Lynn Main Streets
About
Lynn Main Streets is a nonprofit working to revitalize and promote downtown Lynn through inclusive, community-driven projects. It brings together business owners, residents, city leaders and nonprofit partners, and uses the creative and performing arts along with direct small business support to make the downtown more vibrant and welcoming. Its work ranges from technical assistance workshops and skill-building classes for entrepreneurs to placemaking projects that energize public spaces and strengthen the city’s economic and cultural life.
The organization formed in 2019, when a group of Lynners joined with business owners, city officials and nonprofits who shared a vision of a thriving, inclusive downtown. It follows the Main Street America framework, which focuses on economic vitality, design, promotion and organization in underused historic downtowns. Recent efforts include supporting businesses along the Union Street corridor with outdoor dining infrastructure and recovery help, plus a seasonal planter program that gives downtown storefronts free, professionally maintained planters.
What to Know
- It is an Urban Main project, part of the Main Street America network.
- An Entrepreneur in Residence program awards annual grants to six local entrepreneurs.
- Seasonal downtown events include Día de los Muertos, Small Business Saturday and a Halloween pet costume contest.
- Volunteers, partners, donors and sponsors can all get involved with its work.
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