FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
CARSON CITY, Nev. — The Nevada Governor’s Office of Economic Development’s Main Street program, housed under its Rural Economic and Community Development division, is proud to announce the official Main Street America accreditation of Main Street Gardnerville, Downtown Reno Partnership, and Tonopah Main Street.
The Main Street accreditation recognizes these organizations for having a strong commitment to economic development and community revitalization in Nevada.“Main Street accreditation is an exceptional achievement,” said Shari Davis, director of GOED’s Rural Economic and Community Development division. “It requires demonstrable impact, results, dedication and adherence to best practices to keep an organization successful and strong. We are thrilled that Tonopah and Downtown Reno Partnership are joining Gardnerville in achieving accreditation. All three organizations have worked to create positive change in their communities, and their dedication and success has been recognized on a national level.”
To quality for accredited status, communities must demonstrate a proven track record of achieving outcomes in alignment with the national Main Street Approach and exceptional performance in six areas: broad-based community commitment to revitalization; inclusive leadership and organizational capacity; diversified funding and sustainable program operations; strategy-driven programming; preservation-based economic development; and demonstrated impact and results.
Nevada Main Street has grown to 27 organizations representing 32 communities, both rural and urban. Over $662,000 in grant funds were distributed to 23 projects in 16 communities. Through Main Street and community efforts, 382 full-time jobs, 149 part-time jobs, and 124 new businesses were created in 2024, as well as 66 rehabilitation projects, 10 public improvement projects, and over $11,000,000 in public and private investment.
In addition to the new accreditations, Nevada Main Street is excited to welcome 11 affiliate-level organizations. The affiliate designation recognizes a commitment to creating meaningful improvements to downtown spaces using preservation-based economic development and community revitalization. The 11 new Nevada affiliates are:
- Boulder City
- Henderson
- Eureka
- Fernley
- Goldfield
- Jackson Street
- MidTown Reno
- Hawthorne
- Virginia City
- Wells
- White Pine
In 2024, Main Street America generated $7.65 billion in local reinvestment and helped open over 6,000 businesses, leading to nearly 34,000 new jobs across the nation.
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