Indiana Main Street

Indiana Main Street Previous Slide ◀︎ Next Slide ▶︎ What is Indiana Main Street? Indiana Main Street encourages community-driven revitalization of downtown areas in Indiana cities and towns. Click here to learn more Becoming a Main Street Community Welcome to the Indiana Main Street application process. Click here to learn more Main Street Community Toolkit Resources for Indiana Main Street communities. Click here to learn more Community Directory Map of Indiana Main Street communities. Click here to learn more 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 ET Elkhart Economic Development Corporation - 300 Nibco 46516 Register here June 4 – Main Street 101 Training 4 - 5:30 ET Jackson County Chamber of Commerce - 105 S Chestnut 47274 Register here July 16 – Indiana Main Street 101 11 - 12:30 ET Indiana Government Center South, Harrison Hall, Conference Room 17 - 302 W Washington St., Indianapolis, IN 46204 Register 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 Download as PNG