Silver City MainStreet is Vying for $25K Cash Prize in National Contest Recognizing America's Main Streets - Vote now to advance Silver City MainStreet to the next round

On February 26, Independent We Stand, the national small business movement, kicked-off its third annual America's Main Streets contest to help consumers, small business owners and Main Street organizations reward a deserving Main Street with $25,000 in cash and sponsor-related prizes. Silver City MainStreet is among this year's nominees.

America's Main Streets play an important role in the long-term success of communities and help build a sense of place reinforcing this year's theme: "Local Memories. Lasting Impact."

"Our Independent We Stand America's Main Streets contest shines a light on the pride business owners and communities take in their Main Streets," says Independent We Stand co-founder Bill Brunelle. "We know small businesses on these Main Streets help them thrive and have a measurable economic impact. This contest is a chance to share those stories with people from coast-to-coast."

Silver City MainStreet is an award winning organization dedicated to improving the economic vitality of downtown Silver City. Since 1985, Silver City MainStreet has been doing infrastructure improvements, beautification projects and promotions of downtown. Please vote for us so we can use the funds to help promote our community and local businesses.

The first round of voting in the contest began as soon as Silver City MainStreet was nominated and runs through April 22. All nominations and voting take place on MainStreetContest.com.

Please share on facebook and please vote! You can vote once/day. The contest is sponsored by Independent We Stand a nationwide movement of independent small business owners whose mission is to inspire other small business owners to better understand and celebrate their locally-owned status while educating consumers about the importance and strong economic benefits of supporting them.

The mission of Silver City MainStreet is "To encourage a vibrant, historic downtown Silver City which is recognized as the heart of our diverse community." Please visit our website, www.silvercitymainstreet.com to learn more.