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 – Joshua and Jared Ravenscraft, co-founders of New Frontier, spoke to Matt Wagner, Ph.D., on the Main Street Business Insights podcast .Learn More Boost Your Small Business: A Small Biz Digital Trainers Workshop Series In today’s digital age, having a robust online presence and effective business practices are crucial for growth and success in the real world – especially for small businesses. Our upcoming four-part workshop series is designed to equip Main Street businesses with the knowledge and tools needed to thrive both online and in the community. From August through November, small business owners and the Main Street leaders that support them are invited to join these free workshops every third Thursday of the month. Led by our Small Biz Digital Trainers, participants will learn how to master their digital presence to grow their businesses and build community. Learn More  Main Street Now 2025 Call for Proposals Share your expertise and experience by presenting a session at our conference. Due Sep. 6 Support Small Businesses on Main Street Get the tools to support entrepreneurs and business owners in your district. Sep. 9-15T-Mobile Hometown Grants Projects to build, rebuild, or refresh community spaces. Due Sep. 30 Community Heart and Soul Seed Grants Funding to implement the CHS model in your town. Rolling Applications See All Events and Opportunities > Filling Up Fast: 2024 Community Transformation Workshop October 15-16 in Nevada and Des Moines, Iowa If you are you looking to boost your ability to lead catalytic revitalization projects in your district, then you have to check out the Main Street America Institute’s 2024 Community Transformation Workshop! Register today for this intensive and interactive two-day experience that offers opportunities for Main Street leaders to explore tools necessary to address complex revitalization initiatives, apply these strategies to analyze market data, and develop real world solutions for their districts.Member discounts and travel scholarships are available. Space is limited and is filling up quickly – only 12 seats remain! Registration closes on September 27, or once the workshop reaches capacity. Learn more >  Using The Arts to Foster Community Change  The arts are powerful tools for community change. Main Street America Program Officer Jonathan Stone explores how the arts can improve community engagement, boost economic development, and connect with every aspect of the Main Street Approach. Read Here Image: Vancouver, Washington © Alicia Gallo  Staying Rooted Through Growth with Kristin Smith, The Wrigley Appalachian Eatery In this week’s episode of Main Street Business Insights, Matt sat down with Kristin Smith, chef and proprietor of The Wrigley Appalachian Eatery in Corbin, Kentucky. Since launching The Wrigley, the business has been featured in Time Magazine and The Food Network, and Kristin landed a spot on the James Beard Foundation’s Women Entrepreneurial Leadership group in 2023. But outside of the national acclaim they’ve received, Kristin and her team’s primary objective is to stay rooted in their local community. In their conversation, Kristin talks about her deep roots in Appalachia and small-town business ownership, her strong belief in authentic community building, and why she’s saying “no” more often these days. Listen now >The Main Street Business Insights podcast is taking a break for August. We want to hear from you during this downtime. Which insights have made a real difference for you? Know a local business owner we should interview? Want more of something specific? Drop us a line at podcast@mainstreet.org with your thoughts and ideas!We’ll be back on Wednesday, September 4, with fresh stories, insights, and tips to help your Main Street businesses thrive. See you then! |
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