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.

Michigan Main Street is working with Storyville Social to capture stories directly from the stakeholders that are the heartbeat of Michigan’s downtowns and traditional commercial districts. Together the collection of stories showcases the transformative power of the Main Street network throughout the state.

Main Street Executive Director Interviews

Heather Marks, former Executive Director - Blissfield Main Street (Interview Video | Narrative)
Lindsey Dotson, Executive Director - Charlevoix Main Street (Interview Video | Narrative)
Tricia Meyer, Executive Director & Andrew George, Board Chair - Three Rivers Main Street (Interview Video | Narrative)
Lisa Croteau, Executive Director - Niles Main Street (Interview Video | Narrative)

Main Street Business Owner Stories

Brewery - Useless Creatures Brewing Co. - Three Rivers
Coffee Shop/Brewery - Starling Lounge - Blissfield
Coffee Shop/Bakery - Gabrizio's - Niles
Restaurant - Lena's Italian Kitchen - Blissfield
Restaurant - My Grandmother's Table - Charlevoix
Restaurant - Smoke on the Water - Charlevoix
Retail - Veni's Sweet Shop - Niles

Main Street Developer Stories

John Rivers, Developer - Three Rivers