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Indiana Main Street
What is Indiana Main Street?
Indiana Main Street encourages community-driven revitalization of downtown areas in Indiana cities and towns.
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Becoming a Main Street Community
Welcome to the Indiana Main Street application process.
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Main Street Community Toolkit
Resources for Indiana Main Street communities.
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Community Directory
Map of Indiana Main Street communities.
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In 2005, the IMS Program transitioned to the Indiana Office of Community and Rural Affairs, where it is currently managed. IMS provides access to information, help getting focused, and community support and guidance to individuals and organizations interested in downtown revitalization. It also serves as a general clearinghouse for the latest tools and techniques in downtown development. General information, project development assistance information, and other resource materials are also available. The state program is a partner, but true revitalization success is built squarely on local commitment, initiative and follow-through.
2026 Main Street 101 Training
May 21 – Main Street 101 Training
4 - 5:30 p.m. ET
Elkhart Economic Development Corporation - 300 Nibco Pkwy, Elkhart, IN 46516
here
June 4 – Main Street 101 Training
4 - 5:30 p.m. ET
Jackson County Chamber of Commerce - 105 S Chestnut St, Seymour, IN 47274
here
July 16 – Indiana Main Street 101
11 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. ET
Indiana Government Center South, Harrison Hall, Conference Room 17 - 302 W Washington St., Indianapolis, IN 46204
here
Attendance at a Main Street 101 is required to apply for OCRA's Downtown Affiliate Network in the 2026-2027 application cycle.
The Indiana Main Street program's support of its designated local IMS programs has resulted in significant investment and economic growth from the bottom up in Main Street districts. Since 1985, Indiana Main Street communities have achieved:
6,104 NET new & expanded businesses;
37,282 NET full and part-time jobs;
$4,042,288,400 in private reinvestment;
$2,466,792,960 in public reinvestment;
11,281 building improvements;
9,292 New construction; and
4,084 Public Improvement projects
2025 Indiana Main Street Year In Review
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