Main Street Programs & Small Business Saturday

The Main Street program is an initiative designed to revitalize and support local businesses while enhancing the overall community experience. These programs have become vital to the economic and social fabric of Frederick County communities, offering a wide array of benefits.

One of the primary goals of the Main Street programs is to boost local economies. By providing access to resources and support to small businesses, these programs encourage and promote entrepreneurship while also creating jobs and careers. The additional focus on local shopping fosters a sense of community investment and loyalty, ensuring that more money circulates within the local economy. This economic revitalization is essential for sustaining the unique character of a community. 

In addition to supporting, and encouraging the growth of, small businesses, Main Street programs offer other benefits, like community development (events, festivals, etc.); historic preservation of landmarks and buildings; improved public spaces (walking/biking lanes, parks, etc); support for local arts and culture; collaboration among local government, businesses, and community organizations; and marketing and promotion for the benefit of all parties. 

In celebration of Small Business Saturday on November 30th, become familiar with, and support, the small businesses within the following the Main Street programs in Frederick County, MD: 

To learn more about the features and benefits of Main Street programs; visit Main Street America and Main Street Maryland.  

Jessica Mills