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Hendersonville business owner named NC 2020 Main Street Champion Hendersonville Times-News Michele Sparks, owner of Art Mob Studios & Marketplace in downtown Hendersonville, has been named a North Carolina 2020 Main Street Champion. Sparks was one of 38 volunteers recognized by the states Main Street Program for their commitment to downtown revitalization and strong communities during a virtual recognition ceremony on March 11, according to a city news release.  Sparks opened her business i...

Chatham Co. businesses training for success Chatham Co. businesses training for success By Mariah Congedo | March 1, 2021 at 11:37 PM EST - Updated March 1 at 11:45 PM TYBEE ISLAND, Ga. (WTOC) - Throughout the pandemic, a lot of businesses relied on online sales, but for some of the new businesses or those without a big online presence, it was more difficult. For businesses that are on Tybee Island or in Savannah, they’re going to get some help building their online presence. This will...

Easton and Quakertown have been designated as Keystone Communities Main Streets, allowing for funding that supports targeted investment and development to address community needs.

The Federal Reserve’s Main Street Lending Program, which was designed to provide emergency support to midsize U.S. companies during the pandemic, lent out a total $17.5 billion — or just 3% of its potential capacity — according to data released Tuesday by the central bank.

State of the States Addresses Reveal Top Tech Agendas The nations governors signaled strong support for connecting citizens with investments in broadband expansion, more online services and virtual health-care delivery. Government Technology   |   February 3, 2021   |  News When the nation’s governors delivered their annual State of the State addresses in 2020, broadband was on a notable upswing. In fact, our story last year included in i...

  As a public service, public health stories are free to Central Texans during the coronavirus crisis. Please support our local journalists by subscribing today. Call 512-392-2458. City crews install new street signs around downtown. Photo courtesy of the City of San Marcos  Downtown street signs receive makeover showcasing historic character Thu, 01/28/2021 - 6:41pm Submitted by City of San Marcos Thursday, January 28, 2021 The City of San Marcos started installing new street ...

San Marcos will begin installing new street signs in the downtown area this week.  The branded street signs are part of the Main Street Program’s efforts to showcase downtown’s rich historic character, vibrant public art and distinctive attractions.  The signs were developed through months of research and collaboration between the Main Street Advisory Board, Main Street committees, the Downtown Design Task Force, city departments and community members.  The final design was created by ...

Three Altus businesses receive statewide Main Street awards Three Altus businesses receive statewide Main Street awards By Will Hutchison | January 19, 2021 at 5:03 PM CST - Updated January 19 at 5:07 PM ALTUS, Okla. (TNN) - Three Altus businesses were honored with awards from the Oklahoma Main Street Center. The three businesses were all deserving of the awards for very different reasons. Whirlwind Book Bar took an abandoned building and transformed it into a destination in town, earning...

CO0LDWATER — "If you have been to a downtown in Michigan that is just doing fabulous, chances are it is part of the Main Street program" downtown businesswoman Courtney Dirschell told the Coldwater City Council Monday night.A Downtown Development Authority member, Dirschell explained of those other communities visited "they are active. They are alive. I loved the volunteers. I loved the encouragement of financial giving."After a year of work and study, the DDA is ready ...

Luca Valerin of Cafe Giotto with Jason Gleason, Montclair Center BID Executive Director. The Montclair Center BID has been awarded additional pandemic recovery funds from the Main Street New Jersey COVID-19 Relief 2020 Grant and is distributing the bulk of the funds to local downtown businesses. Over $400,000 in grants are being given to 114 businesses throughout the district with additional monies supporting programs such as online shopping services through Beyond Main, more classes for busine...