Main Street Mount Pleasant is a non-profit organization governed by a volunteer board of 13 dedicated to stimulating the local economy through downtown development. The organization was started in Mount Pleasant in 2002 and is a Partner of the Mount Pleasant Area Chamber Alliance. Main Street Mount Pleasant offers a wide variety of programs to directly assist downtown business and building owners including:

Business Assistance

Main Street Mount Pleasant offers a variety of direct assistance to all businesses in the Main Street District including one-on-one counseling, customer surveys, interior design assistance, and training opportunities.

Building Assistance

If you own a building in the Main Street District, you are eligible to receive free design assistance from a licensed architect. You can also apply for funding to complete building improvements through Main Street's Exterior Improvement Grant, Challenge Grant, and our Upper Story Housing funds.

Bringing Customers Downtown

Main Street Mount Pleasant plans a variety of special events each year, designed to bring potential customers downtown. The Easter EGGstravaganza,  Chili Challenge and Trick or Treating on Main, and Holiday on Main are just a few of the annual events organized by Main Street staff members and volunteers. Main Street also organizes the annual  Holiday Promotion, which encourages people to spend their money in downtown businesses during the Holiday shopping season.

Promoting Your Business

As a Main Street business, you will be listed in Main Street's online directory and printed downtown guide. You can also participate in the MPACA's Get on the Web Program, which offers downtown and Chamber Member Businesses who do not have their own website a free page on our MPACA Website. Staying In Touch