This year has been a challenging one, but it has been a true honor to be part of Missouri Main Street and see communities come together to support and comfort businesses, neighbors, and friends. At this time, we want to take time to slow down and show our gratitude for our friends. This year has been so unusual and unfamiliar, but yet we have so much to celebrate!
 
Thank you for the work you do to ensure the continuation of Main Street in Missouri and to ensure our historic downtowns are vibrant places now and in the future.
 
We have been fortunate to enjoy the continued support of so many of you. We could not carry on our mission without the dedication and contributions from you. Our support has enabled many downtowns to weather the pandemic storm and not only survive, but thrive during this time of uncertainty.
 
As you ponder your priorities during this holiday season, we hope you will consider a gift to MMSC. Our work helps communities save their unique historic downtowns for generations to come and we want you to participate with us as we embrace our passion together.
 
We appreciate your support in any amount you can give. Please choose the frequency of your donation to MMSC today by clicking on one of the buttons below. Together we can help communities save their unique historic downtowns for generations to come.
 
Please stay safe during this holiday season.

Kindest regards,
Gayla Roten
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YOUR DONATION IS TAX DEDUCTIBLE. Missouri Main Street Connection is a statewide, 501c3, not-for-profit organization and is the leading statewide nonprofit organization devoted to preservation-based economic development. Through the Main Street America® movement and our partners, we empower community revitalization by celebrating, supporting, and sustaining Missouri historic commercial districts in both rural and urban settings.
Time is Running Out! Putting CARES Act Money to Support Downtown Revitalization
As the year draws to a close (and none too soon), it is time to figure out how to utilize the remaining CARES Act money allocated to counties and cities to support the small businesses in your community. These dollars are to be expended by December 30, 2020. Missouri Main Street Connection (MMSC) worked very closely with several working groups within the Missouri Department of Economic Development to help guide some of the planning and deployment of resources to small businesses in the state. We are very familiar with the most impactful and helpful resources for small businesses in our Main Street or non-Main Street communities.  

MMSC can help your downtown environment become more resilient and bounce back quicker through strategic planning, business recruitment planning, and small business training. MMSC is expertly equipped to provide one-on-one training, group trainings either in person or virtually, or provide analysis to help strategically determine the best course of action for recovery. Not only can we provide specialized services, but we also offer one- and two-year in-depth services to do a deep-dive providing a more comprehensive plan. You can also take a look at our Service Directory online.

If you want to discuss potential technical or specialized services, email Keith Winge at kwinge@momainstreet.org.  
Painting 101: Historic Buildings
Painting can be one of the most dramatic improvements you make to your building. However, only paint a building that has been previously painted to maintain the historic look of the building. Measures should be taken to remove old paint from brick to restore the original brick, if applicable. In addition, if repointing must be done to prep the façade, before painting, consult with a mason experienced with using the type of mortar for the age of your building. If the building is metal or has metal components, we recommend consulting with a professional company for cleaning and preparatory work. The following steps below will help smooth the way for a successful paint job on your historic building.
MMSC Presents: Outlook for the Main Street Economy in 2021

MMSC will host Mornings on Main on Wednesday, January 6th at 8:30 AM. The nation’s economy continues to recover from the COVID shock that triggered the deepest recession since World War II. How will Main Street businesses and households fare in 2021?
Community Empowerment Grant Workshop

Register today for the virtual Community Empowerment Grant Workshop on February 3, 2021.
Quarterly Workshop with Ben Muldrow

Save the date for the spring quarterly revitalization workshop!
Friday, March 12, 2021

More details coming soon on this virtual workshop!
Download The 2021 Calendar
Download the 2021 calendar and join us at our
conference & virtual workshops.
MMSC Has NAP Credits Available
MMSC received a Neighborhood Assistance Program award which allows MMSC to accept charitable donations that support Main Street programming across the state in exchange for a 70% state tax credit. The donations received through NAP directly support MMSC's mission to revitalization and preserve Missouri's historic downtown's. Donors may use the credit now or anytime within 5 years. Qualified principals of privately held corporations are eligible, as well as those in other ownership categories. Please contact Gayla Roten at info@momainstreet.org for more information or call the office at 417-334-3014. 
We want to thank these partners for their investment in Missouri Main Street for the
months of November & December
Blue Springs Downtown Alive!

City of Pleasant Hill

Downtown Belton Main Street

Downtown Park Hills Association

Kearney Enrichment Council

The Historic Russell Hotel

OATS, Inc.

Russell Hawes
Heritage Circle Donors:

Bridgette Kelch
Christine Johnston
Diane Hannah
Kathy LaPlante
Riley Price
Robert Lewis
Missouri Main Street's
Bicentennial Passport
MMSC's Bicentennial Passport, loaded with events and activities in Missouri's Main Street communities, is on track to be printed and distributed beginning in January. The passport will have over 50 events in more than 30 communities for folks to travel the beautiful state of Missouri during 2021 celebrating the Missouri Bicentennial! We hope your community took advantage of the opportunity to show your community spirit and join with all of us to celebrate Missouri's 200th birthday! MMSC is proud of all of our Main Street communities and want to urge residents and visitors to visit other communities during the Bicentennial. Remember to get your passport stamped at each event you visit and maybe you will win a prize! We would like to hear about your visit to places on the passport. Email us at info@momainstreet.org and tell us about it!
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Missouri Main Street Connection is a statewide, 501c3, not-for-profit organization committed to fostering renewed vitality and sustainability in historic commercial districts across the state of Missouri.