The resolution designates May 6, 2025, as Main Street Day at the Louisiana State Capitol, recognizing the significant contributions of the Louisiana Main Street program since its inception in 1984. This program has played a crucial role in revitalizing historic downtowns and neighborhood commercial districts across the state, yielding a remarkable return on investment. For every dollar invested in the program, there has been a return of $113 in new investments, leading to the creation of over 16,800 jobs and nearly 4,000 new businesses, alongside substantial private and public investments.
The resolution highlights the achievements of Louisiana's thirty-seven designated Main Street communities and their participation in a national network of over 1,600 Main Street communities. It emphasizes the program's effectiveness as a model for economic development, asserting that the growth of downtown and neighborhood commercial districts contributes to the overall prosperity of the community. The resolution commends the efforts of Louisiana Main Street and its communities and calls for a copy of the resolution to be sent to relevant state officials.