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Michigan Main Street (MMS)

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Michigan Main Street (MMS)

The Main Street Difference

Michigan Main Street (MMS) assists communities interested in revitalizing and preserving their traditional commercial district. In 2020, Boyne City, MI was named the winner of the 2020 Great American Main Street Award, a national competition that recognizes exceptional Main Street communities each year. Two years prior, the city of Howell, MI was named the 2018 Great American Main Street winner for its achievement in transforming the downtown district into a cultural destination through community-driven economic development and placemaking efforts.

Celebrating 20 Years of Building Stronger Communities through Michigan Main Street

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Celebrating 20 Years of Building Stronger Communities through Michigan Main Street

Beginning in 2003 as a Main Street America Coordinating Program, Michigan Main Street (MMS) has assisted communities across Michigan interested in revitalizing and preserving their historic traditional downtowns or commercial districts. The work of the MMS program has impacted communities across the state, while also receiving national recognition.

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Learn more about the Michigan Main Street Program

MMS provides technical assistance for communities desiring to develop their own local Main Street program by utilizing the Main Street Approach™ – a common-sense approach to tackling the complex issues of revitalization by capitalizing on downtown’s history and identifying the unique assets of the community itself.

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Main Street Overview & Guidelines

Is the Michigan Main Street Program right for your community? Read over the program overview and guidelines for more information.

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Main Street Process

Interested in participating in the Michigan Main Street Program? Find more details about the process here.

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Main Street Frequently Asked Questions

Looking for additional guidance about the Main Street program? Find more information in our frequently asked questions.

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Resources

This online library provides a comprehensive collection of best practices, case studies, guides, and videos on the challenges and solutions for downtown and commercial district revitalization and management.

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Main Street Online Training Series

Michigan communities or partner organizations have opportunity to learn more about the Main Street program through a free online training series.

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Main Street Impact Reports

The Main Street Program has a proven track record of generating robust economic impacts within local communities. Find more details about the impact of the Main Street Program in participating communities here.

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Michigan Main Street Story Series

The Michigan Main Street Story Series celebrates the unique stories of the people that create vibrant Main Street districts and work tirelessly to help these places thrive. 

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Reopen Main Street

We’re taking a look ahead at “new reality” possibilities and working to compile potential reopening strategies, ideas, hints and tips for businesses, business districts and organizations as we enter the COVID-19 recovery phase.

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Optimize Main Street

Optimize Main Street provides Small Businesses located within Michigan Main Street districts with technology-related technical assistance and grant funding.

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Michigan Main Street Communities

Michigan Main Street (MMS) assists communities interested in revitalizing and preserving their traditional commercial district. Use the interactive map on the left to view all current Main Street Communities. 

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