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Main Street: Michigan’s Grassroots Economic Development Engine
Michigan Main Street (MMS) assists communities across Michigan interested in revitalizing and preserving their traditional commercial district. MMS provides technical assistance to local communities as they implement the Main Street Four-Point Approach®, a community-driven, comprehensive strategy encouraging economic development through historic preservation in ways appropriate for the modern marketplace. The program aims to create communities distinguished by economically vital and vibrant commercial districts and downtowns, thereby developing attractive places that make the state economically stronger and culturally diverse.
View 2023 ReportImpact Reports: Region 1
Sault Ste. Marie
Sault Ste. Marie Main Street, a program of the Downtown Development Authority, is leading the charge to transform the downtown into an internationally renowned, lively, full and year-round commercial district; a place with a diversity of experiences and entertainment options that invites and welcomes the active engagement of residents and visitors alike.
Impact Reports: Region 2
Impact Reports: Region 3
Cheboygan
Cheboygan Main Street DDA is at the heart of a movement to develop downtown Cheboygan as a vibrant community with colorful activity all year long; the infinite flow of the Cheboygan River a lyrical background to creative and family-friendly storefronts, parks and greenspaces, and activities that are inviting and welcoming to everyone—residents and visitors alike.
Grayling
Downtown Grayling inspires creativity, inviting people to come, play, and stay in its beautiful, eclectic, and fun live and work spaces, surrounded by the art of nature and the artistry of its residents, with diverse commercial offerings and modern amenities abundant throughout our historic, river town.
Rogers City
Rogers City Main Street is about bringing together a community to foster positive change and a vibrant downtown with careful consideration for historical preservation and cultural celebration. Rogers City has so much to offer and has significant potential to make an impact on many people’s lives.
Impact Reports: Region 4
Evart
Evart Main Street is making a real difference. Our Main Street appeal is reflected in its warm, inviting, clean and well-kept historic buildings and storefronts, with unique businesses and community organizations creating memorable experiences, that are abundant throughout this friendly, historic downtown.
Grand Haven
Grand Haven Main Street is a historic waterfront town with a vibrant business district that is the heart of the community. We promote Grand Haven Main Street as a year-round destination and cultivate economic development to deliver a variety of activities that offer enjoyable experiences. We welcome people of all ages to come and enjoy all we have to offer.
Wayland
Downtown Wayland is an inclusive and appealing community that is open for business and fun; its engaging, well-lit storefronts proudly displaying historically restored façades and filled with a diversity of food options, goods and services, its alleyways and mixed-use buildings transformed into cool, multi-functional spaces, with walkways and green spaces creating a sense of place where everyone wants to be.
Impact Reports: Region 6
Lapeer
Lapeer Main Street works with local public and private partners to ensure the growth, health, and prosperity of our vibrant downtown. We are creating an inviting community filled with friendly faces, historic places, delectable foods, delicious drinks, and a variety of unique shopping options that attract businesses and visitors alike with our family friendly charm.
Owosso
Downtown Owosso is hitting its stride with building back after the pandemic. With a host of youthful and tenacious partners contributing to this transition, Owosso Main Street has transformed its tagline to, “Learn our Story, Create Your Own.” This new tagline captures the historic preservation efforts of our city, while also creating space to welcome new storytellers and visionaries who will help co-create our thriving downtown that is the heart of our community.
Impact Reports: Region 7
Charlotte
Downtown Charlotte offers a refreshed appeal of historic beauty, a compelling creative hub for unique arts and entertainment, with welcoming businesses and eateries. With an engaged community from all walks of life, downtown Charlotte is an alluring and proud combination of past, present, and future—resulting in a place that truly creates a memorable experience for families, residents and guests.
Downtown Lansing
As the downtown management agency, Downtown Lansing Inc. serves as a community connector and solution creator—balancing the needs of our residents, businesses and visitors. Together with our partners, we are leading the transformation of Michigan’s downtown—making it the best that it can possibly be through purposeful and proactive recruitment and retention; building sustainable business systems that support and empower entrepreneurs; supporting growth and new community development models; and more!
