Main Street Program

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Wisconsin Main Street Program

The Wisconsin Main Street Program is a comprehensive revitalization program designed to promote the historic and economic redevelopment of traditional business districts in Wisconsin. Each year, the Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation selects communities to join the program. These communities receive technical support and training needed to restore their Main Streets to centers of community activity and commerce.

Main Street Program Benefits

Investment:

  • $125,000 investment from the state of Wisconsin in on-site visits, training and technical assistance
  • More than 80-day presence of staff and consultants
  • Annual investment of approximately $5,000 in each Main Street community after start-up phase for quarterly assistance

Services

  • Five years of technical assistance including but not limited to on-site small business consultations, historic preservation and program manager training

 

Main Street Annual Reports

More reports are available. Please contact us for more information.

Main Street News

Press release: CDDC/Columbus Main Street purchases the Whitney
Spring/Summer 2011, Main Street News
Winter 2011, Main Street News
Fall 2010, Main Street News

Contact us

Jim Engle, Manager
608-267-0766 James.Engle@wedc.org

Catherine Dunlap, Downtown Revitalization Specialist
608-267-3855 Catherine.Dunlap@wedc.org

Joe Lawniczak, Design Specialist
608-267-0765 Joseph.Lawniczak@wedc.org

J.D. Milburn, Small Business Specialist
608-267-2252 John.Milburn@wedc.org

Click here for other Wisconsin Main Street contacts throughout the state.

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