Community Development
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Regions See New Businesses & Innovation Initiatives
Local economies are seeing a visible boom in new business openings, alongside strategic workforce and innovation initiatives.
5 New Businesses to Explore in Our Community This Year
In Georgetown, Texas, a massive corporate land grab is reshaping the community.
Main Street's Uneven Evolution: Rural-Urban Divide
In May 2026, the overall Rural Mainstreet Index (RMI) dropped to 45.
Historic Main Street buildings drive community and economic vitality
In Goliad, Texas, over 1,600 volunteer hours in 2025 translated into more than $55,000 in economic value, a powerful engine behind historic Main Street revitalization.
What are Main Street America Accreditation Program benefits for communities?
From 1985 to 2012, Kansas communities participating in the Main Street America program generated over $600 million in redevelopment, opening 3,800 new businesses and creating 8,600 jobs, according to
Localized support can empower underrepresented entrepreneurs
In 2020, Illinois poured roughly $3 billion into infrastructure grants through its Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity.