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MMSC is Equipping Businesses & Communities
Through These Changing Times
Our hearts go out to those individuals, businesses, and communities that are affected by COVID-19. We want to assure you that we are here as a resource for your local, small businesses and your Main Street organization as we work through the effects COVID-19 has on our community. We have discontinued all travel for MMSC staff and consultants through the end of April and will reevaluate as we keep a close eye on the state and federal guidelines while maneuvering through this new unknown. You are part of an amazing network and we will be stronger together. 

The COVID-19 Resources page on our website is dedicated to resources for Main Street organizations, small businesses, community organizations, etc. with information as it becomes available and as the situation unfolds. If you come across any good resources that we should share, please send them to info@momainstreet.org. 
MMSC Is Looking For Good News!
We know that you are in the midst of COVID-19, but Missouri Main Street Connection knows Missouri communities still have good news to share!

Missouri Main Street Connection is seeking award nominations for the 2020 Annual Downtown Revitalization Conference until May 1, 2020.

Winners will be announced at the Evening of Excellence Awards Ceremony & Dinner on July 30, 2020. The award nominations are an opportunity for YOU to honor the people, projects, and activities that are outstanding achievements in your community.
My Community Matters On Hiatus
During COVID-19
During the COVID-19 pandemic, visits and services to the 10 communities under the My Community Matters grant program are on hold out of safety to community members and Missouri Main Street staff. The Missouri Main Street staff and consultants are working on a plan to engage the stakeholders within the My Community Matters communities during this time of reduced travel. Plans are being developed for engagement via on-line tools and activities that don’t involve people gathering in person. Once the travel restrictions are lifted and it is safe to travel again, in-community services will resume wholeheartedly.
The services that Missouri Main Street Connection offer are now more important than ever. We are offering the Community Empowerment Grant Workshop virtually as a webinar. You are able to view on a tablet, computer, smartphone, or dial in on your phone to listen to the conversation if your internet access is limited. You can submit questions during the webinar or ahead of time by email to Ben@momainstreet.org

What could a 60/40 matching grant do for your historic commercial district? Any Missouri community interested in assistance to establish a Main Street
organization or Downtown Revitalization program should attend this workshop.
Only 7 grant awards will be available in 2020. Don't let this opportunity pass you by. All potential applicants must attend one Community Empowerment Grant Workshop. The grant workshop will explain the Main Street philosophy of revitalization and demonstrate the grant application criteria, materials, and process. You will hear from a Main Street professional from 12 -1PM.

May 7th Webinar | 10AM - 1PM
This workshop is FREE, but RSVP is required.
All materials will be emailed to attendees prior to the webinar beginning.
We want to thank these partners for their investment in Missouri Main Street for the month of March.
City of Lebanon
City of Perryville
Clinton Main Street
Concordia Main Street
Downtown Odessa, Inc.
Independence Square Association
Rockaway Main Street
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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.