About Main Street America Institute


Welcome to the Main Street America Institute, the National Main Street Center’s targeted professional development training program aimed to equip downtown and commercial district leaders with the tools and skills needed to lead results-oriented and preservation-based community revitalization organizations.

 

The professional field of downtown and commercial district management requires a very distinct set of skills and expertise. Today’s professionals must be subject matter experts, with skills and knowledge directly relevant to the multitude of challenges confronting 21st century commercial districts. They must also be outstanding leaders, with the ability to engage their community, build consensus among diverse stakeholders, and manage complex revitalization projects.

 

The Main Street America Institute (MSAI) supports professionals in realizing these roles through a comprehensive set of learning opportunities that provide the tools and strategies needed to lead results-oriented revitalization efforts.


Via this online platform, participants can:

  • Purchase and register for online and in-person courses
  • Participate in all online course content
  • Complete certificates and the Main Street America Revitalization Professional Credential
  • Engage and interact with other commercial district management professionals across the country

Main Street America members: make sure to take advantage of member discounts on courses. Check-out the Member Discount page  for information.

For more information about the Main Street America Institute program, please visit mainstreet.org/msai or email us at msai@savingplaces.org

Welcome to the Main Street America Institute, the National Main Street Center’s targeted professional development training program aimed to equip downtown and commercial district leaders with the tools and skills needed to lead results-oriented and preservation-based community revitalization organizations.

 

The professional field of downtown and commercial district management requires a very distinct set of skills and expertise. Today’s professionals must be subject matter experts, with skills and knowledge directly relevant to the multitude of challenges confronting 21st century commercial districts. They must also be outstanding leaders, with the ability to engage their community, build consensus among diverse stakeholders, and manage complex revitalization projects.

 

The Main Street America Institute (MSAI) supports professionals in realizing these roles through a comprehensive set of learning opportunities that provide the tools and strategies needed to lead results-oriented revitalization efforts.


Via this online platform, participants can:

  • Purchase and register for online and in-person courses
  • Participate in all online course content
  • Complete certificates and the Main Street America Revitalization Professional Credential
  • Engage and interact with other commercial district management professionals across the country

Main Street America members: make sure to take advantage of member discounts on courses. Check-out the Member Discount page  for information.

For more information about the Main Street America Institute program, please visit mainstreet.org/msai or email us at msai@savingplaces.org