Old Town Lansing
The Old Town Commercial Association is a non-profit organization dedicated to the revitalization of Lansing’s Old Town through socioeconomic development, historic preservation, business recruitment and community outreach. Rich and vibrant streetscapes provide a gateway to our livable, walkable and family-friendly community. Residents of Old Town and surrounding neighborhoods are invested and engaged in the success of the Old Town community.
Impact Reports: Region 8
Coldwater
The Downtown Coldwater Main Street program is working to support a dynamic environment that consistently demonstrates a collective energy and synergy. We strive to foster entrepreneurial investment and growth, and encourage a vibrant, multicultural, family-oriented downtown that is enjoyed by our community.
Niles
Making A Difference. During 2022, Niles Main Street navigated the new world of life post-Covid. We are excited to reinvent the outdoor area, previously known as The NODE, and have it become a permanent part of downtown Niles. Local food is a big part of what we are, but, we’ll also be focusing on bringing more retail experiences highlighting our local artisans this coming year.
Three Rivers
We are working hard to make Three Rivers the place where you, your employees, and our neighbors will desire to live, work, dine and play to our greatest potential! We do this because we know that downtown Three Rivers is a success story in the making. A remarkably intact historic district, surrounded by parks and lakes and fabulous produce all around, with a vibrant community of artists, historians, makers and entrepreneurs.
Impact Reports: Region 9
Blissfield
Blissfield is steadfast in its commitment to growth and vitality. As we continue our forward momentum with the powerful trifecta of business owners, citizen volunteers and visitors, we look forward with great anticipation to the coming year. The unique mixture of all of our events and activities reflect the heart of the village.
Howell
Howell Main Street Inc. is at the heart of a movement to develop downtown Howell as an entrepreneurial, innovative, and environmentally sustainable community that exists for everyone. Downtown Howell is a place where residents and visitors of all ages experience an array of diverse, locally owned food, shopping and dining establishments; a place to engage in many inclusive events and gathering spaces; a place where memories are made; and a place that feels like home.
Milan
Milan Main Street is leading a grassroots movement to restore economic vitality to our downtown. Together with volunteers, business and property owners, and community partners and stakeholders we are working to make downtown Milan an attractive and inviting place to live, work, and experience.
Saline
Saline Main Street is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit dedicated to guiding our downtown toward its most vibrant future! We uphold an inclusive place where everyone is welcome—a community that holds steadfast to the standard of equity in entrepreneurship and opportunities underscored by civic pride and an affinity to buy and sell local. Authenticity and friendliness make downtown Saline an extraordinary location for work, business and human scale investment—and a wonderful place to visit or call home!
Impact Reports: Region 10
Grosse Pointe
The Village Downtown Grosse Pointe is a lively, vibrant destination of visually appealing and historic storefronts and streetscapes; welcoming everyone into its community of art-filled public spaces, creative, locally owned enterprises and respected national chains—all intentionally connected through the innovative use of 21st century technologies.
Mexicantown
The Mexicantown-Hubbard Communities Main Street, a program of Southwest Detroit Business Association, in collaboration with businesses, residents and community stakeholders, is implementing a comprehensive commercial district economic development plan to strengthen, market and promote its business district. Mexicantown welcomes everyone to respectfully enjoy its vibrant, colorful and distinctive Main Street and traditional events, its architecture and aesthetic reflective of its proud Latin American roots.
North End
Vanguard Community Development and community partners are taking a proactive approach to planning for the equitable prosperity of Detroit’s Historic North End Business district. Ongoing efforts are serving to heighten the district’s appeal as a place to work, visit, live and do business and invest. A holistic approach to revitalization is sparking a new wave of activity and reaffirming The Historic North End as a local and regional attraction, economic engine and center of culture and commerce.
