(Branson, MO) – Missouri Main Street Connection Inc, (MMSC) hosted Main Street Capitol Day in Jefferson City on January 28, 2025. Over 15 Main Street communities, from across the state, gathered in Jefferson City for
this annual visit with Missouri legislators. Local Main Street staff and stakeholders from Brookfield, Cape Girardeau, Chillicothe, Clinton, Fayette, Independence, Jackson, Joplin, Lebanon, Liberty, Marceline, Maryville, Sedalia, Sikeston, Warrensburg, and Washington participated in handing out educational information on the impact of the Missouri Main Street network and sharing local impacts with their legislators during scheduled meetings.
The Main Street programs highlighted their successful efforts in downtown revitalization, economic development, and small business creation in their historic commercial districts through implementing the Main Street Approach™ with assistance from MMSC. Main Street communities, guided by MMSC, create strong, locally-based economies that are the perfect ecosystem to successfully open a business and enhance the statewide economy as well.
By utilizing these preservation-based economic development principles, local Main Street organizations create sustainable, long-term economic success that resulted in $84.8 million of private and public investments, the creation of 83 net new businesses, and the development of 345 net new jobs in Main Street districts as of the end of third quarter of 2024.
State Director, Gayla Roten noted, “Local Main Street organizations work diligently to support their local small businesses and create a positive influence on their community, establishing an environment for increased investment and economic growth. Missouri Main Street communities are making great strides in revitalizing their historic districts and we were excited to share that work with legislators during Main Street Capitol Day.”
About Missouri Main Street Connection:
Missouri Main Street Connection is a statewide program currently providing services and training to over 130 communities across the state. MMSC offers education and mentoring in downtown revitalization strategies using the Main Street Approach™ as developed by the National Trust for Historic Preservation. The approach is a comprehensive methodology addressing all components of revitalization including organization, design, economic vitality, and promotions, all within the context of historic preservation.
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