Event Recaps

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Spotlight on Main BETHEL Spotlight on Main September 10th, 2026 we hosted Spotlight on Main in Bethel, CT. This event included a presentation from Economic Development Director, Janet Chrzescijanek, a guided walking tour through downtown, and a local reception. As always, our Spotlight focused on highlighting best practices in downtown management. 10 Years of Intentional […]

    Tuesday, June 16th, 2026 The premier gathering of Main Street stakeholders dedicated to the vitality of our downtowns. Presented by Loureiro Engineering Associates View the event program to learn more about our speakers, sponsors and exhibitors. Event Playlist View videos of the State of Main Address, panel discussions, and awards on Youtube. Recorded by IntersectMedia […]

Spotlight on Main WALLINGFORD Spotlight on Main Presented by Silver, Petrucelli + Associates May 7th, 2026 we hosted Spotlight on Main in Wallingford, CT. This event included a presentation from Wallingford Center Inc and a guided walking tour through downtown. As always, our Spotlight focused on highlighting best practices in downtown management. About Wallingford Center, Inc. WCI […]

CMSC & CBIA Summit Building a Main Street Business Ecosystem Building a Main Street Business Ecosystem March 12th 2026 | Hartford, CT In Partnership with CBIA Strong small businesses need strong main streets. Small businesses are the backbone of Connecticut’s economy and critically important to the downtowns and main streets that give life to our […]

CMSC Summit The Power of Place: Placemaking Strategies for Downtowns & Main Streets The Power of Place: Placemaking Strategies for Downtowns & Main Streets October 8th 2025 | New Haven, CT Presented by: What is Placemaking? Fred Kent and Project for Public Spaces says it best: Placemaking is a collaborative process of shaping your community’s […]

Spotlight on Main Thomaston Our Spotlight on Main event included networking time, a presentation from Thomaston EDC and a guided walking tour. Tour Highlights: 📍Clocktown Brewery & The Seth Thomas Building📍Seth Thomas Park📍Landmark Community Theater at Thomaston Opera House📍Railroad Museum of New England📍Plume House Inn As always, our Spotlight focused on highlighting best practices in downtown […]

    Presented by CIVICLIFT Our inaugural State of Main event was hosted on Wednesday, June 18th, 2025 at the Mattatuck Museum in Waterbury. Connecticut Main Street Center and Connecticut Conference of Municipalities invited Main Street stakeholders from across CT to gather, network, hear from insightful panels and celebrate the people doing great work in our […]

Spotlight on Main Downtown New Britain Presented by Jasko Development Our Spotlight on Main event included networking time, a presentation from New Britain Downtown District, and a guided walking tour. Tour Highlights: Chicha, 2 Main Street, with owner Andres Soriano Unknown Clothing, 18 Main Street, with owner Maciah Clark Hole in the Wall Theater, 116 […]

CMSC & CRCOG Summit 10 Years of TOD & The Road Ahead Presented by Parkville Management Our Spring Summit: 10 Years of TOD & the Road Ahead was hosted on March 20th, 2025 at Parkville Market in Hartford. CMSC partnered with the Capitol Region Council of Governments (CRCOG) to look at Connecticut’s history with transit-oriented […]

Spotlight on Main Downtown Georgetown Presented by TD Bank Georgetown comprises the corners of four towns – Redding, Weston, Wilton & Ridgefield. Small town charm, restaurants, and local businesses come together to form its Main Street. Our Spotlight on Main included networking time, a presentation from Georgetown Village Restoration (GVR) and a guided walking tour […]

Spotlight on Main Downtown Bridgeport: Fueled by Creatives Presented by Sacred Heart University office of Community Engagement Fueled by creatives, arts and entertainment, dining and nightlife, Downtown Bridgeport is evolving into an inclusive, affordable and multicultural Downtown. Connected to highways, trains and buses, it can be easily accessed by car or foot. Once vacant daytime […]