The Business Nearby

Community Development

4 articles

A lively Main Street with diverse small businesses and people enjoying the revitalized atmosphere, symbolizing community economic growth.
Main Street Revival

Main Street programs drive local business revitalization

In 2025 alone, North Carolina's Main Street and Small Town Main Street districts leveraged over $518 million in investment, a powerful testament to structured local revitalization.

Kendra Baptiste·July 20, 2026
A lively Main Street with people enjoying shops and events, symbolizing successful revitalization and economic growth.
Main Street Revival

What Are Key Performance Indicators for Main Street Revitalization?

A Main Street initiative in the small town of Harmony nearly lost its critical state funding in late 2025.

Eleni Kassian·June 18, 2026
A lively and revitalized small-town main street filled with diverse people enjoying shops and community spaces during golden hour.
Main Street Revival

How do community-led main street revitalization strategies work?

In Texas, researchers surveyed 5,487 residents across 85 diverse communities, from rural towns to large urban centers, to understand what truly drives their preferences for local development projects.

Kendra Baptiste·June 8, 2026
A bustling and revitalized Main Street at dusk, showcasing community engagement and public art, symbolizing successful urban renewal.
Main Street Revival

Sustainable Main Street Revival Hinges on Local Leadership.

Richmond was one of only 16 cities nationwide to receive a prestigious $25,000 Bloomberg Philanthropies grant for public art, triumphing over more than 200 applicants, according to Rva .

Kendra Baptiste·June 5, 2026