Boston, Massachusetts © Kyle Klein
What an amazing experience gathering in Boston, Massachusetts, for the 2023 Main Street Now Conference. Over the course of three days, nearly 1900 Main Streeters from near and far gathered in this city of Main Streets to participate in 130+ dynamic educational sessions, 15 immersive mobile workshops, and countless network-building activities. The record-breaking participation, vibrant host city, and spirit of openness among attendees created an incredible buzz.
Thanks to our 2023 conference co-hosts, City of Boston Mayor’s Office of Economic Opportunity and Inclusion (OEOI) and Boston Main Streets Foundation.
Mayor Michelle Wu at the Opening Plenary. © mark manne photography/Main Street America
Main Idea session. © mark manne photography/Main Street America
2023 Great American Main Street Awards ceremony. © mark manne photography/Main Street America
Main Idea session. © mark manne photography/Main Street America
Salem mobile workshop. © Salem Main Streets
Networking at the Exhibitor Reception. © mark manne photography/Main Street America
Conference bookstore in the Expo Hall. © mark manne photography/Main Street America
Hannah White speaking at the Closing Plenary. © mark manne photography/Main Street America
Celebrating MSARP recipients. © mark manne photography/Main Street America
Big Bash at the New England Aquarium. © mark manne photography/Main Street America
Visit the Main Street Now Conference Facebook albums to explore snapshots of visionary leaders in action and memorable moments from the Opening Plenary to the Big Bash! For more photos, videos, and perspectives from fellow conference attendees, search #MainStreetNow on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram.
Over the course of three days, nearly 1900 Main Streeters from near and far gathered for dynamic educational sessions, immersive mobile workshops, and network-building activities.
There is so much to see, learn, explore, taste, and enjoy across our neighborhood districts. Welcome to Boston!
Learn about the Boston Main Street Foundation’s role in fostering powerful collaborations, and stay tuned for our final featured article in March.
Explore the resiliency and future-focused mindset of Roslindale Village Main Street, one of the first urban Main Street Programs in the nation.
Preview a selection of the 12 unique mobile workshops on offer at Main Street Now 2023 in Boston, Massachusetts.
Learn about the City of Boston’s efforts to invest in economic equity.
“Just wrapped up a great few days attending the 2023 Main Street Now conference in Boston. Great sessions, beautifully preserved historic buildings, fun and engaging public art, and lots of networking with colleagues from across the country. This year the conference had a record breaking 1,900 attendees and just within Boston there are 20 Main Street programs at work. This tells me the power of the Main Street movement is working effectively and more communities are revitalizing their downtowns. So encouraging and exciting!”
