project was funded in part by a grant from the Kemper Fund for Kansas and Missouri of the National Trust for Historic Preservation and USDA Rural Development (an equal opportunity organization).
