Projects And Events
We have some exciting projects and events in the works, and we would love YOU, our community, to get involved! Find out about upcoming and completed projects and events below.
Upcoming/Ongoing Projects and Events
Show of Hands
Through a grant from the New Mexico Resiliency Alliance, MainStreet T or C will be implementing a project called Show of Hands.
We are inviting local entrepreneurs (current or aspiring businesses) to submit an application and business plan. Attendees at a public event will select the best plan, which will receive $5,000 toward making it a reality.
Small Business Saturday
Event Date: November 30, 2024
Time: 12 - 9pm
Support our fantastic local businesses this holiday season!
Founded by American Express in 2010, Small Business Saturday is a day dedicated to supporting small businesses and communities across the country and is part of the larger Shop Small Movement.
Old-Fashioned Christmas
Event Date: Friday, December 13, 2024
Come one and all for the festive event of the year! Enter the Parade of Lights, watch the lights turn on and even see Santa himself!
Completed Projects and Events
E-commerce in T or C
MainStreet T or C was awarded the LEADS grant to provide a variety of FREE workshops to help business owners strengthen their e-commerce skills and knowledge.
From March-May 2024 we held 18 workshops, in-person and online. Online versions will be available on our website soon!
We also provided free 1:1 training for business owners, and seven businesses (drawn randomly from all workshop attendees) won $500 of consulting time with a local web designer or graphic designer.
Project completed May 2024
Recycled Art Show
Event Date: November 4th - 16, 2023
Fundraising event to help raise money for two fantastic scholarships. Event will run over America Recycles Day and is an exciting collaboration with MainStreet T or C, the Sierra Arts Council and The Bountiful Alliance Recycling Committee
Event completed November 2023