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The Main Event 2024

MAIN STREET — LOOKING BACK, MOVING FORWARD

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The Main Event is a fun evening recognizing the past year’s successes, celebrating, and networking with elected and appointed officials, downtown leaders, economic developers, and small business owners from across Oakland County.

Recognition awards in the following areas will provide inspiration to keep your historic downtowns and commercial corridors vital:

  • Spirit of Main Street
  • Achievement in Historic Preservation
  • Business Innovation & Entrepreneurship
  • Community Engagement
  • Downtown Beautification
  • Small Business Retention and Attraction
  • Volunteers
  • Mobility on Main Street
  • Main Street Resilience
  • Outstanding Partnerships
  • Main Street Leadership

Formal, Business or Event-Themed attire is encouraged.

QUESTIONS? CONTACT Annaka Norris, Oakland County: norrisa@oakgov.com | (248) 858-5447 

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Oakland ThriveOakland Thrive is a transformative force in Oakland County, dedicated to nurturing local businesses of all sizes.  We focus on bridging economic disparities, fostering inclusive growth, and ensuring equitable opportunities by leveraging a network of diverse partners. Oakland Thrive isn’t just about business success; it’s about creating and maintaining strong, vibrant communities. Our goal is a thriving, inclusive economy where every business, big or small, has the tools and support to flourish.
For a list of training and other resources, visit:  https://oaklandthrive.org/workshops-events/