This Place Matters

May is Preservation Month. Celebrate by showcasing the places that matter to you. Learn More

This Place Matters

2010 National Main Streets Conference - Save the Date

Join us in Oklahoma City, May 2-5, 2010, and discover "The Power of Main Street" Learn More

2010 National Main Streets Conference - Save the Date

Going Green in Green Bay

Why is GAMSA winner On Broadway, Inc., proud of a 10 percent increase in its vacancy rate? It’s all part of OBI’s “green” vision for its business district. Learn More

Going Green in Green Bay

Register for the next Innovation Lab Webinar

RESCHEDULED: Green Main Streets: Practical Steps You Can Take Now - June 18, 2009 - 1 pm Eastern Learn More

Register for the next Innovation Lab Webinar

2009 Great American Main Street Awards Winners

A strong downtown or commercial district is the heart and soul of a community. Discover five that embody the best America's main streets have to offer. Learn More

2009 Great American Main Street Awards Winners

 

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"Shop Local" - Does it Really Work?

Shop Local Window Sign - Cambridge, MA

"Buy Local" campaigns have been around for years, with their popularity waxing and waning, depending on the economy and trends.  But one question has remained: do they make a difference in the local economy? 

Read about the newest research, the most successful campaigns, and how to tie your efforts into national "Independents Week" this July.

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