The Main Street Center surveyed its network in November to find out how local commercial districts have been fairing during the economic downturn. The verdict: revitalized Main Streets are holding strong… for now.
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Leveraging public relations to promote your main street
By Malcome Johnstone
Your Main Street program probably has dozens of stories to share of impressive revitalization statistics, interesting new initiatives, and great events and businesses that make your district exciting. But if no one knows about the work you are doing, you certainly won't get credit for it, nor will people know about the many wonderful things your community offers. Check out this month's issue to learn ways to leverage public relations to promote your Main Street.
The cumulative success of the Main Street Approach™ and Main Street programs on the local level has earned a reputation as one of the most powerful economic development tools in the nation.
Leveraging public relations to promote your main street