Economic Impact (2025)
- 361 New Business
- 73 Business Expansion
- 834 New Jobs
- 139 Façade Rehabs
- 1,526 Downtown Living Spaces
- 115 New Construction Projects Completed
- 116 Public Improvement Projects Completed
- $78,243,814 Public Dollars Invested
- $130,953,055 Private Dollars Invested
- 87,023 Volunteer Hours
Main Street News
Featured Community
Cleveland
Located in the heart of the Mississippi Delta, Cleveland is a vibrant regional destination where history, culture, education, and entrepreneurship intersect. Home to Delta State University and the GRAMMY Museum Mississippi, Cleveland has earned a reputation as the Delta's College Town and a center for arts, music, and innovation.
At the heart of downtown is the historic Greenstrip, a linear park and walking trail created from a former railroad corridor that once divided the community and now connects it. Stretching through the center of downtown, the Greenstrip serves as a gathering place for residents and visitors alike, linking local businesses, public art, community events, and entertainment venues while honoring Cleveland's railroad heritage.
Surrounding the Greenstrip is a thriving downtown district filled with locally owned shops, restaurants, historic buildings, cultural attractions, and year-round events. From award-winning festivals and outdoor concerts to public art installations and community celebrations, downtown Cleveland offers authentic Delta experiences in a walkable, welcoming setting.
Guided by the Main Street Approach, Cleveland continues to invest in historic preservation, economic vitality, placemaking, and community engagement. By embracing its heritage while pursuing new opportunities for growth, Cleveland has created a downtown that serves as both the cultural heart of the community and a destination for visitors from across the region.
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Our Mission
The Mississippi Main Street Association is the catalyst for the preservation and economic revitalization of Mississippi’s historic downtowns and traditional commercial districts.
The Mississippi Main Street Association provides visionary leadership to Mississippi’s most storied places. We foster economic and community development through strategies that promote community engagement, pride of place, and quality design to achieve long-term economic growth. MMSA empowers Mississippi’s local Main Street leaders to create vibrant places and thriving economies by implementing the Main Street Approach — organization, design, promotion, and economic vitality.
