Everything you need, right around the corner. Facade Improvement of The Markets at Highlandtown Photos Courtesy of BRE Construction Baltimore Main Streets Announces 2008 Program Expansion Baltimore Main Streets is excited to announce that we are expanding our program in 2008!  We will designate an additional two neighborhoods as part of the Baltimore Main Streets program. We look forward to announcing our new Main Street neighborhoods in April 2008!  Please contact us if you have any questions about our expansion. Baltimore Main Streets Program to Grow in 2008 Welcome to Baltimore Main Streets! Baltimore City is a great place to do business and Baltimore Main Streets helps make small businesses even more successful.  New jobs, new businesses, and renovated historic storefronts - these are just a few examples of how we work to revitalize Baltimore's neighborhood business districts.   Baltimore Main Streets is part of the Baltimore Development Corporation (BDC).  The BDC works with Baltimore Main Streets to promote small businesses in Baltimore.  Read more>> Calendar of Events Art Loop Fells Point Every Friday 2008 National Main Streets Conference Philadelphia, Pennsylvania March 30 - April 2, 2008 4th Annual Fells Point Privateer Day and Pyrate Invasion Fells Point April 19, 2008 2008 Spring Block Party Federal Hill April 27, 2008 National Volunteer Week April 27 - May 3, 2008 Smart Start Your Business Towson Monthly, 2nd Wednesday More calendar events>> News & Announcements E. Monument Street is looking for a Main Street Manager (PDF) Pigtown Main Street is looking for a Main Street Manager (PDF) Fell's Point Seeks Marketing Intern (PDF) Two Positions Available At National Trust Main Street Center (PDF) Read more>> Buy Local Baltimore We are proud sponsors of Buy Local Baltimore.  If you are concerned about strengthening the quality of life in Baltimore's neighborhoods and the economic vitality of the greater Baltimore area, you need to consider the positive impact you have when you buy from independent, locally-owned businesses. Important Useful Information Are you a business owner and want to improve your building facade?  Our Facade Improvement Grant can help you. Owner of the Markets at Highlandtown, Avi Hershkovitz, said, "My sales increased 15 percent after I completed my facade improvement.  This increase happened even though several competitors opened for business during the same period as construction on my facade."   Facade Application * Facade Application (Korean) * Facade Program Information (Spanish) * Facade Application (Spanish)   Are you a retail business owner is need of flexible gap financing?  If so, the $hop Baltimore Loan Program may be for you.  $hop Baltimore Program Information (Spanish) Are you looking for a retail opportunity?  Thinking about locating in a Baltimore Main Street neighborhood?  Find the perfect space for your business here.    All rights reserved, Copyright 2005  Baltimore Main Streets