Colorado Main Street, as DOLA’s premier rural development community program, assists our communities as they coalesce funding, data and information, and technical assistance to support vibrant downtowns statewide. The reinvestment statistics, reported quarterly, demonstrate the impact of community efforts in tandem with the customizable, accessible, and holistic services from the program.
Net New Jobs and Business
Ninety-three net new businesses opened in 26 official Main Streets in 2024, bringing 125 net new full-time employees and 135 net new part-time employees to these communities.
Public and Private Investments, Improvements
Public (more than $72 million) and private investment (nearly $11 million) on Main Street helped with 98 building improvements, 20 new constructions, and 60 public improvement projects.
Events, Attendees, Volunteer Hours
Local Colorado Main Street programs hosted 249 events, with an estimated attendance of more than 329,000. These events, as well as other projects of our Main Street communities, were made possible by more than 17,200 hours donated by generous volunteers.
For historical and nationwide data, visit the National Main Street Center.
Join Main Street
Colorado Main Street provides cities and towns with technical assistance and funding to support vibrant downtowns and enhance local character. Please contact Colorado Main Street to explore the program with you and your community.
