The Michigan Main Street (MMS) Program supports downtowns and traditional commercial neighborhood districts by promoting and implementing the Main Street Four-Point Approach® in communities across the state. This approach helps build partnerships and collaboration among stakeholders and encourages historic preservation. It promotes environmentally-sustainable redevelopment, integrates communities' cultural assets and fosters entrepreneurial development and downtown living.

Michigan Main Street communities are designated through a competitive application process that makes them eligible for technical assistance services provided by the state through the MMSC. Today, the MMS program has 16 active Selected and Master Level communities, each of which has adopted the Main Street Four-Point Approach®. 21 additional communities are now participating in the program's Associate Level, learning the fundamentals of the Main Street Four-Point Approach®.

If you are interested in additional information on the Michigan Main Street program, including how to apply for the program or to have staff speak with your community, please call 517-241-1737 or email info@michiganmainstreetcenter.org

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