Paving a path to wealth equity

As stewards for equitable economic participation, Main ST's aim is to build the underrepresented capacity for achieving economic self-empowerment as well as economic success.

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Our Purpose

Empowering residents and revitalizing our neighborhoods through sustainable development, community engagement, and economic empowerment.

Why we want to help

Supporting economic self-empowerment through innovative media solutions for small businesses.

‍What we do works

At MainST, we are dedicated to uplifting small and underrepresented businesses.

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Capacity Building Services

At MainST, we offer a diverse range of services designed to elevate small and underrepresented businesses. Our expertise spans community engagement, media relations, and strategic planning to ensure your success.

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Working Artists need support to equitably market and sell their art.  A platform that allows them the freedom to showcase their cultural expression based on their experiences and the experiences of their communities, while allowing them to make money.

Workforce

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Youth Economic Mobility

Main ST empowers underrepresented mostly low-income youth through hands-on learning activities, to gain competencies geared to empower and transform them into capable individuals who can navigate and thrive in an inequitable and unjust society

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We Are Open activities improve operational, programmatic, financial, or organizational capability of underrepresented entrepreneurs, businesses, and organizations.

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Collaboratives for Economic Empowerment

Our media resources are designed to elevate your business operations and enhance your growth trajectory. By leveraging tailored content, you can improve your visibility and attract more customers.

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MainST & Associates

We are a specialized division of Main ST, comprised of a team of highly skilled professionals with a proven track record of delivering impactful, multidisciplinary projects in diverse communities. Focusing on community engagement and consensus-building, MAIN ST & Associates is dedicated to promoting social equity, reducing economic disparities, and fostering sustainable development. Our collaborative approach ensures that projects are inclusive, community-driven, and aligned with long-term goals of economic and environmental justice.
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Join us in transforming the landscape for small and underrepresented businesses. Together, we can create a thriving community of empowered entrepreneurs ready to succeed.

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Our Purpose

To empower residents and revitalize our neighborhoods through sustainable development, community engagement, and economic empowerment.

Main ST's collaboration with community partners to improve the region's social impact through equitable wealth building is a strategic approach addressing economic disparities and fostering community empowerment. MainST is particularly focused on supporting underrepresented communities, aiming to enhance their economic capabilities and promote sustained economic prosperity. Main ST and its community partners will lay a solid foundation for sustained economic prosperity, empowering underrepresented communities to amplify their economic abilities and achieve equitable wealth building.
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Board Members
Devone Ford, Chair
Georgetta L. Rue, Treasurer
Dr. Lisa Franklin Robinson
Marcella Brewer
Linda C. Weil
Dr. Patricia DeMarco
John Ward
Terry Washington

We Are Open - Business Economic Capacity Building

We Are Open activities improve operational, programmatic, financial, or organizational capability of underrepresented entrepreneurs, businesses, and organizations. Capacity building activities are: 

Products (i.e., website design/development, logo design, visual content)·      
Services (i.e., multi-media like podcasts, tech support, streaming,)·      
Education/Training (i.e., workshops, conferences, development,)·      
Development Processes (i.e., strategic planning, fund development, grant writing, business development, coaching, mentoring)

Our Participants & What We do for Them

Youth Economic Mobility

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Working to increase the economic self empowerment of the next generation

Main ST empowers underrepresented mostly low-income youth through hands-on learning activities, to gain competencies geared to empower and transform them into capable individuals who can navigate and thrive in an inequitable and unjust society by
   · Developing practical /technical, life, and social skills that are essential in the 21st-century workforce;
   · Providing them with opportunities to use their competencies in positive self-promoting ways; and,
   · Fostering pro-social and emotional racial socialization that creates a supportive environment.

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Black working Artists need support to equitably market and sell their art.  A platform that allows them the freedom to showcase their cultural expression based on their experiences and the experiences of their communities, while allowing them to make money.  Although progress has been made to be more supportive of black artists, data shows there still remains a question of equity and inclusivity.

The art ecosystem still remains predominately a white space - most American Artist who successfully make a living from selling their art are white, while the curators, museums, galleries and other venues that set the standard for art are mainly white owned, operated and staffed (Among 18 major U.S. museums, 85% of artists featured are while, while 87% are men, according to 2019 Study by Williams College).  And because of the lack of black representation within this system, when it does come to exhibiting black art, these platforms usually base their selection of which black artists to display on their comfort and viewpoint.

Beyond building inclusivity within these structures, we need to transform the structural landscape to combat this historical inequity.  One way is to increase black operated platforms that identify with black artists experiences and can provide them cultural support. Working with other black art organizations, Arts Collective will provide multimedia, technology and marketing / branding support that provides equitable economic opportunities for black artist to promote, showcase and sell their art.

FAQs

Where are you located?

Our office is located at 4817 Chatsworth Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA 15207
Our Programs and Services take place in a variety of locations. Check our website for schedules and locations.

How do we contact you for more information?

You can contact the Main ST Executive Director, Lori Rue, at lrue@deloje.com, for more information.

What programming and services do we provide? What are some the programs?

At this time, we provide the following programs and services
We Are Open
Tech Innovation

How can I apply for Main ST services?

Please check our website for updates

Does my child qualify?

We are in the process of developing our application for community-based activities.

Do we provide year roundproigramming?

Yes. Check our website for our schedule

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