What’s New
Branding Project RFP
By Max Schaefer
/ March 3, 2023
Main Street Lorain is requesting proposals from qualified entities to lead our 2023 Branding Project. Our organization was founded in 2019 with the initial goal of creating a vibrant and...
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2022 Holiday Ornament Sale
By Max Schaefer
/ August 15, 2022
Main Street Lorain is excited to announce the start of their 2022 holiday ornament sale, which will feature one of Lorain’s newest landmarks. Pre-orders will be taken for the ornaments,...
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Lorain Blooms Sponsorship Campaign
By Max Schaefer
/ April 2, 2022
Main Street Lorain is excited to announce their third annual “Lorain Blooms” Beautification Project alongside our partners: Lorain County Section of the National Council of Negro Women (NCNW) and City...
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Main Street Lorain is an official 501(c)3 and…meet our new (first) Director!
By Kurt Hernon
/ April 8, 2021
The organization devoted to promoting downtown also has received official notice of its federal nonprofit tax status. On April 1, Main Street Lorain announced Max Schaefer will join the organization...
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Main Street Lorain Welcomes The Summer Market: Friday July 23, 2021 – 3 to 9 pm & Saturday July 24, 2021 – 9 am to 4 pm
By Kurt Hernon
/ March 8, 2021
Main Street Lorain welcomes The Summer Market as its latest member business! The Summer Market is a unique, outdoor festival held right along the water. Thousands of guests visit the...
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2021 Membership Drive
By Kurt Hernon
/ February 9, 2021
Wow, what a year…to say the least! We truly hope that this finds you all in good spirits and health! With the COVID-19 pandemic still impacting everyday life for all...
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Dodie’s Dockside
By Kurt Hernon
/ November 25, 2020
Located on the main floor of the Historic Ariel Hotel on Broadway, built in 1923, Dodie’s restaurant brings Lorain its first Italian-influenced coastal fare dining. Our menu takes what...
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MAIN STREET LORAIN SUPPORTS THE PURPLE RIBBON CAMPAIGN DOWN BROADWAY AVENUE
By Kurt Hernon
/ October 6, 2020
Purple ribbons line the sidewalks down Broadway Avenue in Lorain as part of the Genesis House campaign for Domestic Violence Awareness Month. In 1981, the National Coalition Against Domestic Violence...
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2020 First Annual Main Street Lorain Holiday Ornament!
By Kurt Hernon
/ September 17, 2020
The Main Street Lorain Board of Directors is pleased to unveil a beautiful, vibrantly colored, incredibly detailed first annual 2020 Main Street Lorain holiday ornament. Ornaments are only available via...
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Marta’s N More Store OPEN!!
By Kurt Hernon
/ September 17, 2020
Marta's N More Store swung its doors open to the public officially on Sunday, September 6 to a throng of delighted pastry lovers! If you're a lover of all things...
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Latest Events
BIG Sweep 2023
By Max Schaefer
/ May 8, 2023
In conjunction with the City of Lorain, Lorain County Solid Waste District, and Keep Lorain County Beautiful, Main Street Lorain presents: the 2023 BIG Sweep! Each year Main Street Lorain...
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Brunch on Broadway Fundraiser
By Max Schaefer
/ April 26, 2022
Main Street Lorain invites you out for an afternoon of fun with friends! The Brunch on Broadway fundraiser will be held on Sunday, May 22, 2022 from 1pm-3pm at Speak...
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BIG Sweep – May 2022
By Max Schaefer
/ April 25, 2022
In conjunction with the City of Lorain, Lorain County Solid Waste District, and Keep Lorain County Beautiful, Main Street Lorain presents: the 2022 BIG Sweep! Each year Main Street Lorain...
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May Broadway Block Party
By Max Schaefer
/ April 20, 2022
The Broadway Block Party series is back! Main Street Lorain will be hosting our First Friday summer series once again on Broadway in Downtown Lorain! With a focus on engaging...
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April 2022 Mini Sweep
By Max Schaefer
/ March 15, 2022
Main Street Lorain is excited to kick off our 2022 Mini Sweep program on Saturday, April 16, 2022. It is extremely important to our organization to have regular investment in...
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Small Business Saturday
By Max Schaefer
/ November 4, 2021
Small Business Saturday is essential for Downtown Lorain and the success of our family-owned business community in our city. After enduring two years of the COVID-19 pandemic, our small business...
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Monster Mash Dash
By Max Schaefer
/ August 31, 2021
Main Street Lorain is excited to announce its inaugural 5k Run & 1 Mile Walk -- the MONSTER MASH DASH! Join us on Broadway October 9th in your spookiest, goofiest,...
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September Broadway Block Party
By Max Schaefer
/ August 25, 2021
Join Main Street Lorain for it's monthly First Friday event in Downtown Lorain! 4-7pm. Live entertainment will be provided by singer-songwriter Anthony Scrofano. Vendors selling art and jewelry will be...
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Broadway Block Party – August 6th
By Max Schaefer
/ August 4, 2021
Join Main Street Lorain for it's monthly First Friday event in Downtown Lorain!. Live entertainment will be provided by JSimms & Friends, as well as DJ Zach B. Vendors selling...
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Main Street Lorain August Mini-Sweep
By Max Schaefer
/ August 4, 2021
We believe that in order to attract residents and visitors to our Historic Downtown, there must be regular maintenance and upkeep, which will keep the downtown area attractive and inviting...
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