The Affiliate Main Street Program is the top level of the Ohio Main Street Program. Member communities operate fully on the principles of the Main Street Approach™.
Requirements to Participate
- Participate as an Aspiring Main Street Program for at least 1 year.
- Complete a DART Assessment of the downtown.
- Full-time staff member(s).
- Board of Directors
- Submission of monthly reporting on economic activity in the downtown.
- Required attendance at Revitalization Series Workshops, quarterly Directors Roundtable events, and the Heritage Ohio Annual Conference.
- Annual fee of $4,500
Benefits for Affiliate Members
- Access to Ohio Main Street Program grants
- Access to the Main Street America & Heritage Ohio Resource Libraries
- Professional quarterly training opportunities for staff
- Use of Main Street America branding
- 50% Discount on technical services provided by Heritage Ohio
- Unlimited registrations for Revitalization Series Workshops
- Two free standard registrations to the Heritage Ohio Annual Conference
- One free early bird registration to the Main Street Now Conference
Compare Benefits of the Ohio Main Street Program (LINK: Comparison Chart)
Accredited Main Streets
For programs passing their annual Progress Visit, they are eligible to be elevated to an Accredited Main Street Program. Accredited programs receive an additional discount of $1,000 off their annual fee as an Affiliate Main Street Program. In addition, they receive priority funding on all grants provided through the Ohio Main Street Program.
To learn more about how to become an Affiliate Main Street Program, visit the Application Process page.