New Michigan Main Street web site designed to jump-start economic growth for communities

In an effort to jump-start economic growth in communities across Michigan, a new web resource is available to put communities in touch with ideas, support, funding, social media and dozens of organizations.

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Vibrant downtowns surrounded by walkable, safe neighborhoods attract new residents and businesses, promote investment, and jump-start economic growth. To achieve this, the Michigan State Housing Development Authority Thursday launched a new resource for communities to tap into information that will help make their downtowns vital economic centers. The Michigan Main Street Center, a part of the Specialized Technical Assistance and Revitalization Strategy Division at MSHDA, unveiled the new Michigan Main Street Center @ MSHDA Web site. "Our goal is to help communities in the revitalization of their historic downtowns and traditional neighborhood commercial districts," said STARS Director Joe Borgstrom. "The Web site provides detailed information on the programs we provide, highlights the efforts and events of our Main Street communities, provides news and updates of our activities and numerous links to our and our partners Web sites and social media efforts like blogs, Facebook, LinkedIn and Twitter."

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