Main Street America is a program of the National Main Street Center in Chicago, Illinois. Through economic development and the preservation of history, they aim to bring communities closer together. Baker City Downtown is an Affiliate with Main Street America. BCD is also at the Affiliated level of the Oregon Main Street Network, an MSA coordinating program.
“Oregon Main Street is here to help communities wherever they are in their downtown revitalization efforts. We provide support to organizations who are ready to roll-up their sleeves; develop a vision for how they want their downtown to look, feel, and function; and then attract the people and financial resources to bring about the change they want to see happen.”
ECONOMIC VITALITY - focuses on capital, incentives, and other economic and financial tools to assist new and existing businesses, catalyze property development, and create a supportive environment for entrepreneurs and innovators that drive local economies.
DESIGN - supports a community’s transformation by enhancing the physical and visual assets that set the commercial district apart.
PROMOTION - positions the downtown or commercial district as the center of the community and hub of economic activity, while creating a positive image that showcases a community’s unique characteristics.
ORGANIZATION - involves creating a strong foundation for a sustainable revitalization effort, including cultivating partnerships, community involvement, and resources for the district.
From the Main Street America website.
