• Vibrant downtowns retain and create jobs = stronger tax base

• Main Street is a good incubator for small businesses

• The traditional commercial district is an ideal location for independent businesses

• Many Main Street districts become tourist attractions

• Main Street is a symbol of economic health, local quality of life, pride and community history

• National Trust for Historic Preservation Main Street Center

• $25.76 to $1• Average dollars generated for every

dollar spent on local Main Street program

• New Businesses Opened in Downtown Districts: 20

• New Businesses Opened in Downtown Districts: 20

• Net New Full-Time Equivalent Downtown Jobs: 48

• New Businesses Opened in Downtown Districts: 20

• Net New Full-Time Equivalent Downtown Jobs: 48

• Public and Private Reinvestment Downtown: $16,392,261

• New Businesses Opened in Downtown Districts: 20

• Net New Full-Time Equivalent Downtown Jobs: 48

• Public and Private Reinvestment Dollars Spent Downtown: $16,392,261

• Volunteer Hours Donated: 9,670 = $164,390

• New Businesses Opened in Downtown Districts: 99

• New Businesses Opened in Downtown Districts: 99

• Net New Full-Time Equivalent Jobs: 376

• New Businesses Opened in Downtown Districts: 99

• Net New Full-Time Equivalent Jobs: 376

• Public and Private Reinvestment Dollars Spent Downtown Exceeds: $145 Million

• New Businesses Opened in Downtown Districts: 99

• Net New Full-Time Equivalent Jobs: 376• Public and Private Reinvestment Dollars

Spent Downtown Exceeds: $145 Million

• Volunteer Hours: 40,193 = >$680,000