Question 1

What is the Main Street Program?

Accepted Answer

Main Street America™ has been helping revitalize older and historic commercial districts for more than 35 years. Today it is a network of more than 1,200 neighborhoods and communities, rural and urban, who share both a commitment to place and to building stronger communities through preservation-based economic development. Main Street America is a program of the nonprofit National Main Street Center, a subsidiary of the National Trust for Historic Preservation.
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Question 2

How is the Main Street Program Funded?

Accepted Answer

Funding comes through our local businesses, professionals, property owners, lending institutions, industry, citizens, and the City of El Dorado. Some grants are received to further sustain & grow the program. Main Street El Dorado hosts several annual events during the year which is used to showcase the downtown entertainment district as well as to generate revenue for the program, including MusicFest which is our biggest fundraiser. These events are made possible through corporate sponsorships/partnerships.

Question 3

How can I use my MAD perks?

Accepted Answer

With the Murphy Arts District!

Question 4

Are MSE and MAD not the same thing?

Accepted Answer

We are not the same! MSE and MAD are two separate entities that happen to both reside in Downtown El Dorado. Here's the difference:​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​

MSE: Main Street El Dorado is a nonprofit organization under the program of Main Street America. We are committed to downtown revitalization, economic development, and historic preservation while also providing year-round family friendly activities for locals and visitors to El Dorado. All revenue generated is put right back into Downtown businesses, restoration, and beautification!

MAD: "El Dorado Festivals & Events has been working since 2017 to create an Arts & Entertainment District in downtown El Dorado - the Murphy Arts District. Our goal is to provide the city of El Dorado with creative outlets to explore music, dance, theater, art and food in fun and immersive ways that hold true to the people and culture of El Dorado." (from: eldoMAD.com/about-MAD)

Question 5

What's the difference between MSE and the Chamber of Commerce?

Accepted Answer

MSE helps bring visitors to El Dorado and enjoy what we have to offer, the Chamber of Commerce serves as an advocate, promoter, and support system for local businesses, and aims to create a favorable business environment and foster economic growth within the El Dorado community.

Question 6

How can I help/volunteer?

Accepted Answer

Check out ways to help here!

Question 7

​​Can I order a pizza for pickup?

Accepted Answer

Oops, we're Main Street El Dorado, not Main Street Pizza.

Question 8

Why don't we have a men's clothing store?

Accepted Answer

The simple reason is that no one has taken the initiative to open one yet! If you or someone you know has a vision or a passion for bringing a men's clothing store to our downtown area, we're all ears and can help navigate that path.

Question 9

I have an event downtown, can we collaborate?

Accepted Answer

Absolutely! We collaborate on the Juneteenth activities and Mi Tiera Fest in the fall!

Question 10

Can we have a pocket park downtown?

Accepted Answer

What a great idea that we totally agree with! Give us some time to get our plans together.

Question 11

I don't see my question 🥺

Accepted Answer

Ah, street. You must have a great question! Reach out to us here and we'll get that answered ASAP.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Main Street Program?

How is the Main Street Program Funded?

How can I use my MAD perks?

Are MSE and MAD not the same thing?

What's the difference between MSE and the Chamber of Commerce?

How can I help/volunteer?

Can I order a pizza for pickup?

Why don't we have a men's clothing store?

I have an event downtown, can we collaborate?

Can we have a pocket park downtown?

I don't see my question 🥺

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Main Street Program?

How is the Main Street Program Funded?

How can I use my MAD perks?

Are MSE and MAD not the same thing?

What's the difference between MSE and the Chamber of Commerce?

How can I help/volunteer?

​​Can I order a pizza for pickup?

Why don't we have a men's clothing store?

I have an event downtown, can we collaborate?

Can we have a pocket park downtown?

I don't see my question 🥺

NEWSLETTER SIGNUP

Supported by the Friends of Main Street

Can I order a pizza for pickup?