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CELEBRATING THE NETWORKthe power of main streetMAIN STREET TRANSFORMS LOCAL ECONOMIESThe cumulative success of the Main Street Approach and Main Street America programs on thelocal level has earned Main Street the reputation as one of the most powerful economic revitalizationtools in the nation. The National Main Street Center conducts research to documentimpact by collecting data on the preservation, revitalization, and economic activities of localMain Street America programs throughout the country.These estimates are based on cumulative statisticsgathered from 1980 to December 31, 2019, forall designated Main Street America communitiesnationwide.CUMULATIVEREINVESTMENT STATISTICSThese estimates are based on statistics gatheredfrom January 1, 2019 to December 31, 2019 for alldesignated Main Street America communitiesnationwide. There were 1,161 programs includedin this report.2019REINVESTMENT STATISTICS$85.43 billionDOLLARS REINVESTED*:$6.45 billion295,348BUILDINGS REHABILITATED10,412672,333NET GAIN IN JOBS32,316150,079NET GAIN IN BUSINESSES6,466Reinvestmentratio: **$30.09:$1* Total reinvestment in physical improvements from public & private sources** The Reinvestment Ratio measures the amount of new investment that occurs, on average, for every dollar a participating community spends to support the operation of its MainStreet program, based on median annual program costs reported to the National Main Street Center by its coordinating programs. This number is not cumulative and representsinvestment and organization budgets from January 1, 2019, to December 31, 2019.14STATE OF MAIN | SPRING 2020
IntroducingArtsQuest was created to help the Bethlehem community recover from the closure of Bethlehem Steel.Community Event and Festival Incubator (CEFIncubator.org) is a knowledge andnetworking platform for local leaders and organizers engaged in revitalizing their communities.CEFIncubator.org is dedicated to spreading best-practices to help develop authenticand sustainable festivals and events geared toward economic development.FOUNDING PARTNERSArtsQuest reaches more than 2 million people annuallywith a combined economic impact to the region of more than$138 million through its flagship event, Musikfest;the Banana Factory Arts Center; and SteelStacks.CEFIncubator.orgRileighs Outdoor Decor is your preferred partnerfor outdoor events and festivals — we provideadvice, design, installations, and logistical help forall your outdoor decorations needs.Visit us May 18-20 at the 2020 Main Street Now Conference in Dallas, Texas to learn how CEFI canhelp you in the economic development, urban revitalization and enrichment of your community.THE POWER OF MAIN STREET15
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Page 7 and 8: Main Streets Are for Everyone.WE BE
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Page 25 and 26: BOYNE CITYMAIN STREETBOYNE CITY, MI
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