INDIANAPOLIS — Columbia City Connect is one of 12 organizations the Office of Lieutenant Governor Micah Beckwith and the Indiana Office of Community and Rural Affairs announced have been recognized as Indiana Main Street programs or have moved into a new Indiana Main Street level.
The Indiana Main Street program annually accepts applications for four levels, which include:
- Nationally Accredited Main Street: NAMS programs must meet all Accreditation Standards set forth by Main Street American and have worked their way up from the Indiana Accredited Main Street level.
- Indiana Accredited Main Street: IAMS programs meet all Accreditation Standards set forth by Main Street America, but may lack a full-time paid staff person and do not have an identified transformation strategy.
- Aspiring Indiana Accredited Main Street: A-IAMS programs are within one year of meeting all Accreditation Standards set forth by Main Street America and may lack a full-time paid staff person.
- OCRA’s Downtown Affiliate Network: ODAN communities may prefer to specialize in event-related activities only, lack the physical or historical capacity required to qualify as a Main Street organization, or are working towards building capacity to meet the Main Street America Accreditation Standards.
“It is an honor to see these Main Street groups recognize the impact and benefits of working with the Office of Community and Rural Affairs,” Lieutenant Governor Micah Beckwith said. “Rising up the ranks or becoming a part of the Main Street program is a tremendous benefit for these communities. I’m excited to see what the future holds for these organizations.”
The organizations earning new Indiana Main Street designations include:…