As Local Main Street programs mature and rise in Missouri Main Street Connection's Accreditation Tier system, they are able to hire an Executive Director and other staff to assist the Board of Directors and Committees implement action items and take on new projects. The staff put in countless hours to ensure that the organization's goals are prioritized including preserving historic buildings, programming to celebrate their rich and sometimes complex history, and supporting entrepreneurs and small business owners. Though there is a lot of work to be done in their jobs, Executive Directors and their staff also have fun when they can. They have cherished memories they have made together and with their community at events or on projects.
Local program staff work with and are supported by their partnership with Missouri Main Street Connection (MMSC) which hosts trainings, connections, and grants when available. Be a partner with MMSC through Heritage Circle to support MMSC in providing educational opportunities and resources made possible in part by generous donors.
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Main Street Staff's Memories of Success |
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"Main Street is more than an organization doing things downtown. Main Street is a friend of downtown. We are champions, advocates, and protectors who work to support business owners, property owners, residents, and the community as a whole. Thankfully, our jobs at Main Street Chillicothe also include fun like drink breaks, concerts, and parades. When Pam and I have worked hard side by side on a project for weeks or months and finally see it completed, there is shared pride ... and sometimes hugs. 😂🤩🥰"
Tomie Walker, Executive Director of Main Street Chillicothe
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"In February, Downtown Joplin Alliance held our fifth Paris Week at the Empire Market. This event was started in 2019 by Lori and I and we have attended since its inception. Our vendors and customers love the French-themed market, the creperie, and dressing up in berets and more. The whole team attends and it's a great day to reconnect with our market community, build community through (French) food, and have a fun time with each other."
Ivy Hagedorn, Programming & Marketing Director for Downtown Joplin Alliance
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The Approach That Makes the Difference |
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Missouri Main Street Connection empowers communities through the Main Street Approachâ„¢ which was developed by the National Trust for Historic Preservation and Main Street America. By using preservation-based economic development, downtown districts in Missouri are thriving and making an impact on their community.
Local Staff receive special opportunities to network and grow professionally through technical services they can request, such as a staff retreat, and a biennial Director's Retreat.
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You are invited to support Heritage Circle through a monetary donation. Your donation will have a lasting impact in the creation of memories in your community and many others. Your donation supports communities across Missouri and celebrates 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 Missouri Main Street Connection today by clicking on one of the buttons below.
As a gift of appreciation, you may receive an exclusively designed lapel pin, handmade ceramic mug, or other gifts that show our gratitude and your support in preserving your community.
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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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Appreciation gifts include a Heritage Circle pin, handcrafted mug, bookmarks featuring Missouri Main Street communities, and more. |
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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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