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FOCUSING THE WORK OF MAIN STREET THROUGH TRANSFORMATION STRATEGIES |
Transformation Strategies came out of the Main Street Refresh that the National Main Street Center did in 2015 and are now being integrated into their new accreditation standards, which will be rolling out in the near future. The accreditation standards are a measure of a local Main Street program’s work and impact in their downtown district. This assessment determines whether a local program receives the accredited designation.
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DOWNTOWN STRONG GRANT OCTOBER UPDATE |
Missouri Main Street Connection and our team of Downtown Strong consultants began onsite visits in communities across Missouri. After a busy month with coordinating calls and Zoom meetings, consultants are now having on-site visits where they can gather more information about the business and organizations they will be working with.
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Through 2021, Missouri Main Street Connection (MMSC) has been working with our St. Louis Main Streets districts to educate them on the Main Street Approach™, establish their Board and committees, and prioritize the goals for their districts to succeed.
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USING PHOTOGRAPHY TO DOCUMENT MAIN STREET REVITALIZATION |
Photography is one of the greatest tools a Main Street program can use in continuing their great work. Words often associated with photography are preservation, documentation, evidence, proof, and memories. These words coalesce what distinguishes Main Street from other groups and non-profits; that is its focus and dedication on preserving the historic character of downtowns as the heart of the community through its central location and hub for entrepreneurs, businesses, events, and more. It is this historic character that draws people in through a sense of living and visiting a unique place.
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THE 'DOCTOR IS IN' FIRST CONSULTATION |
The Historic Preservation Committee had its first “Doctor Is In” consultation in September with Julie McBride, owner of Wyoming Street Wine Stop in Pleasant Hill, MO. Wyoming Street Wine Stop serves a variety of food and wines from all around the world making it truly a destination business for Pleasant Hill. Julie, along with her husband Robert, look to provide an experience for the residents of Pleasant Hill and draw in bikers from the nearby Katy Trail.
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Quarterly Workshop: The Comeback!
Join us for The Comeback! Missouri Main Street Connection's Fall Quarterly Workshop on Friday, November 12, 2021, from 9:00 AM - 4:30 PM.
This all-day training will take place in Warrensburg, MO. Take this great opportunity to learn about the challenges of leading during a pandemic, volunteer recruiting, retaining, and rewarding; creating a harmonious dynamic among the board, committees, and staff; and fundraising and development.
Missouri Main Street Connection is following all current CDC guidelines for vaccinated and non-vaccinated individuals to ensure a safe learning environment at our Quarterly Workshop.
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Capitol Day 2022!
Missouri Main Street Connection (MMSC) invites you to join us on January 25 2022 in Jefferson City to promote Main Street to your legislator. This is your opportunity to support the work MMSC does to assist your downtown!
As a constituent, legislators want to hear your concerns and what is working in your community. Letting them know about the impact MMSC has had on your district is the best way to support us as we continue to work and provide services to communities and districts in Missouri.
If you are a director at a local Main Street program encourage a board member or city official to come with you and join us in Jefferson City. All MMSC programs are strongly encouraged to come to Jefferson City on January 25, 2022 to support MMSC on Capitol Day by visiting your legislator in person. The more people that participate in Capitol Day, the more legislators are able to see the impact Main Street has had on Missouri. More details will be announced soon to help you communicate with your legislator before your visit.
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Main Street Opportunities |
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Bicentennial Passport Submissions |
Click the link below for more details about the Missouri Main Street Bicentennial Passport, its prizes, and how to submit your passport for entry into the drawing. |
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I Spy Great Works is your way to nominate a volunteer for MMSC 2022 Conference. Submissions are to be submitted on our website after being nominated to the the local Main Street Board. |
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Main Street Resource Library |
Ensure you are a Missouri Main Street investor to gain access to our Main Street Resource Library that hosts documents covering all areas of the Main Street Approach™.
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Main Street 101 is a free online training series that provides flexible training on the Main Street Approach™ for new board members, volunteers, staff, and city officials. This tool includes 40-45 minute long modules that can be used for volunteer development, committee training, and leadership development. The training series includes various resources and guides to help a Main Street program with further committee development. |
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Congratulations To Those Certified In October!
Brett Hoch & Phil Morgan
Downtown Washington Inc.
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This project has been funded in part by a grant from the Kemper Fund for Kansas and Missouri of the National Trust for Historic Preservation, USDA Rural Development, and Karen Bode Baxter. |
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You are invited to support Heritage Circle through a monetary donation. Your donation will have a lasting impact through the preservation of the heart of your community and many others. Your donation supports communities across Missouri and cultivates places for people to come together and embrace the importance of community culture, the value of local history, and embraces traditions that make each community irreplaceable.
Your donation can be made monthly or annually in whatever amount you choose. Please choose the frequency of your donation to MMSC today by clicking on one of the buttons below. You will receive a lapel pin designed exclusively for Heritage Circle members indicating your support for Missouri communities.
As a gift of appreciation, you may receive a lapel pin, handmade ceramic mug, or other gifts that show our gratitude and your support in preserving your community.
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Select Frequency Of Donation |
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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. |
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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.
Missouri Main Street Connection is an equal opportunity organization.
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