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.

Upcoming Workshops and Events

2019 MSOC Events and Materials

DDA Refresh: Best Practices to Keep your Community in Compliance
and in the Know

Date: 09/26/19

Downtown Development Authority (DDA) laws, rules and regulations have been in flux over the past few years in Michigan. Changes to reporting, who can opt in and out, and other facts every DDA should know have come fast and furious. This workshop provides an overview on the best practices to keep your local DDA in compliance and in good standing with the State of Michigan, including:

What's new
Actions to avoid
DDA Boards and training
TIF law - PA 57
Updating your TIF Plan and Downtown Development Plan
Strengthening your partnership with your city and council
Creating a plan and sticking to it
Involving the right stakeholders
What the best functioning DDA's have in common

Event Materials:

DDA Refresh: Best Practices to Keep Your Community in Compliance and in the Know Onsite Program

Main Street Oakland County - Board Handbook Checklist

Michigan Downtown Association - PA 57 Presentation

Michigan Downtown Association - PA 57 Reporting Requirements and Timeline

Main Street Oakland County - Stay on the UpSide of Downtown Management

Main Street Oakland County - Act 57 of 2018 TIF and Development Plan Preparation and Contents Presentation

Treasury Contact

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.