We've just debuted three new free courses in the Main Street America Academy—Foundations: The Main Street Approach, Introduction to Conflict Resolution, and Managing Professional Relationships. Take your leadership skills to the next level with these invaluable building blocks.
Deepen your knowledge, bring your vision to life, and expand your impact with our latest Main Street America Academy course. Whether you’re navigating your first grant or hosting a community event, the Local Main Street Leader Launching module is designed to support your growth without burning out.
Generously sponsored by U.S. Bank, this live, three-week course centers the real challenges of entrepreneurs and equips Main Street leaders with invaluable insights and practical tools to respond. Register today!
Oregon City, Oregon. Photo by Adam Wickham.
Learn best practices and real-world insights to develop sustainable revitalization strategies, plus get your community’s latest market data—a $750 value—at the 2025 Community Transformation Workshop, in Columbia and Hartsville, South Carolina, October 13-15. Registration closes on September 29. Space is limited. Don't wait!
From interactive self-paced courses and immersive in-person workshops, the Academy offers practical, engaging, and flexible learning experiences designed to help you grow your impact, sharpen your skills, and lead with confidence. We invite you to join us as we embark on this bold new chapter—start exploring the Academy today!
Join us for encore presentations of attendee-favorite sessions from the 2025 Main Street Now Conference, offering fresh perspectives on the topics that matter most to Main Street leaders.
From honing foundational best practices and approaches to diving into the latest trends and techniques, the Main Street America Academy's suite of summer learning opportunities has something for everyone.
The future of Main Street learning is almost here, and it starts with a bold new chapter. Coming in July 2025, the Main Street America Academy will provide practical, engaging, and flexible educational experiences designed for local leaders and practitioners.
Associate Research Analyst Aoife Harte shares her experience attending the 2024 Community Transformation Workshop.
Last year, we announced upcoming changes to the Main Street America Institute. We are excited to provide an update on those changes and a sneak peek at what you can expect in the future.
