Sharing place-based stories | March 21, 2025  – Andy Toy, Policy Director at the Philadelphia Association of Community Development Corporations, dove into the rich history of Philadelphia and the ways they leverage that history to foster a more sustainable future.Learn More  T-Mobile has named its next 25 Hometown Grant recipients, each set to receive up to $50,000 in funding to support local development projects and community revitalization efforts. The company has now awarded over $16 million in Hometown Grants, benefiting 375 communities across 48 states and Puerto Rico. the Grantees  T-Mobile Hometown GrantFunding for placemaking projects in small towns. Due Mar. 31 2025 Main Street Now Conference Join us in Philadelphia to learn, network, and get inspired! Apr. 7-9 Community Heart and Soul Seed Grants Funding to implement the CHS model in your town. Rolling Applications Community Facilities Grants Develop community facilities that provide crucial community services in rural areas. Rolling Applications See All Events and Opportunities > The official 2025 Main Street Now Conference mobile app is here! With the mobile app, everything about the conference is at your fingertips anytime:🗓️ Build your personal schedule and add sessions to your calendar app 👤 Manage your profile and connect with other attendees🤝 Check out speaker, sponsor, and exhibitor profiles🗺️ Explore local dining, shopping, and experiences. Download it today! Search “Main Street Now 2025” in the Apple App and Google Play stores.  New Podcast Episode: A Recipe for Resiliency with Roberto Melendez, Pórticos 1606 This week on Main Street Business Insights, host Matt Wagner visits San Germán, Puerto Rico, for a discussion with Roberto Melendez, owner of local restaurant, Pórticos 1606. Their conversation explores natural disaster preparedness and the resiliency required to guide a business through unforeseen global events. Listen here >  • Why are women leaders important for Main Streets? • Looking for a Better Communication Tool with Merchants • Database of Available Downtown Properties • Ordinance for Activated Pedestrian Alleys • Art, Craft, Textile, and/or Fiber Store Contacts  • Building purchase among highlights in Main Street Vermilion annual report (Ohio) Morning Journal • Brookville Main Street Presents ‘An Evening with Bronson Arroyo’ (Ind.) Eagle Country • Rural Housing – Challenges and Solutions (USA) The Daily Yonder  Eight Graphics That Explain Main Street Leadership in 2025We dove into the findings from the 2025 Main Street Director’s Survey. Advocating for Housing and Capacity to Build Stronger Communities on the Third Annual Hill Day Over 50 Main Street advocates gathered in Washington, D.C., to meet with legislators and government leaders and share information about the Main Street movement. Copyright © 2025, National Main Street Center, Inc., All rights reserved. This email is a benefit of Main Street America membership. Our mailing address is: Main Street America 53 W. Jackson Boulevard, Suite 350 Chicago, IL 60604 P: 312-610-5613 Email: info@mainstreet.org |