Wisconsin Main Street Joins Retail Minded Partner Program

(Parker, CO May 21, 2015) – The Wisconsin Main Street and Retail Minded have announced their partnership in an effort to better support the independent businesses and retailers within the Wisconsin Main Street organization.

Delivered up to eight times a year, the Wisconsin Main Street will introduce Retail Minded Magazine and other educational resources provided by Retail Minded to their members throughout the year. The Partnership is designed to further support their efforts in providing their members educational value, while also providing the Wisconsin Main Street a chance to deliver quality, relevant, industry-specific news and support for their businesses.

We love working with communities across the country, and the Wisconsin Main Street program is such a fantastic addition to our collective group of Retail Minded Partners. They are a vibrant, dedicated organization that truly care about small business success and community vitality. We’re thrilled to welcome them to the Retail Minded Partner Program,” shares Retail Minded’s Founder and Publisher Nicole Leinbach Reyhle.

Expanding on this is Darrin Wasniewski, Downtown Development Program Manager of Wisconsin Main Street.

Wisconsin Main Street is excited to partner with Retail Minded to bring expert insight and timely advice to the independent retailers in our Main Street communities across Wisconsin. Having been a personal subscriber, I know the value Retail Minded brings to the table. The partner program allows our Wisconsin Main Street programs to strengthen their position as a resource for local independent retailers. “states Wasniewski. 

Wisconsin Main Street is one of 36 Main Street Communities in that state administered by the Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation. In 2013-14, these 36 Main Streets created over 450 jobs and almost 100 new businesses opened. The communities within Wisconsin that receive these great benefits range from less than 1,000 residents to larger neighborhoods within larger cities such as Milwaukee.

Retail Minded’s Partner Program was designed to further support associations and other retail focused groups in helping their members gain trusted and valued retail news, education and support. Partners of this program include North Carolina’s Retail Merchant Association, the Kentucky Retail Federation, Crafter’s Home retail group, Main Street New Jersey, Main Street Libertyville, and many others.

Learn more about the Wisconsin Main Street at http://inwisconsin.com/community/assistance/main-street-program/.

Learn more about Retail Minded at RetailMinded.com.

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