Program Guidelines
Wyoming Main Street is dedicated to providing Wyoming communities with the opportunities to strengthen local pride and revitalize historic downtown districts by utilizing the Main Street Four-Point Approach®.
In order to achieve this goal, the statewide coordinating program acts as a partner to communities by providing at no charge training, information, research, referral services, and technical assistance to communities throughout the state. Main Street success is built mainly through local commitment, initiative and follow-through.
If you would like us to present before elected officials or chambers of commerce in your community, contact us.
Options for General Assistance
For any individual or organization interested in revitalization, Wyoming Main Street provides:
Access to Information
Wyoming Main Street has an extensive lending library and resource files. Wyoming Main Street staff can also research our statewide and national resource network for information.
Help Getting Focused
Wyoming Main Street staff are trained facilitators, and can help get your revitalization organization or effort focused through strategic and work planning sessions.
Community Support
Wyoming Main Street offers local programs unlimited phone and e-mail consultations to provide information, guidance and support.
Wyoming Main Street Program Track System
Some Wyoming commercial districts actively pursue the prestigious designation of a Certified Wyoming Main Street Program. A Certified Main Street Program must meet stringent criteria set forth by Wyoming Main Street as well as complete an application and pass an on-site assessment conducted by the state program.
However, Wyoming Main Street recognizes the wide diversity of communities throughout the state. Not every city, town or neighborhood engaged in revitalization is ready to pursue full Main Street certification.
In order to minimize local costs, effectively reach the entire spectrum of communities, and efficiently distribute technical assistance and resources, Wyoming Main Street offers two tracks of connection with the State program:
- Main Street® Certified: Download the application
- WYMS Affiliate Downtown: Download the application
Each track offers differing levels of support and assistance from the State program, according to the varied resources and needs of each individual community. The two tracks are described in the full Program Guidelines.
Time Limitations and Program Notes
In order to encourage a vigorous, ongoing process of community revitalization, Wyoming Main Street encourages Affiliate Downtown communities that possess adequate resources to actively work toward attaining Main Street® Certified status. Track status is re-evaluated by Wyoming Main Street during Annual Review sessions, and applicable communities are mentored throughout the transition process.
