Update Presented to City Council: Main Street Momentum in Action
Update Presented to City Council: Main Street Momentum in Action
On May 6, 2025, the Nevada MO Main Street Alliance provided a formal update to the City Council, highlighting the progress we’ve made—and where we’re headed next.
Launched through a city-funded Community Empowerment Grant, the Alliance has spent the past several months building structure, securing resources, and laying the groundwork for long-term revitalization of downtown Nevada. We follow the nationally recognized Missouri Main Street process, which emphasizes design, promotion, organization, and economic vitality.
You can view the full report we shared with the council below—but here are a few highlights:
What We’ve Been Working On
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Formed as a 501(c)(3) nonprofit and established consistent board operations
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Launched a new website with a downtown calendar, business directory, and blog
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Hosted a two-day consulting visit funded by Missouri Main Street and USDA
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Built a positive social media presence to spotlight downtown activity
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Created a building inventory to promote available properties
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Completed training in placemaking, storytelling, and fundraising
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Started monthly Coffee Connections and regular update meetings
What’s Next
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Small Town Business Days this weekend (May 9–10)
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Launching a Beautification Fund for design projects like caboose restoration and improved public seating
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Beginning fundraising and project planning for a downtown historic district
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Creating materials to support business recruitment and visibility
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Collaborating with city, county, tourism, and museum partners to support shared goals
We are grateful to the City of Nevada for its support and excited for what’s ahead. If you’d like to stay in the loop, be sure to visit our homepage or sign up for our upcoming newsletter.
Download the full report here Report
