Main Street Services & Trainings

Main Street is not just a label; it's a commitment to the Four Point Approach. Main Street Oakland County staff and partner organizations offer a wealth of services and trainings to benefit Main Street communities. There are also certain requirements, particularly for the Select Level communities.

2019 MSOC Events and Materials

Resolving Conflict on Main Street: The Art of Effective Communication

Date: 06/19/19

Tips and best practices to strengthen communication with staff, board members, local leaders and volunteers.

Learn how to improve your communication and reduce conflict – while producing better results for your community and strengthening your relationships with stakeholders.

Event Materials:

Resolving Conflict on Main Street: The Art of Effective Communication Onsite Program

Sample Meeting Agenda - Deneau

Lessons Learned In Meaningful Community Engagement Presentation PDF icon

Lessons Learned In Meaningful Community Engagement Presentation - Twardy and Sokol

Properly Manage Meetings - Deneau and Bertolini

Difficult Questions and Bridging Statements Handout PDF icon

Difficult Questions and Bridging Statements Handout - Bertolini

Focusing Your Internal Communications to Build Downton Advocates PDF icon

Focusing Your Internal Communications to Build Downton Advocates - Sheppard and Decius

Guide Properly Manage Meetings and Different Personalities PDF icon

Guide Properly Manage Meetings and Different Personalities - Bertolini and Deneau

MSOC Benefits & Services

With its three-tiered program, Main Street Oakland County offers a variety of services to meet the needs of all Oakland County downtowns and commercial districts. Benefits and services are available based on level of eligibility.