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As the state coordinator for Michigan, we providetraining at all levels to our Main Street programs. Theinformation that I received from the webinars andworkshops have been valuable in helping us updateour training materials. Working with the NationalMain Street Center to help define what the CommunityTransformation process looks like has really helpedmove Michigan communities forward with their strategy,defining the strategy, and aligning their work.”The Leadership Development Workshop taught memany lessons, but the one that I apply most often isletting go of things. I am now more willing to delegateand accept what comes from delegating, even if it isnot what I would have done, or how I would have doneit. There are many people in Two Rivers who want todo great work for Two Rivers Main Street. I just need tostay out of their way and allow them to do it.”ROGER RUSSOVE, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR,TWO RIVERS MAIN STREETTwo Rivers, WisconsinLAURA KRIZOV, COORDINATOR, MICHIGAN MAIN STREETWe all face competing priorities as we allocate time,funds, and expertise. The ability to frame outcomes asmeasurable results is an invaluable tool for makingsure the plan matches the goal. The Main StreetAmerica Institute coursework specifically meets theneed for defined outcomes across the four pointsand taught me how to quantify the impact of economicdevelopment work in a Main Street setting andbeyond.THONDRA LANESE, BUSINESS NAVIGATOR,ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT DIVISIONSt. Lucie County, FloridaThroughout my more than 20 years as a Main StreetDirector, I have taken many educational courses toimprove my skills and capability to implement theFour Point Approach. The Main Street America Institutetook everything to a higher level quickly, givingme a “Master’s” in Main Street Execution and Leadership!The Economic Vitality tracks gave me insight toachieve a 0% vacancy rate in my district. The contentand study materials broadened my viewpoints andskill set. I could confidently lead property owners andnew business owners to lease and develop a thrivingbusiness district!”JULIE WAGNER, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR,HARRODSBURG FIRST DOWNTOWN DEVELOPMENTHarrodsburg, KentuckyThe MSAI training and certification program helped me learn how to approach things holistically. No matterwhat I’m doing, I now instinctively approach my work with an understanding of how the pieces should and couldcome together. This ability to always have the bigger picture in mind makes tackling each task, each problem,and each project easier and more worthwhile. The leadership development coursework gave me an opportunityto really focus on figuring out my leadership style and how to take full advantage of it. I was able to dedicatetime and energy to identifying my weaker areas, and the training helped me find solutions and strategies forbecoming better. I use these strategies during every interaction with my staff and co-workers. And I spend a lotmore time just thinking about how I should be leading versus how I am leading. The flexibility and comprehensivenessof the MSARP coursework is ideal for any professional wanting to take their skills and knowledgebase to the next level.”NIKKI MARTIN, EVENT MANAGER, SANDLER CENTER FOR THE PERFORMING ARTS44STATE OF MAIN | SPRING 2020
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Page 3 and 4: table of contentsspring 20203 Presi
Page 5 and 6: president’s notePATRICE FREYPATRI
Page 7 and 8: Main Streets Are for Everyone.WE BE
Page 9 and 10: BannersANNE T. AND ROBERT M. BASS F
Page 11 and 12: MembershipBenefitsThe PointAccess t
Page 13 and 14: Music for Your Main StreetWireless.
Page 15 and 16: 4 MELVIN THOMPSONExecutive Director
Page 17 and 18: IntroducingArtsQuest was created to
Page 19 and 20: ALBERTA MAIN STREETPORTLAND, OREGON
Page 21 and 22: WATCH: View the story of how Wausau
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Page 25 and 26: BOYNE CITYMAIN STREETBOYNE CITY, MI
Page 27 and 28: THE 1772 FOUNDATIONPreserving Ameri
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Page 35 and 36: In 2019, MSA supported the relaunch
Page 37 and 38: Whether you’re interested inhosti
Page 39 and 40: With decades of combined experience
Page 41 and 42: CASA BELVEDEREStaten Island, New Yo
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