Why It Is Important To Me To Be A Friend of Main Street:    “I am proud to be a Friend of Main Street. I have seen the tremendous work MMSC does in Missouri communities. MMSC's leadership is invaluable to a community that is looking to preserve its culture and build the capacity to support a sustainable economy for both new and existing businesses."  -Bridgette Kelch, Execute Director Downtown Washington, Inc. Washington, Missouri Become A Friend Of Main Street

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Missouri Main Street Wins The APA Outstanding Plan Award Gayla Roten, MMSC State Director noted, “This plan came from the community of Marceline identifying a common goal for the future that will ensure community success for years to come. MMSC is very proud to have worked with all involved on this project and we look forward to assisting in the implementation of this plan.” MMSC is honored to receive the APA Outstanding Plan Award.   Read Full Press Release

Directors Training with presenter Kim Hodous Cape Girardeau

Missouri Directors work so hard for their communities and make a huge impact! We are so proud of their dedication.

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Affiliate Grant Year in Review 2018 Missouri Main Street Connection welcomed a total of nine communities through the Affiliate Grant Program in 2018. The Affiliate Grant is a two-year program designed to assist a community in starting a Main Street program to jump-start the downtown revitalization efforts in that community.  Brunswick, Oak Grove, Independence, and Ferguson were awarded the Affiliate Grant in early 2018. We have added Pleasant Hill, Kirksville, Harrisonville, Warrenton, and Paris throughout the year. 2019 will usher in a new year for the Affiliate Grant Program. Any community wishing to learn more about the grant program are invited to visit the  Missouri Main Street Connection website   for workshop dates and additional information on the program.  Our next Affiliate Grant Workshop will be February 5, 2019 Jefferson City, MO

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Missouri Main Street Showcase Each year, MMSC gathers legislators from across the state to celebrate the achievements by Missouri communities participating in the Missouri Main Street statewide revitalization program. Help us celebrate the people in our communities who are proud to call Missouri home, work hard to preserve its history, and revitalize their neighborhoods. RSVP by January 25th to: katelyn@momainstreet.org

IS YOUR COMMUNITY NEEDING NEW VIBRANT BUSINESSES? RETHINKING ENTREPRENEURSHIP: ECOSYSTEMS + INFRASTRUCTURE February 22, 2019 9:00AM - 4:30PM Elms Hotel & Spa 401 Regent Street Excelsior Springs, MO Registration Fees through February 8, 2019: $100 per person for Missouri Main Street Members $200 per person for non-members.

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Our revitalization conference is a place to be inspired, make new connections, and get new tools to keep your downtown vibrant and competitive in today's market. This conference is the only educational and networking event in the state of Missouri for commercial district revitalization that blends economic development, community revitalization, and historic preservation that is relevant to rural, mid-sized and urban communities. July 24 - 26, 2019 | St. Louis, MO   The Westin St. Louis 811 Spruce St. St. Louis, MO 63102 Registration & More Details Coming Soon!! Call for Nominations: Missouri Downtown Revitalization Awards 2019 Mark Your Calendar To Attend 2019 Workshops and Conferences 2019 Calendar of Events

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