Our 2024 Projects and Goals
Storefront Improvement Grant Program
Offer Small Business & Customer Service Training
Offer Small Business & Customer Service Training
Offer Small Business & Customer Service Training
Offer Small Business & Customer Service Training
Offer Small Business & Customer Service Training
Small Business Training
Sponsors can join us for one of our regular Small Business Trainings or schedule (a) meeting(s) with our Executive Director to address issues you would like help with.
To include but not limited to:
· Business location: displays, lighting, signage, sidewalk activation
· Business operations: payment systems, gift certi
Small Business Training
Sponsors can join us for one of our regular Small Business Trainings or schedule (a) meeting(s) with our Executive Director to address issues you would like help with.
To include but not limited to:
· Business location: displays, lighting, signage, sidewalk activation
· Business operations: payment systems, gift certificates, operating hours, specials
· Marketing: google listing, website, social media
Customer Service Training
(for Managers or Team Members)
We are partnering with the University of Nevada, Reno (UNR) Extension to bring training for managers and frontline staff to you. This will be a scheduled group training event.
To include but not limited to:
· Personal presentation
· Communication & behavior
· Creating a great customer service experience
· Product knowledge
· Dealing with difficult customers/situations
· Promoting your town
Leadership Training
We are partnering with the University of Nevada, Reno (UNR) Extension to bring training for managers and team leaders to you. This will be a scheduled group training event.
To include but not limited to:
· Leadership styles
· Emotional intelligence
· How to keep employees motivated
· Giving and receiving feedback
· Strategic thinking
Adding a New Mural or Monument
Offer Small Business & Customer Service Training
Continue to Reduce Downtown Vacancy Rate
Our latest murals were painted by artist Jamie Vincek in 2021 on the Tonopah Convention Center and Belvada Hotel.
A 3-D metal cattle drive on the sidewalk handrails was also added in 2021 by Twisted Steel out of Fernley, Nevada.
Our latest monument is the TAAF Airmen's Memorial Wall.
In 2023, we contributed to the Tonopah Elks Lodge "Charters of Freedom" Monument.
Continue to Reduce Downtown Vacancy Rate
Adding to "It Takes a Village to Build a Main Street" Collection
Continue to Reduce Downtown Vacancy Rate
Tonopah Main Street reached out to the property owners of vacant downtown businesses to ask permission to beautify storefronts and add signage enticing potential renters or buyers to view the property.
We have successfully assisted 11 property owners in selling or renting their property.
Current partners:
475 St. Patrick Street
(former "Sagebrush Dreams")
Develop Downtown Park with Town of Tonopah
Adding to "It Takes a Village to Build a Main Street" Collection
Adding to "It Takes a Village to Build a Main Street" Collection
The Town of Tonopah purchased a vacant lot between "Van-Tastic Fashions" and "Tonopah Fitness" to develop as downtown park. Tonopah Main Street will work with the Town on establishing a design and creating a new hangout space for all to enjoy.
Adding to "It Takes a Village to Build a Main Street" Collection
Adding to "It Takes a Village to Build a Main Street" Collection
Adding to "It Takes a Village to Build a Main Street" Collection
Tonopah Main Street has successfully launched a souvenir collection of Tonopah buildings, lovingly referred to as "It Takes a Village to Build a Main Street" Collection.
Scroll down to purchase!
Existing models:
#1 Mizpah Hotel
#2 Tonopah Liquor Company
#3 "1902"
#4 Old Courthouse
#5 Belvada Hotel
#6 Historic Library
#7 Tonopah Depot
#8 Me and Jim
#9 Clown Motel
Model Collection
"It Takes a Village to Build a Main Street" Models
These amazing limited edition models of some of Tonopah's historic buildings are available for purchase at our office (112 St. Patrick Street), A-Bar-L Western Store, and Sweet Poppy.
Only $20 (5-6 inch tall wooden model). All proceeds benefit our mission. Thank you for your continued support!
If you would like one shipped, please email tonopahmainstreet@gmail.com. Shipping and handling fees apply ($10.00 to ship one model, please ask us for fees for multiple models).
Available models:
#1 Mizpah Hotel
#2 Tonopah Liquor Company
#3 "1902"
#4 Old Courthouse
#5 Belvada Hotel
#6 Historic Library
#7 Tonopah Depot
#8 Me and Jim
#9 Clown Motel
Model Purchase
($10.00 shipping)
Please contact us if you are interested in purchasing more than one model. Thank you!