Spotlight Overview:
Baltimore Main Streets is an initiative dedicated to uplifting local businesses and strengthening commercial districts across Baltimore City. By partnering with nine designated neighborhood Main Street districts, the program fosters economic growth, beautifies business corridors, and promotes inclusive community engagement with a focus on economic vitality, design, promotion, and organization.
Core Deliverables / Things They Deliver to Market:
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Customized business development support for small and minority-owned enterprises within Main Street districts.
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Corridor design and beautification assistance, including storefront façade improvements, streetscape enhancements and public art activations.
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Promotional campaigns and marketing events to spotlight neighborhood business districts, drive foot traffic and engage residents.
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Organizational capacity-building for neighborhood associations and business improvement entities, helping them coordinate and sustain revitalization efforts.