 
Main Street Membership Package
(available only to designated Main Street Communities)
Sustainability Services
• Annual Assessment to determine National Accreditation
• Twenty (20) hours of telephone consultation
• One (1) 4-hour on-site staff visit covering the topic area of your choice
• One Day Assessment conducted by MMSA Staff and selected professional consultants
• Constant Contact with the District Director
• See New Town Procedure for suggested services for first three years.
• Resource Team or Multi Day Charrette in the First or Second year of Membership.
Technical Assistance
• Eligible to apply for Technical Assistance Grant ($1,000-$3,000 First 3 years only)
(This could be used for Design or Other Consulting Services)
• Eligible for Main Street Member Rates on a la carte menu of services (Link Here)
Training
• Four (4) Main Street Institutes at Main Street Member Rates
• New Manager Orientation
Educational Resources
• Lending Library
• Monthly Enews
Special Events and Networking
• Eligible for MMSA Annual Awards of Excellence
• Exclusive eligibility for Manager of the Year and the Charles O. Beasley Scholarship Award (Link Here)
• District/Area Manager Meetings
• Annual 4 Point Leadership Summit
Branding and National Affiliation
• Membership to National Trust Main Street Center (1st Year)
• Exclusive rights to Mississippi Main Street Logo/Road Sign Usage
Joint Marketing
• Eligible to participate in joint Main Street marketing promotions
Designated Main Street Communities must be invited to attend MMSA’s Application Workshop and Selection Process. Applications must be recommended by a Selection Committee and approved by the Board of Directors of the Mississippi Main Street Association.(Link to Application Forms, etc.here)
Designated Main Street Communities must sign an annual Memorandum of Agreement (Link Here) follow the 4 Pt Main Street Approach, the Eight guiding principles and complete the 10 point Main Street criteria (National Main Street accreditation) (Links to all Here)
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