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America’s Main Streets Compete for $25K Cash Prize

PPG Paints is a supporting sponsor of the national Main Streets contest.

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By: Anthony Locicero

Copy Editor, New York Post

With nearly 230,000 total votes cast for 232 entrants during the nomination phase of the 2019 America’s Main Streets contest, Independent We Stand announced the quarterfinalists and the next phase of the contest. 
 
The goal of the contest is to draw attention to Main Streets throughout the country and their small businesses that not only provide a sense of place in our cities and towns but also play a large role in the lasting success of local economies.
 
Rooted as a movement of independent business owners across the country, Independent We Stand invites the public to vote now to help one of these quarterfinalists get another step closer to winning a $25,000 grand prize. 
 
Semifinalist voting begins April 29 and runs through May 26. The top 10 semi-finalists will be announced May 27 and the winner of the “America’s Main Streets” contest will be announced June 3.
 
The 2019 quarterfinalists in alphabetical order are:
To vote for quarterfinalists in “America’s Main Streets” contest, click here



Important dates:
  • April 29 to May 26: “America’s Main Streets” semifinalist voting;
  • June 3: “America’s Main Streets” winner announced;
  • July 4: “Main Streets Make Us Better” event; “America’s Main Streets” winner announces plans for $25,000 grand prize
Additional contest prizes include:
  • STIHL Equipment Certificate for $1,000 worth of STIHL equipment good at any STIHL dealer in the U.S.;
  • Do it Best Corp. $500 shopping spree;
  • Free One Day Downtown Assessment from Flip This Town;
  • Nationwide Marketing Group $500 shopping spree;
  • PPG Paints $500 shopping spree;
  • Public relations and social media recognition;
  • A special plaque for the winner to proudly display
Presenting Sponsor:
  • STIHL Inc.
Supporting Sponsors:
  • Do it Best Corp.;
  • Flip This Town;
  • Nationwide Marketing Group;
  • North American Retail Hardware Association;
  • PPG Paints

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