Brainerd Main Street is made up of local business owners working side-by-side with other organizations and individuals who care about preserving and promoting a healthy, vibrant downtown for all. When our downtown thrives, our community grows stronger. This belief drives our commitment to providing advocacy and leadership to advance a collective vision for the future of our downtown. 

OUR MISSION

To revitalize, preserve and promote historic downtown Brainerd through collaborative planning, advocacy, and action.

OUR VISION

Brainerd Main Street is a vibrant and vital cultural and economic hub for the central lakes region. It is a unique shopping, dining, arts and entertainment destination that draws in people to explore and enjoy downtown, helping increase economic prosperity while building stronger community ties. We are a downtown for everyone, for every season, whether you’re here to live, work, or play. It is a clean, safe, and welcoming space that honors our rich history while supporting revitalization and redevelopment efforts to promote continued growth.

STEERING COMMITTEE MEMBERS

Brainerd Main Street is in the process of creating a Steering Committee to guide future initiatives. If you are interested in serving as a representative in one of the following areas, please let us know.

Business Segment Representatives:

• Dining, Drinking & Food Services
• Retail & Specialty Shops
• Professional Services
• Personal Services & Wellness
• Entertainment & Culture
• Essential Services & Convenience
• Property Owner

Government & Community Representatives:

• City of Brainerd
• Brainerd EDA
• Crow Wing County
• Media
• Community & Special Events
• Economic Vitality
• Design