From the NMMS eNewsletter September 2011 By Stephanie Redman Volunteers are the backbone of MainStreet, but volunteerism has changed significantly. Thirty years ago, there were more stay-at-home parents who could volunteer regularly. People volunteered out of a sense of duty, and working by committee was the norm. The nonprofit sector…
From the NMMS eNewsletter May 2011 By Stephanie Redman Good visibility and strong credibility for local MainStreet organizations are essential to attracting and retaining funding, community support, and volunteers. That is especially true during these tougher economic times when many are making hard choices about where to give or to…
From the NMMS eNewsletter April 2011 At NMMS, we are often asked by communities how they can fund façade improvements. Here are some ideas for your Design Committee on strategies used by other MainStreet towns around the state. Community Development Block Grants (CDBG) Funds MainStreet projects in both Downtown…
