Everything you need, right around the corner. Facade Improvement of The Markets at Highlandtown Photos Courtesy of BRE Construction Hamilton Lauraville Main Street Hamilton-Lauraville Main Street Seeks Main Street Manager (PDF) Brooklyn Seeks Main Street Manager (PDF) Brooklyn and Harford Road Join Baltimore Main Streets Mayor Sheila Dixon was joined by Baltimore City Councilmen Robert Curran and Edward Reisinger, Baltimore Development Corporation President (BDC) M.J. “Jay” Brodie and representatives from Baltimore’s Main Streets communities to announce the expansion of the Baltimore Main Streets Program. The program was expanded to include two new fully-designated communities – Brooklyn and Harford Road. Read more>> Two Communities Added to Baltimore's Main Street Revitalization Program Three City Streets Selected for Grants Program 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 Belair-Edison Back to School Festival Belair-Edison August 23, 2008 Pigtown Festival Pigtown September 6, 2008 Golf Tournament Belair-Edison September 26, 2008 Art Loop Fells Point Every Friday Smart Start Your Business Towson Monthly, 2nd Wednesday More calendar events>> News & Announcements Hamilton-Lauraville Main Street Seeks Main Street Manager (PDF) Brooklyn Seeks 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