The Main Street movement, led by the National Main Street Center, involves more than 1,000 community programs throughout the country in a collaborative effort to receive our nation's city centers. Dubuque Main Street has been a part of this tradition, celebrated as the longest-running urban Main Street program in the country, for 22 years.

Business and civic leaders continue to dedicate financial, technical and physical support to downtown revitalization. Dubuque Main Street has regained its position as a true catalyst for economic development. Designated as one of five Great American Main Street programs in 1995 and in 2007 Dubuque was named an All America City, in 2006 named by the National Trust as one of only three Urban Pioneer Award winners in the nation, Dubuque Main Street has helped Dubuque become a "model of urban revival" across the United States. Completing a historic 22nd year, Main Street is poised to take the next step.

Dubuque Main Street, is a private, not-for-profit organization with a 501c (3) federal tax status. This charitable designation allows our investors, businesses and individuals, to deduct their contributions to the full extent the law allows. Main Street relies on private investments for approximately 75 percent of its budget.