Aerial photo courtesy of Sam Horine
About Main Street Skowhegan
Main Street Skowhegan is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit focused on the ongoing revitalization of Skowhegan, Maine. Founded in 2005 by a group of citizens, Main Street relies on hardworking staff, energetic AmeriCorps members, a dedicated Board of Directors, and more than a hundred awesome volunteers to execute major community initiatives and events.
Our Mission
Our mission is to celebrate Skowhegan’s rich heritage while achieving our brightest future as a thriving economic, cultural, and recreational community where residents enjoy a high quality of life.
Our Vision
Our vision for the future of Skowhegan is directly from the Skowhegan Strategic Plan for Community Transformation: A destination for visitors from Maine and beyond, Skowhegan is known for its locally sourced food, beautiful and active riverfront, and vibrant cultural scene. The economy is strong and diverse, and residents are happy and healthy. Skowhegan is a place community members are proud of, youth choose to stay or return to, and visitors never want to leave.
Our Commitment
Diversity, equity, and inclusion are core tenets of thriving communities. Our nation’s collective commitment to these tenets is imperative for the future success of our society and our economy. To that end, we believe Skowhegan is a place for everyone. At the core of our approach to community revitalization is a commitment to shared prosperity, equitable access to opportunity, and inclusive engagement. Main Street Skowhegan models and champions this vision through our actions and programs.
The Main Street Movement
In the 1980s, the National Main Street Center of the National Trust for Historic Preservation developed one of2022 Accredited Certificate_Template335 the most successful models for place-based economic development. It has since become a nationwide network. We are one of 10 nationally accredited Main Street Communities in the state of Maine.
