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Considering Main Street?
- Main Street Application - PDF DOC
- Application deadline is now rolling for accepting new communities into Minnesota Main Street.
Considering applying? Call Emily Northey, Main Street Coordinator, to start the process at (651) 262-8770.
A maximum of four communities will be accepted in 2012. - Considering Main Street handbook – Not sure if the Main Street Approach is the right method for revitalizing your commercial district? Download this free handbook by clicking the link above for more information about starting a Main Street program in your community.
- Associate Membership in Minnesota Main Street is tailored for communities who want to learn more about this commercial district revitalization approach but isn’t ready to become a Designated Main Street Program. Any community in Minnesota may become an Associate Member by filling out this short registration form and paying annual dues. Full list of communities
You may also download our free Considering Main Street handbook or signup to receive email updates. You will be able to learn more about the Main Street Approach, the benefits of becoming a Main Street community, and the nuts and bolts of forming and operating a Main Street organization.
Minnesota Main Street Benefits
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Designated Main Street Communities |
Associate Member Communities |
Non-members |
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| Training Admission |
Free |
Discounted |
Full-price |
| Access to E-News |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
| Annual Cost |
$2,000 |
$200 |
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| Consultation services with Minnesota Main Street staff |
Yes |
Limited |
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| Access to state Email List Serve |
Yes |
Yes |
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| Access to electronic library and white papers through Members Site |
Yes |
Yes |
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| Access to books and other printed materials in Main Street lending library |
Yes |
Yes |
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| $6,400 in technical assistance services annually |
Yes |
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| Use of Main Street Name |
Yes |
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| Monthly Manager Only Conference Calls/Webinars |
Yes |
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| Annual program evaluation |
Yes |
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| Invitation to sit on Steering Committee |
Yes |
Examples of possible Main Street technical assistance for Designated Main Street Programs include:
- Market research and development of market position statements
- Committee training and work planning sessions
- Social media training and website development
- Local housing studies
- Design services
- Legal advising for starting and managing nonprofit organizations
- Fundraising assistance
- Historic preservation planning, National Register nominations and façade restoration renderings
- Promotion, public relations and advertising
- Special event management training
- Business recruitment and business development
- Property development
- Signage and system design
- Comprehensive city plans, zoning codes, and other ordinances
- Urban design and planning
- Transportation planning
