Boulder City, MidTown Reno and Yerington recognized for downtown revitalization, preservation-based economic development and community growth
CARSON CITY, Nev. (June 1, 2027) — Three Nevada communities have earned national Main Street America accreditation, marking a major milestone for downtown revitalization and economic development efforts across the state.
The Nevada Governor’s Office of Economic Development’s Main Street program announced that Boulder City, MidTown Reno and Yerington have received official accreditation from Main Street America. The designation recognizes communities that demonstrate a strong commitment to economic development, historic preservation, local business growth and long-term downtown revitalization.
With the addition of the three newly accredited communities, Nevada now has six accredited Main Street programs: Main Street Gardnerville, Main Street Boulder City, MidTown Reno, Yerington Main Street, Downtown Reno Partnership and Tonopah Main Street.
“Main Street accreditation is a significant accomplishment,” said Shari Davis, director of GOED’s Rural Economic and Community Development division. “Earning this designation reflects measurable results, long-term commitment and a strong focus on best practices that help organizations grow and succeed. We are happy to see Boulder City, MidTown Reno, and Yerington receive accreditation this year. These organizations have worked to create positive change in their communities, and their dedication and success has been recognized on a national level.”
To qualify for accredited status, communities must demonstrate a proven track record of results aligned with the national Main Street Approach. Accredited programs are evaluated across six key areas: broad-based community commitment to revitalization, inclusive leadership and organizational capacity, diversified funding and sustainable operations, strategy-driven programming, preservation-based economic development and measurable impact.
Nevada’s Main Street program, housed within GOED’s Rural Economic and Community Development division, continues to expand its reach across both rural and urban communities. The program has grown to 29 organizations representing 34 Nevada communities. During fiscal year 2026, more than $400,000 in grant funding has been distributed to support 31 projects in 20 communities.
The impact of Main Street efforts across Nevada continues to grow. In 2025, Main Street and local community initiatives helped create 295 full-time jobs, 80 part-time jobs and 232 new businesses. The program also supported 65 rehabilitation projects, 26 public improvement projects and more than $10 million in public and private investment.
Volunteer support remains a major driver of the program’s success. In 2025, volunteers contributed more than 19,000 hours to Main Street projects across Nevada, reflecting a significant local commitment to downtown improvement, community development and economic opportunity.
In addition to the new accreditations, Nevada Main Street has welcomed five new organizations at the affiliate level. Affiliate status recognizes communities and organizations that are committed to improving downtown and neighborhood commercial districts through preservation-based economic development and revitalization strategies.
The new affiliate-level organizations are Wells Avenue District, Winnemucca Main Street, Mesquite Opportunities Regional Fund, Dayton Main Street and Incline Village Crystal Bay Community and Business Association.
Nevada now has 14 affiliate-level Main Street organizations: Wells Avenue District in Reno, Winnemucca Main Street, Mesquite Opportunities Regional Fund, Dayton Main Street, Incline Village Main Street, City of Henderson – Water Street District, Eureka Main Street, Main Street Fernley, Goldfield Main Street, Jackson Street Alliance, Hawthorne Main Street, Virginia City Main Street, White Pine Main Street and Wells Main Street.
The continued growth of Nevada Main Street reflects the state’s focus on strengthening local economies, preserving historic downtowns and supporting community-driven development. Through partnerships, grant funding, volunteer engagement and technical assistance, the program helps communities create more vibrant downtown districts and stronger local business environments.
About the Nevada Governor’s Office of Economic Development
Created during the 2011 session of the Nevada Legislature, the Nevada Governor’s Office of Economic Development was established through a collaborative effort between the Nevada Legislature and the Governor’s Office to restructure economic development in the state. GOED’s role is to promote a robust, diversified and prosperous Nevada economy by supporting business expansion and retention, encouraging entrepreneurial enterprise, attracting new businesses and facilitating community development.
About Main Street America
Main Street America leads a national movement focused on strengthening communities through preservation-based economic development in older and historic downtowns and neighborhood commercial districts. For more than 40 years, Main Street America has provided a practical and adaptable framework for community-driven revitalization through the Main Street Approach. Its network includes more than 1,600 rural and urban neighborhoods and communities committed to building stronger local economies and preserving a strong sense of place.
Since 1980, the Main Street movement has resulted in $115.42 billion reinvested locally, 181,647 net new businesses, 815,895 net new jobs, 345,801 buildings rehabilitated and 37.3 million volunteer hours. Main Street America is a nonprofit subsidiary of the National Trust for Historic Preservation.
For more information, visitwww.mainstreet.org.
