In this one-day session, attendees will learn the key components of the Main Street Four-Point Approach. In addition to hearing from MMSC staff, the hosting community’s Main Street committees will share their projects and experiences. The Four Point Overview has two required sessions at different times during the year.

The National Trust for Historic Preservation’s Main Street Four Point Approach^® is a successful model for downtown and neighborhood commercial district revitalization used in thousands of communities, both urban and rural, across the country. Designed for those interested in learning more about Main Street and how the Four-Point Approach works, this introduction session discusses how to structure a local Main Street program, as well as the roles and responsibilities of the board of directors, committees, staff and volunteers

This session provides the attendees the perfect opportunity to see how a successful Michigan Main Street community operates. Attendees will hear from local Main Street manager, volunteers, committee chairs, board members and city officials on how the Main Street program works in their community. Attendees will hear the ups and downs of getting a program started and leave with a true idea of how the program works.

The Michigan Main Street Center @ MSHDA (MMSC) staff provide new Associate Level communities with a review and description of all services offered during the program agreement. Also outlined during orientation are the expectations and requirements from both the community and MMSC.

MMSC staff will come to your community to present an overview presentation, explaining the basics of the Michigan Main Street program. This is required before Associate Level communities can apply to move to the Selected Level of the Michigan Main Street Program.