2. Vibrant downtowns retain and create jobs = stronger tax base Main Street is a good incubator for small businesses The traditional commercial district is an ideal location for independent businesses Many Main Street districts become tourist attractions Main Street is a symbol of economic health, local quality of life, pride and community history

3. National Trust for Historic Preservation Main Street Center $25.76 to $1 Average dollars generated for every dollar spent on local Main Street program

4. New Businesses Opened in Downtown Districts: 20

5. Net New Full-Time Equivalent Downtown Jobs: 48

6. New Businesses Opened in Downtown Districts: 20 Net New Full-Time Equivalent Downtown Jobs: 48 Public and Private Reinvestment Downtown: $16,392,261

7. New Businesses Opened in Downtown Districts: 20 Net New Full-Time Equivalent Downtown Jobs: 48 Public and Private Reinvestment Dollars Spent Downtown: $16,392,261 Volunteer Hours Donated: 9,670 = $164,390

8. New Businesses Opened in Downtown Districts: 99

9. Net New Full-Time Equivalent Jobs: 376

10. New Businesses Opened in Downtown Districts: 99 Net New Full-Time Equivalent Jobs: 376 Public and Private Reinvestment Dollars Spent Downtown Exceeds: $145 Million

11. New Businesses Opened in Downtown Districts: 99 Net New Full-Time Equivalent Jobs: 376 Public and Private Reinvestment Dollars Spent Downtown Exceeds: $145 Million Volunteer Hours: 40,193 = >$680,000